Obama speaks of taxing Billionaires

Obama speaks of taxing Billionaires (Taxes should be the same % for all rich-poor) – But yet the taxes he is speaking about affect couples that make over $250k. Now days $250k per couple is not much! Curious to see how others feel about the tax hike for coupes that make over $250k.
I do not like the smoke and mirrors in politics. When will an honest individual step up to the plate?