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Samantha

(9,314 posts)
91. I understand and you are not alone
Tue Nov 27, 2012, 08:38 PM
Nov 2012

so why do they ask us?

Thank you for your contribution to this thread.

Sam

Absolutely. Atticus Nov 2012 #1
I am so sick and tired of hearing that phase while reading articles of those prospering Samantha Nov 2012 #4
OTOH it is time for the rich to share their share of the sacrifice. Eisenhower tax rates Vincardog Nov 2012 #79
Great Post Sam! GatorLarry Nov 2012 #82
You are certainly paying attention and thank you Samantha Nov 2012 #85
Totally agree. ananda Nov 2012 #2
Exactly Samantha Nov 2012 #5
Exactly! To me the whole tone was set by Dubya to dump us into two unpaid wars (one by lying), NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #3
If there is to be shared sacrifice, don't you think we should ask Halliburton and The Carlyle Group Samantha Nov 2012 #10
Absolutely. great response to my response...thanks! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2012 #21
I totally agree Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #6
they didn't share the prosperity- they don't get to slough off the sacrifice. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #7
I personally want to be delivered but will not be squealing like a pig Samantha Nov 2012 #13
I heaven05 Nov 2012 #48
+1000 JaneyVee Nov 2012 #8
Let the Bankers, Wall Streeters, CEO's and Politicians who made this mess Liberalynn Nov 2012 #9
This thread is making me very happy because people are speaking out against this phrase Samantha Nov 2012 #14
You're welcome Liberalynn Nov 2012 #16
I do. obxhead Nov 2012 #11
Agree humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #12
I read today that Honeywell, who's CEO was out there with SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #17
You are exactly correct and here is another point Samantha Nov 2012 #24
Maybe you misunderstood me humbled_opinion Nov 2012 #81
I have been thinking about this question and I think we all need to discuss possibilities Samantha Nov 2012 #18
Yep confiscate their ill gotten rigged wealth HoosierRadical Nov 2012 #28
No, I don't advocate for any laws that confiscates wealth Samantha Nov 2012 #42
You can't exactly, but what you can do is to take several steps to stop the progression, and over Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #57
"Confiscate wealth" is right up there with "shared sacrifice" or "job creators". Curmudgeoness Nov 2012 #67
It seems to me that "confiscating wealth"... dchill Nov 2012 #74
+1 leftstreet Nov 2012 #72
Even if they were forced to pay more taxes what "sacrifices" are they making? SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #15
I totally agree with you -- their nerve is striking Samantha Nov 2012 #26
k&r forestpath Nov 2012 #19
GMTA Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #20
I love your screen name, Horse with no Name Samantha Nov 2012 #49
Thank you for saying what needs to be said in such a nice way. wilsonbooks Nov 2012 #22
Well, that is another approach and I can understand the protesters' motivation Samantha Nov 2012 #34
I have already sacrificed Skittles Nov 2012 #23
Well said! Samantha Nov 2012 #35
Tax investment income the same as earned income... HoosierRadical Nov 2012 #25
Why would gamblers not have to pay the same as workers abelenkpe Nov 2012 #29
I believe that and I think that is the way it was under the Clinton terms Samantha Nov 2012 #36
Totally agree! abelenkpe Nov 2012 #27
Defense, taxing the wealthy and corporations should all be apart of the deal. HoosierRadical Nov 2012 #31
I see the need for the rich to share in the sacrifices and hardships the rest of us have been throug Arcanetrance Nov 2012 #30
I totally agree Samantha Nov 2012 #37
And for John2 Nov 2012 #43
I think he was sent out to float that trial balloon Samantha Nov 2012 #50
Not all of them call people like you and me "Lefties." Rahm Emanuel used another phrase, and did so AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #55
This is brilliant & cuts right to the chase. I hope ALL DEMs take this stance, & hold to it. nt 99th_Monkey Nov 2012 #32
Do we dare hope all the Dems take this stance Samantha Nov 2012 #38
Nicely put. K & R n/t JimDandy Nov 2012 #33
K&R ReRe Nov 2012 #39
Universal "concessions" are overdue. JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #40
You are so right, JohnnyRingo, I like the way you think Samantha Nov 2012 #44
Do you know what I heard today (MSNBC) Samantha Nov 2012 #87
But in 1969, an average worker could get a union job and raise a family. JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #95
I think you are correct Samantha Nov 2012 #98
Let the sacrifice be proportional to the gains. hay rick Nov 2012 #41
"Thinly-disguised looting" Samantha Nov 2012 #46
I wouldn't say that "nobody" was outraged at the 91% top tax rate Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #52
marginal rate vs effective rate mostlyconfused Nov 2012 #86
They don't view it that way davidn3600 Nov 2012 #45
Seriously ...they don't believe that. They just want you to think they do Samantha Nov 2012 #47
the sad part is DonCoquixote Nov 2012 #58
indeed, well said justabob Nov 2012 #59
Can't cut out the 500 million taxpayer dollars to Uganda every year to help them Genocide gay folks. blkmusclmachine Nov 2012 #51
I couldn't agree more. Cleita Nov 2012 #53
I agree. diane in sf Nov 2012 #54
We'll get a "Grand Bargain," but there is no way to stop the Middle-East wars. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #56
K&R Thank you. woo me with science Nov 2012 #60
Yeah, whenever there's sacrifice involved it has to be shared. CrispyQ Nov 2012 #61
I truly appreciate this thoughtful post Samantha Nov 2012 #66
Financial transaction tax reteachinwi Nov 2012 #83
I have thought that was a good idea for a long time Samantha Nov 2012 #90
One thing I would like to see many of the 1% share is a prison cell. libtodeath Nov 2012 #62
Agree. Iraq benefitted them, so they can pay for that war. closeupready Nov 2012 #63
The rich should sacrifice their ill-gotten gains! Odin2005 Nov 2012 #64
Yup. glinda Nov 2012 #65
Thank you....well said Jake2413 Nov 2012 #68
If you ever get through to him can you relay this message for me Samantha Nov 2012 #89
In 2008, I lost half of my retirement account. I can't afford to give more right now. japple Nov 2012 #69
I understand and you are not alone Samantha Nov 2012 #91
Amen. You are not alone in thinking this. NT Cowpunk Nov 2012 #70
The Poor and the Middle Class "share" the sacrifice. amb123 Nov 2012 #71
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #73
Yup! If you want to cut the budget end the war and cut the weapons procurement budget. Ganja Ninja Nov 2012 #75
Agree. yardwork Nov 2012 #76
I do. We've been sacrificing since the late 70s, watching Warpy Nov 2012 #77
In responding to another poster above, I told the poster Samantha Nov 2012 #92
the working class has been sacrificing for 30 years while the capitalist class got fat. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #78
K&R SunSeeker Nov 2012 #80
absolutely! and a K & R bread_and_roses Nov 2012 #84
How do you think we get them to do that Samantha Nov 2012 #93
'I like the cut of your jib, sailor...' druidity33 Nov 2012 #88
You are so kind to say that Samantha Nov 2012 #94
Just cut a few Billion $$ from one war-lord in Afghaistan...... lib2DaBone Nov 2012 #96
Works for me Samantha Nov 2012 #97
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