Category Archives: Budget and Economics

Posts pertaining to taxes and the economic system.

Common Interest – Finding Empathy in Greed

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

When we hear the whistle of a distant siren or a see a flash of red zoom through our periphery, each of us knows what to do. It doesn’t matter how long ago we were supposed to be at that … Continue reading →

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Civil Disobedience – What if the Democrats Had Compromised Less?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

It’s time to admit that the ship of any sparse hope of party unity has sailed long ago. There no such thing as “typical” in Washington anymore. The crossroads at which we find ourselves is one of many options, many … Continue reading →

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A Puzzled Republic – What this Tax Deal is Really About

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Puzzles are arduous to assemble. It’s challenging to pinpoint each individual component to construct the perfect fusion. Each piece gives rise to its own struggle, its own weight. Setbacks ensue, distractions pop up. Different people exhibit different levels of devotion … Continue reading →

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Backward Benevolence

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

“But daddy,” sobbed the little boy, faint tears trickling down his face, “You promised!” It’s a familiar scenario–one that we’ve all faced at one point or another. The child is at the will of the parent–who is disinclined to keep … Continue reading →

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A Supplement to My Last Post

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Obviously, I don’t believe that all Republicans want to destroy nature and I don’t believe that all Republicans are xenophobes. I don’t believe that all Republicans are the downfall of our country, nor do I believe that all Republicans are … Continue reading →

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Election Guide

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

If you think that more minorities belong in jail, vote Republican tomorrow. If you’ve seen your share of nature and have come to terms with letting the rest of it go, vote Republican tomorrow. If you think that no one … Continue reading →

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Tick-Tock

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

Midterm Election Countdown: 50 days, 9 hours, 1 minute, 26 seconds. With majorities in two houses hanging like an anvil from a thread, President Obama is finally starting to find his footing. For months, he and his proxies have let Republicans … Continue reading →

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