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16. The U.S. middle class was better off in the 60's when the top tax bracket was 70% ... that was

Wed Apr 13, 2016, 12:05 PM

Apr 2016

back when we were "fighting communists" - not BORROWING MONEY from them.

Bad deal all around these days.

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Ted Strickland favors taxing wealthy to preserve Social Security [View all] OhioChick Apr 2016 OP

The Left is being heard DetroitSocialist83 Apr 2016 #1

I agree with him, remove that cap. roamer65 Apr 2016 #2

If I lived in Ohio, I'd vote for him. BigBearJohn Apr 2016 #4

.+1 840high Apr 2016 #7

After reading his Bio madokie Apr 2016 #11

K & R. Ted Strickland (D-OH) marking. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #5

Rocket scottie55 Apr 2016 #6

Thanks for posting. Great news! K&R nt antigop Apr 2016 #8

Once again, this undermines the entire system. Indydem Apr 2016 #9

Thanks for presenting the Republican viewpoint. Scuba Apr 2016 #12

So what's the solution? nt Bradical79 Apr 2016 #13

I'd wish they quit repeating lies about 2034 4dsc Apr 2016 #10

Please note, the 75% is only under the worse economic growth pattern happyslug Apr 2016 #14

SS doesn't have any money NobodyHere Apr 2016 #18

We gotta raise taxes on someone if we don't want benefits to be reduced. NobodyHere Apr 2016 #17