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Cradle to Grave: The Obama Campaign's Fantasy for American Life

Brent12883 Wrote: May 03, 2012 2:10 PM

You don't pay 35% you moron. How much are you making if you are paying 35%? 15% is for capital gains taxes. This means that they are using money they have ALREADY paid taxes on to invest in companies. This capital goes to create jobs for everyone, which is why we want to inventivize those with a lot of money to invest in the economy. That is why we have a lower capital gains rate. Note that the 15% is a flat tax on LONG TERM investment. Short term investment is charged at the standard rates.

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Cradle to Grave: The Obama Campaign's Fantasy for American Life

The Obama campaign has a cringe-inducing propaganda slideshow called "The Life of Julia" intended to illustrate how the Obama Administration's policies will give government help to a young woman as she is educated, works, starts a family and retires.

If you had to stifle a guffaw, you're not alone.

Yes, the Obama Administration's policies alone can be the savior for American children everywhere - all it takes, apparently, are piles and piles of taxpayer money thrown around recklessly. And by the end, children will still be able to retire and live comfortably on the totally-stable programs of...

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