"We Are The 53%": 16 Examples Of The Conservative Response To #OccupyWallStreet

"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.

By
Jack Moore
by Jack Moore

BuzzFeed Staff

1. Erick's Original

"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."

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"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%"

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We Are The 53

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