Obama Tax Plan Stresses Inequality, Clinton Focuses on Behavior

[melodious fellow]

Obama wants tax rates on capital gains and dividends to rise from the current 15 percent rate to perhaps as high as 28 percent, the rate under former President Ronald Reagan.

Unequal huh?

When is the last time you saw any poor people receiving capital gains or dividends?

When is the last time you saw anyone who is receiving capital gains or dividends hurting for money?

And there is the answer. :rastasmoke:

melodious fellow Reviewed by melodious fellow on 03-14-2008. Obama Tax Plan Stresses Inequality, Clinton Focuses on Behavior March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama both propose significant changes to the tax code that would add to its complexity. His plan emphasizes income inequality, while hers seeks to change Americans' behavior. Obama's proposal would shift the tax burden toward the rich from low- and middle-income workers. Clinton proposes targeted tax breaks designed to change the way Americans use energy, save money and care for elders. Obama, 46, ``seems to have focused on Rating: 5