[Beetle01]

So why is it during our most prosperous times the tax rates on the wealthiest were at the highest they have ever been?

Its simple, if the taxes are higher, people are much much more likely to keep their money invested in their business and expand, than they are to take the money out for personal profit. That means more jobs. I dont see why anyone would not want to mimic the economic policies of our two most profitable and successful stretches in history. The policies were almost identical during the 90's and the 50's.