The plaintiffs’ arguments in Moore v. United States have little basis in law — unless you think that a list of long-ago-discarded laissez-faire decisions from the early 20th century remain good law. And a decision favoring these plaintiffs could blow a huge hole in the federal budget. While no Warren-style wealth tax is on the books, the Moore plaintiffs do challenge an existing tax that is expected to raise $340 billion over the course of a decade.

But Republicans also hold six seats on the nation’s highest Court, so there is some risk that a majority of the justices will accept the plaintiffs’ dubious legal arguments. And if they do so, they could do considerable damage to the government’s ability to fund itself.

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    Yes it was me that decided to start insults.

    Not at all, you seem to be bad at just about everything here.

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      Lmao you called me a eugenicist, so yes

      But as far as I’m concerned we’re friends now. I look forward to our chats.

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        After you cracked jokes at my disability…

        Well you found another thing you’re wrong about.

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          If I was wrong we wouldn’t be having these special moments chief.

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                  It’s ok that you don’t know what “objectively” means. I love teaching you words. It’s a core part of our friendship, chief!

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                    Yes yes everyone is crazy and you’re the most right boy ever, sure. Whatever you need your mommy to tell you so you can sleep sound at night.