Cheney Gets $1.9 Million Tax Refund

AP ^ | April 14, 2006 | Deb Riechmann

[Steve_Seattle]

This story is absolutely one of the best examples of media bias I've ever seen; it should win an award. Cheney donates $6.87 million to charity - about 80-85% of his income - and the headline screams about his tax refund, giving the casual reader the impression that he's pulled a fast one, another rich guy paying no taxes. And when they finally get around to mentioning the charitable contributions, the phrasing is put in a strangely negative way, i.e., "The Cheney's donated just UNDER $6.87 million to charity." A more accurate phrase would be "The Cheney's donated a whopping $6.87 million to charity." Truly amazing.

[MarkL]

I can't wait to hear the complaints about this. Cheney donates $6.87 million to charity, and all we will hear is that Cheney is raping the US Taxpayer by ripping off the IRS for $1.9 million.

Actually, if I were the Cheneys, I'd have a serious talk with my accountant. Giving the federal government an intrest free loan of nearly 2 million dollars is generous, bordering on stupidity.

Mark

[nmh]

So what!

Did we EVER see Kerry's RETURN?

I'd bet these two would look like paupers compared to his WEALTH from his WIFE.

BTW are they still living separately?

[MarkL]

I thought the AMT was only for the rich.

The definition of "rich" is anyone who makes more than the leftist. Congratulations on being "rich!"

Mark