Last May, Mitt Romney was videotaped making derogatory remarks about the 47% of households that don't pay federal income tax, portraying them as "takers, not makers". (This, despite the fact that most of these folks pay state, local, and payroll taxes). Recorded at a fund-raiser, this infamous video was made public a few months later and quickly went viral.
However, there's another group of "47 percenters" to consider. Romney appears to have received 48% of the popular vote. So, discounting the 1% or so who would likely have benefitted from his administration's policies and priorities, there you have it: that "other 47%".
I dunno; from where I sit, it's mind-boggling that 47% of all those who cast ballots last month, were so hot-to-trot to vote against their own best interests. (Ironically, there's probably a fair amount of overlap between those 47% who supported Romney and the 47% who didn't pay federal income tax).
What's the deal? Did they hate Obama that much? Or was it a dislike of government? Beats me. <hand taps forehead>
Did you see my post about this a few posts back?
ReplyDeleteI think I understand what's at work, although the motivations AREN'T reasonable. They would be wise to realize that the super rich have interests that don't coincide with those of the 98%, including mere millionaires. Nothing indicates that your "other 47%" are especially perspicacious, sadly.
P.S.:Don't break your hand assaulting your forehead.
All I want for Christmas is a trip away from the fiscal cliff!