Ex Dem state senator praises Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax plan because it would be the 'equivalent of looting mansions'

It all started with a Bloomberg Opinion columnist giving a big thumbs-down to what Elizabeth Warren likes to call her “wealth tax” plan:

"Warren’s wealth tax would be an abuse of government power. It is the tax-code equivalent of looting mansions."

My latest Bloomberg column: https://t.co/oxM6omvOKP @bopinion

— Michael R. Strain (@MichaelRStrain) September 5, 2019

Democrat and former Illinois State Senator Daniel Biss said that’s why Warren’s plan is a good thing:

Counterpoint:

"Warren's wealth tax is an extremely good idea. It is the tax-code equivalent of looting mansions." https://t.co/iIk46WMnAB

— Daniel Biss (@DanielBiss) September 6, 2019

Every now and then they just come right out and say it:

Area man confirms "taxation is theft". https://t.co/vi8ORSTzwa

— PegLeg??‍✈️✈️ (@PegLegPilot) September 6, 2019

Looting is a good thing now?

— (◔_◔) ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (@Eyeroll_Shrugs) September 7, 2019

If the “right” people are being targeted, apparently.

Dem. Illinois senator blurts out what he really thinks… https://t.co/BDXAMks5uS

— Michael (@QuestforOrion) September 6, 2019

GP Democrats: "Trust us. We don't want to treat you and all your possessions as property of the state. You can totally vote for us."

This Democrat guy: https://t.co/kEDIFaedMD

— The Gormogons (@Gormogons) September 6, 2019

Every once in a while, a Tweet can brilliantly encapsulate a political ideology in fewer than 240 characters. https://t.co/46q7NSZNU1

— Charles Murray (@charlesmurray) September 6, 2019

The accidental admissions are the best kind.

When a politician comes out in favor of looting the homes of those he supposedly served… https://t.co/pHDww41IiQ

— T.J. Brown (@tjbrown) September 6, 2019

When Dems nominate Warren, Illinois will be the only non-coastal state Trump will lose. https://t.co/j3Da0mxgvv

— Jerry Bohl, Jr. (@jr_bohl) September 7, 2019

They can loot yours first, Danny.

— Peasant H (@c_gt1982) September 6, 2019

Let’s start with a pilot program, targeting Chicago owners of real estate. Give it 5 years. See what happens.

— ItsAFreeCountryICanSayWhatIWant (@JewishOdysseus) September 6, 2019

'Because govt spends better than individuals, I propose confiscation' is peak progressive.

— Jon Munce (@jonmunce) September 6, 2019

Idiot Danny supports looting.

You literally cannot caricature the left better than it caricatures itself. https://t.co/koBtd9rbsq

— Fredo "The Zionist" Washington, CAPT, USN (ret) (@PCNedStark) September 6, 2019

Does Bernie have mansions?

— Patrick Grattan (@PatrickGrattan) September 6, 2019

Just a guess here…..

I'm guessing that for many people, Mr. Bliss lives in a mansion.

— Ben Aksar (@BenAksar) September 6, 2019

File this story under “be careful what you ask for.”