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    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ 4 Dec 2016

    High-earning American taxpayers are likely to benefit from a significant rate drop for capital gains in 2017http://on.wsj.com/2gslCFk 

    10:55 AM - 4 Dec 2016
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      1. Rhonda‏ @7675376666rhon 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        Just what the average Trump voter, does not have access to.Very nice for those with fat portfolios.

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      2. Ronald Anderson‏ @rande10 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        an underfunded government just causes the deficit to increase.

        2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      3. Helen Crimmins‏ @hcrimmins 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @rande10 @WSJ

        Our government is not underfunded. It is wasteful.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Ronald Anderson‏ @rande10 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @hcrimmins @WSJ

        so what can we cut out, I suggest corporate welfare, and BTW. .I suggest they pay the 2 Trillion owed SSA

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      2. #tu paisano‏ @JJKVS 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        Thank You about to timewe can enjoy our hard work AND invest risk capital to make more.

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      2. Winter Wolf‏ @wuxiyuehan 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        High earners? So what, quit fanning the flames of class envy. We are all going to benefit now! Now that's truly Hope and Change!

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      2. CT Pundit‏ @ctpundit 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        It's about time. Capital Gains is one of the most unfair taxes there is.

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      3. akjrobert‏ @akjrobert 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @ctpundit @WSJ

        Read the article. Upper middle class taxpayers will see a 5% increase on marginal gains. Only very wealthy see 3.6% cut.

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      4. CT Pundit‏ @ctpundit 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @akjrobert @WSJ

        I did read the article. Don't assume. What I said is what I meant. Have a nice day :)

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      1. Rich‏ @rich2 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        what about middle class Americans???? 😭😭😭😭

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      1. Dano‏ @h5o_dano 4 Dec 2016
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        Everyone will benefit. Why do news orgs like yourself always chose topics that are pointed. Anyone who sells a house for profit has CG

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      1. Todd A. Jobson, Sr‏ @ToddJobson 4 Dec 2016
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        but you FAIL to point out SMBs & individuals/families > ~$200K will pay 8% MORE in Taxes to 33% !?! & $Ms/$Bs cut. We need a #FLATTAX

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      1. Rita‏ @RitaVogt2 4 Dec 2016
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        GOOD. ITS ABOUT TIME.

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      1. ChugiakTea‏ @ChugiakTea 4 Dec 2016
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        you do realize every who saves (like an adult) & invests their 💰like an adult, benefit from cap gains rate cut.

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      1. Enrique Soto, MSAC.‏ @EbsotoEnrique 4 Dec 2016
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        That is very good. When high earners pay less in taxes the middle class benefits

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      2. Beth‏ @MemoirScribe 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @WSJ

        That leaves me out!

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      3. akjrobert‏ @akjrobert 4 Dec 2016
        Replying to @MemoirScribe @WSJ

        Or maybe even increases your marginal rate by 5 percentage points. Headline grossly misleading!

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