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11-09-2006, 07:18 PM | #46 |
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I was lumping the inheritors of their parents wealth into that group of people that recieved money they didn't earn. I question the doling out of any sort of aid at the federal level, and would love to see someone get ballsy enough to tighten down on loose money faucets. Even if it costs more I think there would be some way to improve the continual processing of applicants and use the money saved to pay the extra people to do it. No money gained overall, but at least the money is going to people doing a job.
I don't know if society should take care of people who are facing hard times, I really see that as a responsibility of citizens. We throw so much stuff into the governments lap and then dust our hands off with a sigh of relief that we don't have to concern ourselves with it anymore. Government wellfare will always be something to hang your head about, perhaps if people could be convinced to get their heads out of their asses we would be able to impliment something better
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11-09-2006, 08:35 PM | #47 | |
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I am on SSDI and I don't hang my head over it. I worked and paid into the system for 30 years of my life only to become disabled and end up with a "benefit" of $671.00/month plus $10.00 in food stamps. The American people are so lacking in concern for those in need that its a national disgrace. Why don't YOU get your head out of your ass and learn about the REAL world - especially in the country you live in? |
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11-09-2006, 09:36 PM | #48 | |
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11-10-2006, 04:00 AM | #51 | |
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11-10-2006, 05:56 AM | #52 | |
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11-10-2006, 12:19 PM | #53 |
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Anyone know what income level pays the bulk of US taxes? Last I heard, it was the middle class, blue collar guys. Assuming that hasn't changed, then borrow and spend would put the bulk of the repayment on whom? That's right, the middle class.
Perfectly in line with the usual Republican thinking, as I see it.
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11-14-2006, 11:00 AM | #54 |
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In 2001, the top quintile (20%) averaged $133,700 in personal income after taxes. This group's share of the total income tax liability was 65.3%. The fourth quintile made ~$61,000 after taxes, and shouldered 18.5% of the income tax burden. The middle class made ~$43,700 and accounted for (drumroll...) 10% of the total burden. Second quintile paid for 5%, lowest quintile, 1%.
The top 1% of wage earners paid 22.7% of the total income tax liability. The top 10% paid for 50% of the total. For personal income taxes only: Top quintile ($133,700): 82.5% Fourth quintile: 14.3% Third quintile (blue collar working stiffs): 5.2% Second quintile: .3% First quintile: (-)2.3% Share of [evil]corporate[/evil] income tax: Fifth quintile: 82.6% (with 51.8% coming from the top 1%) Fourth: 7.7% and downward. Congressional Budget Office docs
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11-14-2006, 11:38 AM | #55 | |
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11-14-2006, 11:46 AM | #56 |
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I thought income was taxed, and not wealth?
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11-14-2006, 12:13 PM | #57 |
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It is, but this is another yardstick that shows how our tax codes are a much bigger burden on those who are not wealthy.
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11-14-2006, 12:14 PM | #58 |
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Whenever I hear the against arguments they are always in emotional terms, "they get free money that they did not work for!".
This is something that one, obviously, cannot know. Many/most young people help their parents in family endeavors, support them in many ways; both tangible and intangible. The same is true for spouses. It smacks of envy, greed & malice. "I'm not getting a big inheritance, so no one should..." or "we should all get a piece of that"... sour grapes. I am for either/or. Tax us when we get it or when we spend it, that's it, and only one percentage for all, across the board... no games. |
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11-14-2006, 06:00 PM | #60 |
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I do not pretend to know all the in's and out's... I just know that a flat-tax makes the most sense.
All pay a fair, even, percentage. |
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