Taxes

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America’s death spiral

If you were unnerved by the debt ceiling spectacle of the last month, where America came across like a Third World nation, get used to it. It’s a sign of things to come. Americans often talk about our uniqueness, of how we are a shining example to the world. When it comes to providing freedom to its … Continue reading »

Why members of Congress should have to prepare their own taxes

In honor of tax returns being due this week I have to get something off my chest. Taxes are too freakin’ complicated! An H&R Block ad claimed there were 1,700 changes to the tax code in 2009 alone. This year’s form has a spot for a deduction if you took in someone from the midwest. What the hell is … Continue reading »

Why members of Congress should have to prepare their own tax returns

In honor of tax returns being due this week I have to get something off my chest. Taxes are too freakin’ complicated! I just saw an H&R Block ad where they said there were 1,700 changes to the tax code in 2009 alone. The current tax code is over 7,500 pages long. That is not a typo. … Continue reading »

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