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Government Retirement Benefits Paid for by Your 401(k)

Last update November 2, 2017Leave a Comment

Update, November 2, 2017: we see the plan

Today we got our first real look at the GOP tax proposal. The rumors were wrong. Republicans made a wise decision and spared tax-free 401(k) contributions. Not so lucky were the state and local tax deductions.

Amazing Things We Learned from Politics in Just One Week

Last update September 30, 2017Leave a Comment

We had a lot on our plate this week. Even the threat of nuclear war from Pyongyang faded away thanks to a humanitarian crisis, tax reform, health care reform, and disrespectful football players who helped make this a memorable week in politics.

Congress is Hopeless but Republicans are Worthless

Last update January 27, 2019Leave a Comment

So you thought gridlock was finally a thing of the past with a GOP majority sending lots of bills to a Republican Oval Office? Nope. Gridlock never ended. It’s going to get worse. Progress on Capitol Hill is stalling. Congress is hopeless and lawmakers know it.

Two Party System Failed You and Your Family Again

Last update January 5, 2019Leave a Comment

You got suckered. The two party system failed you. It turned the first 100 days of Donald Trump into a partisan nightmare that ended with the GOP’s surrender to Democrats. You lost because our two party system provides for lawmakers and their politics, not you and your family.

RNC Great Again Survey: GOP Doesn’t Understand Greatness

Last update February 18, 2018Leave a Comment

The RNC Make America Great Again survey showed up in my mailbox one day after the Republican Party repealed its self-proclaimed mission to replace Obamacare. The appeal to greatness was printed in big, bold letters. The survey asked about optimism. It talked about being proud.

Repeal, Replace, Dismantle, Destroy Won’t Sell ACA Fix

Last update July 18, 2017Leave a Comment

With the nation at their mercy Republicans are about to blow the mission they staked their reputation to the instant Democrats passed the Affordable Care Act. We’ve heard the buzzwords: repeal, replace, dismantle. We might as well add destroy. The press isn’t great, but how could it be?

Integrity Is For Losers, Political Office for Winners

Last update October 12, 2016Leave a Comment

America hates losers. Our reputation comes from winning. We give consolation prizes for second best. Cities even throw parades for losing sports teams, but deep down we know what these things are: celebrations of shame. Whether or not the good fight was fought with integrity, a loss makes you a loser.