BL> When I retired in 1974 I was able to live tax free. But as tax moves
BL> away from income it also moves from rich to poor, and the ones on low
BL> income (as you will be and I am) end up paying more in actual dollars.
BL> In 1974 I paid no tax but in 1996 I pay an overall 18% including
BL> a marginal 25% but my real income is no more. Probably less.
BL> Property taxes have also increased and will continue to increase.

BL> Good luck in your theoretical retirement.
BL> I have been *living* my retirement for 22 years.

Yes, you fucked up rather badly. Plenty didnt.

BL> But then, you know better...

Yep, like the ones that didnt fuck up like you did Bob.
@EOT:

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