Nancy Pelosi believes the idea has “merit,” and would have a “really minimal impact on the transaction, but a tremendous impact on helping us meet our needs.” It appears that one of those “needs” is increased spending on construction projects they hope will increase the nation’s 10.2 percent unemployment rate.

Of course, it probably never occurred to Pelosi and company that they could free up some cash for important projects by cutting spending in other areas. Instead, they kick around the idea of a tax that will affect the wealthy…and every American who attempts to invest their savings and get ahead.