<p>Gibson: And in each instance, when the rate dropped, revenues from the tax increased. The government took in more money. And in the 1980s, when the tax was increased to 28%, the revenues went down. So why raise it at all, especially given the fact that 100 million people in this country own stock and would be affected?</p>
<p>Obama: Well, Charlie, what I’ve said is that I would look at raising the capital gains tax for purposes of fairness. </p>
<p>???</p>
<p>What the heck is this hooey? More revenues from cutting capital gains taxes and he wants to raise them for “fairness” sake?</p>
<p>That’s what I’m talking about. Make it good for everyone, not burden people when you don’t have to.</p>
<p>On reversing tax cuts for the wealthy: Obama: “I think we’ve got to take a look and see where the economy is. I mean, the economy is weak right now,”</p>