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Obama: Buffett rule not a redistribution of wealth
Associated Press ^ | April 11, 2012

Posted on 04/11/2012 10:13:50 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says his call for raising taxes on millionaires is not a redistribution of wealth, but a way to free up money for crucial investments in the U.S. economy.

Pitching the so-called Buffett rule for the second straight day, Obama dismissed the notion that the plan is a gimmick. He says it is necessary in order to tackle the country's massive deficits.

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1 posted on 04/11/2012 10:13:56 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

yea, the debt he tripled, now has to pay for it and needs the “american people” who work to do so, then blame the debt on us. This double forked tongue POS must go..what a liar..

must tackle the debt by spending all he wants and charging the working people..


2 posted on 04/11/2012 10:17:39 AM PDT by aces
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To: Free ThinkerNY

He says it is necessary in order to tackle the country’s massive deficits.

What a lying sack of @#$%! Anyone with half a brian knows good and well that that extra revenue will not go toward any deficit reduction!


3 posted on 04/11/2012 10:18:42 AM PDT by BradtotheBone (Moderate Democrat - A politician whose voting record leans left and whose vote can be bought.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

http://www.politicalmathblog.com/?p=1731


4 posted on 04/11/2012 10:20:23 AM PDT by ltc8k6
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To: BradtotheBone
Anyone with half a brian knows

You've correctly identified who the "Buffet Rule" message is targeted at. Sad thing is the group is big enough to get him re-elected if he can agitate them enough to turnout..

5 posted on 04/11/2012 10:21:37 AM PDT by IamConservative (Shall I try and perhaps fail or shall I do nothing without fail?)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

“...Obama says his call for raising taxes on millionaires is not a redistribution of wealth, but a way to free up money for crucial investments in the U.S. economy.”

Yeah... because it’s not like those rich folks earned it or should have any say in the matter... Back to Chicago you Commie. I’ll chip in for a plane ticket there or to Cuba, North Korea, whatever.


6 posted on 04/11/2012 10:21:54 AM PDT by Made In The USA (Bacon wrapped in bacon, wrapped in bacon, wrapped in bacon...)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

YOU LIE!

LLS


7 posted on 04/11/2012 10:25:04 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (WOLVERINES! (accept only the original))
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Yahoo comments all say this is a scam.

Even on Yahoo sheeple see through this...


8 posted on 04/11/2012 10:33:52 AM PDT by LucianOfSamasota (Tanstaafl - its not just for breakfast anymore...)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Of course it is about the redistribution of American's wealth. Obama told us that on day one when he ran over Joe the Plumber.

I would send Obama back to his country of origin.....if I knew what it was. He ceratinly is not an American capitalist.

9 posted on 04/11/2012 10:36:45 AM PDT by Rapscallion (The corruption and mismanagement persist because YOU tolerate it.)
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Jeeze, now he can’t even keep his lies straight week to week. A few days ago, he admitted the tax wouldn’t produce any significant revenue, but claimed it was “the right thing to do”. The dude’s losing it.... or.. losing it MORE.


10 posted on 04/11/2012 10:44:47 AM PDT by ArmstedFragg (hoaxy dopey changey)
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/29/warren-buffett-taxes-berkshire-hathaway_n_941099.html

Buffet rule?


11 posted on 04/11/2012 10:52:26 AM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Good Gawd, he is so full of sh#t it's just pathetic.

Honestly, how can anyone with a functioning brain cell believe what this guy spouts off?

12 posted on 04/11/2012 10:54:30 AM PDT by Marathoner (2 goals this year: (1) S##tcan Obamacare; (2) S##tcan Obama)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

He’s absolutely right. It’s not about “redistribution”, it’s about sending more money to Washington so he can spend more on his special projects.


13 posted on 04/11/2012 10:57:20 AM PDT by RC2
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Let the entrepreneurs invest in the county.

The Government invests money in rat holes. The greatest destroyer of prosperity and jobs that there is.


14 posted on 04/11/2012 12:36:52 PM PDT by alancarp (Liberals are all for shared pain... until they're included in the pain group.)
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