So, I posted this link on my Facebook and I have a few conservative friends. Here are the responses they gave and my rebuttal.
I said, "In the time I spend working in one day, Mitt Romney makes $103,846.08"
Fiscal Republican/Social Liberal: "And? His wealth is FAR less than Ross Perot, for example. In fact it's kind of paltry compared to what others such as CEOs and such make. It's all relative of course."
My Response: "And? He pays 13.9% taxes. Average household for your average citizen is 21%. See anything wrong with those numbers?"
FoxNewsublican: " he's making most of his money on money which has already been taxed. Let the rich stop investing and making money and let's see how much deeper the country delves into debt."
My Response: "A strong middle class is what makes a great economy. How is he helping the economy by not paying taxes? It all comes down to loop holes. If the rich investing and getting richer actually ::did:: help the economy, we wouldn't be in the shape we are currently in. Our debt troubles didn't start in the past four years. This has been an ongoing problem since Reagan."
I mean seriously...these are the best things they can come up with? Regurgitation of quotes heard by a pundit somewhere? I expect more, but shouldn't.