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bupkus

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6. But on the other hand

Reply to Dr_Scholl (Reply #4)

Tue May 22, 2012, 09:16 PM

May 2012

Giving millionaires tax breaks isn't working either in New Jersey.

A fair tax system across the nation would end tax flight. So would all those millionaires exhibiting some of the patriotism they use to get others' kids to fight wars that protect their corporate interests around the globe.

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O’Malley signs hundreds of bills that will tint Maryland a deeper shade of blue [View all] alp227 May 2012 OP

And when it works, maybe other states will take notice. drm604 May 2012 #1

I hope my ex state of Maryland shows the rest of the country how to do it right. southernyankeebelle May 2012 #2

+1 freshwest May 2012 #3

This will backfire just like before. Dr_Scholl May 2012 #4

But on the other hand bupkus May 2012 #6

I'm curious where you got that one third statistic. Do you have a link? Happyhippychick May 2012 #9

Sure. Dr_Scholl May 2012 #11

Considering the source aintitfunny May 2012 #15

I think this Baltimore Sun article offers a more accurate assessment bupkus May 2012 #16

I wouldn't be so sure of that. Roselma May 2012 #12

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Thanks my friend.n/t hrmjustin May 2012 #10

A K & R headline! lonestarnot May 2012 #13

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Frankly, as republicans go...... Burma Jones May 2012 #26

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Hi de ho...... Burma Jones May 2012 #27

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