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Billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Branson said Thursday that taxing the rich "makes sense," arguing the extremely affluent have a responsibility to tackle some of the biggest problems in the world, including wealth disparities. "People like myself are incredibly fortunate," the Virgin Group founder told CNBC's Morgan Brennan in an interview. "I suspect there should be higher taxes for the wealthy around the world and I don't think they would object to that." Branson — with a net worth of $4.1 billion, according to Forbes — is part of the growing circle of elite business leaders questioning wealth disparity in...

<p>We found out by getting our hands on a Republican press release ... I don't know what organizations it was 'released' to ... and then we sent out an action alert via email, and our county party chair then called everyone to ask them to attend.</p>

Let us not forget Kerry's 'roots' and where his devotion will likely lie if, God forbid, he should win. Remind your friends of Kerry's strong "French Connection", particularly those who may be 'on the fence' over Bush vs Kerry!FRENCH TOWN TURNS EYES TO AMERICAN COUSIN - JOHN KERRY This small seaside resort in northwest France has had its eyes turned toward America ever since John Kerry, who spent part of his childhood here, became a serious candidate for the US presidency. The mayor's automobile has a Kerry bumper sticker, which is hardly surprising in view of the fact that the...

TAKING OFF THE GLOVES? MARK A SITY 11/24/02 Sen. Feinstein (aka Sen. Frankenstein) says it is time for Democrats (aka Socialists) to "take off the gloves". It seems she feels that they haven't been tough enough on Republicans. So, does this mean that we will be treated to stronger lies than "Bush is a moron", or "Republicans want to poison the air and water", or "Republicans want to starve children", or "Republicans want to kick old people out of their homes". Oh, and let's not forget the animation of Bush kicking an old lady in a wheel chair off a...