[Eagle of Liberty]

Rush mentioned yesterday that some RAT wanted to suggest that because the Federal Poverty Income is not based on Cost of Living expenses relative to where you live, the Poverty Income should be considered anything below $45,000.

Seems about right. </sarcasmoff>

[tomjohn77]

You know that that the median income in the US is $28000. With a household income of just around $100000 you will fit into the top bracket. Top 20%

[adorno]

...the Poverty Income should be considered anything below $45,000.

Wait a minute now!

Just a few years back, during the Clinton administration, weren't people considered rich if their income levels went above $30,000?. Noe they may be considered poor if their income levels are below $45,000?.

The difference may be due either to inflation, or a republican adminiistration in power. If and when the democrats take over, if they ever do, the rich level may be back to $40,000 and the poor level somewhere around $39,000.