Its time for some campaigning

Its time for some campaigning

The Empire Strikes Barack

Ok, sometimes politics can get a little heated. Sometimes its good to look at the lighter side. No matter your political affiliation, I think you will like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8lvc-azCXY

Taxes

Well, it is that time of year here in the US so it seemed appropiate to have a thread about taxes. There are many trains of thought here and this should be an interesting thread.

We are way overtaxed. For me, I am in favor of a flat tax rate. Everyone over $X amount pays the same percentage rate. It becomes a very simple process instead of the current pile of loopholes and redtape. Business pays a flat percentage. I would also say no taxes on Social Security benefits and unemployment benefits. It is amazing to me that the 2 groups who really need the money, our Seniors and the unemployed, are taxed on their meager benefits. Who in the world thought that was a good idea?!?!?

I also think that the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent. It made a significant difference in my tax bill.

Balanced Federal Budget

For many many years, the US Government has shown that it is unable to behave in a fiscally responsible manner. Democrats and Republicans are both guilty of this. You and I have to live within the scope of our respective incomes and so should our government. Raising taxes is not the answer. Controlling spending is the answer. None of us need any more "income adjustments".

Personally, I think it is way past time for us to have a balanced budget ammendment to our Constitution. Only during times of war, natural disaster or emergency should our government ever spend more than it takes in. This should only be a very temporary situation, not standard operating procedure.

Lets not forget, they are not spending the governments money. They are spending our money.

Hello

Just finished registering and thought I would say my hello's. This site looks like it could be very interesting. I am looking forward to reading the threads.