*** Updated Photo *** From Denny: Check out the latest from the BS Artists of the Pentagon in the form of the military newspaper, the Stars and Stripes. You remember those guys. They are the ones patting themselves on the back - with excessive celebration - for taking down so-called liberal NBC News anchor Brian Williams. Straight from the Haters Corner.
So, what's the latest from the Propaganda News rag? Yes, that's what we high school kids all dubbed it decades ago, military kids and civilian ones alike, when we were growing up overseas. You see, it was one of the few English language publications available to read in Asia so we read it religiously. Of course, anyone who regularly reads the Pentagon's propaganda baby, the Stars and Stripes, has learned to "read the subtext agenda." The Pentagon leadership has always used this federally funded newspaper to push their own agenda, lies, hatchet jobs on their Scapegoat du Jour and many more tantalizing tidbits as they unconsciously reveal the hidden military relationships of graft and corruption. It's very entertaining reading...
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People filing tax forms in 1920 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
From Denny: While the Republicans work zealously to manufacture non-scandals to grab media attention just what is the President really doing to correct government problems and on-going issues?
IRS Non-Scandal
My fellow media got all in a lather about the IRS "Scandal" because they really had nothing better to fuss about to try and drive advertising revenue. Come on; we all love to hate the tax man. That much the media knew would strike a chord with this story. Even the Bible documents an historical hatred of government taxation. None of us enjoy it.
From Denny: Here we go again with the Great Republican Distraction. This time it's the smoke and mirrors about whacking away at Social Security and Medicare and now Obamacare.
Most especially Social Security had nothing to do with running up the precious deficit but to hear the Republicans tell it all "those 47 percent moochers" are running up the deficit with all these villainous entitlements which said moochers have paid into that fund part of their paychecks for years. If Big Business and sloppy politicians had quit slipping their greedy hands into big accounts like Social Security over the past few decades none of us would be having this discussion.
Will the Democrats allow the lies to stand? What will they do about this constant shell game from the opposition party? Definitely it's time for a bold stand and bold thinking to get the job done. After all, the business community is stressing and hand-wringing about driving over the fiscal cliff. This from the same guys who refuse to pay taxes into the system but enjoy corporate welfare taking gobs of money out of the country's collective treasury. Yes, in case you missed it - that is the imagery of really bad sex. :)
From Denny: Check out this grin for Tax Day! Special thanks to Paulo Block on Google +
OK, all you tax time procrastinators, you have until midnight tonight to get your returns in the mail!
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From Denny: Today Prez Obama and VP Biden (and spouses) released their IRS tax returns. Obama's was 48 pages long with an adjusted gross income of about $790,000. Hey, those book sales add up over three years. The Obamas also gave $172,000 to charities, about 22 percent of their income, much of it from a children's book.
Can you imagine paying $162,000 in taxes? The President did. The GE Corporation - and far too many other Wall Street folks - didn't even pay that much. What's wrong with that picture? Check out the links to their names above to go directly to the pdf files online for the Obamas and the Bidens if you want to see the actual returns and read the details.
What was interesting is the fun White House page where you can calculate how your federal tax dollars are used for the national budget. OK, I wouldn't be inclined to put in personal information but there is a pull down menu of a few choices so you can get the idea.
From Denny: And, first, on the serious side this tax season, Beware the Scam Artists. There are those commercials assuring you how they can get you tax resolution if you owe back taxes. With all the job loss it's no wonder there are so many Americans struggling to pay their taxes.
Well, do yourself a huge favor and talk directly to the IRS. Under the Obama administration they are a far more friendly, kinder IRS. They will help set up lowered payments for you, even if you made a deal with them months or years earlier on other back taxes.
They will still negotiate with you while you try to find a job or recover from the chaotic economy. I know what I'm talking about because I hear it everywhere around me: People in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast are getting to be IRS policy experts these days since the BP Oil Spill Disaster a year ago.
Call the IRS on your own. Don't waste good money throwing it away to a tax resolution attorney or service. Often they don't get you as good a deal as when you negotiate directly with the IRS. After all, the whole point is you are struggling to pay, so why load yourself up with more debt you end up owing to a tax service? These guys can charge you thousands of dollars for that one cheap phone call you can do yourself.
Whatever you do, make sure you file your taxes even if you don't send in payment. The IRS is a lot more amenable when you have complied with the law and filed in a timely manner.
To date, there is over $330 billion owed to the IRS, most from the wealthy who just plain refuse to pay what they owe. Isn't it about time Obama started chasing down Big Business and the greedy before they go after out of work or under employed Formerly Known As Middle Class Americans?
OK, now that we have the serious stuff out of the way let's check out the funny stuff from the comedians and cartoonists - who never run a deficit on opinion... :)
General Electric did not pay any taxes at all last year. Of course that’s because G.E. reported its sale of NBC as a charitable donation. – Conan O'Brien
President Obama wants to raise taxes on the country's richest people. And you thought Donald Trump hated him before. – Jay Leno
Obama called on Americans to have more grandchildren. Probably so there's more of them to pay off our debt. – Jay Leno
In the wake of record losses, the U.S. Postal Service announced it is cutting 7,500 jobs. But a spokesman for the post office said those positions could be restored if this whole email thing turns out to be nothing but a fad. – Jay Leno
President Obama laid out his plan to reduce the $14 trillion national debt. Unfortunately for Sasha and Malia, it involves selling a lot of Girl Scout cookies. – Jimmy Kimmel
Because of a holiday, the deadline for taxes is April 18, so you have three extra days to dig through restaurant dumpsters for receipts. – Jimmy Kimmel
I'm not going to pay taxes. When they say I'm going to prison, I'll say no, prisons cost taxpayers a lot of money. You keep what it would have cost to incarcerate me, and we'll call it even." – Jimmy Kimmel
If you stacked 14 trillion dollar bills on top of each other, the stack would almost definitely fall over and kill everyone in the United States." – Jimmy Kimmel
I know the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are people, but what I didn't realize is that those people are a**holes. – Jon Stewart
I love tax season. My accountant says that I can save a lot of money if I declare my show a church. – David Letterman
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Obama continues to bully a bad tax plan down the throats of America.
President refuses to caucus with his own Democrats, stiff-arms them
From Denny: President Obama continues to refuse to caucus with his own Democratic Party. How illogical and insane is this? Answer: very. For some reason this President has adopted a President Nixon autocratic condescending leadership style of which the Democrats are now thoroughly in revolt.
Black Caucus refuses to support the President
Even the African-American caucus does not support him on this Bush Tax Cuts plan he tried to ram down every one's throat. Obama never consulted with any of his own party but rather this plan just suddenly appeared out of thin air via Obama and his senior advisers who met solely with Republican leadership. Increasingly, the Democratic leadership is abandoning Obama on key issues - like national security.
Democrats part ways with Obama
Here's how the Democratic leadership have gone their own way on current legislation up for vote:
"This year the government will spend a trillion dollars more than it will take in. Experts say 32 percent of our taxes go to defense. And the rest buys hookers for the Secret Service." –Craig Ferguson "According to his tax return, President Obama made $800,000 last year. In fact, the president made so much money that today he endorsed Mitt Romney for president." –Craig Ferguson "In case you're wondering where your tax dollars go, 21 percent goes to Medicare and Medicaid, 20 percent to social security, 20 percent to defense spending, and the other 39 percent they squander." –Jimmy Kimmel
"I don't mind paying taxes. But what I don't get: When we send in our return, why do we have to put stamps on the envelope? Can't they give us a pass on that?" –Jimmy Kimmel
"The IRS is very into social media now. They have five different Twitter accounts. And while you may not be following them, they are definitely following you." –Jimmy Kimmel
"The IRS also has four Facebook pages and zero friends on all of those." –Jimmy Kimmel "There is a record number of Americans now who owe so much in back taxes that they are renouncing your U.S. citizenship. These Americans were offered a place in Nicholas Cage-istan." –Conan O'Brien
"The deadline to file your tax returns was last night at midnight. If you forget, don't worry. TheIRS never checks." –Jimmy Kimmel
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