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The few 0.1%ers I've known had no other goals in life other than running up the score on the balance sheets. While others in their twilight years are exploring the world, deepening ties with family, or going all in on hobbies, these people are on endless defense of their wealth. Resisting any type of tax that doesn't benefit their wealth growth goals is a natural outcome.

While not the only reason and probably not even the primary reason why they resist wealth taxes as a group, the four or fiveish I know are very much motivated by personal score.





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