This is a test...This is only a test...

[kentuck]

Do you think it is a "loser" issue for the Democrats to call for higher taxes on the wealthy?

Do you think growing inequality is a problem in our country?

What is your opinion? This is only a test.

[PDJane]

1. It is a consensus issue, not a loser issue.

[daleanime]

2. Who is this 'loser' you speak of....

and why should we be worried about his issues?

[Gothmog]

3. The Buffett Rule is popular

A variation that results in higher taxes for the rich is the Buffett Rule where the super rich need to pay the same rate as Warren Buffet's secretary. http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/09/27/330344/republicans-support-buffett-rule/

Every demographic sub-group supports President Obama’s proposed tax increase on the wealthy — known as the “Buffett Rule” — including two-thirds of Republicans, more than half of self-identified Tea Party members, and nearly three-fourths of those who make more than $100,000 a year. Overall, the Buffett Rule receives 73 percent approval, according to a new Daily Kos/SEIU “State of the Nation” poll conducted by Public Policy Polling and released today. Republicans have labeled the increase as “class warfare,” despite the fact that the richest Americans continue to see their incomes rise and their tax rates plummet

I would run on the Buffett Rule would be a good issue to run on.

[SomethingFishy]

5. Yup.. the message needs to be framed in a way that says

they need to pay their fair share... Much of this could be accomplished by a slight tax increase and closing the many tax loopholes that allow the rich to reduce their tax rate to almost nothing...

[truebluegreen]

10. I'd stay away from the word "fair"

since they already attack that by saying the rich pay most of the taxes in this country (of course, we know the rich have most of the money but they will gloss over that).

I'd go with the much-is-given-much-is-expected approach.

[NightWatcher]

4. I think the 2014 and 2016 Dem platform should be

Hi, we're not crazy like the teabaggers

[bvar22]

6. Obama WON in 2008 promising to Raise Taxes on the RICH.

He also promised to Raise-the-Cap on FICA deductions.

Somebody who takes this issue and really RUNS with it (a la Huey Long) can WIN anywhere.
This is a popular issue with the MAJORITY of Americans.
They already KNOW they have been getting screwed by the RICH for the last 30 years.

[Scuba]

7. +8,749

[Skittles]

8. you want I should kick your testy ass, kentuck?

answers are NO and F*** YES

[Blue_In_AK]

9. No, yes.

[truebluegreen]

11. No

and F@k Yeah! Inequality IS the problem in our democracy.

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-negative-effects-of-income-inequality-on-society-2011-11?op=1