Tag Archives: taxes

Here comes the slippery slope!

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/23/lawmakers-propose-war-surtax-pay-troop-increase-afghanistan/

November 23, 2009 – 3:59 pm | By AverageJoe | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Comments (0)

My Soapbox (Reality Check) – Taxes

I just finished reading  a number of posts from a number of different blogs concerning today’s election.  One of the most glaring and completely wrong statements is being made by those who support Obama’s tax plan.  I have a couple of things to say about this.  Congress has the power to tax not the President.  …

November 4, 2008 – 9:18 pm | By AverageJoe | Posted in McCain, Obama, economy | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Obama and McCain Tax Proposals

This image is from the Washington Post

October 31, 2008 – 5:31 pm | By AverageJoe | Posted in 2008 U.S. Election, McCain, Obama | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Obama lies when it’s convenient for him

Remember when Obama promised he would accept public financing for his campain and that he would work with the Republic candidate to ensure both sides would play fair?  This reporter sure does and so should you!  Obama will lie or “bend the truth” when it’s convenient for him to.  Remember all the talk about him …

October 29, 2008 – 2:38 pm | By AverageJoe | Posted in Obama | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Spreading the Wealth Obama Style

I think we are all aware of Barack’s ‘spreading the wealth’ comment. Sounds socialist to me.  Anyhow, there is a great article on Powerline regarding his comments.  Here are some interesting facts regarding taxes pulled from the article. According to the most recent (2006) data released by the IRS, the top 1 percent of filers …

October 20, 2008 – 12:26 pm | By AverageJoe | Posted in 2008 U.S. Election, Obama | Tagged , , | Comments (0)