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LiberalFighter

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13. But the premise of that argument is wrong.

Mon Sep 17, 2012, 07:24 PM

Sep 2012

Show me one person that has all of their income taxed. There aren't any.

The rich has more income that is not taxed than the poor has in total income. At a minimum, the rich have the same same exemptions that those 47% "poor". While most filers will take the standard deduction the rich will itemize their deductions so they have more of their income exempt from taxes. On average a household with $200k of income has $64k of itemized deductions. I have no sympathy for any rich person that complains about taxes being too high and thinking the lower income people should "pay" taxes. Again, they already have more itemized deductions than most of those 47% have in gross income.

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Hey, You. Are you a Mittler 47%er? [View all] RobertEarl Sep 2012 OP

No, I'm not a 47%er SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #1

47ers are those who vote for good government RobertEarl Sep 2012 #5

I did read the threads, thanks SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #6

Why so defensive? RobertEarl Sep 2012 #7

Not defensive at all, just stating the facts n/t SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #9

Here. The Quote. Fact. You're welcome. RobertEarl Sep 2012 #12

You need to look up some facts SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #14

Did some looking RobertEarl Sep 2012 #18

But the premise of that argument is wrong. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #13

I don't disagree with anything you've said SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #16

I had enough capital losses last year that I almost made his rate, Warpy Sep 2012 #2

Few would argue that $49,000 is sub subsistence wage SickOfTheOnePct Sep 2012 #3

If that family of 5 needs food stamps Warpy Sep 2012 #17

Anyone who believe's that Mitt's contempt stops at 47% FightingIrish Sep 2012 #4

No, but I wish I was. In Alabama I pay no state income tax. trof Sep 2012 #8

Yes. I haven't always been. But thanks to the Bush Recession, I am. kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #10

No, I'm one of the 53%ers who support his lazy, corporate, tax-dodging ass. haele Sep 2012 #11

I am one of those 53% I guess. LiberalFighter Sep 2012 #15