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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: Boehner Says New Benghazi Committee Is "Not Going To Be A Circus" [View all]PatrickforO
(15,383 posts)Middle Class American: So how do justify wanting to cut Social Security when we're spending more on the military than the Pentagon says is needed?
GOP: Benghazi!
Middle Class American: In 1944 individual taxpayers paid in 53% of the government's total tax revenue and corporations 35%; in 2011, individual taxpayers paid in over 83% and corporations under 10%. Based on that, why is the MAIN area of reduction 'non-military discretionary spending?'
GOP: Benghazi!
Middle Class American: Were you aware that NAFTA has cost America an estimated 800,000 jobs? What is your plan for bringing back good jobs to America?
GOP: Benghazi!
Middle Class American: How can you justify that tax loopholes that allow over 30 Fortune 500 companies like GE, Mattel, Wells Fargo and Paccar Corp. not to pay any US income tax at all on billions in profits? What is your plan for closing this loophole and ensuring these corporations pay their fair share?
GOP: Benghazi!
Middle Class American: Our income has been stagnant for decades while we've lost purchasing power to inflation, yet CEOs and other C-level people are making millions; this is because of a tax loophole that allows corporations to deduct 'performance based' pay such as stock options and bonuses. What's your plan for closing this loophole and capping executive pay?
GOP: Benghazi!
Middle Class American: Hmm. Do you actually have a plan for ANYTHING?
GOP: Benghazi!
