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Originally posted by mikester
He also stated that he would roll back tax cuts on those making over $200k a year. I think that's how he plans on paying for part of it.
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Okay, that's a start. It looks like, in 2002, 14.1% of the US population made over $100,000 per year. So we raise taxes on them to make money for a cut to the middle class. If we define middle class as, say, $15,000 - 50,000 per year, that's 40% of the population.
Sounds good so far. We take from the 14%, give it to the 40%. Now what about that health care plan that's going to cover everyone?
I haven't heard any numbers, so I know we're forced to be vague and make assumptions. It was a pretty good speech. Now how is he going to give all these things to the cheering throngs?
I just want to know: when he says all this stuff, it it firm? Are these promises, or suggestions? What's the plan? Surely there is an accountant on the campaign team who has worked out in advance how these items will be funded.