Income tax is one of those painful things that should happen to other people. There will always be reasons we should pay less and others should pay more. As taxpayers we don’t have much say one way or the other. Washington will spend our money as it sees fit, though despite what we like to think much of that spending is mandatory, not discretionary. Would it hurt less if we … [Read more...] about Income Tax Should Help Us Pay For Our Values and Beliefs
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Cancer is Important, but Other Things Must Come First
If someone close to you has died from cancer or if you have been diagnosed, you know all too well that curing cancer is important. Cancer changes lives in ways that can never be repaired. Keeping this in mind, were you amused or offended by the newest grab from our lame duck president for more space in the history books? Calling for a “National Cancer Moonshot,” whatever … [Read more...] about Cancer is Important, but Other Things Must Come First
Can Liberalism Buy Enough Debt With Hate?
Don’t blame the likes of Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for what liberalism is doing to America. At best they are has-beens and puppets for the real agitators, the ones with the power to persuade, to divide, and to force the country to follow their dictates. These troublemakers are in the nation’s face every day. Think Obama. Think Holder. Think Lynch, if her approval ever gets … [Read more...] about Can Liberalism Buy Enough Debt With Hate?
Rewarding Criminals and Scorning the Will of the People
There is no better time to give up that dead end career wearing a paper hat and stuffing French fries in bags. Finally, criminals are going to be rewarded for making a worthwhile life choice. They won’t have to worry about the will of the people being heard in Washington and getting in the way of causing pain, property loss, suffering, and death. The will of the people doesn’t … [Read more...] about Rewarding Criminals and Scorning the Will of the People
Both Parties Agree: Veterans Are Useful Political Tools
Veterans are an inconvenience for our government. When they have done their duty they don’t go away. Supportive programs and benefits have to be funded and administered, something Washington has trouble with. This is good for both of our political parties. They know opportunity when they see it. It is not good for America's heroes. Bipartisan agreement: veterans are political … [Read more...] about Both Parties Agree: Veterans Are Useful Political Tools