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Saturday, February 25, 2012


Why is it OK when he says it?

5 comments:

juris imprudent said...

Maybe this has something to do with it?

Back in the evil days of Ronald Reagan, a mere 15 percent of the population didn’t pay taxes (or in the case of children, were claimed as a dependent by a taxpayer). Back then, we had lower rates and more payers. More people in the ship of state together, sharing in the rowing. We working taxpayers mattered.

Mark Ward said...

Except that's not really true, juris. The people that are "takers" actually do pay taxes in the form of state, local, payroll and sales taxes. So, his entire column is one giant mis-characterization.

juris imprudent said...

So since they are paying other taxes it doesn't matter that they don't pay federal income tax, is that it? In which case, what the hell are you arguing about the need for the rich to pay more income tax?

Mark Ward said...

Even though together they pay a large portion of the tax pie, individually they are paying less, historically speaking. Less than 15 percent of their income is ridiculous.

juris imprudent said...

Even though together they pay a large portion of the tax pie, individually they are paying less, historically speaking.

What the FUCK are you even attempting to say? Other than you hate that the rich have what you don't.

They pay a bigger share than during your Golden Age or in the Reagan days. So what is your issue? Other than your screaming envy?