NewMexiKen
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Taxes of the Rich and Famous

Originally posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008  

Federal Taxes

Kevin Drum reports on our not so progressive federal tax structure.

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4 Responses to “Taxes of the Rich and Famous”

  1. December 17, 2008 at 11:58 am
    Emmett wrote:

    Sadly, that is only Federal.

    And where does the sudden rash of fees, fines and penalties our cities are imposing show up? I feel like I am hosting leeches.

  2. December 17, 2008 at 4:08 pm
    Emmett wrote:

    On second glance, so does everyone making less than 10 million.

    So who should be more irritated? The guy getting forked $20,000 or $2,000,000?

  3. December 17, 2008 at 4:53 pm
    NewMexiKen wrote:

    Everyone gets irritated, more or less, about taxes. Your question might better be Emmett, who gets more value for his taxes, “The guy getting forked $20,000 or $2,000,000?”

  4. December 18, 2008 at 11:37 am
    Emmett wrote:

    Well put, Ken.

    Ya gets what ya pays for