Should We Pity Rich People As Much As They Do?

Atlantic Monthly by Derek Thompson | Apr. 16, 2009 (Opinion)

A bizarre piece in the WSJ today gives us a chance to review a couple key questions about taxes and the wealthy, including: Are $250K-earners middle class? Did rich people think Obama was kidding about raising their taxes? And should we pity those burdened with the indignity of renting their beach house? Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Business, Living, Media
Topics: Obama Administration, Taxes, Money, Mainstream Media
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