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Hannity And Huckabee Mischaracterize Obama's Tax Cuts As Welfare
News Hounds —
... Sean Hannity teamed up with Republican guest Mike Huckabee on last night's (10/16/08) Hannity & Colmes to smear and mischaracterize Barack Obama's tax cut plan as welfare for those who don't deserve it. When guys like Hannity talk about welfare recipients, you can bet that it's code for “minorities.” With video. ...
Barack the Government Slayer
The American Spectator —
... Go to Obama's website and there are "generous tax cuts for low- and middle-income seniors, homeowners, the uninsured, and families sending a child to college or looking to save and accumulate wealth." There is a promise to eliminate the capital gains tax for small businesses, cut corporate taxes "for firms that invest and create jobs in the United States," and tax incentives for "investments in innovation." ...
Barney Frank: 'The Fundamentals Are Better Than the Psychology'
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias —
... Really? When he told Joe the Plumber he wants to "spread the wealth around" there was nothing to indicate he meant later, not now. And the official Obama website also indicates nothing about a delay: ...
Redefining 'small business'
Political Animal —
... ." McCain didn't explain how he arrived at this conclusion, especially given the fact that Obama's plan actually offers all kinds of tax breaks to small businesses. But it appears the problem is one of definitions. The McCain campaign taxes a ...
How Not To Be Selfish With Taxes In Barry’s New World Order
Pirate's Cove —
... What Obama promises: Cut taxes for 95 percent of workers and their families with a tax cut of $500 for workers or $1,000 for working couples. In fact, he is talking about doing this for upwards of 150 working people. Depending on how the figures work out, that is about $40 to $50 billion in “tax cuts.” Since he plans on not reducing your rates, I’d call that welfare. Granted, if he sends you a check, and you are in the 25% tax bracket, the check would be larger then a rate cut of 1 to 2 percent. Many are probably saying “Hey, ...
So You Don’t Want To Be Selfish With Taxes In Barry’s New World Order
Stop The ACLU —
... . What Obama promises : Cut taxes for 95 percent of workers and their families with a tax cut of $500 for workers or $1,000 for working couples . In fact, he is talking about doing this for upwards of 150 working people. Depending on how the figures work out, that is about $40 to $50 billion in “tax cuts.” Since he plans on not reducing your rates, I’d call that welfare. Granted, if he sends you a check, and you are in the 25% tax bracket, the check would be larger then a rate cut of 1 to 2 percent. Many are probably saying “Hey, Teach, if I make $50K, and you drop me from ...
Must Conservatives Rally Round the Messiah?
Pajamas Media —
... — will assist leftist politicians in their plans anyway. The exact nature of these plans is unknown assuming one takes the president-elect’s campaign promises seriously. However, if one judges Mr. Obama by his deeds and his history, America is in store for a siege engine of leftism. That the impending avalanche will be followed by a liberal crack-up is of little consolation. What is most perturbing about the election carnage is that, while their victory assures that the political left can forget about the minority party entirely, they continue to be obsessed with their ...
Obama’s recession remedy: Tax the poor!
Michelle Malkin —
... sided with Pelosi last January in failed attempt to override President Bush’s veto.) So much for transparency and openness. And so much for those promises to provide tax relief to “ordinary Americans.” As usual, Barry O was just blowin’ smoke: [image] Stay tuned. I’ll be keeping track of the non-debate debate today and the Trojan Horse Republicans who will get along, go along, and bend over. *** My column… Obama’s recession remedy: Tax the poor! by Michelle Malkin ...
Hidden Costs? What Hidden Costs?
No Runny Eggs —
... Throughout his campaign, President Barack Obama touted his tax plan that would “cut taxes for 95% of all taxpayers.” As he announced his stimulus package, Obama reiterated his promise for the tax reductions as he pointed to the “Making work pay” initiative that will provide the average worker $13 per week. ...
My own Manifesto: Time to Put up or Shut Up
THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS —
... So am I not off base; am I missing something? After all. Obama means well, right? I'm just thinking back to Joe the Plumber: 95% of us are going to get a stimulus and tax cuts--all but the "rich".... ...
My own Manifesto: Time to Put up or Shut Up
The Discerning Texan —
... So am I not off base; am I missing something? After all. Obama means well, right? I'm just thinking back to Joe the Plumber: 95% of us are going to get a stimulus and tax cuts--all but the "rich".... ...
Oh *Here’s* a Good Idea
Knowledge is Power —
... Most of the options being discussed for financing health reform � higher taxes for the rich, added levies on business and introducing taxes on sugar-laden sodas to name a few � have one thing in common. They won�t cover the bill.
That has rekindled at least some Washington interest in a value-added tax, a sort of national sales tax,
[Aside: why does this foo’ still have a campaign website?]
Barack Obama�s tax plan delivers broad-based tax relief to middle class ...
The President Officially Throws The Remaining 95% Of Tax Payers Under The Bus
Wizbang —
... to fund ObamaCare. One (question) came from a man who called himself "a proud NRA member," referring to the National Rifle Association, and said he got most of his news from cable TV. "You can't tell us how you're going to pay for this," the man said. "The only way you're going to get that money is raise our taxes." "You are absolutely right. I can't cover another 47 million people for free. I can't do that. We're going to have to find money from somewhere," Obama said. For the ninety five percenters out there still clinging to Candidate Obama's promise of a tax cut this ...
Obama Intends To Yammer More With “Jobs Summit”
Pirate's Cove —
... and families, and prevent responsible homeowners from losing their homes. And through the Recovery Act, we’ve cut taxes for middle class families, extended and increased unemployment insurance, and created and saved more than a million jobs. Worked to take over huge segments of the private economy and put them under the control of the Federal government. People are still losing their homes. Small business is still having a tough time getting loans. And taxes? Where? Hey, didn’t he promise us a $500/$1,000 check during the campaign? As a result, the economy is now growing ...
Obama Intends To Yammer More With “Jobs Summit”
Stop The ACLU —
... and families, and prevent responsible homeowners from losing their homes. And through the Recovery Act, we’ve cut taxes for middle class families, extended and increased unemployment insurance, and created and saved more than a million jobs. Worked to take over huge segments of the private economy and put them under the control of the Federal government. People are still losing their homes. Small business is still having a tough time getting loans. And taxes? Where? Hey, didn’t he promise us a $500/$1,000 check during the campaign? As a result, the economy is now growing ...
