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chevysoldier

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  1. Yea, but your initial post to get a reaction was attributed to it being an 'Obama' thing with the programs listed (though the bailouts were signed under Bush Jr.).

    Bush entered office with a surplus, and Obama inherited a crumbling economy and a deficit. So, yea... the money has to come from somewhere, too bad the guy before Obama spent it all without replacing it. Now everyone wants to go back to the stereotypical-Democrat argument that they raise taxes. Well, you can't have a balanced budget and not pay for it somewhere.

    But that's the card "fiscal conservatives" want to play. They want reduced taxes, they want balanced budgets, and depending on their audience they'll flip flop on what programs they want to cut and blame the 'other side' that the programs were being cut. There are numerous examples (if you'd like to see them) of Republicans that spoke out against TARP money, but then would go to ribbon cutting ceremonies for projects paid for by TARP money in their districts. So, "TARP money is bad, unless it directly affects me - then I'll take it, but it's still bad"... :wtf:

    So, I dunno how you can maintain programs at their current levels AND cut taxes. That's in direct opposition. They're talking out of both sides of their mouth. Not only that, but on the tax thing... I don't know anyone on this board that's affected by any tax increase directly because of Obama. In fact, I'd wager that 95% of the members on here, all else equal, actually had increased take-home pay when Obama took office.

    Unless there's WAY more people in a higher tax bracket on here than let on - $250k and above.

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    Would you be more willing to buy a brand new car if you paid 10% taxes or 75% taxes on it? They are not in direct opposition. If I have to pay more in taxes I will not, buy more stuff. If taxes go down, I do buy more stuff.

  2. I'll bite, I'm in the mood to get into a moderate debate today.

    Citation needed. Show me how you're worse off with Obama change rather than Bush change? Has your paycheck shrunk since 2009? The recession started when Bush was in office and Obama has since reduced your 2009 tax burden.

    So, everyone touting "those silly 'tax and spend' democrats" -- proof is necessary. Unless you're making over $250k, then I feel SOOO bad for you and your slightly increased tax liability. God forbid you have to suffer with an Escalade instead of a Land Rover. My gosh, what will the neighbors think of you?

    You can't buy a Land Rover on $250K?

  3. The New GM (Government Motors)

    Proudly Introduces

    The 2011 Obummer

    This car runs on hot air, b*#l-sh&* and broken promises.

    It has three wheels that speed the vehicle through tight left turns.

    It comes complete with Tele Prompters to help the occupants talk their way out of any violations.

    The transparent canopy reveals the plastic smiles still on the faces of all the happy owners.

    Comes in S, M, L, XL and 2XL

    It won't get you to work, but hey, there aren't any jobs anyway!

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