A United States Senator, along with all the members of his party and the millions of Americans they represent, got his most basic freedom of speech taken away yesterday in a hearing of the House Oversight Committee , chaired by Republican Darrell Issa. Issa, trying to give Fox News some material for their brainless base… Continue reading In a Perfect Republican World, You’ll Have No Free Speech – Your Mic Turned Off!
Category: Tax
For Republicans – It’s Only A Tax If You’re Talking About ObamaCare – Video
Appearing on MSNBC was a spokesperson for the RNC and an obvious supporter of Mitt Romney. Asked about the struggles the Romney campaign has in explaining whether or not the mandate is a tax or penalty, the spokesperson explained that they agreed with the Supreme court’s position that the mandate is a tax. But when… Continue reading For Republicans – It’s Only A Tax If You’re Talking About ObamaCare – Video
Mitt Romney’s Sloppy Message On The Mandate – Is It A Tax or A Penalty?
They can’t even get their message straight, but Mitt Romney and his Republican backers wants to run the free world. The message in question here is where does Mitt Romney stand on the individual mandate – something he attached to his RomneyCare Health Care law in Massachusetts and found in President Obama’s Affordable Healthcare Act also known… Continue reading Mitt Romney’s Sloppy Message On The Mandate – Is It A Tax or A Penalty?
Michael Steele Confirms Only Small Percentage Of Americans Will Pay Penalty
Michael Steele, the former head of the Republican National Committee is not buying into the Republican talking points. Ever since the Supreme Court came out supporting the President’s healthcare reform law, Republicans have been on a rampage telling everyone who would listen that this law – also called ObamaCare – will be the biggest tax… Continue reading Michael Steele Confirms Only Small Percentage Of Americans Will Pay Penalty
President Obama Once Again Ask Rich America to Pay Their Fair Share
And yet another call to our elected leaders to do what’s right for the huge majority of Americans and not just the richest among us. President Obama once again called on Congress to pass the Buffett rule, a law that would make our tax system more fairer requiring the richest 2% of Americans – those… Continue reading President Obama Once Again Ask Rich America to Pay Their Fair Share
Mitt Romney Admits His Tax Rate Is Probably 15 Percent
Ever wonder why Mitt Romney is so hesitant to do the right thing and release his tax returns? Well maybe the reason has something to do with his tax rate – a rate the Republican frontrunner admits is “probably” less than 15%. Meanwhile, middle class America pays a rate of 38%. GOP presidential front-runner Mitt… Continue reading Mitt Romney Admits His Tax Rate Is Probably 15 Percent
Mitt Romney’s Plan Will Raise Your Taxes
Unless you’re earning over $1 million a year that is, then you will see your taxes cut by as much as $146,000 a year. But for the middle class Americans struggling to make ends meet, prepare to pay more in taxes if Mitt Romney becomes your president. The non-partisan Tax Policy Center analyzed Mitt Romney’s… Continue reading Mitt Romney’s Plan Will Raise Your Taxes
President Obama Calls Boehner’s Caving “Good News”
In a statement, the President praised the “good news” that Boehner and House Republicans caved on extending the Payroll tax cuts for the middle class. “For the past several weeks, I’ve stated consistently that it was critical that Congress not go home without preventing a tax increase on 160 million working Americans. Today, I congratulate… Continue reading President Obama Calls Boehner’s Caving “Good News”
Republicans Vote Against American Jobs Again – Must Make Obama Fail
Republicans again successfully blocked another portion of President Obama’s jobs bill. The bill that just went down in the Senate had 50 Democrats voting in favor and all Republicans voting against it. It would create or save 400,000 jobs, and put first responders back to work throughout the nation. Republicans stood in unity and voted… Continue reading Republicans Vote Against American Jobs Again – Must Make Obama Fail
President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama continued his push for a balanced approach to the nation’s debt problem, and called for Republicans to agree to raising revenues along with spending cuts. “The truth is, you can’t solve our deficit without cutting spending. But you also can’t solve it without asking the wealthiest Americans to… Continue reading President Obama – “Wealthiest Americans Must Pay Their Fair Share!”
G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
In his weekly address to the nation, President Obama spoke about the looming debt ceiling, and the discussion presently going on between Democrats and Republicans. The President detailed what both sides have already agreed to, saying; “The good news is, we agree on some of the big things. We agree that after a decade of… Continue reading G.O.P Putting America In Default Status To Avoid A 3% Tax Hike On Millionaires
David Brooks – These Infected Republicans Are Unfit To Lead
If the debt ceiling talks fail, independent voters will see that Democrats were willing to compromise but Republicans were not. If responsible Republicans don’t take control, independents will conclude that Republican fanaticism caused this default. They will conclude that Republicans are not fit to govern. And they will be right. Those are the words as… Continue reading David Brooks – These Infected Republicans Are Unfit To Lead