Politics and Money

[DesertDrifter]

that slope flattens out mightily if you include payroll taxes.

also, it shows ADJUSTED gross incomes and the taxes on it. the difference between actual incomes and adjusted gross incomes is why the rich own politicians and pay tax accountants... but your chart gives the illusion of them paying their share, so if it makes you feel groovy in supporting them paying less (ihubbers for romneybots, i guess) then why do the hedge fund managers and romney only pay 14%?

hint: Adjusted gross income (AGI) is figured by subtracting all deductions from lines 23 through 33 of Form 1040 from your total income.