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There was a day, not long ago, where state and federal spending was less than 15% of GDP. Now it’s over 25%.

We also benefit from investment. So why are we taxing it at such high rates? The real corporate tax rate should be zero to encourage investing in the US. You could raise as much tax revenues by taxing dividends and capital gains at ordinary income rates. Which also would make our tax system more progressive.