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> We've tried it multiple times and it's had disastrous consequences every time. But let's do it again!

We also tried not doing it and it had even worse consequences so I don't see what you are trying to say.

The US has one of the highest median household incomes in the world. Please, tell me about the terrible consequences.

Now, tell me more about the fantastic results of

- North Korea

- Soviet Union

- Chinese Communist Party

- Venezuela

- Argentina

- Cuba

- India (under socialism)

What were the disastrous consequences of the 91% income tax rate on the top bracket in the 1950's?