More proof that the rich really are different: They SAVE money from a tax cut

You're focusing only on the rich, Spencer.  Those who are not rich, such as myself, don't end up saving the money.  It goes towards the expenses of living.  So the argument may be out the window in regards to the wealthy, but it isn't for the common folks.

You mean the rich LIKE their money? And what, in the middle of a recession where most investments are tenuous at best - if not outright risky - are those with money already going to put it in? Give the rich tax breaks for money they invest, make it tied to something. If I give a client a discount on their sale if they also buy through me, they don't get that discount until both of those things come true! If you want taxes to encourage investment, then make the policies about investment. Frankly, the cuts that have been in place were intended to do exactly what they did and everything else was just lip service to get enough of those without money to go along with it. End of day though, you want stuff (like roads, police, and other useful services) you gotta pay for them, so make the tax policies contigent, not based on a wing and a prayer!