[erlayman]

How are the 47% who don’t pay taxes necessarily the 47% voting for Obama ? That is insane and nonsensical given a baseline that half the country, including most low income people, don’t vote at all. I am single with a very nice job making close to %50,000 and get both a federal and state refund. How does that make me lacking in personal responsibility ? It is a huge mistake to assume that Obama has a lockdown on “lower income” voters. Besides, Romney is (/was) only behind like 15% among the under $50,000 demographic.

[yorkiemom]

I am single with a very nice job making close to %50,000 and get both a federal and state refund. How does that make me lacking in personal responsibility ?

Getting a refund is not the same thing as not paying taxes unless your refund is larger than what you originally paid in.

I can understand that you don't want to be lumped in with the 47% - however, it is likely true that the majority of those taking from the system will be voting Democrat. Otherwise, the free handouts may not continue for them.

[StAnDeliver]

"How does that make me lacking in personal responsibility ?"

It makes you lacking in personal economics. Take some more exemptions so the govt doesn't hold your money for a year.

As to the rest of your assertions, RV $0-50 is much higher than non-RV...

US Citizen	2010 Census
Not in Labor Force / Reported Voted	32.8M
Not in Labor Force / Did Not Vote	26.7M
Any Disability / Reported Voted	11.0M
Any Disability / Did Not Vote	11.3M
Avg. Family Inc 18+ / $0-50,000 / RV	31.8M
Avg. Family Inc 18+ / $0-50,000 / not RV	13.5M