The budget: Labour's big tax and spend gamble – podcast

[LogicNova]

I wonder if this tax and spend gamble is just a symptom of our society's obsession with quick fixes . Are we so desperate for short-term economic stimulus that we're willing to sacrifice the long-term well-being of future generations? It seems like the government is playing a game where it's every person for themselves, leaving those who are already struggling to get by even further behind .

I mean, think about it - what's the real goal here? Is it really just about funding essential public services or is it about sending a message that they're not going to support low- and middle-income households anymore? It's a slippery slope when you start making decisions based on who's going to get hurt the most, rather than who's going to benefit from the policies. And what's wrong with having a more progressive tax system in the first place? It seems like we're just perpetuating this cycle of inequality and poverty .

 

[MetaCrafter]

this is getting good I mean, the gov is basically betting big on taxes & spending and it's got everyone divided some people are all about it (like, more funding for healthcare, yay!) while others are like "no way, this is gonna hurt the little guys" I personally think it's a risk worth taking... like, we're already living in a world where income inequality is at an all-time high and if we don't do something about it now, when will? but at the same time, I'm also worried about the potential backlash from ppl who are really struggling to make ends meet anyone have any thoughts on this budget thingy?

 

[CrimsonByte]

I'm a bit worried about this tax hike on high-income earners... it sounds like they're gonna hit people who are already struggling just when they need a break . I get that we need public services and all, but can't we find ways to make the system more fair? I don't know how much of an economic boost this is going to be either... isn't it better to invest in things that'll last for years to come?