[nluken]

> now you are taxed out of success

Separate from your inflation argument, aren't income tax levels lower than they used to be, even during the Reagan administration?

[dec0dedab0de]

I think the comment you're replying to is referring to inflation as a tax.

[downrightmike]

Lower income taxes, yes, and near zero benefits for paying those taxes. Had they not lowered, things wouldn't be this bad.