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Scrivener7

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3. And they pay a fraction of a fraction of the Social Security withholding percentage that everyone else pays.
Wed Aug 27, 2025, 04:19 PM
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"Going as planned" durablend Aug 27 #1
I'm guessing that they pay close to zero... LakeVermilion Aug 27 #2
And they pay a fraction of a fraction of the Social Security withholding percentage that everyone else pays. Scrivener7 Aug 27 #3
I'm amazed at how they fight to defend this... Shipwack Aug 27 #8
The biggest scandal isn't how little tax they have to pay Uncle Sam FakeNoose Aug 27 #4
And the wealthy are whining about their taxes! Poor babies with the best medical, homes, educations, etc Stargazer99 Aug 28 #24
I smell lawsuit. Disclosing ugly truth is now a felony. twodogsbarking Aug 27 #5
LOL ... old newz live love laugh Aug 27 #6
Big Surprise 🙄 Rebl2 Aug 27 #7
I just heard about another gift to the rich William Seger Aug 27 #9
I'm not rich SickOfTheOnePct Aug 27 #13
Yes, you could benefit some, but the point is, the tax burden is being shifted downward William Seger Aug 27 #14
When ever he talks about BBB he's not talking to the average people Yellowdog-1966 Aug 27 #10
"Ha ha. Sucker proles. Loser proles. Ha ha." - G.O.P. BoRaGard Aug 27 #11
Hey Democrats: Chasstev365 Aug 27 #12
Well...duh! That's been reported for at least a decade now, probably longer. That's not news. Martin68 Aug 27 #15
We've known this, but the public could always use a reminder. Karasu Aug 27 #16
Same as every study on the subject ever? Brainfodder Aug 28 #17
You don't say! jfz9580m Aug 28 #18
yeah, remember how all that excess $$ was supposed to TRICKLE DOWN Skittles Aug 28 #19
"New study finds"? Huh? ReRe Aug 28 #20
Who knew? Ray Bruns Aug 28 #21
24 percent on earnings but so much of what they get is not "earnings" JT45242 Aug 28 #22
G.O.P. greases the skids for the rich BoRaGard Aug 28 #23
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