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Old 11-28-2006, 12:56 PM   #71
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Lets say your 10% and 65% numbers are correct. How then can you cay that the middle class is taking the brunt of the cost of the war? The wealthiest are taking the biggest hit. Care to discuss how much the lower third pay in taxes?
Because the rich can better afford it...it's that simple...Read the article. Remember, this isn't about being "fair" rather it's about fiscal balance and that any time anyone brings the subject up they are accused of "class warfare".

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That NYT quote is unnerving. "what they can afford to pay".
Actually the article is quoting Ben Stein and Warren E. Buffett! Not exactly two liberal thinkers.

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