[Yo-Yo]

The problem is, and Obama knows this, is that uber-riche like Soros don't get a paycheck for $500 million per year. They get their money as capital gains.

Raise the Capital Gains Tax on any gains over $10 million per year, and you'll hit Soros while leaving small businesses untouched.

Slap a 75% tax on entertainment-derrived income over $10 million per year, and you'll get the rock stars and A list movie stars as well.

[moneyrunner]

Capital gains after a certain limit could be taxed as ordinary income. Not a problem.

[moneyrunner]

The problem is, and Obama knows this, is that uber-riche like Soros don't get a paycheck for $500 million per year. They get their money as capital gains. Raise the Capital Gains Tax on any gains over $10 million per year, and you'll hit Soros while leaving small businesses untouched. Slap a 75% tax on entertainment-derrived income over $10 million per year, and you'll get the rock stars and A list movie stars as well.

I think you are putting the number too high. Remember, this is for the good of the country. I would put the limit at $1 million. It's going to be a sacrifice, but I'm willing to do it FOR THE CHILDREN.