[DugwayDuke]

But to a democrat, the tax system is broke unless the rich pay 'their fair share'. A democrat would sacrifice economic growth to ensure the rich are heavily taxed. If it results in less tax revenue, you can always make up the difference by raising taxes on the rich even more.

[olderwiser]

When Dems propose tax hikes, almost anyone working ends up being "rich".

[Mind-numbed Robot]

My question was rhetorical, intended to point out the success of the conservative principles that Bush managed to get passed. Tax cuts are the most obvious.

We are on the same page. The "Tax the Rich" mantra of the left has several purposes. One is class division, driving a wedge among Americans to create discontent. Another is to give the impression that free enterprise (Capitalism) is unfair. Still another is to increase more government control through higher taxes, accompanied by more regulation and micro management from D.C.

We know that the taxes on the "rich" are really taxes on the middle class. The poor don't pay taxes, they are paid by the government in a variety of ways, including tax rebates on taxes not paid. The rich, once they have enough money to be recognized as such, immediately form tax free foundations, trusts and other tax avoidance schemes in which to put most of their money thus escaping the "taxes on the rich." That leaves the middle class bearing the bulk of the load while discouraging upward mobility.

I know I am preaching to the choir but wanted to add by little bit.