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    Matt Lewis‏Verified account @mattklewis 11 Nov 2012

    If being philosophically consistent won't help Republicans, maybe it's time for an "Entertainer's tax," targeted at Hollywood millionaires?

    6:59 AM - 11 Nov 2012
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      1. lostkiwi‏ @lostkiwi 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis while we're at it a tax on abortions? I mean we don't want to make them illegal, but the Govs power to tax is limitless, right?

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      1. Gina C Maddox‏ @GinaCMaddox 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis Fabulous idea! That's a tax I can support! ;) Tax Hollywood! And stay home on Friday nights for PaPa John's Pizza night!

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      1. rosegalwines‏ @Rosegalwines 13 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis I concur. Recount election sign petition at wh website

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      1. Theresa Rodriguez‏ @scorp59 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis it is time for a #TaxpayerStrike - why do we voluntarily comply if not a law re federal income tax

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      1. rockmom‏ @rockmom 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis Entertainwers, athletes, sports franchises, concert promoters, Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z.....all should get a 75% tax rate.

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      1. Mary Smelser‏ @mdsmelser 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis I love the idea!!

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      1. Patrick Henson‏ @djpatrickh 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis I like how you think. Let's make it 98%!

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      1. Plasticmoney888.com‏ @plasticmoney888 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis For Jane Fonda and the socialist club 90% would be reasonable.

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      1. Patrick Henson‏ @djpatrickh 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis I like the way you think.

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      1. Schelly Rowell‏ @SchellyRowell 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis Just get rid of all the perks states give them when they film in various states would be a nice start.

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      1. @Marymac41‏ @marymac41 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis many of them "welcome" the opportunity to pay more taxes--let them do it.

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      1. The Reticulator‏ @Reticulator 11 Nov 2012
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        @mattklewis It's also time for Republicans to rethink their support of RIAA, which helps the rich get richer and funnel Dollars to Dems.

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