Democrats: don't fear the tax issue!

[thereismore]

It is obvious that after the job that * did on our economy so far, the dem President will have to raise taxes. That may sound like a death sentence to dems, but consider this: 70% corporations are not paying any taxes at all. In addition, the super rich do not vote democratic anyway, so why not plug the corporate loophole and increase taxes on the top 10% of earners, while keeping the * tax for the lower 90%? That way the only pissed people will be the ones who are repugs anyway, the rest will be absolutely unaffected. The dems can actually score big points politically by doing so. What do you think? Progressive tax baby!

[sandnsea]

1. The 90% think they're the 10%

Kerry only wanted to raise taxes on the top 2%, return it to Clinton taxes actually. Maybe you weren't here when people right on this board peddled the "it'll hurt small business" line. Or the ones who said $200,000 isn't alot of money, even though that's a top 2% figure. If Democrats make these arguments on taxes, it's no wonder we can't get those "voting against their own economic interest" voters to get it.

[skipos]

2. "why not plug the corporate loophole and increase taxes on the top 10%"

The problem is that everyone will think they are in the top 10%.

The tax thing needs to be phrased in a way that your average schmuck can find it desirable. Personally, I think our government has a moral responsibility for the welfare of all Americans.

[Selatius]

4. Then they should mention a dollar amount, not a percentage

For instance, Bush's tax cuts for those making over, say, 250,000 in yearly paid income will be repealed. Tax cuts for everybody else below that will remain. Then you could raise taxes on dividends and stuff to make the code more fair.

[skipos]

5. sounds better to me. nt

[ozarkvet]

3. Taxes have to be raiseded.

Period.