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"And during the first six years of George W. Bush's presidency, the average income of those 400 people actually doubled to $263.3 million, according to the data.
Between 2005 and 2006, those 400 Americans saw their income rise nearly 23 percent, and through the first six years of the Bush administration their average tax rate fall by a third, to 17.2 percent, Bloomberg reported."
What do you mean by "Take back"? It's not his to begin with. Do you mean "steal", because that's what Robin Hood did, he stole. Robin Hood was a thief. So you want B.O to be a thief; okay. Why didn't you just say so?
Bottom line for me on Daschle... Obama needs to pick a better person. The success or failure of a leader depends largely on whom he surrounds himself with. And so far, I'm not sure Obama is doing so hot.
I see what your saying but don't be to quick to dismiss Obama, as your elected president he deserves a fair chance!
Honest question; please, I beg of you, respond with an honest answer: Did you give George Bush a "fair chance"? Thanks
I did I was foolish enough to believe that that the days of scandal and corruption where behind us! It felt good to see old faces like Colin Powell and here the ideas I grew up with coming back! I grew up with Reagan! I live in NY and feel so betrayed by Bush that I can't even put it in words!
I did I was foolish enough to believe that that the days of scandal and corruption where behind us! It felt good to see old faces like Colin Powell and here the ideas I grew up with coming back! I grew up with Reagan! I live in NY and feel so betrayed by Bush that I can't even put it in words!
How did Bush betray you, specifically? I mean, I, as a true conservative can claim betrayal from him, due to his spending like a drunken liberal. But how did he betray you, specifically?
Of course the reason for that is that the average income of the top 1% increased from $313,000 to $388,000 during that period. Not surprising that they paid a higher portion of the total income taxes (even though their tax rate was decreased!). Not to mention the fact that your numbers leave out Social Security and Medicare which disproportionately affect the lower income groups.
How did Bush betray you, specifically? I mean, I, as a true conservative can claim betrayal from him, due to his spending like a drunken liberal. But how did he betray you, specifically?
He stonewalled investigations, he let Bin Laden off the hook to go after Saddam! He wouldn't give testimony unless he and Cheney were together off the record nothing! I understand some things are not for the public but he was outright stonewalling the investigations! He lied about Iraq! I don't know how important you think it is to find out about9/11 but for NYers its very personal! I look at that site five days a week! I have heeled but not completely! I don't mean to ramble but i'm sure you are just as protective of your community!
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