Nearly all Republicans have made a pledge to the Almighty Grover
Norquist that they will not vote for any measure that entails a tax
increase. But now Eric Cantor says we
might need to “broaden the base” by imposing new taxes on the 45% of the people
in this country, mostly poor people or seniors with little or no income, who currently
pay no income taxes. So there is a way to get around the Norquist
pledge – raise taxes on the poor! This
would undoubtedly be coupled with a measure to reduce taxes on those with high
incomes.
Republicans have made a sacred vow
To vote against a law that will increase
The taxes people pay – they won’t allow
it ever. Oh, but here’s a press
release
that says they might consider something now
where obligations of their vow
might cease.
For taxes on the rich they said “No more!”
But they can increase taxes on the poor.
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