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The results in the link are not from a poll. It's from 11 different polls.Yeah right....First question in poll.."Do you earn under $50k per year?"It appears that Republicans have walked away from a historic opportunity to reduce the deficit because of their obsessive insistance that not one penny come from higher revenues. Recent polls, however, suggest that the American people are not so obstinate and are more than willing to accept some increase in taxes to reduce the deficit. There is a high degree of consistency in every poll I could find on this topic. ...
To see the polls, click the link.
People Support Higher Taxes to Reduce the Deficit by a 2-to-1 Margin | Capital Gains and Games
And from Quinnipiac
Voters will blame Republicans over Obama 48 - 34 percent if the debt limit is not raised;
National (US) Poll * July 14, 2011 * President Is Best Of The Worst - Quinnipiac University – Hamden, Connecticut
Second question....."Are you receiving public assistance?"
If the person answered yes to these questions, the survey went forward. If not, the caller thanked the person for their participation
Look, anyone with a political agenda can commission a poll. They simply ask questions in such a was as to elicit a predetermined response.
Polls are for the uninformed and the easily led.
For the sake of argument, I'm going to presume that your stats are correct despite doubting them. Even if that many people supported raising taxes to fix the deficit, raising taxes wouldn't fix the deficit. It would merely slow the economy and we would see even less revenue than we have before
Cutting spending will also slow the economy. But that's all beside the point.
This shows that the Republicans are on the wrong side of this issue with the American people because their Tea Party base is fanatical and religious about the tax issue. So the GOP is in a box.
But if you read through those polls, they generally say that people want more spending cuts than tax increases to address the deficit. They just don't think that it should come entirely from spending cuts.
raising taxes wouldn't fix the deficit. It would merely slow the economy and we would see even less revenue than we have before
This is an assumption not based in reality. Bush Jr. proved we are on the left side of the Laffer Curve, and at that point, raising tax rates will in fact bring in increased revenue.
For the sake of argument, I'm going to presume that your stats are correct despite doubting them. Even if that many people supported raising taxes to fix the deficit, raising taxes wouldn't fix the deficit. It would merely slow the economy and we would see even less revenue than we have before
Cutting spending will also slow the economy. But that's all beside the point.
This shows that the Republicans are on the wrong side of this issue with the American people because their Tea Party base is fanatical and religious about the tax issue. So the GOP is in a box.
But if you read through those polls, they generally say that people want more spending cuts than tax increases to address the deficit. They just don't think that it should come entirely from spending cuts.
I'll wager that those in favor of tax increases are in favor of tax increases on people other than themselves....
I'll wager that those in favor of tax increases are in favor of tax increases on people other than themselves....
Yup. That is true. And consistent. Polls have consistently shown that people want taxes on the rich to go up, but not on themselves. Recently, they've also wanted corporate taxes to go up too.
The corporate tax is, I think, pretty easy. Lower marginal rates and close the loopholes you can drive a semi through.
Taxing the rich at 100% would still leave us in a HUGE heap of debt...
It's a tired meme....
I have no problem with simplifying the tax code and closing the loopholes...
Someone needs to tell 67% of the public then that they can send the IRS as much as they'd like. Leave the other third of us alone.
Fucking idiots.
To see the polls, click the link.It appears that Republicans have walked away from a historic opportunity to reduce the deficit because of their obsessive insistance that not one penny come from higher revenues. Recent polls, however, suggest that the American people are not so obstinate and are more than willing to accept some increase in taxes to reduce the deficit. There is a high degree of consistency in every poll I could find on this topic. ...
People Support Higher Taxes to Reduce the Deficit by a 2-to-1 Margin | Capital Gains and Games
And from Quinnipiac
National (US) Poll * July 14, 2011 * President Is Best Of The Worst - Quinnipiac University Hamden, ConnecticutVoters will blame Republicans over Obama 48 - 34 percent if the debt limit is not raised;
When did you start posting blatantly partisan links?
Those polls show that people are willing to accept higher taxes as a part of reducing the deficit. They also show that people want that deficit reduction to be mostly about cutting spending, and that only 20% or so actually support using only taxes to reduce the deficit. Why does your site fail to mention any of that?
But if you read through those polls, they generally say that people want more spending cuts than tax increases to address the deficit. They just don't think that it should come entirely from spending cuts.
Total push poll.
Try the question: Would you support a rise in your taxes to pay for government spending
and see how that turns out.
No, the GOP is right on this one. If they cave on taxes they are toast in 2012.
32. Do you think any agreement to raise the national debt ceiling should include only spending cuts or should it also include an increase in taxes for the wealthy and corporations?
Only spend cuts 25%
Taxes: wlthy/corps 67
DK/NA 8
There is a huge disconnect between the public and the Republican base.
The press reports waste in government because it makes news. They never report efficiency in government because no one is interested. So when all you see in the media is Medicare abuse, Social Security fraud, $25,000 hammers, and government workers sleeping on the job, you naturally assume all government is wasteful and inefficient. But remember, there are always two sides to a story and you hearing only one side. You don't hear about Medicare claim processing overhead is 2%, or federal agencies that routinely come in under budget, or programs that reduce cost and inefficiency in government or Social Security benefit processing that has never been late getting out checks. These items don't make the news because tax payers want to believe their taxes are being wasted and thus should be reduced. I worked as a consultant to several government agencies and I have found the employees worked just as hard and were just as efficient as those in the private sector. I have to question the value of some of the programs but not the workers.Luck has nothing to do with it.I'll wager that those in favor of tax increases are in favor of tax increases on people other than themselves....
Not me. I have no problem giving back. I was born in the US, and thanks to incredible luck and hard work I have never wanted for anything. I'm perfectly happy giving up discretionary spending and I think everyone else should be too in these tough times.
Give up your Starbucks/Dunkin' Donuts.
It really isn't that hard.
I will maintain that most people are well aware that our taxes are necessary to fund government.
What we object to is the waste, fraud and abuse of our tax dollars. Not a day goes by where we are exposed to stories of incredible nonsense in Washington.
Government takes our money, misuses it then runs out. Government then goes to the Treasury and tells them to print more money to make up the difference. That devalues the Dollar which suppresses our buying power. Essentially this is another tax.
Next, government demands more taxes. Why? Because they say the need more money.
The most insidious part is when politicians are told they cannot have more, they threaten to cut out things that hurt people the most. Such as laying off public safety people and shutting down parks and other things which politicians are certain to create the most pain. Meanwhile these jerks keep paying themselves.
If you feel so compelled to as you say "give back" be our guest and write a check.
You're not giving back. You are being made to feel guilty over the stupidity of watching politicians YOU voted for blow money like they found it in the street.
Ya know what the true definition of giving back is? Giving back is when you donate time or money to your community. Or help a friend or relative who is in need.
One cannot "give" to government. Government already "demands".
I'll wager that those in favor of tax increases are in favor of tax increases on people other than themselves....
Yup. That is true. And consistent. Polls have consistently shown that people want taxes on the rich to go up, but not on themselves. Recently, they've also wanted corporate taxes to go up too.
The corporate tax is, I think, pretty easy. Lower marginal rates and close the loopholes you can drive a semi through.
Taxing the rich at 100% would still leave us in a HUGE heap of debt...
It's a tired meme....
I have no problem with simplifying the tax code and closing the loopholes...
\Nor I. Get rid of the Bush Tax cuts. For everyone.
They were galactically stupid to begin with.
How so? Explain.
Use facts. Not blogs or opinion pieces.
Just use your head, if you can find it.
Benefiting from living here.?Huh? 67 percent??? Are you saying that is who doesn't pay taxes?Someone needs to tell 67% of the public then that they can send the IRS as much as they'd like. Leave the other third of us alone.
Fucking idiots.
And who are the rest of us? If you are "the rest of us" you are benefiting from living here.
Fuck you.
I was born here. I am not a guest. This is MY COUNTRY.
The country benefits from the people. Not the government.
It is people who make this nation great.
Your idiotic premise implies it is government that is benevolent and that we all owe something to the politicians. No. It's the other way around. The government exists and operates because we allow it to do so.
For the sake of argument, I'm going to presume that your stats are correct despite doubting them. Even if that many people supported raising taxes to fix the deficit, raising taxes wouldn't fix the deficit. It would merely slow the economy and we would see even less revenue than we have before
Cutting spending will also slow the economy. But that's all beside the point.
This shows that the Republicans are on the wrong side of this issue with the American people because their Tea Party base is fanatical and religious about the tax issue. So the GOP is in a box.
But if you read through those polls, they generally say that people want more spending cuts than tax increases to address the deficit. They just don't think that it should come entirely from spending cuts.
Benefiting from living here.?Huh? 67 percent??? Are you saying that is who doesn't pay taxes?
And who are the rest of us? If you are "the rest of us" you are benefiting from living here.
Fuck you.
I was born here. I am not a guest. This is MY COUNTRY.
The country benefits from the people. Not the government.
It is people who make this nation great.
Your idiotic premise implies it is government that is benevolent and that we all owe something to the politicians. No. It's the other way around. The government exists and operates because we allow it to do so.
Let it be noted that rightwingloons believe we don't owe anything to our country and that we derive no benefit from being American.
Benefiting from living here.?
Fuck you.
I was born here. I am not a guest. This is MY COUNTRY.
The country benefits from the people. Not the government.
It is people who make this nation great.
Your idiotic premise implies it is government that is benevolent and that we all owe something to the politicians. No. It's the other way around. The government exists and operates because we allow it to do so.
Let it be noted that rightwingloons believe we don't owe anything to our country and that we derive no benefit from being American.
oh for crying out loud, that is not what he said and you know it. so when are YOU going to give all your monies to Government?
Don't know where you got your facts about people supporting higher taxes. No "people" around where I live are in favor of higher taxes. They are in favor of less government spending though...
I got the facts from a website which posted many polls conducted over the past half year. It links all the polls. You can click on the links in all of them.
It appears that Republicans have walked away from a historic opportunity to reduce the deficit because of their obsessive insistance that not one penny come from higher revenues. Recent polls, however, suggest that the American people are not so obstinate and are more than willing to accept some increase in taxes to reduce the deficit. There is a high degree of consistency in every poll I could find on this topic. ...
To see the polls, click the link.
People Support Higher Taxes to Reduce the Deficit by a 2-to-1 Margin | Capital Gains and Games
And from Quinnipiac
Voters will blame Republicans over Obama 48 - 34 percent if the debt limit is not raised;
National (US) Poll * July 14, 2011 * President Is Best Of The Worst - Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut
