Cat Atomic
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Wed Oct-22-03 12:06 PM
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17. Because they think *they* are rich. |
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I've met several Republicans who make between 50-70k per year who claim to be in the top 1% of wage earners.
I think it comes from this line of argument (you hear it alot on the radio):
1. The top 1% in this country pays 60% of the taxes!
followed closely by...
2. The IRS classifies a family of 4 that makes 90k per year "wealthy". So if you and your spouse both make 45k per year, you're officially wealthy!
The implication is, of coure, that people making 45k per year are the top 1% of wage earners, and all those minimum wagers are just coasting along on your hard work. It's pretty sad.
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