We didn’t have any money for presents this year. And next year, Obamacare will wipe us out, even without the regular tax increases. I already bicycle to work, and I’m typing this on a semi-broken laptop that I mostly repaired myself at the library. Our house is paid for, but I can’t think of anything else to cut – other than selling our house and moving into someone’s basement.
My wife’s parents saved up for their retirement, and we’re trying to get their house sale finalized before Obama more than doubles the capital gains tax on them. They were good for at least 10 years in assisted living before Pelosi and Obama decided they should be punished for providing for themselves.
I just do not understand why people think that these Progressive programs help the poor in any way. Wait – I figured out I could quit my job, work part time at a grocery for 15K / yr, get food stamps, government housing, earned income credit, government paid health care, and end up with more disposable income for gadgets and free time!
So I guess you have to mostly sponge off entitlements, or be rich enough (like Obama and Romney) to move your investments offshore. If you aren’t one of those – you are doomed.
margueritem almost 12 years ago
And so it begins, again…
Peabody-Martini almost 12 years ago
Begins? More like never ends.
Bilan almost 12 years ago
They have Yetis and Space Marts up there?
Kali39 almost 12 years ago
You’re forgetting something, Pam. Today is RE-Boxing Day — the kids must have thought of something they didn’t get by now…
Mostly Water Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Brewster, put a lid on it!
Coyoty Premium Member almost 12 years ago
The holidays will be combining with the elections and soon we’ll be bombarded with ads for 2016 Christmas season. Only 1413 more campaigning days.
stuart almost 12 years ago
We didn’t have any money for presents this year. And next year, Obamacare will wipe us out, even without the regular tax increases. I already bicycle to work, and I’m typing this on a semi-broken laptop that I mostly repaired myself at the library. Our house is paid for, but I can’t think of anything else to cut – other than selling our house and moving into someone’s basement.
My wife’s parents saved up for their retirement, and we’re trying to get their house sale finalized before Obama more than doubles the capital gains tax on them. They were good for at least 10 years in assisted living before Pelosi and Obama decided they should be punished for providing for themselves.
I just do not understand why people think that these Progressive programs help the poor in any way. Wait – I figured out I could quit my job, work part time at a grocery for 15K / yr, get food stamps, government housing, earned income credit, government paid health care, and end up with more disposable income for gadgets and free time!
So I guess you have to mostly sponge off entitlements, or be rich enough (like Obama and Romney) to move your investments offshore. If you aren’t one of those – you are doomed.
rabart808 almost 12 years ago
would be funny, if it weren’t so true