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12. Chart with ALL taxes related to "Obamacare"

Mon Jul 2, 2012, 07:44 PM

Jul 2012

Biggest tax increases since 1950 as % of GDP.

ACA (Obamacare) percent is calculated for 2019 when all taxes relating to the ACA will be in effect.

And it's still not the biggest tax increase ever.

http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2012/07/no-obamacare-not-biggest-tax-increase-history

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Now don't go meddling with the Teabagger's heads using reality! Archae Jul 2012 #1

"Facts, sir, are the enemy of truth!" ~ Don Quixote de la Mancha . . . Journeyman Jul 2012 #2

Bigger question: why does it require any increased revenues? girl gone mad Jul 2012 #7

I think that's a fact. I mean, that was basically the argument. joshcryer Jul 2012 #9

Hey, what facts have to do with their assertions? nt ladjf Jul 2012 #4

This chart shows only revenue generated by each event. Southerner Jul 2012 #5

Why isn't the media calling these people out on their obvious lies? DearAbby Jul 2012 #6

I think this is somewhat disingenuos. girl gone mad Jul 2012 #8

Almost all of it was the bubble in private debt. girl gone mad Jul 2012 #11

Chart with ALL taxes related to "Obamacare" spedtr90 Jul 2012 #12