Then, Rig, you are saying that "Joe" was both lazy and stupid--since he, a supposed would-be businessman, did not realize that $250,000 gross earnings/ yr. does not mean anything close to that amount net. Even without Obama's tax plans "Joe" should have a general idea how much he would owe in taxes as owner of the business. And he was lazy enough not to do any reading on Obama's tax plan before he confronted him in his fundamentally false presentation.

Unless of course he knew he didn't have a prayer of coming up with the money to take over the business for a good long time. And therefore had no incentive to delve into hypothetical tax problems--but did, for some reason, want to confront Obama and make a scene with his totally dishonest portrayal of his situation.

And you have provided no evidence to counter the assertion that "Joe" was either stupidly misinformed or had another reason to want to attack Obama.

A possible clue to "Joe" 's attitude toward taxes is that he still owes Ohio about $1200. And the case is in court. Sounds like somebody who really doesn't like any taxes--even if taxes are necessary to live in the US if you have any kind of decent income.

And, by the way: re: Buffett

1)    There is no mention in the WSJ of Buffett bankrolling "Joe" in taking over the business. Sounds like another worthless Hannity/Rush rumor.

Anybody who believes it is invited to provide a reputable source.   Rush and Hannity, sorry to say, do not qualify.

2)    Buffett himself is actually on Obama's side as far as "spreading the wealth".   He is in fact not against paying higher taxes himself--and does not consider it socialism.