Once a Tax, Always a Tax (especially on the wealthy)
In a surprise move this week, the NY state legislature is contemplating making permanent a “temporary” tax on the wealthiest New Yorkers. (more…)
Patrick Henry: March 23, 1775
No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope that it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen, if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. (more…)
Obamacare Must Read: Taxation Without Representation
Spring Issue of Health Matrix, the Journal of Law-Medicine out of Case Western, had a great piece on Obamacare and the legality and eligibility of certain tax credits. The abstract is below. I advise that you read the piece in its entirety. (more…)
The White House Cancels the White House
This is out-and-out manipulation of public opinion and playing on the emotions of Americans for political gain.
The Washington Times reported that the White House announced in an email, (more…)
Sequestration Anagrams and White House Narratives
This entire week has seen a whole gambit of sequestration blame and doomsday scenarios (no more bacon!) from the White House administration. However, over the last few days, we’ve also seen the White House changing its tune on sequestration. (more…)
Obama’s Sequestration Plan Was to Add $ 1 Trillion in New Revenue
Obama’s been acting like a petulant child since his sequestration plan showed signs of backfiring. It was intended to force the Republicans to cave to his demands for yet another “balanced approach” to deficit reduction because he took the gamble that the Republicans would never, ever allow sequestration/defense cuts to happen. He tried everything from inciting fear to media collaboration to foist new taxes upon us. (more…)