When a married couple files jointly, there are deductions available to them that are unavailable to people filing as a single. It also saves money as a couple filing jointly only has to prepare one return instead of two. Gay marriage is legal in nine states and the District of Columbia. MarketWatch discusses this issue: Much… Continue reading
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Path to Prosperity
High U.S. Income Tax Rate Has Boxing Superstar Manny Pacquiao on the Ropes We all know elections have consequences, and this is a great concrete example of how taxing the rich has consequences. Sure, the new Obama tax affects the 1%, but it also hurts our tax revenue, economy, but also the 99%. Not only… Continue reading
I Escaped the Middle Class!
Finally! I mean, my paycheck is less than it was last month so, obviously, I must have moved up the ladder since President Obama promised middle class taxes wouldn’t go up. But wait… I’m still middle class. What’s wrong with you, Mr. President?! You told me my taxes wouldn’t go up! These are the sorts… Continue reading
Just Like Doomsday, We Survived the Fiscal Cliff
Not surprisingly, Congress acted. Also not surprisingly, Congress took forever to act. Tom Brokaw said this Congress goes out as the most inept in the history of the country. Even so, they were able to reach a compromise. So, what was actually accomplished? Taxes are going up on those making more than $450,000 per year…. Continue reading
The NRA’s Answer to Gun Violence: Arm Everyone
The NRA has become the spokesperson in defense of guns in this country. It’s a shame that we need such a defender but they want to come to the defense to protect their interests and the interests of their members. I expected a response from the NRA, as did most people. I did not expect… Continue reading
Liberalism is not a Myth
John Hawkins, founder of Right Wing News, has been a strong conservative voice for over a decade. I enjoy reading his articles because he provides thought provoking ideas, though I tend to disagree with many of them. Last week, he wrote two articles for TownHall, where he is a weekly contributor. Five Myths Liberals Have… Continue reading
Wanting Change is not Exploitation
I am absolutely sick and tired of hearing from the Right these past few days about how all the Left does after a tragedy like that in Newtown, Connecticut, is exploit such a tragedy to further the Left’s stance on gun control. By the way, it’s not just gun control, it’s bullet control, it’s mental… Continue reading
When will it be Enough?
I debated with myself about whether to discuss guns and shootings in this country. I wrote something unrelated but have decided to push that piece off to Wednesday and address what appears to be an epidemic of mass murdering in this country; something unique to the United States. Are we free? Yes. And, we should… Continue reading
Senate Filibuster Reform
Senator Harry Reid has been discussing filibuster reform ad nauseum. First of all, what exactly is a filibuster? It’s a technique that allows a senator to stall the vote on a bill or amendment in order to rally support in opposition. This used to mean the senator had to hold the floor. You hold the… Continue reading
Geithner says Tax Rates must go Up
Secretary Geithner made the rounds on the Sunday morning shows attempting to rally support for President Obama’s plan to avoid the fiscal cliff. This plan includes, among other things, increasing taxes and reducing President Bush’s tax cuts on those making more than $250,000 per year. Here’s what Secretary Geithner said on CNN’s State of the… Continue reading