The coming cold snap!
Christmas in Forsyth MO. –
When a forecast Canadian blast of frigid air blasts through
southwest Missouri on Sunday December the 24th, we will all be likely
shivering in our boots! The weather for Christmas Day looks to stay
at or just below freezing for the highs with snow flurries much in
evidence. A far cry from the relatively balmy temperatures we've all
grown accustomed to... Everyone, please bundle up!
Taxes taxes taxes!
No matter what political side we all line up with,
the tax reform package being pushed by the Republicans will have
numerous short term benefits. Yes, one of those is a direct benefit
to large corporation due to decreasing their tax burden from 35 to 21
percent! The hope is that the lower tax level ( a level more in line
with the rest of the world) will entice those who left America to
come back home and to bring trillions of dollars with them. Should
that happen, there will be more jobs at higher pay as the economy
gets a real kick in the butt!
The other big benefit, abet one that is
somewhat selective, will be the easements given the Middle Class.
(True, some wealthy individuals living in Red States like New York
and California will take it in the ass, but that is how the cookie
crumbles what with the Republicans in power). The real deal for most
working class stiffs will be more money in their paychecks.
(Many families will get to keep about two thousand dollars per year
and that ain't chicken feed brother)! The economic idea behind this
is a sound one, as people with more money tend to spend more money! I
would expect to see a three plus percent rate of economic growth as
we move forward. Boom times ahead! Also, the Individual Mandate that
requires you to either have health insurance, or pay a fine, is also
gone. That was one very stupid law to begin with.
On the down side will be the fact that
these individual tax breaks will expire in ten years. The
Democrats have made a big deal sounding off about how Corporate
breaks will be permanent while individual breaks are not. This is
somewhat twisted form thinking as they are talking about apples and
oranges. Really they amount to scare tactics. Just remember that
should things go south over the next couple of years, there will be
nothing to stop the Democrats from reversing everything once they re
assume power from a disgruntled population.
While I'm neither a Republican or
Democrat, I can see how this bill will sadly further the ever growing
divide that exists between two halves of America. The really sad
thing is that both sides refuse to see the true elephant in the room.
We have a spending problem, not a tax problem and until we get our
arms around that central issue, any and all fixes by either side will
be temporary...
---------------TRUE STORY--------------------------
Mr. Squat: 'Oh! Yes. Hi – my
name is Doily Squat and I noticed I've reached my credit limit...
again. And I was wondering if you all could just go ahead and raise
that old limit up.. again?'
Visa: 'Well, yes. I have your
records right here, Mr. Squat. It shows that we've raised your
spending limit over fifteen times. I also noted that not only do you
only make minimum payments, but that you've never made any money. Is
that correct?'
Mr. Squat: 'Why yes. But you
see, I have a lot of dependents and my family keeps growing by leaps
and bounds – heck, I even adopted a load of illegal aliens last
month and they also have needs....'
Visa: 'Seriously, Mr. Squat. It
shows that you are in very serious debt, have been spending money
like there's no tomorrow and now you're telling me your family's
grown even larger? I'm sorry sir, but the answer is no. We would
happy to send you a free booklet, however. It's entitled, You and
Fiscal Responsibility'.
Mr. Squat: 'Noooooooooo'
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