tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post821356756391016398..comments2024-03-28T03:14:51.294-05:00Comments on Dad29: Times Were Tough a Few Years AgoDad29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-42794828289691617112007-04-01T19:00:00.000-05:002007-04-01T19:00:00.000-05:00Well, yes and no. Actually, I'm of the opinion th...Well, yes and no. Actually, I'm of the opinion that the NYT feeds data to the DNC.<BR/><BR/>The chart shows dollar incomes averaging just about $5MM/year for the top .1% and about $20MM/year for the top .01% of taxpayers in the US.<BR/><BR/>Rush Limbaugh & Co. wail very loudly about the tax burden of these poor souls. Perhaps they pay a lot of taxes.<BR/><BR/>But then, I'd be happy to pay 60% of $5MM, or for that matter, 70% of $20MM. I could find a way to manage on the balance remaining.<BR/><BR/>By the way, BEA has a series of stats on govt-worker comp which is revealing. Don't know if it includes bennies...Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-43471429373613961372007-04-01T15:22:00.000-05:002007-04-01T15:22:00.000-05:00I think it is comparing the relative share of inco...I think it is comparing the relative share of income, not income taxes. Income taxes would look worse. Another DNC class envy play from the NY Times.<BR/><BR/>Just once, I'd like to see them post the relative amount of benefits compensation compared over time for government versus private employees.Headless Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583756925286190136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-4056340973285372642007-04-01T15:03:00.000-05:002007-04-01T15:03:00.000-05:00The chart is a reality check for those who cry abo...The chart is a reality check for those who cry about the Onerous Tax Burden of the top .1%, or the Even More Onerous Tax Burden of the top .001%.Dad29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08554276286736923821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12897315.post-32289894782250002652007-04-01T11:18:00.000-05:002007-04-01T11:18:00.000-05:00You had me scared for a minute there, then I check...You had me scared for a minute there, then I checked the calendar. <BR/><BR/>Where's you Blogs for Clifford badge?Headless Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583756925286190136noreply@blogger.com