Juche
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Wed Jan-06-10 05:46 PM
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But when I was putting money into the 2008 election cycle I did it in part as an investment.
Keep in mind it has only been a year, but when I put about $800~ into the dems in 2008 election cycle I did it knowing I was doing it not only for the country, but as an investment since dems tend to support policies to benefit the middle class. So I figured I'd get my money back.
Anyway, I did lose my job in 2009 (which would've happened anyway) but in between the payroll tax cut in the stimulus and the extra $25/wk in unemployment benefits, I think I have already seen an extra $500 or so in lower payroll taxes and higher aid in 2009 alone.
So my money was well spent. Yay me.
They aren't perfect as a party. But I've almost recouped my investment in 1 year.
If/when I get a full time job again, I'd gladly pay higher taxes if it'd get the country back on track though.
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Wed Jan-06-10 05:47 PM
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Wed Jan-06-10 05:54 PM
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we shouldn't have to pay higher taxes if they would get their _____ together and stop doing stupid things with our money and tax those who should be taxed.
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Wed Jan-06-10 05:59 PM
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3. Nothing petty about how you have been affected by the past |
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and present policies. I am glad that you are feeling good about 2009 and now the new year. I think we are far better off than we would have been under anyone else who we had to choose from. I love your attitude of looking at things as half full rather than half empty. Bravo. Also, keep telling yourself "When" you find a job, rather than throwing the "if" in there. Positive thinking and all that. Best wishes.
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Wed Jan-06-10 06:01 PM
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4. Oh good god, it's not an INVESTMENT. |
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And your "INVESTMENT" just put a few billion dollars in war contracts . Some people'll do anything to feel like they're making a buck.
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Wed Jan-06-10 06:02 PM
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5. But she got hers, so it's OK. |
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Edited on Wed Jan-06-10 06:03 PM by TheWatcher
Now, wave your Party issued Pom-Pom's and pretend like everything is good. :)
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Wed Jan-06-10 08:19 PM
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Sweet.
Either way, the fact that insurance and pharma companies are getting hundreds of billions in corporate welfare over the next decade is much easier to bear with this $500 in my pocket.
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Wed Jan-06-10 06:55 PM
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6. Oh good God. Do you realize that you can |
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invest in things that are not as tangible as money and not expect a return of actual cash? Like perhaps a country and its people?
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Wed Jan-06-10 10:15 PM
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11. I'm ahead because of Cash for Clunkers, but this health insurance bill is going to let.. |
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prices skyrocket, so I'm not sending in any money anymore.
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