Senate Blocks Buffett Rule 30% Tax Floor on Top Earners.

[CaptainHaplo]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Growing wealth inequality has historically led to the downfall of nations.

And wealth redistribution to the masses does the same - see the bankruptcy of Rome.

And of course the fact that this attempt - if it were successful - does absolutely nothing to deal with the problems we face as a nation - just doesn't get addressed.

Its a red herring - everyone look over here and we can debate "fairness" - while either answer still leaves us entirely broke. Not real bright....