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Rex Huppke: Ready for the mighty trickle effect of the tax reform bill

It's critically important that hard-working Americans everywhere come together and cheer on Republicans in Congress as they bravely, and Christianly, attempt to pass a tax reform bill that will help those most in need: the rich.

Like most regular, nonrich people, I have been SUPER PUMPED about tax reform for weeks, because I know the moment large corporations and wealthy individuals start paying less in taxes, their excess wealth juice will trickle down upon me and fill my dented tin cup with runoff largesse.

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