Tag Archives: tax cuts

The cost of reality: taxing ourselves out of debt?

Posted on 23 February 2011 by dlhitzeman

A comment on a previous post suggested that, rather than attack unions or cut spending, we should just raise taxes. My gut response was “raise taxes on what exactly?” I’m pretty sure that most Americans have no idea who is … Continue reading →

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Senate votes to spend more of your money

Posted on 4 December 2010 by dlhitzeman

So, the Senate refused to pass the House’s bill that only extended the Bush tax cuts for the middle class (why is class defined by income, by the way?), meaning that we’re all going to pay more unless they do … Continue reading →

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Responsible citizens will spend it all

Posted on 25 January 2008 by dlhitzeman

[…] Yes, stimulus plans can work, as long as those being asked to stimulate actually do that thing, which means spending $300 to $1200 sometime late this spring or early summer instead of saving it or paying off debts. […] Continue reading →

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20080124 Worldview Item of the Day

Posted on 24 January 2008 by dlhitzeman

[…] From my point of view, it seems like 35 million hard working, taxpaying Americans just got ripped off by the government to the tune of $300 apiece. […] Continue reading →

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