[Texasforever]

So, I get your point in one way, but on the other hand, it would be nice for the politicians to consider us once in a while instaed of always being focused on the poor and the rich.

You missed my point or I didn't make it clear. IF Dean cut any social services he did it without fear of large numbers of voters getting mad about it. Having said that, the "middle-class" constitutes the largest single group of people benefiting from one or more government programs in the country. The simple fact is that most “middle-class” families pay very little in federal income taxes especially with children.

[Torie]

You are right. The middle class pays a lower percentage of their income in taxes, than either the rich or the poor. The poor get soaked with FICA, sales, and sin taxes. The rich only pay a bit more because of progressive taxation, but not that much more (particularly if they follow the Torie plan), unless they are making in excess of say 300 to 400K a year.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

OBVIOUSLY you are not middle class or you would know what you are talking about!

Honestly, research your agenda a bit more often before you insert your boot between yer gums!