Chant of 'tax the rich' growing louder in nation

[kpete]

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Chant of 'tax the rich' growing louder in nation

Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writer


Billionaire Warren Buffett may not seem to have much in common with angry laborers at town hall meetings or armies of California nurses protesting in the streets.

But these days, the executive celebrity in his boardroom and working folks on the front lines have found a common mantra as the economy continues to sputter and the 2012 election approaches: "Tax the rich."

They are joining Democratic politicians, such as U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer of California, who pounded the issue of making "millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share" nearly a dozen times at a recent event in Oakland.

The calls have become louder as President Obama plans to unveil his jobs plan next Thursday in a highly anticipated speech that they hope will provide a counterpoint to conservative grassroots GOP groups pressing lawmakers to slash government programs to stimulate the economy - without raising taxes.





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[Cirque du So-What]

1. Proud to K & R

May this chant swell to a resounding crescendo!

[Kingofalldems]

2. Kick and Recommend.

[tularetom]

3. Obama could use this momentum in his speech

to make a strong case for creating jobs by imposing higher taxes on the wealthy

Or he could take all the steam out of the movement by giving yet another "bipartisan" plea for "moderation" and trying to come up with a jobs plan that won't piss off republicans.

A lot of people here on DU seem to think he has seen the light and plans to come out swinging. But I'm not convinced.

[sarcasmo]

4. Eat the rich.