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Based on the fact that an inexperienced teleprompter reader was voted into the presidency by a majority of Americans I think we can safely conclude a majority of Americans are idiots.
Someone should pass this to Grover Norquist. Most Americans seem to be disagreeing with his pledge. Republicans seem to be on the wrong side of this issue.
When you can tell me how to calculate "fair share" and then show me how millionaires are not paying theirs, then maybe we'll debate the merits of this.
Someone should pass this to Grover Norquist. Most Americans seem to be disagreeing with his pledge. Republicans seem to be on the wrong side of this issue.
What should the overall tax rate on income for the rich be then? It's easy to fall for the idea that the rich are not taxed enough, even if they pay twice the tax rate that you pay, but what should that tax rate be?
Once the rich pay federal, state, county and local income taxes, what should that figure be? Will you feel all warm and fuzzy inside if they paid 60% of all their income in taxes. What if they are already paying that, then what, 75%, when will enough taxes be considered fair for you? Keep in mind 40% of Americans end up not paying in any income taxes at all, and many actually get more money in their refund then they even paid in.
The rich (Wealthiest 10% of the population) should pay all the cost of operating the country that protects them from foreign invasion and domestic revolutionaries. They have the most to lose to an invasion or a revolution so they should pay for that protection.
The rich (Wealthiest 10% of the population) should pay all the cost of operating the country that protects them from foreign invasion and domestic revolutionaries. They have the most to lose to an invasion or a revolution so they should pay for that protection.
how about EVERYBODY pay 10%
if this government cant run on a flat tax of 10% of all income from EVERYONE (not just dthe rich),...then something is wrong
What should the overall tax rate on income for the rich be then? It's easy to fall for the idea that the rich are not taxed enough, even if they pay twice the tax rate that you pay, but what should that tax rate be?
Once the rich pay federal, state, county and local income taxes, what should that figure be? Will you feel all warm and fuzzy inside if they paid 60% of all their income in taxes. What if they are already paying that, then what, 75%, when will enough taxes be considered fair for you? Keep in mind 40% of Americans end up not paying in any income taxes at all, and many actually get more money in their refund then they even paid in.
Well, back in the day, they used to pay 70-80%, and guess what? We had great schools, great roads and didn't owe China all of our first born children (boys, of course). So I'd say about 70-80%. But I would settle for 40-50%.
The rich (Wealthiest 10% of the population) should pay all the cost of operating the country that protects them from foreign invasion and domestic revolutionaries. They have the most to lose to an invasion or a revolution so they should pay for that protection.
So if they take their wealth outside of the USA, to say, Canada, they would have nothing to lose and thus shouldnt pay any taxes?
They can move but unless they give up their citizenship they still pay the taxes.
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