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October 25, 2008
Spreading The Wealth
Barbara West from WFTV in Orlando, Florida, as well as throngs of screeching gomers outside of various McCain-Palin rallies, seem to really, really hate the idea of "spreading the wealth." And you know what? Maybe they're right.
Stay with me here.
You and I contribute part of our hard-earned income to the federal goverment. Now, it happens that the wealthiest one percent enjoy a lower tax rate than most of the rest of us which is unfair to the middle class and working poor, but okay. Whatever. We all pay into the system and this tax revenue is subsequently "spread around" to other places. Some of them far, far away.
For instance, central Florida received $16.4 million in earmarks requested by Republican Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) in 2007. That's only the tip of the spread-y iceberg. The seven-member central-Floridian congressional delegation, including Republican Congressman Weldon of Orlando, attained a total of $65 million in earmarks last year alone.
Furthermore, Barbara West's Orlando region has received tens of millions of federal dollars since 2005 -- wealth that's been spread from you and me... to her local economy.
That doesn't even account for billions of dollars in other federal programs like this one and this one spread from you and me to Orlando, Florida.
Now, I'm not opposed to federal funding of worthy programs nor am I opposed to certain valuable earmarks. However, Ms. West, if you're so opposed to "spreading the wealth" then...
...May we have it back, please?
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Posted By Bob Cesca | October 25, 2008 8:36 PM
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Hear hear! I'm all in favor. I want a full refund of my wealth that's been spread around from to anyone who didn't want it.
I'm QueenTiye, and I approve this message.
QT
Posted by: QueenTiye ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.bobcesca.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at October 25, 2008 10:08 PM
Let's not forget the greatest American wealth distribution scheme of all time: Social Security!
Of course according to Republicans that means robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, which is total bull shit!
Social Security is only withheld from the first $102,000 of income - and even then NOT all income!
You see some people like hedge-fund managers take a hell of a risk everyday - unlike coal miners, taxi drivers, cops, etc!
I mean those folks put more than their lives on the line every day, they put OUR money on the line!
And even though Social Security is fully funded past 2040 due to the trust fund we all know that's the most pressing item in the federal budget!
If you don't believe me just listen to Faux news!
Posted by: kansasdem at October 25, 2008 10:21 PM
Y'know, the more I think about it, the more it seems like Obama was watching this TV show and taking notes...
Posted by: Matt Osborne at October 25, 2008 10:24 PM
Sarah Palin has completely lost it. McCain is soiling his Depends about now.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/25/palin-obamas-tax-plans-co_n_137851.html
Posted by: PackyJ at October 25, 2008 10:34 PM
Oh boy. I just got the clip to work.
Wow.... I really miss that show... :)
QT
Posted by: QueenTiye at October 25, 2008 10:39 PM
BOOM! Bartlett '08...or at least let Aaron Sorkin write Obama's speeches.
Posted by: Ari Rutenberg at October 25, 2008 10:48 PM
I find it hilarious that the governor of a state which pays its residents an annual dividend from the sale of natural resources that they "all own" is calling anyone a socialist or communist.
Don't get me wrong, I think the Permanent Fund Dividend is a great idea, but it's hardly the capitalism that the GOP worships.
Posted by: ceu at October 26, 2008 7:41 AM
