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To: yankeedame
Here's a question that I think could have some use in the political arena... annually, how much does the average registered Republican pay in federal taxes (FICA, Medi's, income, payroll, capital gains, etc), and how much does the average Democrat pay in taxes?

My guesses: about $20,000 to about $3,500
(the numbers could be even further separated by taking out the top 5% of each side, where the elite Democrats bring their numbers up significantly)

The point is that while the nation is basically split 50-50, those who are paying far less into the system and getting far money more out of the system (through transfer payments, which should also be enumerated) are demanding that even more be sent their way, and even less taken from them... while taking even more from those evil, rich Republicans, to make sure the budget is balanced, and the deficit decreases.

55 posted on 01/07/2003 5:10:42 PM PST by Teacher317
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To: Teacher317
If I am so rich, why do I feel so poor?
59 posted on 01/07/2003 5:18:03 PM PST by Unknown Freeper (My name is Elmer Fudd. I own a mansion and a yacht.)
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