If the most that any one of these inputs is reduced is by 9%, then the most that his total can drop is 9%. It is not very difficult math.It's the simple logic that confuses them.
I don't know enough about tax policy to comment on this intelligently, but I STILL say that telling people they can't disagree with the author because they aren't published authors is hogwash.
And I am not surprised Boortz was rude to you, Rob. The few times I have listened to him I found him quite abrasive, and not my cup of tea at all.
In fact, I have gotten to the point that I don't listen to ANY talk radio. Life seems to go on just fine without them, and I get my news here.