John Galt is a fictional character in Ayn Rand’s novel Atlas Shrugged (1957). The phrase, “Going John Galt ” or “Going Galt” is used to describe “productive” members of society cutting back on work in response to the projected increase in U.S. marginal tax rates, increased limits on tax deductions, and the immoral or inefficient use of tax revenues. I’m not sure if […]
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I just got done with two things: 1) Writing a check for another $1,000 more in taxes to the Federal Government for 2011, and 2) Re-reading the article, “The Average Percent Of Income Donated To Charity Can Improve“. Hopefully all of you are on pace to finish doing your taxes before the April 17th deadline.
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Ever wonder how to get Republicans to donate more to charity? I figured a way out way back on March 17, 2012. Now that Joe Biden is President, there will likely be higher taxes and more effort to work across the aisle. Let’s go back in tim. I’m confused and I need your help! There
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Lucky Amanda Clayton, 24, recently won $1 million dollars from the Michigan State lottery. The interesting point about Amanda is that even after winning the lottery, she is still using her “Bridge Card” for food. The Bridge Card is essentially a $200 a month state funded food program (food stamps) for people who have lost
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Is discrimination OK? Hell no it’s not OK! I’ve been discriminated against ever since I came to America in 1995 and I’ve had enough. I think many people have had enough in 2020+. On Wednesday, January 18th large internet companies such as Wikipedia blacked out their sites in protest of the Stop Piracy Act Bill
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In my fiscally irresponsible state of California, Governor Jerry Brown (D) is proposing raising taxes on people making over $250,000 a year. According to the SF Chronicle, 65% of those polled believe this is a great idea. Well No Duh useless poll and uninsightful newspaper. Most people or households don’t make more than $250,000 a
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Hurting the poor is not nice. Let’s prevent the government from hurting the poor even more! Back in 2011, there was a tremendous battle in Congress regarding balancing the budget. The Democrats wanted to raise taxes and remove deductions for the highest income earners. While the Republicans wanted to just cut spending without raising taxes
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I’m against big government and definitely against congressional insider trading. Politicians are wasteful with our tax dollars and like to propose empty promises to maintain power. From that ding dong Congressman who sent pictures of himself in his underwear on Twitter, to Elliot Spitzer’s indecencies. When people have too much power, they let us down.
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You’re mistaken if you believe the 99% will just rage against the 1%. They won’t stop until they protest against half of America, and then they will turn on themselves. After reading all the “We Are The 53%” submissions, I was inspired to write my own. The 53% figure refers to the percentage of working
To The 99% Protesters: You Do Not Represent All Of Us Read More »
I have a confession. When I was 19 and 20 years old, I was a paid protester. I remember walking around the mall during vacation one day and getting approached by a guy who offered me lunch, a t-shirt, and a $10 gift card if I would protest outside a Macy’s store. “What are we
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