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US millionaires ask Congress to “raise our taxes”


The Patriotic Millionaires

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Posted: Jan 17, 2012

A group of 200 USA wealthy individuals (the “Patriotic Millionaires”) want their taxes raised, but Congress is unwilling.


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Pastor_Alex • • Jan 17, 2012

In Canada it is possible to make a gift to the nation. Why not just calculate what they think they should be paying in taxes and give it to groups that will do some good with the money?



GamerFromJump • Greensboro, NC USA • Jan 17, 2012

Because, Alex, that doesn't serve well as agitprop.


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