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Samantha

(9,314 posts)
85. Of that percentage, 20 percent are retired and make too little to pay taxes
Mon Sep 17, 2012, 07:01 PM
Sep 2012

8 percent are unemployed because Bush* tanked the economy, and the rest are underemployed and don't make enough to pay taxes. I imagine some of the underemployed are making too few dollars because of Republican policies focusing on UNION BUSTING and paying minimum wage or less. In short, Mitt Romney, 27 percent pay no taxes because of the living standards forced on them by Republican policies. So why are you surprised they are not going to vote for you? They are not "dependent" -- they are exploited by you and other people like you. And I suppose you think those living with their retirement have not earned it ....

But go ahead, try and "take" the election. Then you will be in a position to cancel the mortgage interest tax deduction, the deduction on one's Federal taxes for state and local income taxes, and all capital gains taxes. That way, you will be increasing the taxes on the 47 percent by virtue of eliminating deductions they need, and you will be rewarding your own donors. What a win-win situation for you.

Sam

What a piece of shit... WCGreen Sep 2012 #1
Numbers don't add up brush Sep 2012 #33
This should go viral and some ad should be made about it so the "freeloaders" know how Mitt feels. nanabugg Sep 2012 #46
It has and is and the best part: tavalon Sep 2012 #142
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #153
This sums up my thoughts perfectly. reformist2 Sep 2012 #156
Channeling the vulgar Joseph Smith. Dawson Leery Sep 2012 #2
My impression too, this is his Mormonism coming through siligut Sep 2012 #38
RRRIGHT RobME needs to bank on people LIKING him more that Obama. GOOD LUCK with that Vincardog Sep 2012 #3
Romney was born into poverty MannyGoldstein Sep 2012 #4
Your butt will safely -- Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2012 #74
Sounds like Romney's talking about himself. Freeloaders who pay no taxes... yardwork Sep 2012 #5
Sounds like Romney's talking about himself. AlbertCat Sep 2012 #47
Classic projection. yardwork Sep 2012 #70
He must wear teflon underpants. liberal N proud Sep 2012 #6
they are supposed to be magic d_r Sep 2012 #119
He wasn' talking about his TARP-receiving bankster buddies? Cali_Democrat Sep 2012 #7
Disgraceful. Fridays Child Sep 2012 #8
Wow, just wow..... all american girl Sep 2012 #9
Yep. Stay at home Moms are freeloaders according to Romney! RobertEarl Sep 2012 #50
I agree with you oldbanjo Sep 2012 #57
From Paul Krugman -- Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2012 #77
"grotesque" TahitiNut Sep 2012 #136
Welcome to DU, all american girl! calimary Sep 2012 #149
HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2012 #10
Tone Deaf Blue Idaho Sep 2012 #11
I am an Obama supporter. bluestate10 Sep 2012 #12
I'm on Social Security and an Obama supporter Glitterati Sep 2012 #19
Oh, Glitterati, I am so very sorry for your loss. beac Sep 2012 #35
Thank you, beac Glitterati Sep 2012 #39
How is it that Romney can't understand the meaning of "Social Security" when beac Sep 2012 #71
Oh, he gets it Glitterati Sep 2012 #78
I'm sorry for your loss as well cheezmaka Sep 2012 #130
Thanks, cheezmaka Glitterati Sep 2012 #170
You tell him Glitterati!! CoffeeCat Sep 2012 #133
Thanks, CoffeeCat Glitterati Sep 2012 #169
I'm so sorry this happened to you tavalon Sep 2012 #143
Here's what's funny. Glitterati Sep 2012 #171
Glitterati.. pangaia Sep 2012 #176
That 47% pays STATE and LOCAL taxes and many fees. VERY, very few pay no taxes at all. He's an ass! RBInMaine Sep 2012 #155
Oh, I pay plenty of taxes Glitterati Sep 2012 #172
Holy shit! ProSense Sep 2012 #13
That's been in evidence for a long long time.. Cha Sep 2012 #15
He sure has some nerve, doesn't he? LAGC Sep 2012 #91
The part wher he talks about his background is especially rich (but he'll deny it): JHB Sep 2012 #14
Please tell me this is going viral! pink-o Sep 2012 #16
It was the lead story on AC360 Turborama Sep 2012 #135
Mitt, you ignorant asshole. I've worked my whole life, never been on welfare, always pay my taxes.. Scuba Sep 2012 #17
"Ooops, he did it again" to paraphrase a song... PCIntern Sep 2012 #18
Just when I think I can't possibly despise this man anymore than I already do ... BattyDem Sep 2012 #20
an heaven05 Sep 2012 #21
Talking federal tax exboyfil Sep 2012 #22
I am starting to think the Republicans would exboyfil Sep 2012 #23
He certainly has no problems talking specifics when doors are closed. And the genuine disdain zonkers Sep 2012 #24
I hope this turns into a tv ad... Sancho Sep 2012 #25
Not to mention, a stellar example of Mormon compassion and charity jsr Sep 2012 #26
So this is his "cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them" moment krawhitham Sep 2012 #27
The Obama ad writes itself, doesn't it. hifiguy Sep 2012 #28
This is the video they should have played at Gop convention. nt julian09 Sep 2012 #40
Release your fucking tax returns, Romney - until then you have zero right to criticize people not paying. Initech Sep 2012 #29
...Says an asshole who ostensibly pays no income tax. AzDar Sep 2012 #30
Wow - Sounds like one of those donors Lebam in LA Sep 2012 #31
Make this video viral jsr Sep 2012 #32
Only 338 views on YouTube so far (realizing their numbers update slowly.) beac Sep 2012 #36
i tweeted and facebooked barbtries Sep 2012 #44
There's probably over 10000 views. The likes and dislikes are a better indicator. Dash87 Sep 2012 #129
You can pay to have the video go viral at this site: Jamaal510 Sep 2012 #134
This needs to outsideworld Sep 2012 #34
Heaven forbid this POS would be President lillypaddle Sep 2012 #37
This is no secret. Zax2me Sep 2012 #41
Oh this is SO facebooked and tweeted!!. . . n/t annabanana Sep 2012 #42
Open mouth, put both feet, both hands, and one big ASS in... Spazito Sep 2012 #43
Please help me here to understand my role. kathman-duzi Sep 2012 #45
You weren't born a Romney -- Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2012 #83
Like most of us, you failed to get yourself born into a family with... JHB Sep 2012 #90
You didn't lie, cheat, and steal, all while patting yourself on the back. yardwork Sep 2012 #96
Speaking of people paying no income tax nichomachus Sep 2012 #48
Let the good times roll! Keep em coming RMoney! Cha-Ching! flyguyjake Sep 2012 #49
I'm dependant on the government Victor_c3 Sep 2012 #51
I'm so sorry. yardwork Sep 2012 #76
thank you, but I wouldn't feel sorry for me Victor_c3 Sep 2012 #102
Thank you for your service to our country. yardwork Sep 2012 #103
Thank You Sir! druidity33 Sep 2012 #114
I'm happy you get what you get JNelson6563 Sep 2012 #112
He has contempt for half the voters in this country. Hey asshole, we TwilightGardener Sep 2012 #52
And he's lying about them, too. Warpy Sep 2012 #59
Yeah, let's talk about taxes--thanks for bringing that up, Mittens.. TwilightGardener Sep 2012 #66
Can you say,.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #53
funny picture. I'm going to have to share that. n/t Victor_c3 Sep 2012 #60
That's why I made it. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #89
Be sure to go view it on YouTube AlbertCat Sep 2012 #54
"...people who believe they are ENTITLED to healthcare, to food..." Marr Sep 2012 #55
Everyone needs to click on the MotherJones link up in the OP - there are FIVE videos there. n/t Tx4obama Sep 2012 #56
Well I am one of that percent that pays no federal taxes, except hollysmom Sep 2012 #58
Lets get #47percent trending on Twitter! svip Sep 2012 #61
"if the Hispanic voting bloc becomes as committed to the Democrats ... muriel_volestrangler Sep 2012 #62
This SHOULD sink his candidacy. Should, but disgustingly it won't. NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #63
Riddle me this... kentuck Sep 2012 #64
This is right out of RW radio (Rush) primary reader underpants Sep 2012 #107
Are we sure this video is legit? taught_me_patience Sep 2012 #65
Absolutely! Glitterati Sep 2012 #68
he told the date tonight NJCher Sep 2012 #137
Yeah, Mitt, let's have some more hate and division in the U.S. Rommunism needs economic fodder. patrice Sep 2012 #67
A portion of it was just played on NBC Evening News. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2012 #69
Now THAT'S great news!! beac Sep 2012 #73
Romney is night and day in this verses campaign speaking events Trekologer Sep 2012 #72
WHo the hell is he talking about in the 47%!! sufrommich Sep 2012 #75
Yes. And children. yardwork Sep 2012 #80
Oh my frickin' god. nt sufrommich Sep 2012 #82
Yeah. yardwork Sep 2012 #95
Ha ha! He's lying to them, too! sofa king Sep 2012 #125
Yep, and kids, disabled veterans, YOUNG people on SS Doctor_J Sep 2012 #178
in a sane world, this would end his bid tomorrow. spanone Sep 2012 #79
He should answer to this. Say this to our faces. DaveJ Sep 2012 #81
Gawker Has A Great Synopsis Of This Stupidity! RetroGamer1971 Sep 2012 #84
Of that percentage, 20 percent are retired and make too little to pay taxes Samantha Sep 2012 #85
Why are poor people who pay no icome taxes demonized SilveryMoon Sep 2012 #86
right... marions ghost Sep 2012 #115
For the same reason a boy is held down and has his hair cut sarge43 Sep 2012 #167
President Of Some otohara Sep 2012 #87
So that is how you attract the undecided, independent voter... askyeshua Sep 2012 #88
he's despicable fishwax Sep 2012 #92
You Make Me Sick itssimplestupid Sep 2012 #93
I agree NEWYORKDEM Sep 2012 #97
No Excuses NEWYORKDEM Sep 2012 #94
Thank you MrScorpio for posting this video. David Zephyr Sep 2012 #98
+1 Blue_Tires Sep 2012 #174
Mitt should know sulphurdunn Sep 2012 #99
I'm at a loss... handmade34 Sep 2012 #100
I hope he keep being so candid Douglas Carpenter Sep 2012 #101
The Freepers are pleased with the release of this statement. Self evident to their way of thinking. Kablooie Sep 2012 #104
Now on the front page of nytimes.com, washingtonpost.com, huffpo matt819 Sep 2012 #105
Wait a minute PD Turk Sep 2012 #106
Behold the King! Loge23 Sep 2012 #108
A glimpse into the "quiet rooms" he spoke of earlier in the year... ecstatic Sep 2012 #109
I've about had it with this twit. Willard, TBF Sep 2012 #110
Big Ed is leading with this story. N/t spooky3 Sep 2012 #111
Ed Show and CNN, surely on Rachel next Setsuna1972 Sep 2012 #113
GUESS WHAT MITT, pansypoo53219 Sep 2012 #116
. n/t porphyrian Sep 2012 #117
Nail in the campaign coffin. morningfog Sep 2012 #118
Campaign coffin hits bottom of grave, Mitt feels it hit and says Coyotl Sep 2012 #165
He's projecting again! RoccoR5955 Sep 2012 #120
interesting crazzzy1 Sep 2012 #121
it's gonna light up the news tomorrow, that's for sure tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #148
First thing political I ever shared at Facebook... Contrary1 Sep 2012 #122
NO surprise here oldsarge54 Sep 2012 #123
Cut off food stamps and Medicaid Aerows Sep 2012 #124
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #126
how did I miss that?! NJCher Sep 2012 #141
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Sep 2012 #159
This will be on SNL fo who!! Sancho Sep 2012 #127
Well ..well amuse bouche Sep 2012 #128
wow, that is even worse than I thought NJCher Sep 2012 #144
And this big donor amuse bouche Sep 2012 #145
David Corn with the Romney campaign deathblow browntown Sep 2012 #131
cancel debates due to moral terpitude of GOP candidate pknorthern Sep 2012 #140
I bet you could be on to something tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #147
Welcome to DU!!! VWolf Sep 2012 #168
he can't even connect with THAT room KurtNYC Sep 2012 #132
Cant run a campaign this lousy without it being purposeful. HiPointDem Sep 2012 #138
The only thing I can come up with Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2012 #139
image on NY Times about his response is priceless tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #146
Hey Rmoney!! Can you say "GAME OVER" SmittynMo Sep 2012 #150
The guest on Coast to Coast tonite sugested darkangel218 Sep 2012 #151
"Let's not let a few dumb things Mitt Romney said in private... alterfurz Sep 2012 #152
This guy is a SLIME. An IGNORANT ARROGANT SLIME ! I hope this SINKS him. RBInMaine Sep 2012 #154
rMoney believes that 47% of Americans pay no taxes & will vote for Obama. YellaDog1950 Sep 2012 #157
No Mr. Eastwood, apparently Romney *can* "do that to himself" underpants Sep 2012 #158
This isn't a slam at Democrats sarge43 Sep 2012 #160
I have never enjoyed Intrade.com as much as I have over the past couple weeks. Ian_rd Sep 2012 #161
Let's reframe that as "what he thinks about AMERICAN voters" Skidmore Sep 2012 #162
Republicans are just to stupid Madmiddle Sep 2012 #163
ummmmm heaven05 Sep 2012 #164
Obama's first question to Mitt at debates should be: Coyotl Sep 2012 #166
I'm a 47 percenter and Rmoney is a kochsucker. TxVietVet Sep 2012 #173
There's that word again... "entitled" Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #175
Changed my thinking of Willard Doctor_J Sep 2012 #177
Thurston Howell has lost the election. sarcasmo Sep 2012 #179
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