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damaya

(107 posts)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 03:16 PM Dec 2012

Even Yodeller From Price Is Right Probably Doesn’t Want To Go Over Fiscal Cliff...

CNBC reports that a new study indicates that 67% of the top one percent of income earners in America support higher income taxes.

Unfortunately, when a large number of members of congress sign a pledge saying they won’t vote to raise taxes under any circumstances whatsoever, they got to stick by their pledge, even if they all know that by not voting on anything, everyone’s tax rates will go up.

Suddenly, we find ourselves missing the days when politicians just lied, instead of signing promises that are impossible to keep.

3 Christmas Carols We Hope Congress Sings This Christmas Eve

1. “While Shepherds Watched Their Stocks.” This song reminds us that Shepherds will be very sad if their favorite investment ConAgra Foods Inc., maker of sauces for Shepherd’s Pie, sees its stock go down if no deal can be reached.

Read more below:

http://nottheworstnews.com/2012/12/24/even-yodeller-from-price-is-right-probably-doesnt-want-to-go-over-fiscal-cliff/

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