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Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.
originally posted by: 19KTankCommander
I recently was cleaning my computer documents up and I came across and article that sheds a lot of light on todays Politicians and the greed that goes with all the issues they have created.
After reading the article I found myself think how true it all is.
545 people Vs 300 Million
I know its a few years old but, the points that are made as still ever so clear, looking at all the taxes listed I bet we could add a lot more to that list. But the real question is what are the people in Washington Hiding from us, why are we in so much debt, why can't things be easier.
Read the article and give some feed back on what you think. Personally I think this hits the nail on the head.
Be sure to read all the way to the end:
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table,
At which he’s fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for
peanuts anyway!
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won’t be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He’s good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he’s laid…
Put these words
Upon his tomb,
‘Taxes drove me
to my doom…’
When he’s gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Sales Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, & our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What in the heck happened? Can you spell ‘politicians?’
originally posted by: ChesterJohn
What do you think would happen if 300million walked on DC this summer and demanded the 545 step down?
That would be the unofficial Convention of the People by the People.
originally posted by: ChesterJohn
a reply to: Aazadan
the Government hasn't stopped Monsanto.
Honest free market works great.
originally posted by: ChesterJohn
a reply to: Aazadan
but to the high degree of government involvement they have less freedom and even less room to move around with the little freedom they do have.
Socialism is not the way to go. Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't make it right. Even if countries only have limited socialism it is proving to be an error, EU, Britain are showing signs it doesn't work and Canada will be next.
originally posted by: 19KTankCommander
I recently was cleaning my computer documents up and I came across and article that sheds a lot of light on todays Politicians and the greed that goes with all the issues they have created.
After reading the article I found myself think how true it all is.
545 people Vs 300 Million
I know its a few years old but, the points that are made as still ever so clear, looking at all the taxes listed I bet we could add a lot more to that list. But the real question is what are the people in Washington Hiding from us, why are we in so much debt, why can't things be easier.
Read the article and give some feed back on what you think. Personally I think this hits the nail on the head.
originally posted by: Azureblue
Just imagine how much better the world would likely be if:
1. Protect the Constitution
2. Reject the EPA’s Overreach
3. Demand a Balanced Budget
4. Enact Fundamental Tax Reform
5. Restore Fiscal Responsibility & Constitutionally Limited Government in Washington
6. End Runaway Government Spending
7. Defund, Repeal, & Replace Government-run Health Care
8. Pass an ‘All-of-the-Above” Energy Policy
9. Stop the Pork
10. Protect American’s Privacy
11. Stop Unconstitutional Executive Branch Power