CNN

Biden is another joke. They have no issued. Just attack McCain and Palin. Barack is doing the same thing and CNN has the media to publish it. God save this country from these evils.

Typical of McShame and Sarah "Where the Heck Am I" to try and again turn a statement around. It's okay for the both of you to do it, but boy if Obama does it, there's sexism and non patriotism involved. Hey Johnny and Ms. Clueless get a life and start addressing real isues.

Hey Nickle & Dime you probably also believe McShame invented the Blackberry. What next ? McShame invented the wheel???

Palin is a puppet, pa.joe. McCain rushed in to save her when someone asked for 'specific foreign policy experience' during their town hall meeting last night. I imagine she is feverishly cramming for her debate with Joe Biden in a few weeks...

Biden is saying what McCain has said from the begining on this nice "tax cut" for the wealthy, that it is unfair. Somewhere down the line though, McCain lost touch with average american and "traded up"; he changed his mind and decided that yes, the wealthy do deserve the tax break the Bush has implemented, and hey lets make it permanent.

So the next time McCain pretends he is like the rest of us, someone should ask him how does it feel to live paycheck by paycheck, not because of poor planning on our part, but because our economy has "tanked". And then have him explain again why he feels the wealthy deserve a permanent tax break.

Obama and Biden are more like the average american than McCain or Palin. For either McCain or Palin say otherwise is a bunch of crock.

Check and see how much taxes wealthy people pay, Joe. Now add them up slowly so you can comprehend the fact that they pay the vast majority of your worthless salary!

stan turecki, typical Repug manipulation of the numbers to suit their lies. You Repug thieves are going down.

Larry, Obama is nothing like Bush. That's truly laughable. I guess you meant to type McSame =Bush. Get with the times.

GO BIDEN, GO!!!

The rich hold the power in this country and with that great power comes great responsability. If the republicans truely cared about "County First" then they would do everything in there power to get us out of this rut, including paying more taxes.

Matt – hmm – it wasn't my statistic but I can tell you that you don't pay that 15% on your first dollar of income – so 30,000 a year at 15% bracket DOESN"T equal $4,500 – you have to take all your deductions – to get to adjusted gross income – then the brackets start at 10% but don't let the facts get in your way.

Sean – The 1% statistic is from the IRS – I'm sure they're lying about it and includes everyone who makes more than $388,000 and Mr. Brainiac you do pay income taxes on interest and dividends, they don't get to just sit in the bank. Payroll taxes are different – should I add the chart which % of people receive vastly more from social security compared to what they put into it and which don't.

I'm so sick of people talking about Socialism. What the Republicans have done thru de-regulation was privatize big earnings, but socialize losses since we the taxpayers will be paying for it in the long run.

I'll take Obama and Biden anyday.

I wish Palin and McCain would go away already, whenever I hear their voices it's like nails on a chalkboard.

Hey Larry, prices may indeed go up in response ot more taxes, but consumers (i.e., demand) exercising choice not to buy those products will bring it back down. CEO's will just have to accept that their excessive compensation packages might have to become a little less excessive. This keeps the power of choice in the consumers' hands.

The real problem you don't want to admit is that there is ZERO evidence from the past century that your Randian trickle-down Reagonmics actually works. The FACT is, your precious tax cuts for corporate America will just go right into corporate America's pockets, will NOT create jobs and will NOT spur pay raises. Greed rules these people and we're seeing the effects thereof RIGHT NOW.

I agree,Obama would have a hugh lead if he had Hillary with him.

Why won't McCain and Palin hold press conferences?
I would avoid the press to if my economic policies were failing miserably!

“Why on earth does Barack Obama’s running mate worry so much about our media relations strategy?”

Because it is a series of lies and fabrications set in the tone of a Karl Rove smear campaign. The same kind of crap that got us here twice before.

Joe's right. ENOUGH!!!!

Here's why I favor repealing Bush tax cuts for corporations...we could funnel those extra taxed into a trust fund to pay for their own bailouts !

BUSH is REALLY BAD !!OBAMA is REALLY BAD !! Two WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT !!

The Geezer and Gidget are circling the drain.

So ... let's review: 8 years of tax cuts because it is better for the economy have given us:
- The highest national debt ever ($9.5 trillion)
- The highest budget deficit ever
- 46 million Americans w/o health insurance and a healthcare system that is falling apart
- Thousands of lost jobs
- Millions of foreclosures
- Imploding retirement savings
- Underfunded social security
- Unaffordable heating bills
- Companies going bankrupt left and right

Whoever believes we can get ourselves out of this hole without paying for it, either is not paying attention or is lying.

Notice how John McCain looks more and more confused?

Everyone needs to watch Obama's 'plan for a change' ad on youtube and on tv. He is what every American needs!

-Obama '08

I don't mind paying higher taxes if it means that this nation will once again be loved by the world, and that I can travel around the globe and enjoy my vacations in countries where I don't need to worry about being hated simply because I'm an American. I love this country. I make $450,000 a year, and I will vote for OBAMA/BIDEN. We don't need to support the top 2% in this country, because they have proven that they don't have any trouble with making big bucks, don't worry, they will NEVER worry about health care or where their next meal is coming from.

I am a democrat, but Obama made a bad mistake when he overlooked Hillary Clinton for a running mate.He needs to find a way to get rid of Biden.

Taxes are like membership dues - I am honored to pay them to belong to the most amazing club in the world - United States Citizens. If you don't want to pay, then move somewhere else.

Palin might want to be careful about using the phrase "just plain dumb."

My Grandma tells me frequently about WWII and how much people gave up for the good of the country. Joe's right, it is patriotic to pay taxes. It's also patriotic for people to use less gas, preserve natural resources and spend less on goods made in foreign countries even if it means you don't go to Old Navy every weekend.

It's time for all of us to give a little more.

Biden is right!! McCain will ask people to die but not pay higher taxes? Come on!!

THE NATIONWIDE ARE VERY DOUBTFUL ABOUT OBAMA FAMILY PATRIOTISM. USING ALL MEANS INCLUDING ILLEGALS ONE, THEY WANT TO WIN. WITH BLACKAMERICA SUPPORT THEY ARE ATTACKING MC CAIN -PALIN TICKET.////

Nice quote of Kennedy there, Cecil......so does that mean that you're willing to pay higher taxes??? Yeah, that's what I thought. "......ask what you can do for your country" – as long as you include Cecil as part of the "country" and not part of the "doing".

the IGNORACE of these comments are nothing short of STAGGERING.

YES... THE TOP 2% PAY 50% OF THE TAXES....

BECAUSE THE TOP 2% ACTUALL HOLD 85% OF THE WEALTH !!!

D U H !!!

BIDEN IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY !

AGAIN... ONLY 2 KINDS OF REPUBLICANS....

MILLIONAIRES..... AND "SUCKERS" !

so what u people are saying that paying taxes isnt partriotic??? well, what am i paying taxes for then???? as a single person i pay more taxes than you married people. I get no break on my dollars.

These people making 25000 and above is only paying taxes on the first 91000 dollars, everything else is free money. u mean to tell me they cant afford to pay a little more ??? to help the country out. yes it is patriotic if u were to do that. because u been getting by for a long time.

and all u peopole talking bout joe is stupid. no its more like u are stupid.

Biden, this might actually be the dumbest thing I have ever heard a politician say.

Engle and Marx are laughing all the way to wealth redistribution nirvana.

Joe Biden should remember how this nation was started - I believe it had something to do about taxation without representation and I remember something about Boston Tea Party. When 40% of Americans today pay no taxes, and another 10,000,000 illegal aliens do not pay any taxes, Joe and the democratic party need to wake up. Obama cannot tax his way into the White House - Go through with his tax plan and forget about recession – this country will sink into a Depression

I'D RATHER YOU BE HONEST ABOUT THE TAXES THAN FOR MCCAIN TO MAKE PROMISES THAT HE WONT KEEP. SOMETHING GIVES TO GET CHANGE.

Nobody has liked income and capital gain taxes for the past century, but we must owe up to two facts: 1) we have a misguided $1 trillion Iraq war not paid for by taxes; 2) we have the largest deficit in history under Bush's administration.

I am a middle income professional. I've struggled all my life to provide for my family, own my home, have a retirement. I have few tax breaks beyond my mortgage intertest. MJy father fought in World War II. I'm patriotic and willing to pay my fair share of taxes, if we Americans together can help America get out of this Bush/Cheney/McCain/Palin mess!

Taxes go up, prices go up? More GREED at the top!!!

If HP could afford a $42 million dollar golden parachute package for one mere executive, they could afford to pay a bit more in taxes without raising the price of their products.

Failure to value the workers and the consumers of your products.

Definitely NOT Country First.

Finally, something Democrats, Republicans, Independents and even racists on all sides can agree on – Biden is a total, undeniable idiot.

well since 1/4 of your taxes go into defense spending while the other 1/4 goes into Social Security that pays for retired americans, yea, taxes are patriotic.

Joe, I know that you like to speak your mind which I believe is a honorable thing to do. These republicans will distort the facts every chance that they get. We just cannot afford to give them the weapons that they need to do so. I for one cannot take four more years of these losers. We need change and I dont think that JM and SP are candidates of change. They are more of the same. It's that simple.

The Republican ticket is finished.....they're circling the drain.

I agree with him. My husband and I are in the $250,000 above income range, and we are both voting for he and Obama. At least our tax dollars won't be going to war and other failed Republican policies. The thought that we may be helping some of the bigots and idiots in this country is disturbing, however, after reading some of these posts. But we say, truthfully, unlike McCain, "Country First." Prosperity, rebulid international allegiances, focus on alternative energy and energy conservation and dependence. I am willing to shell out a few bucks for that. Obama/Biden.

I "m with STAN!!!!Most of these people BELIEVE THE DEMOCRAT LIES !

Need more money to waste – take from the rich

Need gas for your new car - get it from the rich

Can't afford your home –take it from the rich

Social secruity going bankrupt - take it from the rich

Give me a break, Liberalism = Socialism

"The Republican nominee hasn’t had one in over a month, and Palin hasn’t since being named to the GOP ticket."

Really? I remember when the Senator had a couple. But as for Palin, I don't even know! LOL!! I have to say, that's not a bad strategy.

We know the GOP doesn't like the liberal media, is no secret. But when you accussed the other of being secretive and it makes it look like they are hiding something, you know for a fact people wanna have questions. That's interesting...

Hey Senator Obama; what does AIG stand for????

Obama: um...um...um.... American Insurance Group......

Me: No. It stands for American International Group.

You flunked that test and it was a very easy one.

I can only imagine our government, if you are our end result.

Joe Biden is a buffoon. He know's full well that the marginal tax rate on those making over $357k is TWICE that of those making $32k.

So what's "fair share"? 3x? 4x? For chrissakes people, this is nothing more than government sponsored redistribution of wealth. I don't make $357k, but I'm also not going to steal from those who do.

I wonder if Halliburton and Cheney will give back any of the billions they're making off the war and our taxes, or will they continue to break America's back in the name of patriotism?

It's amazing how the thought of getting free money, earned by someone else, can motivate some people and bring out accusations towards those that actually did the hard time.

What makes me sad is the way Biden comes off as being sanctimonious and totally blameless for any decisions over his 30 years + stint in congress. Doesn't even mention his son giving up certain activities to make him look better.

So, who's perfect? Biden?

Some Of You Americans Really Need To Google This Search Term;

HOW The Rich Don't Pay Taxes!

I saw Biden's interview this morning and thought this comment was great. Patriotism is more than wearing a pin and raising the flag. It is about raising to people to the level that they can reach their full potential and serve their country in the best way that they can, whether that be in the military, teaching, nursing, etc.

I like this guy!

I once had a boss who is a millionaire and then some. Once after complaining about all the taxes taken out of MY check, he said to me that paying taxes was like tipping for the great service we receive in this country. Yet, he votes Republican because he doesn't feel that HE should have to pay too much out of HIS money.

I thought it was funny that he felt that I should be happy to tip when his being a millioniare and then some meant that HE was getting the great service, but I was usually treated like I ordered a side salad and tap water.

Why is McCain always questioning someone's love of their country? its so disrespectful.

Say it ain't so, Joe. You continue to sound like you're bipolar, and in politics that's ketchin'. Beware Obama!

Yes! I love when Biden gets press- He's got such a good message- it's a shame we don't pay attention to him anymore..

The wealthy have cleaned up in the last 8 years...their only real sacrifice has been to put magnetic yellow ribbons on their Lexus' and Hummers.

Surley those with incomes of a quarter of a million dollars a year can pay their fair share as an act of pseudo-patriotism.

Go get 'em Joe!

Good work Joe. While nobody likes paying taxes, some of us understand that, as has been said:

Taxes are the price you pay for living in a civilized society.

DV

J-MAC- Palin, "Team Liars", when are you going to face the music and talk to America with some honesty? Your supporters are worried that you might be stretching the truth, the Republican party is turning on you. America has ailing issues and you have NO answers to it's problems either through policy or ideas. Its a sticky web your weaving.

We Got Em on the Run, OBAMA/BIDEN

it is obvious that mccain is against the higher tax against the rich. cindy is worth a 100m

Higher taxes from Joe Biden--just what we need to reduce consumer spending at the worst time--this guy is an economic jerk–Sarah Barracuda is going to destroy him on Oct 2-I suggest he stay home and claim illness--it won't even be a fair fight–

Sarah palin 12 & 16'

Patty, if we responsibly end this war, instead of wasting billions of dollars each month, we would have enough money to rebuild crumbling America. McSame doesn't want to end the war anytime soon, while Obama wants to bring our troops home. Obama's tax plan should make the rich pay more taxes. it is only fair. Become more 'aware' of the situation!

Yes, Debbie Joyner, you are correct when you say that rich Americans pay more then regular people in taxes. You are complaining about wanting to help some of your less fortunate AMERICANS by paying a little more in tax, but yet you don't mind McCain continuing to spend all of our tax dollars -$10 billion a month to be exact-for a war that NONE of us Americans want. So, just because Senator Obama wants to raise your tax, you want to continue paying out all that money for the war?? Why do the rich Americans act like royalty and us the serfs??

I love and strongly support Senator Biden's comment about asking "wealthy people" showing their patriotism on this difficult time for our Nation.
Wait, wait.... something even better, WHAT ABOUT THOSE INFAMOUS CEO's contributing their entire severance package to the bailout of all those big businesses instead of squeezing the taxpayers!!!! They get those huge bonuses even after they bankrupt the companies they are responsible for!!!

Wealthy people: DO THE RIGHT THING AND CONTRIBUTE TO ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL PROBLEMS OF AMERICA!!!

I am convinced that everybody understand what Joe mean. Except these two like McCAin and Palin..

You are really STUPID ! Are you under the impression PRICES are not going to go up to COVER THE HIGHER TAXES corporations will have to pay??????????? DUH!!!!!!!

'we' havent asked anything of the wealthy says biden?

lets see. the top earning 1% of this country pays 39.89% of the individual income tax collected in the united states (2006) figures. And thats after the tax cuts for the wealthy that so many democrats criticized.

if asking 1% of the country to pay almost half the total individual income tax burden isn't asking 'anything' of the wealthy – what the heck is?

if paying higher taxes is patriotic, why not ask the bottom 50% to pony up a little more? after all the bottom half of tax payers contribute a measly 2.99% of the individual income taxes collected.

anyone who claims the wealthy dont pay their 'fair share' should have their income tax bracket raised to the 35% level and see how they like it, or better yet the 39.6% level reflecting the days before dubya's tax cut to top earners.

Only in Republican America would a BLACK man with a law degree from Harvard, 12 years in politics, 4 years on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee & manager of one of the most impressively flawless & forward thinking presidential campaigns be charged with not being ready for the presidency while a WHITE female evangelical former beauty queen with 19 months in national politics and a bachelors in journalism is considered "ready on day one."

Why is Palin criticizing Biden for asking Americans to be patriotic?

go Biden smash the GOP smash them all you can you havte the right

OH gimme a break, BIDEN ALL THE RICH BOYS WITH OUR TAX DOLLARS. YOU AND OBAMA ARE NOT FOR CHANGE. AND YOU DEFINITELY ARE NOT FIT TO RUN THIS COUNTRY. TAXES IS NOT THE ANSWER COME UP WITH ANOTHER ANSWER. BOY WHAT HAPPENED TO CHANGE FOR THIS COUNTRY.

Debbie Joyner – I'm sorry but your "facts" are wrong. The top 1% don't pay income taxes, why? Because they make their money off of interest and dividends. Their 100 million dollars sits in the bank, earning far higher interest rates than you or I, and they live off that, no payroll taxes you see.

Wisdom – you're wrong. I only make 36,000 a year and already I've paid more than $4,000 in taxes. Don't get your "facts" from Sesame Street.

Biden has a point. Even the benefit Barack Obama wants to give young people, getting $4,000 in government aide toward college if they complete community or military service is something the rich have no need of. America hasn't been asking the very rich to make any sacrifices. Their paying more taxes to help bring America out of this recession is a necessary one, a patriotic one.

The wealthy could care less about the majority of Americans unless of course you need privates to fight to maintain your world oil supply.

The wealthy do feel that they deserve their status after all most of them have had a silver spoon since birth and a free ride to the best Ivy league schools. Yes and that education slots them into the executive ranks with bloated salary's. Is their education any better then those graduating from state collages? NO but, the pedigree comes with it's special benefits.

So are the very wealthy patriotic and they are willing to serve as officers that tell the rest of us how to fight while they wait back at headquarters. In the case of Vietnam those glory officers sent men into the rice paddies to be ambushed as they flew over in their command helicopters so they could get their combat badges and the next promotion. Patriotic – well I guess you have to define it better for me because I don't see many rich patriots!

The Same GOP Supporters Who Claim Sen. Obama Wasn't Patriotic
Enough Because He Didn't Wear A Flag Pin Early On!

Are Now Crying About Sen. Biden Statement!

Same Old Politics

OH MY GOD, JOE BIDEN IS JUST PLAIN STUPID.
YOU ARE SUCH A JOKE YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY.
DO YOU EVER..............................THINK !!!!!!!

Any of you on this blog who think Mccain will not have to raise taxes to pay down t400 Trillion dollars in debt are delusional. I remember another politician named Bush who promised "read my lips, no new taxes." He wasn't in office 2 minutes when he raise taxes and we were not in this type of debt then. If you know basic economics, you know we can't just print more $ to may it all go away, and the current Bush had already tried ignoring it. Ask anyone facing foreclosure, looking for work if that's worked. Keep believing the Republican dream people.

Pride in Ignorance.

Oh for heaven's sake Jean...re-read the article. What you think was said, was so totally NOT was said.

The mere fact that Joe Biden the Democratic VP candidate is making his self available to the media says a lot. Sarah Palin is being shielded because the Republicans do not want the public to see how shallow she is on the issues. Any one can see that this lady does not have the experience to be VP.

Patriotism?

Biden, it is time for you to retire! America doesn't need you or the "arrogant dilettante" and "dos caras" — "two faces" Obama!

McCain/Palin 08!

Biden, well, I hate to say it - was a big mistake. One gafe after another... but atleast he says the truth. So he really thinks its patriotic to pay more taxes??? Well, there you go.... listen up liberals,,, you will be sending uncle sam more money (money you dont even have), cause the economy is so bad (Obama said so). There is no Hope here...

Biden, it is time for you to retire! America doesn't need you or the "arrogant dilettante" and "dos caras" — "two faces" Obama!

McCain/Palin 08!

WHAT'S WRONG WITH BIDEN? IS HE WELL?

THE WEALTHY ARE ENTITLED TO OUR TAX

DOLLARS IN SOME FORM OF AID TO THE RICH.

GOD FORBID SHOULD THE TAX PAYERS ACTUALY

GET SOME OF THEIR MONEY SPENT ON THEM. THAT

IS A LIBERAL ACT. AMERICANS YOU HAVE BEEN SOLD

OUT, LIED TO & MANIPULATED OUT OF YOUR WEALTH BY

IMMORAL, IGNORANT, GREEDY, HEARTLESS SCUM BAGS.

FDR said it best that taxation should be based on what people can afford to pay.

It's a joke that McBush thinks it's okay to double-down on the Bush tax cuts for only the rich.

Also very few people are cognizant of special tax loopholes that allow some millionaires to zero-out and not pay ANY tax. How is that fair???

Anyone who thinks more government is what will solve the financial challenges should take a look at Europe and how stagnent they've become. After working non-stop for 25 years to obtain a decent financial situation, I'm now expected to give my hard earned money away to those who choose easier paths.

Debbie Joyner: If you make 30,000 a year you pay 15%. Your math is way off. You would not pay $700. You would pay $4500. So you would be making $25,500. There are a lot more people in that bracket then the 1 million up bracket. That $4500 means more to the 30K earner than the 250K does to the 1 million earner.

I'm sorry, but I don't feel sorry for the "poor sap" who only brings in 750K after taxes. Give me a break.

I wholeheartedly agree with you Joe. I'm even more impressed since it means you will pay more too, but then looking at your tax returns it doesn't look like you try to use lots of loopholes or shelters to hide from paying taxes. Some republicans slammed you for the amount given to charity, but neglected to note what percent of income you paid in taxes.

God's speed Joe Biden!

Obama-Biden in 2008!

Palin-McCain NEVER!

The whole argument is stupid. No ones taxes is going up with Obama. What will happen is that the rich will pay the taxes they are supposed to pay and corporations who shipped jobs overseas have to pay for that lose of income for putting people out of a job. Sounds good to me.

I listened to Obama today and he had so many spending programs
but he just doesn't understand this country is broke. I just wish he would wake up. I know two couples that have small businesses that this tax increase would hit. They are not wealthy people but they do employ 5 /8 people. They are either going to have to lay off a person or raise the price of their product to cover this tax burden. Bad idea in this economy . Senator Obama is out their getting everyone very excited about a tax cut but his $1000.00 won't mean much to the people who might loose thei job or the higher prices all of us will be hit with. Who gets it and who doesn't get it

Some of my best friends are rich, and some are poor – others, like myself, are somewhere in that middle-range. The rich have had an exceptional ally under Geo. Bush – the (Republican) party's over! Pony up and pay you're fair share!

sarah Palin says...I am ready, ready to serve. Paris Hilton says...I am like totally ready to lead. Which celebrity to choose. Well I think I like Paris because she is like 'Totally' Ready.

Wisdom wrote:

"If you make a million dollars you pay 250,000 to tax…

If you make 30,000 dollars you pay about 700 dollars…

I'm sorry… who's flipping the bills?"

I think you mean the person making $30,000 pays about $7,000 not $700. and the person making a million probably has so many write-off's (unlike the lower income person he probably owns his own home) his $250,000 gets greatly reduced.

Country First, right?

Then why doesn't Cindy McCain make a donation to the USA to help pay off some of its debts? She could surely spare a million for such an important cause when our economy is in shambles.

Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Country.

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WHEN YOU SEE OVER 900 COMMENTS AN 99% ARE OUT RIGHT SELIZE NEGATIVE. JUST HOW DUM DO YOU REALLY THINK EVER ONE IS. ???? ???

Now people, you know that an increase in taxes will result in decreased job opportunities!!! I mean, CM must have her $300,000 dresses. "The Donald" must have his jets, etc., so if their tax bill goes up - layoffs must follow or even worse, they'll just pick up their marbles and go elsewhere!!

Is that COUNTRY FIRST?!!!

No, that's me first, last and only. And if you haven't gotten a clue by now, they just absolutely love you, "my friends."

People making over $250K already pay the lion's share of taxes you moron. Unenployment is up over 6%. How about stopping illegal aliens from taking US jobs? That would be patriotic! How about stopping welfare queens from pumping out babies we all pay for. That would be patriotic. How about helping business create jobs by lowering taxes, rather than encouraging them to go offshore by raising taxes. That's patriotic.

McCain-Palin is a spam/Fraud ticket...it is 'Politics first' NOT' Country first' ticket.

In my view when Mc Cain says he wants government off the backs of the people, I just substitute the word corporations for the word people. Then you get the real message. What's better, paying more taxes and having it returned to the people in the form of better infrastructure, health care, etc. or borrowing money from China to bail out AIG and their corpoate cronies. One of these days China's going to want their money back, then what?

Is it okay for the McCain Campaign to copy Obama's color scheme???

The Repubs wanted to go to war now they can pay for it. Do your fair share. You bought it and now you can pay for it.

It's time for the wealthy to kick in, in America?? The top five percent of earners are paying 70% of the taxes. 40 million people in this country pay no taxes. I am already paying 38% in taxes.

How about making it patriotic to get a job, get citizenship, and get off welfare.

Greed is unpatriotic, it's why we're in this mess, and we're currently being told by one side that greed should continue?

It's time to pay your dues for breaking the back of the little man.

Bidens right. The greedy filthy Corporate CEO's are milking this nation dry. They run their companies into the dirt. Leave the tax payers with the bill. And they walk away with multi million dollar golden parachutes. The GOP / CEO / BUSH axis of evil are long overdue to be swept out the door. We need a voter Surge to end this nightmare.

Wal-Mart Mom September 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET
Sarah's here to stay—only 44 years old she'll be a powerhouse in U.S. politics for the next 25 years—Joe Biden will long be in a nursing home and she'll still be President—-

And Joe, you are going to get your lunch eaten in the debate—-BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID–

Fans of Sarah Barracuda

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i was going to ask this person "what do you base all of this on?" but then i saw their name was "wal-mart mom" and all of a sudden everything made perfect sense to me.

Isn't that the truth! THe only reason why John is scared and detests the idea of more taxes is because John and Cindy make a lot of money which means more taxes. Please spare us!

get them Joe! Slime balls won't show their taxes, won't talk to press, won't let an investigation go on. McCain and Palin are going down.

Middle American taxpayers are paying for bailouts, the wrong war, and corruptions. We are all very patriotic. We will support whatever costs to help the country. That's why we are so angry. So rich who caused all these issues, of course, should pay more tax. Joe is right. While I wish to see Clinton, Biden is also a great guy.

I agree with Biden, to whom much is given, much is expected. Cry me a river, so what ,some trust fund snot won't be able to get a new Bentley or Maybach every year and will be reduced to buying a 200 foot yacht, even with Obama's tax plan they will not have to sell pencils on the corner. John McCain, Lady Rothchild & others like them will still have more than one home, private planes to jet from continent to continent and a clothing budget that could save a third world country. Most of their millions were made on the backs of their workers. Why should their maids, gardners, nannies pay more taxes than these idle rich? I don't begrudge anyone whose ideas have made them million, making your circunstances better is what this country was about, it's thinking your $ makes you better and above everyone is what I have an issue with.

McCain and Palin = Country "Club" First

If we love America, we should ask what we can do for this Country, to get it back on its feet.

We've have had 8 years of Republicanomic, it's time for change.

No more peanuts for fat elephants. Bring in the kicking donkeys!!!

Biden is absolutely right!

Lemme see, McCain says that something Vice President-elect Biden said was "just plain dumb". But the economy is "strong". I hope McCain doesn't win, or Canada will have an immigration problem.

I absolutely agree....it is time to think about America rather than just thinking of yourself....being Patriotic is more than just supporting troops and the president....it's about doing what's best for the country and the citizens of this country.

HEy Debbie Joyner;
U must think the world is dumb. You forced me to do some quick research and realize that JFK was correct. It was imperative to lower the tax burden on the individual taxpayer from the top rate of 90% as it was under Republican Eisenhower. JFK Lowered it to 70%. JFK also proposed for corporate taxes to be reduced from 52% to 48%..

Don't twist JFK quotes to try to gain support for McCain's rubbish and bounce.
Republicans are like a bacteria. The ideal condition necessary for Exponential republican growth is .. Public ignorance

Do people realize that those making over $250,000 a year already pay the vast majority of taxes in our country. Those making over $250,000 a year create most of the jobs that the rest of us work? Yeah let's tax the business owners into oblivion so they take their jobs overseas and let us all become jobless. We can find balance. Let's keep taxes where they are at, and start eliminating government programs and balance the budget. Once the government gets bigger by even a small percentage it will never go back down; no matter what party is in power.

Obama supporters are Socialists.

How DARE you say hard working Americans making smaller wages are not Patriotic!!

Paying taxes has nothing to do with loving your country!

Agreed.

Gorbashov – learn your history 1986 – top bracket 28%

Biden is a complete idiot......enough said. Obama missed his chance with Hilary. She will be smiling all the way to 2012. McCain-Palin......get use to it.

OBAMA=MORE TAX AND SPEND=A DISASTER.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA!

To Debbie Joyner Re: "...the top 1% pay 40% of the entire income tax burden in this country! The bottom 50% pay less than 3% – stop talking about fairness – it's socialism." Listen up Debbie – We in the 51-99% bracket are almost half of wage earners and we bear the brunt of it. Income taxes aren't the only taxes we pay. What percentage of the top 1% income goes toward taxes in general? What percentage does the top 1% have left after taxes and basic necessities? It's not socialism, it is fairness.

Why would anyone making over 250K support the candidate that will make them pay more taxes? Roschild Trump have the SAME good reason for switching to McCain.
ASK the question the OTHER way!!! Is it patriotic to avoid paying taxes.
Oh, the lug nuts NEED the rich heroes to be tax free, so they can create a minimum wage job for you!

Go on Joe and keep telling the TRUTH!!

Wow a patriotic rich man that is novel. Why should the rich have to give up a trip to Europe or a new Lexus just so a lower income person can pay for their childs braces.

Talk about a complete baffoon -
OLd Joe's mouth strikes again–
The top 2% pays 50% of the Fed Taxes already-Joe u know that–
So you must be referring to all those stiffs that don't pay much ar any taxes at all as being unpatriotic-
He's right Hillary should have been the VP

When Kennedy was in office, our economy was not in the dire straits it is in now, we were not mired in a ten billion dollar a month war that we are paying for with borrowed funds, and our financial institutions were not failing all over the place. What would he say today? Too bad we can't ask him.

With the plans Senator Obama has for our country, energy, health care, rebuilding infrastructure, jobs and a fair tax burden for everyone, I'm sure, when people are working and can afford to pay taxes, they will be more then happy to do thier fair share.

Biden finally said what was needed to be heard. Yes , people including Kate Snow the reporter, needs to step up to the plate and pay a little something extra than you have been in taxes because you make over $250,000. People whats wrong with that. Nothing. Biden was also honest when he said that voters weren't sure that obama or any of the candidates can deliver on change. It will take all of us to work and sacrifice to get us out of these messes, that the guy everyone wanted to have a beer gt us into. Yes we have to blame Bush because the buck stops with him God better bless us because we have some deep and serious problems – AND WE BETTER START FACING THEM STOP THE LIES OR WE'LL DESERVE WHAT WE GET

As someone who makes more the $250,000, I'm willing to pay more taxes than someone who makes significantly less.

I would rather that money weren't spent on a stupid, endless, expensive war in Iraq, or spent bailing out the financial industry, or paying of the enormous deficit Bush has racked up, but those are cards this country has dealt itself.

Paying my fair share of taxes to get this country back on its feet is far more patriotic, in my opinion, than wearing a flag pin.

Bush: cut taxes for the wealthy and started a war..at the same time. Never done before in history. How many people on this post make more that 250,000 per year? Well it's less than 5% of the country so not many. McCain hasn't forgotten who his true constituency is, that 5%.

Whare does McDumb get hie campaign staff.
they all are spin masters, bumbbells, big fat liers.

18 Million people VOTED for Obama to lead this country. Not based on his experience but based on his VISION.

So for all you Palin supporters trying to compare experience–stop using the logic of a drunken teenager. So off you trot to your proctologist for a Palinectomy

I don't know how many fact checks and financial experts have to verify that the Obama tax plan cuts taxes for over 85% of Americans. Specifically those making less than $250k before the mcCain supporters get it.

Of course there is McCain's plan, written by Gramm, architect of deregulation that toppled the banks this year. The same plan Greenspan (a republican) says America can't afford.

it looks like the GOP is destroying America to foster their own greed.

18 Million people VOTED for Obama to lead this country!!! Not based on his experience but based on his VISION.

Palin avoids the point yet again, brilliant!

Dumb Joe-disengage foot from mouth-typical Joe B-looking forward to more of these comments from the 30 yr. vetern from the Senate over the next month and a half.

NO WAY NO HOW NOBAMA!!!!

I make $60k a year and I'd gladly have my taxes raised if it means our bridges wouldn't fall down, our kids would get a decent education and everyone had access to quality healthcare.

I'm willing to make that sacrifice for the greater good of our country.

I'm different from McCain because to me putting "country first" is more than a lame bumper sticker.

Poor and middle income do community organisation.
So, the rich can pay taxes. I agree- that is patriotism.
Go Obama / Biden

How has trickle down been working so far? Even George Bush the first called it voodoo economics.

This is perfect steal and grab of and old GOP theme: Patriotism.

and its true and I have actually heard people say I can afford it if I have to pay more taxes as long as it goes to the services and people its supposed to."... To me its about caring about your neighbor....

Borrowing from Peter (China) to pay Paul (Iraq war) got us into this mess. Step up and pay your fair share OR convince YOUR president to quit spending all of our hard earned money in the middle east. Better yet, vote Democrat.

To Debbie Joyner:

It would also be interesting to know how much the top 1% earns!

I've supported this idea since I learned the difference between "trickle up" and "trickle down" in 9th grade.

Obama Biden 08'

I can't hear the Palin/McCain lying phrase anymore! Over and over it has been said that OBAMA is going to CUT taxes for 95% of Americans (those making less than 250K). So go Obama/Biden!!! McCain/Palin are such liars – over and over and over again ! And today Palin as one of the world's leading experts on energy (according to McSame) couldn't even give an answer that made any remote sense once again showing that if she's off script she's absolutely clueless, clumsy, hesitant, and unable to give a straight answer!

GO OBAMA!

You rock Senator Biden. I just heard you on the news regarding this and it sounds like a fantastic plan to me. Can't wait to see you in the White House in January. OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW ABOUT THIS? LET HAVE DEMOCRATE TO PAY 95% OF ALL THEIR INCOME TO U.S GOVERNMENT AND LEAVE ALL OF US ALONE.
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MCCAIN/PALIN 08!

Wow, this many people who approve of Biden's echo of the karl Marx philosophy ??? when did these dirtbags get computers from the hardworking to spew their pea-brained drivel ??
want money ?/ GO WORK !!

Do whatever you want Joe. I will still find a loophole in the tax code and keep my money thank you! The democratic ticket reeks of Socialism and I want no part of it. vote McCain/Palin.

It is not only patriotic, but it's only fair. Small and large salaries alike must put into our tax base proportianately the same. For every dollar I earn, I should pay no more and no less then every dollar you earn. Or vice versa.

It is their american DUTY to pay as much per dollar as I do. They are fortunate enough to live in a country that gives them the opportunity to make that much, they must match it cents on the dollar that I do.

If not, then they are actually endorsing a social system in which the government takes care of the wealthy and big business.

It is however unpatriotic to waste the tax money by spending it on huge government programs that won't work.

Taxes are a fact of life in America and the rest of the World,for far to long the GOP,has seen taxes and government as Bad,yet the GOP supporters on Wall Street and Main Street have their hands out regularly for hand outs,while at the same time condemning any relief for the average American WORKER.The GOP claim they will use this government(tax)money for all America,when in fact it goes to Wall Street Free-Loaders (see Wall Street Crisis-CEO pay packages).It Is TIME that those who benefit so much from the US Government,show respect to the America Worker and Pay A Larger Share for the large profits,that go to them and Wall Street Insiders.Yes TAXES are Patriotic ,one of our Founding Fathers thought it was and HONOR and proof that America was working. Thanks gb

Biden is talking about people exactly like McCain and Palin and they are offended. The Mccain and Palin is a problem to the problem instead of a solution. I have not heard one word about how McCain/Palin will help the low income people. Biden is our fearless leader hitting the McCain camp head on.
Biden has my vote!!!

To heck with taxes.

Open the "O B A M A and B A B S Show" in Vegas and charge $25,000.00 per ticket like he did at their wonderful fund raiser last week.

The Democratic Congress has led the country into this mess, why are they now pointing fingers?

Pathetic.

Keep your hands out of MY pockets, Biden! My money is.....my money! Not yours or anyone else's.

McCain-Palin – 2008

The rich do need to start contributing much more than they have in the last 8 years (which was virtually nothing)

Obama/Biden 2008

So McCain and Palin think we should all be willing to die for our country, but god forbid we give it a cent.

We have roads, high way, schools, hospitals to build, we have the arm forces, security to provide et cetera, of course a certain marginal tax rate is necessary under any administration. The problem is in the management of public finances and the public affair in general that make all the difference in the world.

We need a change in new direction to stop the reckless management of the country, to stop jobs from flying overseas and to renew the Americam dream.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Why are some of us, not just McCane-Palin what have you, but others so much concentrated on petty things (ala pig, lipstick, Paris Hilton, Spears, who are real Christians, etc.) while our economy is tanking, our citizens are losing jobs, are losing homes, and are suffering, our brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters are dying in Afghanistan and Iraq. Aren't these people not reading the news? They are the real elitist!!!

Biden is right on!!!

Is anyone else thinking that McCain and Palin look more and more like
Anna Nicole Smith and J. Howard Marshall than a couple of running mates? Just wonderin' ...

ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!
ITS ABOUT TIME THE RICH START SHOWING THEIR PATRIOTISM BY CARRYING THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE TAX BURDEN.
NO MORE TAX BREAKS!!!!
SEE WHAT HAPPENS????

True patriots give of themselves to better the whole of our nation.

Some people give service. Some give money.
Seems like everyone is being asked by Obama to give of themselves... and yes, sometimes that means you must give a little more than others.

Right now, our nation is in serious need of infrastructure investments (including the facilitation of new energy sources that are readily available) and that costs money. Perhaps those who have been made wealthy while our nation has begun to suffocate under a mounting debt ought to now pay back a little of what this administration gave to them.

You go Joe!

Last Honest Man September 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET
Why doesn't anybody question Biden on the illegal activities of his son?
This guy is not clean!!!!
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HOW DO I SAY THIS NICELY????? KIDS & FAMILIES ARE OFF LIMITS! WHAT PART DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND!!!!!! ENOUGH!!

John F. Kennedy On Patriotism;

Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Country.

Obama / Biden 08

Those crooks knew what you were saying! They want to protect the RICH

Obama/Biden08

I dont understand why people feel like they can have a thriving country without paying taxes. I dont think people understand that we cannot keep borrowing money from China.
How do people think Government runs, we need schools, rodes to drive on, health care ect I could go on and on.

Some how the repubs have convinced people that the US just runs it self without money.
i feel it is a patriotic act and I have been saying it before Biden. What are all these rich people going to do if no one can afford to buy their products and the US crumbles. We now are one of the most hated countries thanks to BUSH, so you cant think you are going to move.

Pay your taxes and be a pround American

wisdom said "If you make a million dollars you pay 250,000 to tax…

If you make 30,000 dollars you pay about 700 dollars…"

You pay a hell of a lot more than $250k if you earn a million a year.

Yes, it's the rich folks' patriotic duty? That's what Lenin said.

Listen , folks. As much as I want to beliee the Obama camp, it's all rhetoric. the numbers of new spending + new taxes don't add up.

But hey, if Obama gets elected, those too lazy to get a job will love him as my hard-earned money (I'm a teacher) gets redistributed.

I hear it was a Biden operative who hacked into Sarah's computer-
they'll both do about 5 years and become toys of the big boys in Levenworth-

Can't wait to see it-

This great country allows millions the opportunity to make that kind of money. What's wrong with giving back to to the system that helped you become wealthy in the first place?

My greatest FEAR is that Obama will be as inept as Kennedy and START World War #3 and after we BLOW EACH OTHER UP,there won't be anyone left.PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT !!!!!!

John&Sarah 08

That's right Joe – tax the hell out of people that are smart enough to make more money than you.

You likely know that the top 11% pay as much as the bottom 89% but that won't stop you from pandering and promoting the myth that the rich don't pay their share of taxes.

After all, you're the guy who gave tax refunds to people who don't even pay taxes.

Go ahead Joe, grind any possibility of a recovery to a complete halt. Nail the rich? Yeah – nail their big construction projects, nail their huge payrolls and make them pay the price for excellence.

As if rich people can't move – to the Caribbean, to the Riviera, to the Canary islands. What, are they the only people that can't get a plane ticket?

You don't believe a word you're saying, but you say it anyhow.

Anything for a vote right? You should be ashamed of yourself.

Interesting September 18th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Idiot.

PUMA 2008!
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I've got a tiny violin for you –> <– ..look close...its in between the arrows.

“Or should we take that $130 billion and give it to families making less than $150,000 all the way down the ladder?"

Ummm... this sounds a whole lot like socialism to me.

No thank you.

“The point I want to make to you,” Biden added, “is wealthy people are just as patriotic as poor people. We just have not asked anything of them.”
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Well Let's ask them now. Please be patriotic and help us rebuild and repair our countries infrastructure? Our bridges are falling down around us. Please be patriotic and help us repay the national debt? Please Please Please.

Nice vp pick obama. It was only a matter of time.

I especially love his bashing of McCain for being a de-regulator. He obviously is confusing regulating with oversite. Govt regulation is why healthcare costs are so high and is not the answer for wall st. Govt regulation does not work in a free market and especially not in the private sector.

Govt oversite is the answer we're all looking for.

Once again for the obamabots: Regulation, BAD. Oversite, GOOD.

I'm sorry, but it seems clear to me (but what no one is saying) that many people in the top income levels got there by unethical, what should have been illegal (if not was, illegal) means. Redistributing the ill-gotten gains of criminals is NOT called redistributing the wealth, it's called paying your debt to society.

I don't see any problem with the very Biblical mentality that to whom much is given, much is expected. If my taxes go to making the world a better place, and not starting offensive unnecessary wars or trying to justify torture or other things that are so unconscionable, I'll be happy to pay a bit more.

Now now CNN. Why is Biden holding up a small sign that says "Vote Republican" in the picture? Is doctoring a photo of the next Vice President of the United States fair reporting? Honestly, the main stream media disgusts me.

I agree with Biden, why shouldn't the wealthy help middle/ disadvantage Americans through the hard times. They should ask themselves, "What would Jesus do?".

Vote Obama/ Biden 08!!!!

Our tax system belongs in the toilet. Why cant we have one fair tax for all? One equal tax for all people? So what if you make a billion you would still have to pay the tax. In the Federal system like the military all people have to pay 28% on bonus they receive, no matter if you are officer or enlisted, rich or poor you will pay the 28%.

War costs a lot of money. We have a huge deficit. The rich can most afford it. It's time someone asked it of them. The Republicans are spinning everything. They try to make out what's good is bad, and what's bad is good. It's time when a good idea is mentioned, that is defended.

So on a day when McCain seems stumped about whether or not Spain is an ally or not, the Republicans try to make Biden's very honest statement and appeal some type of "gaffe." Crazy.

Thank you, Joe Biden, for making a valid point about what we actually value in this country. The rich just milking the sweat of the workers or everyone helping all to have an opportunity to achieve the American dream.

I had my reservations that Joe was the perfect pick for VP but he is really growing on me this week.

Why doesn't anybody question Biden on the illegal activities of his son?
This guy is not clean!!!!

"Our tax system still siphons out of the private economy too large a share of personal and business purchasing power and reduces the incentive for risk, investment and effort – thereby aborting our recoveries and stifling our national growth rate."
– John F. Kennedy, Jan. 24, 1963, message to Congress on tax reduction and reform, House Doc. 43, 88th Congress, 1st Session.

Idiot.

PUMA 2008!

joe all thewayyyyyy

"It is no contradiction – the most important single thing we can do to stimulate investment in today's economy is to raise consumption by major reduction of individual income tax rates."
– John F. Kennedy, Jan. 21, 1963, annual message to the Congress: "The Economic Report Of The President"

If you make a million dollars you pay 250,000 to tax...

If you make 30,000 dollars you pay about 700 dollars...

I'm sorry... who's flipping the bills?

"Lower rates of taxation will stimulate economic activity and so raise the levels of personal and corporate income as to yield within a few years an increased – not a reduced – flow of revenues to the federal government."
– John F. Kennedy, Jan. 17, 1963, annual budget message to the Congress, fiscal year 1964

But on Tuesday, when asked how much worse the economy would have to get before the campaign released a specific plan, McCain senior adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin said that it wasn't "imperative" for an "exact" plan to be drawn up yet.

"I think the moment when we write down a specific plan is the moment we send legislation from a McCain administration to Congress. That's the moment when that happens," he said.
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Well this isn't very "patriotic" in my opinion...you let the people know UP FRONT what you plan to do to help them..not sneak into the White House while the rest of us HOPE you do right....

Hey, I'm ready for the wealthy to take the fair share of tax burden in this country. They can give up buying a small gift, such as a Maserati, for a son or daughter, and join the rest of us in supporting our country financially.

I make over $250,000 a year. My ability to hire good people to work for me is limited by their inability to find housing, afford gasoline for travel or maintain a decent amount of savings despite the fact that I pay them quite well. I agree with every single word Sen. Biden says.

Sarah Palin's talking points:
I'm ready, I'm ready to serve.

Great...

You can try to put all kinds of lipstick on that pig, Joe, but it's still called "redistribution of wealth". Fancy that! A modern-day Robin Hood with hairplugs!

And if democrats were patriotic, they wouldn't seek to destroy America at every turn.

Go JOE!!!

Stuck in awaiting moderation again – of course I forgot to add Go obama! Now my comment is sure to get through -

Excuse me the top 1% pay 40% of the entire income tax burden in this country! The bottom 50% pay less than 3% – stop talking about fairness – it's socialism.

I am kinda confused, what is wrong in saying "it's time to be patriotic" to people you are expecting to tax higher. You think going to war is the only way of showing patriotism? I mean, people making $250k and over will be giving up some of their cash for the good of the country's economy, that's patriotism in my book.

JOE,
YOUR 100% CORRECT!!!!
GET THEM, JOE!!!!!!
WHAT A WEAK RESPONSE FROM THE MCCAIN CAMP!!!

It's silly season and we won't allow McPain to throw a shiny metal object up in the air. We are still very focussed on the economy and the fact that he said that our "economic fundamentals are stong". Mac is daft, and the economy is NO WHERE NEAR STRONG.

Obama/Biden 08

Tax and Spend........Nothing newsworthy about that....

What Biden said this morning was absolutely right. And then, of course, McCain and Palin misrepresented it, because....hey, birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim.

Joe Biden rocks!!!

Patriotism; John F. Kennedy

Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Country.

Obama/Biden 08

you dont have to defend yourself ,joe! we gotcha back! it's time for the wealthy to kick in for america!

It seems that so far, the people being asked to sacrifice the most are the little people. I think its high time that the top tier whom have prospered greatly under the Bush Administration and stand to continue to under a McCain Administration to pony up and show that thye are willing to suffer for this Country too.

Country First, right John?

The question of what is patriotic should be answered with- what is best for the country. Higher taxes to help us out of the mess we are in is financially responsible and VERY patriotic and far-sighted, thinking of future generations.
Good for you Joe!

You keep doing your thing

The Rich need to pay their share. They have to remember that much of their precious dividend is composed out the 'savings' made from paying hard working Americans less than $8/hour.

Maybe McCain should talk about linking the minimum wage with how many houses he owns – one dollar per house. What would it be now – $10 or $11/hr? He should do that – he really cares for and loves poor people. That's why he wants to make more of them.

Biden's the real deal. Looks like time is proving who made the wiser VP choice.

The percentage of income that those top couple of persent at the top pay has never been lower in recent times.

They need to stop their whining and pay their fair share.

Caribou Barbie and Daddy War(over)bucks are sure becoming a couple of whiners!

GO AWAY John & Sarah!!!!

Obviously Biden values more taxes... big surprise...

It's all spin... over 250K a year is 99% of small business...

You increase my payroll tax... I lay two people off... you increase tax on profits... I lay off two more... I have overhead, social security to match, pension to match, payroll tax, insurance, utilities, etc...

On paper I make a lot... however very little hits the wallet... this is typical Dem spin... THEY WILL RAISE TAXES... except yes... if you paid 700 last year you might pay 400 under their plan... but if you employ 40 people... and pay 185,000 in taxes... it goes to 245,000... that's two or three people gotta go!

"We just have not asked anything of them" – Biden
Excuse me the top 1% pay 40% of the entire income tax burden in this country! The bottom 50% pay less than 3% – stop talking about paying fairness – it's socialism!