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Originally Posted by MS Fowler
The really sad thing is that you consider it moderate.
Arguing these terms is like pushing a spoon thru marshmallow. Lots of effort with little tangible results.
Left. right, and center are all relative terms. Today's spectrum would have JFK on the extreme right--"A rising tide raises all boats"
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wrong again, sherlock.
On 17th January, 1963, President Kennedy presented his proposals for tax reform. This included relieving the tax burdens of low-income and elderly citizens. Kennedy also claimed he wanted to remove special privileges and loopholes. He even said he wanted to do away with the oil depletion allowance. It is estimated that the proposed removal of the oil depletion allowance would result in a loss of around $300 million a year to Texas oilmen.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/JFKoildepletion.htm
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