Thanks for the comments.
Just to be clear, I have nothing against the wealthy, per se. I believe some are using the political process to the detriment of their countrymen, but if that’s the case, the solution is to raise everyone else up, not cut them down.
It certainly isn’t to pretend to cut them down while actually making them more powerful.
I had a few good years, but my tax bills (Federal, State, property taxes, sales taxes on goods, DMV registration) came to half my income.
We were trying to save, but when you 50 cents on the dollar to the Government, it makes things hard.
I have the feeling that this tyranny will only end when there is bloodshed, like in the 18th Century.