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In reply to the discussion: We're not oddballs or unrealistic nutjobs. [View all]Sarah Ibarruri
(21,043 posts)12. Nope. You and I are the people we DO NOT mention regarding having to pay more taxes
It's people like the Koch Brothers, who might just be paying less taxes than I am.
I understand your concern though. Politicians are not the nicest people on the planet, particularly Repukes. They would increase taxes across the board just to hurt the non-wealthy, and cause them to be against taxes, period. And the way it needs to be done is via progressive taxes.
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I know, but I don't think he's mentioning the million specifics? Merely a GENERAL CONCEPT that
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#5
Nope. You and I are the people we DO NOT mention regarding having to pay more taxes
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#12
I know, Don. People are living on the edge. Right wingers have destroyed this country.
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#25
I AGREE!!! And you're right. Opposers don't argue their position straight up. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Dec 2011
#4
apparently, it's alright here to call someone defending the President 'morally bankrupt'
bigtree
Dec 2011
#7
If I as a gay man decided I could speak to all people based on the words of a few
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2011
#15