Oh, dear! Reality is hard. That “fair share” fiscal cliff crapwich deal doesn’t seem to be a hit, even for the not “rich.” A chink in the class warfare armor?
Whenever President Obama says, "fair share" I vomit in my mouth.
— Kristina (@KrissyK90) January 2, 2013
Now that the wealthy are paying their "fair share" perhaps the press can ask Obama how he's going to pay down the rest of the $16T debt?
— John McClelland (@JayCryptic) January 2, 2013
Since Obama was elected the first time, my savings dropped and my expenses have risen..that is fair share?..I lost $5,000 just keeping pace
— Tim O'Brien (@Timobns) January 2, 2013
Many Twitter users first point out the irony of Obama’s class warfare fiscal cliff deal and rhetoric, while he jets off to Hawaii to finish up his fancy pants vacation.
Obama is on his way back to Hawaii to vacation his fair share. #tcot
— Cathy Buffaloe (@cathybuffaloe) January 2, 2013
#FAIRSHARE Flying back & forth to Hawaii is hardly doing YOUR fair share, #Obama. You play..we pay. #taxes #deficit #GOP
— Pat (@grammy620) January 2, 2013
So, I guess we'll be hearing about how the 'rich' are still not paying their 'fair share' when Obama gets back from his now $7mil HI vacay.
— Frank McGuigan (@TiTusks) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/mattdizwhitlock/status/286333529330171904
RT @zionistforever President Obama "Everyone pays their fair share" now excuse me while I go meet up with Michelle & the kids in HawaiiAloha
— Ed Hodge (@hodge_e) January 2, 2013
Heh. Not so amusing? Reality hitting hard.
Fiscal cliff hits paychecks with payroll tax hike (77% of Americans WILL take home LESS money in 2013) http://t.co/nntijPZe
— Thom Fox (@ThomasJFox) January 2, 2013
Secret you won't know until you get your next check is that if you make $100,000, you'll pay $2,000 more in payroll taxes. #fiscalcliff Shh!
— Tex Thornton (@ThorntonB1) January 2, 2013
A deal is done. The fiscal cliff avoided. But everyone pays 2% more for SS tax. Your pay check is going to decrease.http://t.co/wIAdwD9Z
— Don Hudson (@donhudson_tv) January 2, 2013
Well, my check is on Friday will be quite a bit less, how about yours? The real kicker is that I am just about… http://t.co/irOlRP1F
— Jennifer Green (@osugirl2) January 2, 2013
How can this be? Obama promised!
https://twitter.com/Redneck4Rubio/status/286335188634583041
Some Twitter users are shocked. Only nefarious and dastardly Richy Richies were to be punished!
I hate dat da bigger yo check is, the more fuckin taxes dey take out lol…den my insurance den my union dues come out wit it lol smfh
— RayShotIt (@DineroGangRay) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/Antoniogarcia94/status/286288221472686080
That decision is not what i wanted…. $20 more dollars out of my check for taxes…. that's crazy!!!
— Mona Johnson (@Fame_UnSeen) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/ohsosharonQ/status/286487083588149249
So more taxes is coming out my check don't they take enough out already geshhhhhh
— Kells ♚♥♥♚ (@Kellss_vs_Kells) January 2, 2013
2% more in taxes out of my check. :-/
— Caniac_Julia (@Caniac_Julia) January 2, 2013
Not happy w the fact that now that it's 2013 3.2% more of my check goes to taxes. #helpmeimpoor
— Katie (@katiemac715) January 2, 2013
To start 2013, taxes have gone up!! Therefore (in my case) my 3% raise is all in my head cause my net check for 2013 is LESS than 2012…
— NiecyB (@xo_happyfeet) January 2, 2013
Twitter was once again prescient; stifling of laughter must commence once Obama voters realize just what they voted for when they see their dwindling paychecks.
When you get your first paycheck of 2013 and your net (take home) pay is less than in 2012 don't forget to thank an Obama voter!
— J. Andrew Walker (@JAWalker211) January 2, 2013
Indeed. More reality, with no sign of unicorn dust and fairy wings in sight.
"77 percent of American households will face higher federal taxes in 2013 under the agreement"
— Megan (@megankelseyg) January 2, 2013
#fiscalcliff raised taxes on all workers by ending payroll tax cut – 2% less take home #Obamacare increasing taxes more#tcot #PatriotsUnite
— Larry Liberty (@LbrtyNow) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/kyoakum1/status/286485861695111169
Even with the fiscal cliff deal… We still are going to take home less money every month… **table flippage**
— Y'all Some Cold Pieces… (@TheGrouponDon) January 2, 2013
Raised tax rates. No effect felt here! Pays to not be of the top 2%, eh?… …What? Payroll taxes increase so I'll take home less $? Crap.
— Nabeela (@RealNabz) January 2, 2013
Those payroll taxes going to cut my paycheck a few dollars smh
— Christian the Lion (@PsilentAssassin) January 2, 2013
Amazing, more taxes to look forward to, and less money to take home. Great start for 2013. #bullshit
— Trix (@BigTrix) January 2, 2013
Smaller paychecks coming – payroll tax hiked up Jan 1 http://t.co/P0OlvQaN
— TiaTRoss (@TiaTRoss) January 2, 2013
While we slept Congress passed Obama tax plan. Raised #SSI & #Medicare payroll tax on everyone. Pay more, take home less. Thanks BHO.
— Ronnie Spangler (@Mar4L) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/BigLani919/status/285865243555557376
https://twitter.com/MsWhitneyParis/status/286498736740392960
https://twitter.com/crob95/status/286489430280257537
More taxes being taken out of my check. #ThanksObama
— John Ernst (@JErnst17) January 2, 2013
Just found out from HR that 2013 Social Security tax rate increased 2% meaning less take home pay. #screwed2013
— the Indecisive R. Burris (@AngiesDork) January 2, 2013
If you make $40-50K per year, you are going to pay $570 more per year in taxes.
— Sports & Politics = Tribalism (@T_Five_Oh) January 2, 2013
@d_niemeyer FICA went back up too. Even less take home.
— Mike Carlson (@bigmcarlson) January 2, 2013
But, wait, there’s more! Add in the rising health care costs due to Obamacare.
I officially get paid on Thurs but direct deposit hits today. Check about 2-3% less thx to #taxes. Health insurance increase in 2 weeks
— Dick Stone (@dickster1961) January 1, 2013
love waking up to higher taxes. This will go along well with my 35% increase in health insurance #2012>2013
— Keith D. (@Capt_Peanut) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/camaroguy64/status/286490369435254785
This 1st check of the yr with the new tax changes & more expensive health insurance is not what's up. *side eye to Obama*
— Olive Maraschino (@mewsickgirl) January 2, 2013
Between payroll tax increase, Obamacare taxes and huge health insurance premium increase, middle class is royally screwed #Obamanomics #tcot
— Goldens Rule (@jamesbranch3) January 2, 2013
I'm making $200 less a month because of increase to health insurance and rise of SS tax %. #happynewyear
— jeremy rickard (@jrrickard) January 2, 2013
Forward! To smaller paychecks.
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