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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 31/03/2026

Travel writer Rick Steves on Washington's newly signed "Millionaires Tax"

Text from a Rick Steves post on Facebook:
"A Millionaires Tax? Let’s Try Shared Prosperity!
A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it. In 2029, Washington state will start collecting a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. The 8,000,000 Washingtonians whose households make less than a million dollars a year will pay zero under this new tax and enjoy all the benefits of a better-funded state. And for the wealthy (like me and an estimated 30,000 others), every million dollars in taxable income that our households earn after the first million will cost us about $100,000.
It takes a lot of money to run a state that’s as livable as ours. Yet Washington is one of only nine states that don’t currently levy a traditional income tax. Our state is still funded by consumption taxes, such as sales and excise taxes, giving us the second-most regressive tax code in the country. (Only Florida has us beat.) And it’s time for Washington millionaires to pay our fair share.
Right about now, Republicans reading this are queuing up in the comments to holler their well-worn excuses: A state income tax will penalize, and therefore demoralize, Washington state’s job creators! Letting the rich get richer results in more wealth trickling down! Wealthy people will flee your state for those with more regressive taxation! (Since California and Oregon already have a comparable tax, that would be distant lands like Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada.)
As a wealthy person myself, I see this tax as essentially free money for all Washingtonians. Everybody in my state gains. And speaking from personal experience, I know that anyone who earns enough to be subject to this tax is beyond the point where consuming more adds to their security, their well-being, or even, arguably, their happiness — meaning there will be basically zero human cost."

Text from Rick Steves Facebook post:
"If you disagree, consider the minuscule impact this tax will have on my state’s millionaires. Now, contrast that with the value of close to $4 billion a year in tax revenue once it’s smartly invested in programs that will help the roughly one-third of Washington households living paycheck to paycheck.
For those who still aren’t convinced, here’s a lesson I’ve learned in my travels: Even if you’re motivated only by greed, if you know what’s good for you, you don’t want to be filthy rich in a society with a huge gap between rich and poor. It’s just not a nice place to raise your kids. And remember: Shrouds have no pockets…especially if you’re a multimillionaire with no heart for your neighbors.
Plus, helping build a better community for you and your neighbors just…feels good. I learned this firsthand back in 2011, when — after years of receiving a Bush-era tax break for the wealthy that I didn’t need — I noticed that to pay for that tax cut, public funding for community programs and institutions was being decimated. Recognizing the practical value of investing my tax savings in my community, I’ve donated $100,000 a year to our local arts center and symphony ever since, covering concert hall rental costs for our volunteer orchestra and much more. Paying a “self-imposed wealth tax” and knowing I’m helping my entire community has brought me great joy for 15 years and counting. It’s far from heroic…but it is a little lonely."

Text from Rick Steves Facebook post:
"The “millionaires tax” that Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law today will make our state better than ever — not just for the working class and poor, but for everyone who values a healthy and sustainable future. And for us millionaires who are enlightened enough to realize that we’ve reached a point where consuming more won’t make us genuinely happier, it just feels right to pay a little extra. For me, it’s biblical (“To whom much is given, much will be required”)… It’s European (after all, societies that are equitably funded are much more “content” than ours)… And — for those of us with a heart for the public good — it’s simply common sense.
Sign me up!"

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy to have been able to see the Tough Kids® play twice today. Happy also that the sun came out. #ebfg #soundersinspain #sickos

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

DeRo gets the first goal. 1-0 Sounders

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Reporting live from waterlogged Banús football center. #ebfg #sounders

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Come to Spain for the sun they say. I hope at least @soundersfc.com deliver!

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Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR) @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 01/02/2026

🚨🔴⚪️ Mexican talent Obed Vargas, on the verge of joining Atlético Madrid! Deal at final stages. Vargas has already agreed on personal terms as deal could be sealed soon. 🇲🇽

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Emerald City Supporters @weareecs.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We sing “When it’s us, vs them, you can always count on me”. That is a full stop, when you attack one of us, you attack all of us. We will use our voices to protect our communities and speak out against injustice.

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Somos Sounders Tifo Display

¡Todos Somos Sounders! The Emerald City Supporters and La Barra Fuerza Verde stand united with our Latino/Latine/Hispanic communities and are coming together in the Brougham End once more to celebr…

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Jeremiah Oshan @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com · 04/09/2025

I promised I’d do this so … here’s your daily reminder that MLS Commissioner Don Garber absolutely has all the authority he needs — courtesy of the CBA — to suspend Luis Suarez and other Barca Boys for league games.

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macamps.online @macamps.online · 01/09/2025

“Pocketed Lionel Messi so thoroughly that Sergio Busquests took a swing at him” has gotta tack another couple of million onto Obed’s price tag

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Herculez Gomez @herculezg.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

There is no better representation in American Soccer than the Seattle Sounders. NASL, USL, and MLS. Founded in 1974. Culture. History. Trophies. Sounders. 🐳 @SoundersFC

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Ben Wright @benwright.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

That was an unreal game of soccer. The Seattle Sounders are a dynasty. Paul Rothrock is a football legend. Absolutely embarrassing, pathetic stuff from Luis Suárez at the end.

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Sounder at Heart @sounderatheart.com · 01/09/2025

YOU COULD NOT SCRIPT A BETTER ENDING FOR THESE FUCKING LOSERS.

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

One thing I'm willing to say definitively is that the Seattle Sounders are better than Real Madrid.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 10/04/2025

Gorilla Sales Skyrocket After Latest Gorilla Attack theonion.com/gorilla...

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Gerry Canavan @gerrycanavan.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

every college, corporate, and nonprofit president right now

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It ends 5-3 to the Sounders! 10/10 would watch Sounders in the sun in Spain any day. Oh what fun it is to see Seattle win away and all that. #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Finally got a goal on video! Obed scores to make it 5-3 (133') #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Annnnd Jesus scores his first goal as a Sounder! (102') #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Jesus called offside for what I think is the 4th time today (101') #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Baker-whiting is down with a knock. He's subbing out for Cody Baker ('93) #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The THIRD half is underway! The other 5 Sounders fans seem to have given up and gone home, but I was on a flight at 6am to be here, so I'm still here! #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

3-1 Sounders. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi ('76)

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Second Sounders goal added to the scoreboard about 20mins later. I *think* it was Rusnak? #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Baker whiting, bell, Hawkins, atencio, Christian, obed, JESUS ferrera, Georgie, and one more I'm missing #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Bunch of subs coming on for both sides. Might take a min for me to work it out. ('65) #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I'm pretty sure Seattle scored again, but the scoreboard doesn't reflect it... #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Good spell of possession leading to an Arriola cross. 47' #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Looks like the same squad (aside from Frei subbing out for Thomas) is coming out to start the second (of three) 45min periods. #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

First '45 ends 1-1. Some solid possession, but long-through-balls to Jordan seems to be the only outlet when the Sounders get frustrated. Annoyed I missed getting the goals on video! #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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danthompsen.bsky.social @danthompsen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

PDLV brings us level on a tap in assisted by Jordan. 1-1. #ebfg #sounders #soundersinspain

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