Comments on: The Government Is Sexist And Nobody Seems To Care

By: Is Discrimination OK If You Aren't Being Discriminated Against? | Financial Samurai

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:10:26 +0000

[...] about sexism? We can all agree that sexism is wrong. Men and women should have equal rights and equal pay for equal work. So if everybody agrees that sexism is wrong, why aren’t more people up in [...]

By: How Long Does It Take To Become A Millionaire? | Financial Samurai

How Long Does It Take To Become A Millionaire? | Financial Samurai — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:01:08 +0000

[...] In practically every speech on taxes, President Obama likes to pit the wealthier population against everyone else by using the term “millionaires” to pay their “fair share” of taxes. Class warfare is unnecessary. As you know, President Obama wants to raise taxes on individuals making $200,000 and families making $250,000. First of all, why does $200,000 + $200,000 = $250,000 instead of $400,000 as a couple is beyond me. Is one spouse supposed to suddenly make only $50,000 from $200,000? Give me a break. Talk about blatant sexism. [...]

By: Mortgage Interest Deduction Limit and Income Phaseout | Financial Samurai

Mortgage Interest Deduction Limit and Income Phaseout | Financial Samurai — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:01:02 +0000

[...] already know that the government is sexist because the maximum mortgage interest deduction limit stays at $1,000,000 even though both people [...]

By: Geek

Geek — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:41:38 +0000

And exactly this has happened. I’m a married Geek now.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:27:03 +0000

Maybe, but I think old habits die hard. The government is CLEARLY sexist in this case! I’m amazed more women don’t stand up and fight. Man or woman for that matter.

By: Invest It Wisely

Invest It Wisely — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:26:51 +0000

Isn’t the government racist as well? I believe in Canada that incomes are split so marriage or common-law is an advantage, but as I haven’t been in that situation myself I’m not sure.

Get rid of the mortgage subsidy, btw, and you’ll end that problem. ;)

By: krantcents

krantcents — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:23:54 +0000

I realize the government is made up of people that may be like you and me, but I think it is a huge leap that there is any thought behind the income tax legislation other than generating income for the government. Too many lobbyists and other vested interests have made legislation illogical at best. My approach is seeking the best tax advice and do what I can to reduce the tax bite.

By: brokeprofessionals

brokeprofessionals — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:46:21 +0000

I think the government is more desperate than sexist…..at least by a little. There are fewer and fewer people contributing and at the same time less and less traditional “nuclear” families. Meanwhile debt keeps expanding. I read the other day on CNN that 1 in 7 Americans collects food stamps. Looks like its time to revamp a lot of different things in the U.S.
Really interesting topic, I enjoyed reading it and everyone’s topics.