He is out and out lying. His claim is he pays 70% of everything he earns to the government. That's just bullshit, plain and simple.
I said 60% for sure & guessed sales tax at 70% & you know that,your getting in a bad habit of word play instead of the honest debate you used to do.
Now on to your statement,I pay $38,000 a year property taxes on our home sitting on 12.9 acres in Bloomfield hills Michigan,google medium home prices on half acre lots in Bloomfield hills & see what home values are .
Our summer home in Frankenmuth Michigan sitting on 22 acres I pay $18,000 a year property taxes ,since I own more than 1 home that we live in I do not qualify for the " Homestead " property tax reduction you enjoy,instead I'm hit with full taxes & an additional luxury tax for owning a 2nd home,check home prices in Frankenmuth & see what $500,000 will buy on a half acre.
Our cabin in Grayling Michigan sitting on 1 acre I pay $2,100 a year property taxes & its nothing more than a glorified DIY barn kit from Home Depot with 2 bedrooms .
I pay $58,000 a year In property taxes alone .
Now let's look at my income .
My total yearly income from pensions & SSI is $138,000 before taxes ,it's simple math bud .