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Growing the 47%

22 February 2014 | Filed under: Political Commentary

Mitt Romney of course made a splash with his dismissive remark about the 47%. These would be the people who pay no income taxes but nonetheless receive government services. With the Congressional Budget Office reporting that Obamacare will give people the opportunity to work less or not at all, the …

The Courage of Mitt Romney

18 September 2012 | Filed under: Political Commentary

Mitt Romney uttered some courageous words the other day when relating that it is not his job to worry about the 47% who pay no taxes. He further showed some backbone when he refused to back down from his words, and instead doubled down. There are many courageous and insightful …

The 47%…Raise Their Taxes!

13 May 2012 | Filed under: Political Commentary

Like 53% of American households, mine pays federal income taxes, meaning we subsidize the 47% who don’t pay. This is an untenable position. One of the principles of American life is the principle of fairness, and fairness dictates that everyone be treated the same; if I pay taxes, you must, …

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