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Originally Posted by somerfrost
Every time it is suggested that the rich pay their fair share there is a cry of "unfair" from the Republicans. I don't care whether you call it a tax or a loaf of bread, the bottom line is that Social Security needs repair and you can do so by taking away from those who don't need it or those who do, wipe away all the political crap and it's that simple. Call it Socialism if it make you feel better but if you have a six digit yearly income you simply don't need social security, if you rely on that monthly check to survive...you sorta do!
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Social Security was fixed in the mid-80's but our forward thinking presidents took the money and left a bunch of IOU's. All of them Regan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II.
http://www.ssa.gov/oact/progdata/taxRates.html
On another note if you are not pissed off enough I highly recommend
http://www.amazon.com/Griftopia-Mach...9521214&sr=8-1