Monday, June 6, 2011

Tax Cuts for the Rich: A History of Failure

From Bigcorporationusa.blogspot.com:

Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office in 1953. The top tax rate stayed frozen at 91% his entire presidency and remained so throughout JFK's.

A Republican president taxed the rich 91%. Amazing huh? Things must have been horrible in the 50's, right?...

President Eisenhower:

  • Presided over one of the most prosperous and thriving economies in American history. 
  • Balanced the budget and created a moderate surplus (The last Republican President to do so) 
  • Kept inflation near zero and unemployment low
  • Created nearly 4 million jobs (Factor in that the population in the 50's was less than half of what it is today) 
  • Witnessed steady job growth  in all sectors
  • Expanded Social Security
  • Created the International Highway System & NASA
  • Increased Minimum Wage

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