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In reply to the discussion: A message to those who think that someday they will benefit from GOP upper tax rates. [View all]eppur_se_muova
(36,299 posts)8. Well, if I ever did become a brazillionaire, I'd expect to pay my share.
I have nothing against wealth, but I wouldn't shame myself with over-the-top greed.
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A message to those who think that someday they will benefit from GOP upper tax rates. [View all]
onehandle
May 2012
OP
Still got my job, my annual raise, and even bonuses in this recession. Yet, I have still lost out.
ieoeja
May 2012
#27
John Galt was his own father and mother. Because John Galt never needed help from anybody. n/t
ieoeja
May 2012
#32
"There are many" How many? What percentage of the wealthy support progressive policies?
rhett o rick
May 2012
#81
Your statements are very general. How many in the 1% support liberal candidates?
rhett o rick
May 2012
#84
Actually, it can happen very easily if they disconnect the tax cuts from everything else.
ieoeja
May 2012
#31
I'll make that deal as long as it includes all the capital gains tax cuts of the past 30 years. nt
TBF
May 2012
#47
It just goes to show there's no shortage of people who are quite happy being useful idiots
Major Nikon
May 2012
#26
The majority of those who think that way, live in the 'dumb' states, and don't think....
dmosh42
May 2012
#7
It is perplexing to think about how people think it will miraculously change and they will get rich
liberal N proud
May 2012
#9
It might have occurred to you that the reason why you aren't in the top 1% is precisely because
CTyankee
May 2012
#68
Yup, I agree completely. I think I had more of a chance than many because I grew up in the 70s
TBF
May 2012
#69
The investment interest will have me paying WAY more than that in taxes every year!
Spoonman
May 2012
#33
Every law effects the distribution of wealth and everyone with power ties to keep it for themselves.
airplaneman
May 2012
#44