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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (122253)10/2/2012 5:04:11 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 149317
 
I'm surprised by how many people forget we split the atom, won the war, and built the interstate with a 90% rate.

Also, my father bought our house when top rates were 90%. His rate wasn't even close to that.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (122253)10/2/2012 5:12:01 PM
From: Jim McMannis  Respond to of 149317
 
I think they like the WOW factor. 90% sounds good. But I'd rather get 15 20% of $100 million off a buffet or a Koch than nothing if they get to put it in a foundation.

The country is being torn apart with this class warfare and race dividing. Like Bob Dillon said. Might be the end game as we can't recover from it.

I see South Korea has a 90% share of worldwide shipbuilding. The old government guessed right when they invested in it. Lately the US has been guessing wrong.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (122253)10/2/2012 6:01:45 PM
From: Road Walker  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 149317
 
I'm surprised by the number of people who think a 90% top tax rate is even remotely practical.

YIELD! to Strawman trolling.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (122253)10/2/2012 9:59:35 PM
From: bentway  Respond to of 149317
 
You do know we HAD a 90% top tax rate for 14 years after WWII?

taxpolicycenter.org