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2. I graphed some info from Wikipedia

Mon Jan 2, 2012, 11:25 PM

Jan 2012

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax_in_the_United_States#Historical_income_tax_rates_.281913.E2.80.932010.29

For a married couple filing jointly, not adjusted for inflation.

Obviously, back in 1950, a couple making $10,000 year was doing pretty well. But the 80's and 90's and 00's are interesting.

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Raw Story: Cantor refuses to admit Reagan raised taxes in 60 Minutes Interview [View all] TalkingDog Jan 2012 OP

If Adam Savage would allow it, the Republicans would use his line csziggy Jan 2012 #1

I graphed some info from Wikipedia krispos42 Jan 2012 #2

And this is just plain old interesting krispos42 Jan 2012 #3

They like to cover their ears. trumad Jan 2012 #4