Quotation by

P. J. O'Rourke

The good news is that, according to the Obama administration, the rich will pay for everything. The bad news is that, according to the Obama administration, you're rich.

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The quote sarcastically points out that the government claims wealthy people will cover all the costs, but then implies that ordinary citizens are considered rich by those standards. It highlights a criticism of tax policies that label many people as wealthy, meaning they will have to pay higher taxes.

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