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indepat

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17. And government does not need to lavish welfare on the 1% in the form of tax relief, as in the case

Reply to obxhead (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 02:39 PM

Apr 2012

of Mittens paying 15% on a $20 million annual income, and GE paying little, if any, Federal income taxes because of loopholes et al. This is the travesty, the disgrace, the misfeasance of office by our elected official who betray we the people.

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Hoarders [View all] TalkingDog Apr 2012 OP

The concept of the american dream warrants discussion, is this OP not edgineered Apr 2012 #1

I don't feel that way. obxhead Apr 2012 #2

It's not even that they need to "share" it's that they need to SomethingFishy Apr 2012 #4

The sickest part is obxhead Apr 2012 #5

Right. Since when did the "American Dream" involve a mansion and yacht? Beartracks Apr 2012 #8

And government does not need to lavish welfare on the 1% in the form of tax relief, as in the case indepat Apr 2012 #17

The "American Dream" I was taught .... TahitiNut Apr 2012 #3

Absolutely not. grantcart Apr 2012 #18

Not a valid comparison Flying Squirrel Apr 2012 #6

There might be a larger umbrella covering both points of view. mojowork_n Apr 2012 #10

So, what kind of country do you want to live in? Mopar151 Apr 2012 #7

Speaking of hoarders... Beartracks Apr 2012 #9

money is useful...but the love of money... Swagman Apr 2012 #11

Capitalism works? chervilant Apr 2012 #12

Greed = one of the original seven deadly sins. Initech Apr 2012 #13

The top 1% Are Not Motivated by Money Yavin4 Apr 2012 #14

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2012 #15

K&R n/t lupinella Apr 2012 #16