Reality Check - proof that raising tax rates increases revenues!

Thought some real news about what actually happens when taxes are raised might be helpful to some of our reality challenged friends. When you raise tax rates, especially on those who can most afford it, you increase revenue.

Who is AGAINST reinstating an estate tax and why?

Folks from all perspectives are represented in this article (including an heiress) in favor of reinstating the estate tax. I'd like to hear the perspective of those who oppose as well. Especially interested in WHY?

Paul Ryan's Budgetary Holy Grail - Major spending cuts are the only way to avoid higher taxes.

I think it is irresponsible to say, as almost all tea party goers do, that they are unalterably opposed to tax increases without specifying spending cuts--large cuts in popular programs that go far beyond foreign aid, earmarks and even a budget freeze.

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