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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
What exactly is a 'fair share'?
Do they pay their "fair share" ? Of course they do - and then some, unlike us. This is only federal tax on personal earnings NOT taxes paid by their companies etc.
The top 10% already pay about 70% of federal income taxes, and the top 1% pays nearly 40%. The top 10% shoulder the overwhelming majority of federal income taxes, while the bottom 50% of earners pay roughly 3% of this specific revenue.
Many lower-income households pay no income tax at all due to standard deductions and credits.
While top earners pay the highest total dollar amounts, their effective tax rates (the actual percentage of income paid) are often debated. The Cato Institute estimates that the top 10% face an average overall federal tax rate of around 27%. The 70% statistic applies specifically to federal income taxes. When you include all federal, state, and local taxes (which includes payroll, corporate, property, and sales taxes), the tax burden is less concentrated, because lower-income individuals spend a larger portion of their income on consumer sales and FICA payroll taxes.
The high tax share paid by top earners also reflects the high concentration of wealth and income at the top, with the highest-earning 10% earning nearly half of all U.S. income.
Maybe instead of endlessly arguing over who should pay more, we should spend more time asking where our tax dollars are going and whether we're getting the results we're paying for.
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Waking up at Errigal...
I'm away for a few days, so posts will be limited...
The pinkish-grey quartzite peak of Errigal Mountain 822' (752m) dominates the landscape of northwestern Donegal, appearing conical from some angles, but from others like a ragged shark's fin ripping through the heather bogs. Its name comes from the Gaelic earagail, meaning 'oratory', as its shape brings to mind a preacher's pulpit. Its looming presence seems to dare walkers to attempt the strenuous but satisfying climb to its pyramid-shaped summit.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Living with the Orcas...
Orca calves stay with their mothers for life. A pod may include multiple generations of related females, anchored by a matriarch who may live well past her reproductive years.
Within these pods, culture thrives. Each family group has its own distinct dialect - a unique set of clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls that scientists can trace like a human accent. Hunting techniques are learned, not instinctive. Some pods specialize in herring, using complex cooperative tactics. Others hunt seals by creating waves that wash them off ice floes.
This cultural knowledge is passed down through teaching, observation, and practice. A mother orca doesn't just feed her calf; she shows it how to hunt.
In the animal kingdom, such stable, long‑term cultural transmission is rare. In the ocean, it's almost unheard of.
Waking up with Lara...
Julie Christie starred alongside Omar Sharif in Dr. Zhivago - a classic romantic drama directed by David Lean.Award-Winning The film is famous for its soundtrack, particularly "Lara's Theme" composed by Maurice Jarre. The film won several Academy Awards and remains a celebrated example of 1960s epic filmmaking.
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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