tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post8439628139630957652..comments2023-10-28T03:07:12.758-07:00Comments on Mirror On America: On The Issues: Taxes. 95 Percent Of Americans Should Vote For ObamaBrian http://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post-92014566132815870422008-10-06T18:40:00.000-07:002008-10-06T18:40:00.000-07:00It wouldn't be possible to reduce taxes for 95 per...It wouldn't be possible to reduce taxes for 95 percent of Americans, as only a little more than 60 percent of U.S. citizens pay any taxes (including the AMT). (Almost 39 percent of Americans paid NO taxes - thus couldn't have their taxes reduced.)<BR/><BR/>However, if Obama's plan calls for tax reductions for 95 percent of taxpayers, then the plan could make sense. <BR/><BR/>The question is really about small business owners. If tax increases target SB, then it will hurt jobs. If it doesn't affect SB, then it would likely be a good thing - boosting consumer spending without affecting most corporations and thus reducing jobs. Rich people and corporations don't need tax breaks right now.<BR/><BR/>The problem is, both parties are liars. Stop with the hype, and tell the truth. I'd vote for Obama if I had facts (not spin) to validate. (Not that I won't vote for him anyway, but I'm still worried about SB tax killing my job and millions of others. Republican spin maybe?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post-74111792202377202842008-09-15T18:16:00.000-07:002008-09-15T18:16:00.000-07:00Hi AISpeaking of healthcare I think it would be an...Hi AI<BR/><BR/>Speaking of healthcare I think it would be an interesting litmus test of the commitment of either presidential candidate to a universal healthcare to get them on record as to their stance on a pending bill for an expansion of Medicare, HR 676.<BR/><BR/>From the <A HREF="http://www.healthcare-now.org/hr676.html#cosponsors" REL="nofollow">web site</A>.<BR/><BR/><I>The United States National Health Insurance Act establishes a unique American national universal health insurance program. The bill would create a publicly financed, privately delivered health care system that uses the already existing Medicare program by expanding and improving it to all U.S. residents, and all residents living in U.S. territories. The goal of the legislation is to ensure that all Americans will have access, guaranteed by law, to the highest quality and most cost effective health care services regardless of their employment, income, or health care status. With over 45-75 million uninsured Americans, and another 50 million who are under- insured, the time has come to change our inefficient and costly fragmented non- health care system.</I>redantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608670655422465211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post-89516040071386393722008-09-15T16:21:00.000-07:002008-09-15T16:21:00.000-07:00That's part of his healthcare scheme, entitled "Yo...That's part of his healthcare scheme, entitled "You're On Your Own". It's all smoke and mirrors. <BR/><BR/>It's part of some program designed to get your employer to take care of your insurance.. in other words, he is advocating for the status quo... nothing close to a comprehensive health plan.<BR/><BR/>McCain is using healthcare as an excuse to cut taxes for businesses...assuming that business owners would then use the money to take care of the health insurance costs of their employees (NOT GOING TO HAPPEN). In other words... your health would be left to the mercy of insurance companies and your private sector employers... YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.<BR/><BR/>And you are correct, McCain does not deal effectively with the issue of catastrophic health costs. Because he has no real plan.<BR/><BR/>Go back and watch the Republican Convention (I think it was the day when McCain spoke - the final day)... They finally talked about their health plan in a 10 second soundbite. Their health plan = nothing of substance.<BR/><BR/>McCain would have no interest in fixing healthcare...his constituency = the insurance company execs, etc. Which is why he only wants to offer you a coupon and a bandaid for the current healthcare crisis.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately there are thousands of Americans who will fall for this.Brian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post-40557077242323128462008-09-15T15:58:00.000-07:002008-09-15T15:58:00.000-07:00okay just finished watching a report on cbs highli...okay just finished watching a report on cbs highlighting that mccain would provide a tax credit of $2500 for individuals and $5000 for families to offset taxing the health insurance benefits.<BR/><BR/>1. Is this true?<BR/> don't believe them (ha ha)<BR/>2. why is the number so low? what happens if you have a catastrophic illness?<BR/><BR/>I'm doing research too but I just wanted to share.MartiniCocoahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509335664000215080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21083673.post-87234493756486917222008-09-14T21:40:00.000-07:002008-09-14T21:40:00.000-07:00That's because of the superior Republican prop...That's because of the superior Republican propaganda machine.<BR/><BR/>This is what I pointed out in my SWOT message. I knew this would be a problem. Despite having a much better platform and a much better plan on Taxas, the economy, energy, healthcare, and just about everything else... it just doesn't seem to matter because the dems can't get their message out.<BR/><BR/>You can have the best plan in the world.... but if the people aren't hearing it... if the oppositions propaganda is drowning out the message, then the best plan in the World = nothing. <BR/><BR/>The dems have always had superior plans... going back to the 80's & 90's... but they haven't had the superior media infrastructure... or propaganda machine. That's one of the fundamental problems for Democrats...and it's been an issue for at least the last 15-20 years at least.<BR/><BR/>He who controls the message...and controls how Americans perceive information, will often control how people vote. This year is no exception.... especially with an electorate that votes with its heart/emotion rather than based on facts, good information, and sound logic. This is how we ended up with George W. twice...and this is why we are likely to end up with an even worse nightmare with McCain/Palin.<BR/><BR/>Republicans understand this very well and the Democrats don't seem to have a clue...and the Republicans will keep exploiting this as long as the Dems allow them to.Brian https://www.blogger.com/profile/07872444863142531165noreply@blogger.com