http://disqus.com/people/fd27a687c8a505118d66c252c1424f9e/enThu, 23 Oct 2008 14:27:17 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/polls_ohio_slipping_away_from_mccain/#comment-3259815Really you being a smart a** and buying the latest republican talking point of socialism since nothing else has worked makes you feel smart?<br>Hmmm lets goto McCains own words in a town hall meeting<br>Audience member: Why is it that someone like my father who goes to school for 13 years gets penalized in a huge tax bracket because he's a doctor?<br><br>John McCain: I think it's to some degree because we feel obviously that wealthy people can afford more.<br><br>Audience member: Are we getting closer and closer to, like, socialism 'n stuff?<br><br>McCain: Here's what I really believe: That when you reach a certain level of comfort, there's nothing wrong with paying somewhat more.<br><br>Why are republicans so easily manipulated by your party? Do you believe everything they put out? If they asked you to jump off a bridge would you? <br>Look at our tax rate system and understand basic 101 that any 3rd grader could - we tax progressively so that the tax rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increases. In simple terms, it imposes a greater burden (relative to resources) on the rich than on the poor. In general, the U.S. income tax is progressive, at least with respect to individuals that earn wage income.<br>Keep irritating your wait staff and hopefully next time they spit in your food. Thats because they are redistributing their spit so idiots like you can share in its glory...Scott SmithThu, 23 Oct 2008 14:27:17 -0000