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On AlterNet: wealthy

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "wealthy"

"Madoff" Bill Would Charge Rich NY Inmates for Jail

Reuters July 20, 2009.
For anyone who believes crime doesn't pay.

Is Taxing the Super Rich a Waste of Time?

Is Taxing the Super Rich a Waste of Time?

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. March 10, 2009.
Critics of Obama's tax plan claim the uber-rich will find a way to evade tax hikes. But history tells a different story.

Obama Is Right to Take on the Very Rich

Obama Is Right to Take on the Very Rich

Chuck Collins, Sam Pizzigati, Christian Science Monitor. February 24, 2009.
They're paying far less of their incomes in taxes than average Americans.

Nelson Rockefeller's Deepest, Darkest Secret: Not As Rich As People Believe

Nelson Rockefeller's Deepest, Darkest Secret: Not As Rich As People Believe

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. January 8, 2009.
In our staggeringly unequal times, the source of Rocky's distress can offer the rest of us some welcome public policy inspiration.

Financial Meltdown Provides Final Verdict on Reaganomics

Financial Meltdown Provides Final Verdict on Reaganomics

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. January 7, 2009.
The economic meltdown may finally have ended the era that began when Ronald Reagan became President.

Cheating Uncle Sam

Cheating Uncle Sam

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. October 29, 2008.
America's tax cheats come disproportionately and overwhelmingly from the ranks of America's rich.

Unbelievable: How Much Do You Think Cindy McCain's RNC Outfit Cost?

Unbelievable: How Much Do You Think Cindy McCain's RNC Outfit Cost?

Liza Sabater, Culture Kitchen AlterNet: PEEK. September 4, 2008.
Whatever you're guessing, you should probably be guessing higher.

Poor Little Rich Man: McCain Can't Remember How Many Mansions He Has

Poor Little Rich Man: McCain Can't Remember How Many Mansions He Has

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. August 21, 2008.
McCain is out of touch with economic realities facing Americans.

McCain's Mansions: The Houses That Greed Built

McCain's Mansions: The Houses That Greed Built

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. August 18, 2008.
Who's the REAL elitist? The McCains have 10 homes!

Middle Class Held Hostage by Fat-Cat Corporate Raiders

Middle Class Held Hostage by Fat-Cat Corporate Raiders

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. December 14, 2007.
Brutes like billionaire equity guru Henry Kravis haven't amassed such treasure by playing nice.