Bar Stool Economics

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Originally Posted by getonfish

Warren Buffet publicly said he pays a lower tax rate than his assistant who makes around 50,000 a year. It is well documented that the super rich pay next to nothing in taxes compared to the middle class. Yes they pay much more in regards to monetary amounts but the breaks they receive are ridiculous. They should pay the same rates we pay. Our national debt would be much better off and they would still be ridiculously rich.

Our national debt would be much better off if the 50% of Americans who pay no taxes at all would pay their "fair"share. I get what you're saying. I'm middle class, and don't feel represented by either party. My company makes Billions, that's millions with a B, and still claims they're broke every quarter. The middle class is disappearing and the rich are gettin richer. But I don't want the government taxing the rich and "spreading the wealth".