I think you're really confused again, Grandpa.

@Athena
Regardless, glad you're back. I AM consuming prodigious quantities of Chardonnay..... for the pain....

@bigpawbullets

The most important thing is that the things you say make sense to you.

Drink up!

@Athena
I'm REALLY glad you're back.

Good article.

A man of few words and a disdain of punctuation!

What I think is amusing is all the true believers here who think these folks are paying their "fair share" in taxes. I love that self righteous term!! "Fair share"... what do you suppose that means??

So, who defines "fair"?

@bigpawbullets

The point was about millionaires and now you've changed the subject. That was very naughty of you Big Dave.

I asked a question... 2 actually. Answers please?

Now I'll answer yours, because that's how conversations go, in order to get anywhere.

"Fair" is subjective indeed. How that works is like this. Decent folks, with empathy, who also care about others, want to see people live good, happy lives and advocate for well being. Those who are unable to to do this, are selfish and self serving, lacking in emotional intelligence and unable to see the bigger picture. Societies work best when all their citizens have access to the basic necessities in life.

I was referring to people fighting to have workers earn a living wage and affordable, accessible healthcare. But usually. When there's no good answer to a question, one will flip the script.

Do see the hypocrisy in your reply and in this post? The wealthiest people in America don't pay their share of taxes (I took out the word "fair" ), which is a form of stealing from society... USING the roads, schools, banks etc. but not contributing to funding them.

That unpaid tax money is pocketed by the wealthy and builds a higher tower, ensuring these working people remain far "beneath" them.

I like you Big D. As far as Trump voters go, you are one of the more decent ones, but this post and your response to me are both obfuscating the real problems and doing a disservice to your fellow man.

THAT's how you answer a question.

@Athena
Cute. I believe income inequality was the topic.
Who's Dave?

@bigpawbullets

Cute? That's just patronizing - you just don't have answers... and you know that post wasn't about income inequality. Nice try.

You still haven't answered my questions, Grandpa, but I don't expect you to... with you being, you know, a terrible human and all.

@Athena
Oh no! I'm a terrible human!!!!

@bigpawbullets

Yes. You know how grumpy you get when you miss your nap.

@Athena
I blame this all on Linda. New workout regimen. 2.39 miles over hilly trails with day packs... 48 minutes. She's trying to kill me.

@bigpawbullets

That's what you get for marrying someone just like you.

@Athena
So, I think everyone is paying taxes based on the complex IRS laws. What would you change? I'd opt for a flat 10% tax on all income.... no deductions.

@Athena
But.... she's really cute!

@bigpawbullets

I think I'd change your proclivity to dodge questions and change the subject.
I'd also change your vote in the next US election.

@Athena
Unless the Democratic Party comes up with someone us conservative centrists can vote for.. its Trump 2020.....

"Making money off of money"....
Are you referring to the stock market?

@bigpawbullets Yes. And, it isn't that people other than the rich cannot make money off the stock market; but it is rigged to mostly benefit those with the most money to throw around. They can make money when stocks go up--and when they go down. And, it is been shown again and again that many brokers look our for their interests more than those of their clients. This form of "income" needs to be taxed at a higher rate than income earned from labor.

It's you again!

@bigpawbullets like a rash, baby!

@AnneWimsey
Anne!!! No way!!! You're one of the saner ones!

@bigpawbullets why, thankyu, thankyuvurrymuch!