so the mega-rich-supply-siders think the poor should simply rely on charity...

[tk2kewl]

how about they put their money where their mouths are and pony up of STFU


152,462,000 (all taxpayers) * 0.01 (top 1%) * $443,102 (aveg inc of 1%) = $675,562,171,240 (annual inc of 1%)

$4,675,562,171,240 * 0.01 (1% to meaningful charity - not think tank bs) = $6,755,621,712 (to feed and house the poor)


Source of figures from: http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2011/10/mulbrandon-visualizing-economics-tbp-conference/ and http://topincomes.g-mond.parisschoolofeconomics.eu/

[Laelth]

1. Excellent graphic. k&r for exposure. n/t

-Laelth

[exboyfil]

2. A huge chunk of charitable giving

is for entertainment, social, and counseling services. It is called the church. Very little gets past the immediate needs of congregations.