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"We are the 53%" refers to the 53% of American households who pay federal income tax. It is the brain child of CNN correspondent and Red State's Erick Erickson.
"I work 3 jobs.
I have a house a can't sell.
My family insurance costs are outrageous.
But I don't blame Wall Street.
Suck it up you whiners.
I am the 53% subsidizing you so you can hang out on Wall Street and complain."
"My Mom died when I was 16.
My Dad killed himself when I was 19.
I worked 40+ hors a week at two jobs to put myself through public university.
I graduated in four years.
I took jobs I didn't want.
Why didn't you?
Suck it up and become part of the 53%"
I'm a Senior Editor here at BuzzFeed. I'll graduate any day now.
Contact Jack Moore at erica.flutterman+jpmoore@buzzfeed.com.
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