[jwalsh07]

But Democrats said it was only fair to target the wealthy, since the state had already raised taxes on poor people by increasing the cigarette tax by 61 cents per pack.

And when they come for us nobody will be left who gives a crap.

Paraphrasing of course.

[nutmeg]

But Democrats said it was only fair to target the wealthy, since the state had already raised taxes on poor people by increasing the cigarette tax by 61 cents per pack.

Excellent post (#3), jwalsh07... I'm still incredulous after reading this line!

[spectre]

You are exactly right. It takes a true politician to justify one stupid confiscatory tax by levying another in the spirit of "fairness".

As an aside, you are considered wealthy in Arkansas when you earn 50k or more. That is then the SEVEN PERCENT state tax rate kicks in.

[RWG]

And when they come for us nobody will be left who gives a crap...

they've already gotten us, we fight not because it is possible to win but because we have already lost.

[Torie]

This might have the potential to adversely affect Greenwich property values. Granted the commute from Nashua is a bit longer. That might be good for the Wichita civil aviation industry. So many possibities, so little time.

[grania]

Feed the rich, tax the poor, 'til there aren't no rich no more

(Who sang that????)

[grania]

It's

Tax the rich, feed the poor, 'til there aren't no rich no more

I reversed it in my previous comment...(duh). Who sang that?

[Rate_Determining_Step]

But Democrats said it was only fair to target the wealthy, since the state had already raised taxes on poor people by increasing the cigarette tax by 61 cents per pack.

But-but-but, I thought they were helping the poor with their compassionate tax on the evil weed!

[MissMillie]

"But Democrats said....

I'm always leary about a non-attributed statement. Which Democrats?