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Originally Posted by VAChief
Yes, the wealthiest have fared so poorly over the past 50 years? The disparity has never been as great as it is now. Are there deadbeats taking advantage of the system? Absolutely.
However, over 10% of the population are elderly (retired)..they don't pay payroll or income taxes. 6.9% are non-elderly and make under 20,000 (this includes many GI's). 28% pay payroll taxes that go toward SS and Medicare, but end up after deductions not paying federal taxes. That leaves 1% as "others."
Hardly, the pandemic of parasites as depicted.
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Fyi. Retired people pay income taxes