[5thGenTexan]

Not sure if the attributed author is real or not, but I received it and thought it was funny enough to pass along.

Maybe it could help one of your Dem friends get it.

[CE2949BB]

Someone make a cartoon. People ignore numbers.

[Little_shoe]

Well the guy there quoting is a real person, just not sure if its him or not.



http://www.terry.uga.edu/profiles/?person_id=435

[SupplySider]

I think Sen. McCain has to make this argument to win. Running away from "tax cuts for the rich" just makes a Republican look like what the Democrats claim he is, a protector (for lord knows what reason) of the wealthy.

Sadly, after all their years in Washington, I don't think McCain or the president understand this simple analogy. They both want the bartender to "stimulate" the drinks somehow.

[Irishguy]

nice simple and straight to the point.

[bpjam]

how many of those tenth men are simply going to retire now instead of go back to paying more than 50% of their income in taxes? Why bother to go support the system which punishes you for working? Just ask that plumber!

[stormer]

Buy a clue - this is BS.

http://www.viralgrapevine.com/how-tax-cuts-work-by-david-r-kamerschen-refuted-the-real-way-tax-work-removing-the-internet-garbage/

[24-7Freeper]

Here's my Alternate Ending for 2008:

…'Yeah, that's right,' exclaimed the fifth man. 'I only saved a dollar, too. It's unfair that he got ten times more than I got' 'That's true!!' shouted the seventh man. 'Why should he get $10 back when I got only two? The wealthy get all the breaks!'

'Wait a minute,' yelled the first four men in unison. 'We didn't get anything at all. The system exploits the poor!'

Just then, the new, young Bartender strolled up, and exclaimed “You know, guys, you’re absolutely right! I can help you out… Yes I can!” And with a smile, explained how his great plan can bring them the change they need.

The new bartender assured them that, even though the bar is losing money fast, and the new leather barstools, signs and beer supply haven’t been totally paid for yet, their bar bill will remain at $80.

Since the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth men are now considered rich, (after all, they’ve been selfishly enjoying most of that $20 savings anyway!), their portion of the bill will return to what they were charged before… “perhaps even higher” he added, “its only fair. However,” he added, “if they promise to only order my special brew – Universal Lite Green Beer – they may get special rebate coupons for bar tab discounts next year!” he proclaimed. “My plan will provide an additional $20 in revenue! This will give the first four, and the fifth man much needed “Beer Relief”.

“Halleluiah!!” the 5 men rejoiced in unison.

And so it was:
The fifth man, like the first four, still paid nothing (100% savings), AND each received $4.00.
The sixth now paid $4 instead of $3 (Well, we needed to do that to help the fifth man).
The seventh now paid $7 instead of $5.
The eighth now paid $12 instead of $9.
The ninth now paid $18 instead of $14.
The tenth now paid $59 instead of $49.

“See, when you spread the wealth around, its good for everybody,” explained the new bartender.

The next night the tenth man didn't show up for drinks so the nine sat down and had beers without him. Since there would now be a shortfall, the bartender adjusted the tabs for the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth men, and eventually, had to ask the fifth man to contribute too.

Gradually, the men paying the tab could not afford the increased price of beer and one by one stopped going to the bar.

Finally, only the first four men showed up at the bar.

They were shocked to find the bar closed, the doors locked and a sign over the door read ‘Under new Management - “Mao’s Dragon Buffet”.

“Greetings. May I help you?” asked the new owner.