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17. If that family of 5 needs food stamps

Mon Sep 17, 2012, 10:04 PM

Sep 2012

the wage is below subsistence and the government admits it.

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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

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