Robert Reich: Why We Should Raise Taxes on the Super-Rich and Lower Them on the Middle Class

    robertreich:

    My proposal to raise the marginal tax to 70 percent on incomes over $15 million, to 60 percent on incomes between $5 million and $15 million, and to 50 percent on incomes between $500,000 and $5 million, has generated considerable debate. Some progressives think it’s pie-in-the-sky. Here, for…

    AMAZING. This is exactly what we need. Let’s go back to the Ike days please. I love that this type of logical and legitimate rhetoric exists because I know at some point we will have to listen and reform our society. Reich I will see you on Friday :)

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      It is pure idiocy that we should wage 2 wars while lowering taxes (especially at for those in the upper income).
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      Reblog in full. Someday we will live in an America that takes care of each...every one of...
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      need. Let’s go...Ike days please....legitimate rhetoric...
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