In a leftist economy, what percentage of taxes are paid by the rich?

[memphis]

I saw a chart where it was the top 50% of income earners pay 95% of all the taxes. What this country needs is a system of user fees and tolls where the more someone uses services, the more they pay.

I'm so f'ing tired of having to point this out: INCOME TAXES ARE NOT THE ONLY TAXES IN THIS COUNTRY Most of us pay far more in other taxes (payroll, sales, property, etc)

[memphis]

I saw a chart where it was the top 50% of income earners pay 95% of all the taxes. What this country needs is a system of user fees and tolls where the more someone uses services, the more they pay.

Yes, that is a totally fair and not-regressive-at-all means of raising revenue. Perfect.

You actually agree with me? I think it's a good way to enforce paying as you go too.

I think he was being sarcastic.

Believe me I know. If you had it your way, the registered Republicans would be required to work while all of their taxes went to liberals who sat around and smoked weed and did drugs all day.

Seriously, get off your cross. What job do you have that you have to pay SOOO much in taxes? By the way, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine is our nation's greatest drug problem at the moment. It's not exactly known for its use in liberal parts of the country.