Just filled my tank... Let's see, I make nine dollars an hour. Multiply that times eight hours a day. Hmmm, that's seventy two dollars a day which is exactly what I put in my tank. Gee, I just spent a day's wages filling the tank so I can go to work for two weeks, so one tenth of my wages is lining the pocket of some foreigner because my government refuses to drill for oil in my country.
Note to self...
If drilling for oil, our oil not Brazil's, is not on the ticket of the candidate, regardless of his/her political persuasion, he/she is causing the destruction of our country.
I wonder if anyone important ever listens... Naah, if they had been we wouldn't be fourteen plus trillion in debt and waiting for the Obamacare axe to fall.
Sent to Sen's Rubio and Nelson, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, and Mr. Obama.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Let's See If They Are Listening...
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen,
I read this morning you Republicans in Congress are giving away "your ace in the hole". I wish I was amazed at your lack of spine but in recent years you have turned into a bowl of mush when it comes to standing up to the people who have ratcheted up the speed at which our once great country becomes a big Venezuela. You in Congress have lost your way. Your job is to limit government so we the people have the freedom to pursue our goals as best we can. Instead, you have limited our freedom and in doing so have ensured the ever increasing size of government as you control our every move. It is truly time for you to go.
But I digress. As you work for me, for a little while longer anyway, do not let the Democrats take you down the same road again! If you really do not have a plan B then may I suggest presenting a budget just for next year with no more than the 2008 amount. This may show your constituents you are actually not a Democrat with a different hat.
Finally, if you re-grow your skeletal support, go into default when the Dems refuse your budget. If nothing else it will get your credit rating down and then maybe I can make some money from the money I have saved living within my means.
Sincerely but not so respectfully anymore,
Edward Rodda
I read this morning you Republicans in Congress are giving away "your ace in the hole". I wish I was amazed at your lack of spine but in recent years you have turned into a bowl of mush when it comes to standing up to the people who have ratcheted up the speed at which our once great country becomes a big Venezuela. You in Congress have lost your way. Your job is to limit government so we the people have the freedom to pursue our goals as best we can. Instead, you have limited our freedom and in doing so have ensured the ever increasing size of government as you control our every move. It is truly time for you to go.
But I digress. As you work for me, for a little while longer anyway, do not let the Democrats take you down the same road again! If you really do not have a plan B then may I suggest presenting a budget just for next year with no more than the 2008 amount. This may show your constituents you are actually not a Democrat with a different hat.
Finally, if you re-grow your skeletal support, go into default when the Dems refuse your budget. If nothing else it will get your credit rating down and then maybe I can make some money from the money I have saved living within my means.
Sincerely but not so respectfully anymore,
Edward Rodda
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Another Assault on the Second Ammendment
Congresswoman Adams,
As you are directly involved with H.R. 308 and whether or not it reaches the floor please accept my humble input. As a military veteran I can say unequivocally I never went into a hostile environment with half a ship full of shells and missiles or a half full torpedo room, yes I was both a surface and submarine sailor. In this case the hostile environment comes to us in our homes and places of business. Do not allow this law to reach the floor. You will be not restricting a criminal's ability to acquire large capacity magazines but you will restrict my ability to protect my family by removing weapons from use or preventing them to be used to their fullest potential.
As a member of the House Judiciary Committee you have the ability to stand up for the law abiding citizens of your state. Please do so!
Just a footnote, as a member of Congress could you please present a bill to close down the federally run gated communities and turn them back into prisons? Some would think we are providing criminals with a comfortable respite between crimes. And as an added bonus the criminal may think twice before committing multiple crimes.
Respectfully,
Edward Rodda
As you are directly involved with H.R. 308 and whether or not it reaches the floor please accept my humble input. As a military veteran I can say unequivocally I never went into a hostile environment with half a ship full of shells and missiles or a half full torpedo room, yes I was both a surface and submarine sailor. In this case the hostile environment comes to us in our homes and places of business. Do not allow this law to reach the floor. You will be not restricting a criminal's ability to acquire large capacity magazines but you will restrict my ability to protect my family by removing weapons from use or preventing them to be used to their fullest potential.
As a member of the House Judiciary Committee you have the ability to stand up for the law abiding citizens of your state. Please do so!
Just a footnote, as a member of Congress could you please present a bill to close down the federally run gated communities and turn them back into prisons? Some would think we are providing criminals with a comfortable respite between crimes. And as an added bonus the criminal may think twice before committing multiple crimes.
Respectfully,
Edward Rodda
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A Quick Note to NPR Chief Schiller
Ms. Schiller,
Really, it took you less than 48 hours to decide to can Juan you can't determine whether you screwed up just off the cuff? You feel it is necessary to have a "...thorough review of all aspects of our performance in this instance, a process that will continue in the coming days and weeks."
Answer these questions, Ms. Schiller. Have you ever had to dress in a full Burqa against your will, Ms. Schiller? Have you had your education denied to you because you are a female, Ms. Schiller? Have you ever willingly killed your daughter because she may have dishonored you, Ms. Schiller? Have you got a clue as to what is going on, Ms. Schiller?
Until you answer yes to all four questions, Ms. Schiller, I would recommend you not act on what others say about Muslims or their religion. Discourse is exactly what is required at this moment in history. Silencing others for their thoughts and words, that is what you have done, has never bode well for humanity.
In closing, you have placed yourself with the Muslims by silencing Juan. Oh yeah, except the part where they kill you instead of fire you for telling the truth about Mohammed or his religion. Not yet, anyway.
With the respect due a (what are you again?),
Edward Rodda
Really, it took you less than 48 hours to decide to can Juan you can't determine whether you screwed up just off the cuff? You feel it is necessary to have a "...thorough review of all aspects of our performance in this instance, a process that will continue in the coming days and weeks."
Answer these questions, Ms. Schiller. Have you ever had to dress in a full Burqa against your will, Ms. Schiller? Have you had your education denied to you because you are a female, Ms. Schiller? Have you ever willingly killed your daughter because she may have dishonored you, Ms. Schiller? Have you got a clue as to what is going on, Ms. Schiller?
Until you answer yes to all four questions, Ms. Schiller, I would recommend you not act on what others say about Muslims or their religion. Discourse is exactly what is required at this moment in history. Silencing others for their thoughts and words, that is what you have done, has never bode well for humanity.
In closing, you have placed yourself with the Muslims by silencing Juan. Oh yeah, except the part where they kill you instead of fire you for telling the truth about Mohammed or his religion. Not yet, anyway.
With the respect due a (what are you again?),
Edward Rodda
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Really Barry... We Have To Work With You???
Quick note to Barry,
Just read you think Republicans have to work with you when they win back the House and maybe even Senate... Just so you know, they are OUR elected officials and you will have to work with them!
As you are a progressive (I read communist) you will probably not understand this. I recommend you talk to the new Speaker of the House as soon as possible to get schooled on how things work when you no longer have a super majority.
It seems a shame that a couple of pollsters and one News Organization toppled your house of cards. Oops, that's right, it toppled under the weight of all the lies and deceit you and your party have tried to hand America. You and your kind belong in some third world country, perhaps Venezuela, where you can really control what the people see and hear.
Well, I said it was a quick note so until next time, "Bye, bye, Barry!".
With the respect due the Office of the President,
Edward Rodda
Just read you think Republicans have to work with you when they win back the House and maybe even Senate... Just so you know, they are OUR elected officials and you will have to work with them!
As you are a progressive (I read communist) you will probably not understand this. I recommend you talk to the new Speaker of the House as soon as possible to get schooled on how things work when you no longer have a super majority.
It seems a shame that a couple of pollsters and one News Organization toppled your house of cards. Oops, that's right, it toppled under the weight of all the lies and deceit you and your party have tried to hand America. You and your kind belong in some third world country, perhaps Venezuela, where you can really control what the people see and hear.
Well, I said it was a quick note so until next time, "Bye, bye, Barry!".
With the respect due the Office of the President,
Edward Rodda
Monday, September 6, 2010
And Then He Said...
Dear Mr. Rodda:
Thank you for contacting me regarding tax provisions that expire this year.
I support tax cuts that are fair, equitable, and contribute to economic growth. At the same time, I believe we must be fiscally responsible when considering any proposal that could significantly impact the Federal budget. We must not allow emergency spending and outdated subsidies to continue indefinitely. Too often, special interests have hijacked Congressional tax and spending bills for their own gain, at the expense of everyone else.
I firmly believe we should implement sound fiscal policies that will help reduce our nation's $13 trillion debt. In January, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the national debt would increase by more than $6 trillion over the next 10 years. Full extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts would add an additional $3 trillion to the debt over the same period. These deficit projections threaten the stability and security of the U.S. economy.
The President has proposed permanently extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for individuals making less than $200,000 a year and married couples making less than $250,000. He has also proposed permanently extending tax relief from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The AMT is increasingly hitting middle-class taxpayers because, unlike the regular income tax, the AMT rates are not indexed for inflation.
Unfortunately, political partisanship has made meaningful deficit reduction and tax reform extremely difficult to achieve. That’s why I supported the creation of the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. The commission is comprised of private citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum who are tasked with recommending solutions to the nation’s long-term fiscal challenges, including changes to tax and spending policies. I am hopeful their recommendations will jump start a real debate on how to improve the nation’s fiscal outlook.
I have long championed efforts to provide tax relief for middle-class Americans, and I will continue to support legislation that helps Florida families and small businesses through this difficult time. I am glad that you took the time to send me your thoughts. Be assured that I will keep your views in mind when these matters come before the Senate.
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson
Thank you for contacting me regarding tax provisions that expire this year.
I support tax cuts that are fair, equitable, and contribute to economic growth. At the same time, I believe we must be fiscally responsible when considering any proposal that could significantly impact the Federal budget. We must not allow emergency spending and outdated subsidies to continue indefinitely. Too often, special interests have hijacked Congressional tax and spending bills for their own gain, at the expense of everyone else.
I firmly believe we should implement sound fiscal policies that will help reduce our nation's $13 trillion debt. In January, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the national debt would increase by more than $6 trillion over the next 10 years. Full extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts would add an additional $3 trillion to the debt over the same period. These deficit projections threaten the stability and security of the U.S. economy.
The President has proposed permanently extending the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for individuals making less than $200,000 a year and married couples making less than $250,000. He has also proposed permanently extending tax relief from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The AMT is increasingly hitting middle-class taxpayers because, unlike the regular income tax, the AMT rates are not indexed for inflation.
Unfortunately, political partisanship has made meaningful deficit reduction and tax reform extremely difficult to achieve. That’s why I supported the creation of the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. The commission is comprised of private citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum who are tasked with recommending solutions to the nation’s long-term fiscal challenges, including changes to tax and spending policies. I am hopeful their recommendations will jump start a real debate on how to improve the nation’s fiscal outlook.
I have long championed efforts to provide tax relief for middle-class Americans, and I will continue to support legislation that helps Florida families and small businesses through this difficult time. I am glad that you took the time to send me your thoughts. Be assured that I will keep your views in mind when these matters come before the Senate.
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Taxes, Taxes, and More Taxes
Senator,
Barry says my taxes are not going up. Here is a brief of what is coming down the pike. What say you, senator?
In just six months, the largest tax hikes in the history of America will take effect. They will hit families and small businesses in three great waves on January 1, 2011:
First Wave:
Expiration of 2001 and 2003 Tax Relief
In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for investors, small business owners, and families. These will all expire on January 1, 2011:
Personal income tax rates will rise. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent (this is also the rate at which two-thirds of small business profits are taxed). The lowest rate will rise from 10 to 15 percent. All the rates in between will also rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will again phase out, which has the same mathematical effect as higher marginal tax rates. The full list of marginal rate hikes is below:
The 10% bracket rises to an expanded 15%
The 25% bracket rises to 28%
The 28% bracket rises to 31%
The 33% bracket rises to 36%
The 35% bracket rises to 39.6%
Higher taxes on marriage and family. The “marriage penalty” (narrower tax brackets for married couples) will return from the first dollar of income. The child tax credit will be cut in half from $1000 to $500 per child. The standard deduction will no longer be doubled for married couples relative to the single level. The dependent care and adoption tax credits will be cut.
The return of the Death Tax.
This year, there is no death tax. For those dying on or after January 1 2011, there is a 55 percent top death tax rate on estates over $1 million. A person leaving behind two homes and a retirement account could easily pass along a death tax bill to their loved ones.
Higher tax rates on savers and investors. The capital gains tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 20 percent in 2011. The dividends tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 39.6 percent in 2011. These rates will rise another 3.8 percent in 2013.
Second Wave:
National Health Care
There are over twenty new or higher taxes in Obamacare. Several will first go into effect on January 1, 2011. They include:
The “Medicine Cabinet Tax”
Thanks to Obamacare, Americans will no longer be able to use health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or health reimbursement (HRA) pre-tax dollars to purchase non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines (except insulin).
The “Special Needs Kids Tax”.
This provision of Obamacare imposes a cap on flexible spending accounts (FSAs) of $2500 (Currently, there is no federal government limit). There is one group of FSA owners for whom this new cap will be particularly cruel and onerous: parents of special needs children. There are thousands of families with special needs children in the United States, and many of them use FSAs to pay for special needs education.
Tuition rates at one leading school that teaches special needs children in Washington , D.C. ( National Child Research Center ) can easily exceed $14,000 per year. Under tax rules, FSA dollars cannot be used to pay for this type of special needs education.
The HSA Withdrawal Tax Hike.
This provision of Obamacare increases the additional tax on non-medical early withdrawals from an HSA from 10 to 20 percent, disadvantaging them relative to IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts, which remain at 10 percent.
Third Wave:
The Alternative Minimum Tax and Employer Tax Hikes:
When Americans prepare to file their tax returns in January of 2011, they’ll be in for a nasty surprise—the AMT won’t be held harmless, and many tax relief provisions will have expired. The major items include:
The AMT will ensnare over 28 million families, up from 4 million last year. According to the left-leaning Tax Policy Center , Congress’ failure to index the AMT will lead to an explosion of AMT taxpaying families—rising from 4 million last year to 28.5 million. These families will have to calculate their tax burdens twice, and pay taxes at the higher level. The AMT was created in 1969 to ensnare a handful of taxpayers.
Small business expensing will be slashed and 50% expensing will disappear. Small businesses can normally expense (rather than slowly-deduct, or “depreciate”) equipment purchases up to $250,000. This will be cut all the way down to $25,000. Larger businesses can expense half of their purchases of equipment. In January of 2011, all of it will have to be “depreciated.”
Taxes will be raised on all types of businesses. There are literally scores of tax hikes on business that will take place. The biggest is the loss of the “research and experimentation tax credit,” but there are many, many others. Combining high marginal tax rates with the loss of this tax relief will cost jobs.
Tax Benefits for Education and Teaching Reduced.
The deduction for tuition and fees will not be available. Tax credits for education will be limited. Teachers will no longer be able to deduct classroom expenses. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts will be cut. Employer-provided educational assistance is curtailed. The student loan interest deduction will be disallowed for hundreds of thousands of families.
Charitable Contributions from IRAs no longer allowed. Under current law, a retired person with an IRA can contribute up to $100,000 per year directly to a charity from their IRA. This contribution also counts toward an annual “required minimum distribution.” This ability will no longer be there.
I just want to thank you for reaching into my pocket and removing my hard earned income to pay those who will vote for you in 2012. I did not know what to do with the money so your quick action has prevented me from worrying too much. Thank you for your interest in my welfare. Oh wait, it's not my welfare you are interested in, is it senator?
With the respect due a tyrant,
Edward Rodda
Barry says my taxes are not going up. Here is a brief of what is coming down the pike. What say you, senator?
In just six months, the largest tax hikes in the history of America will take effect. They will hit families and small businesses in three great waves on January 1, 2011:
First Wave:
Expiration of 2001 and 2003 Tax Relief
In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for investors, small business owners, and families. These will all expire on January 1, 2011:
Personal income tax rates will rise. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent (this is also the rate at which two-thirds of small business profits are taxed). The lowest rate will rise from 10 to 15 percent. All the rates in between will also rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will again phase out, which has the same mathematical effect as higher marginal tax rates. The full list of marginal rate hikes is below:
The 10% bracket rises to an expanded 15%
The 25% bracket rises to 28%
The 28% bracket rises to 31%
The 33% bracket rises to 36%
The 35% bracket rises to 39.6%
Higher taxes on marriage and family. The “marriage penalty” (narrower tax brackets for married couples) will return from the first dollar of income. The child tax credit will be cut in half from $1000 to $500 per child. The standard deduction will no longer be doubled for married couples relative to the single level. The dependent care and adoption tax credits will be cut.
The return of the Death Tax.
This year, there is no death tax. For those dying on or after January 1 2011, there is a 55 percent top death tax rate on estates over $1 million. A person leaving behind two homes and a retirement account could easily pass along a death tax bill to their loved ones.
Higher tax rates on savers and investors. The capital gains tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 20 percent in 2011. The dividends tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 39.6 percent in 2011. These rates will rise another 3.8 percent in 2013.
Second Wave:
National Health Care
There are over twenty new or higher taxes in Obamacare. Several will first go into effect on January 1, 2011. They include:
The “Medicine Cabinet Tax”
Thanks to Obamacare, Americans will no longer be able to use health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or health reimbursement (HRA) pre-tax dollars to purchase non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines (except insulin).
The “Special Needs Kids Tax”.
This provision of Obamacare imposes a cap on flexible spending accounts (FSAs) of $2500 (Currently, there is no federal government limit). There is one group of FSA owners for whom this new cap will be particularly cruel and onerous: parents of special needs children. There are thousands of families with special needs children in the United States, and many of them use FSAs to pay for special needs education.
Tuition rates at one leading school that teaches special needs children in Washington , D.C. ( National Child Research Center ) can easily exceed $14,000 per year. Under tax rules, FSA dollars cannot be used to pay for this type of special needs education.
The HSA Withdrawal Tax Hike.
This provision of Obamacare increases the additional tax on non-medical early withdrawals from an HSA from 10 to 20 percent, disadvantaging them relative to IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts, which remain at 10 percent.
Third Wave:
The Alternative Minimum Tax and Employer Tax Hikes:
When Americans prepare to file their tax returns in January of 2011, they’ll be in for a nasty surprise—the AMT won’t be held harmless, and many tax relief provisions will have expired. The major items include:
The AMT will ensnare over 28 million families, up from 4 million last year. According to the left-leaning Tax Policy Center , Congress’ failure to index the AMT will lead to an explosion of AMT taxpaying families—rising from 4 million last year to 28.5 million. These families will have to calculate their tax burdens twice, and pay taxes at the higher level. The AMT was created in 1969 to ensnare a handful of taxpayers.
Small business expensing will be slashed and 50% expensing will disappear. Small businesses can normally expense (rather than slowly-deduct, or “depreciate”) equipment purchases up to $250,000. This will be cut all the way down to $25,000. Larger businesses can expense half of their purchases of equipment. In January of 2011, all of it will have to be “depreciated.”
Taxes will be raised on all types of businesses. There are literally scores of tax hikes on business that will take place. The biggest is the loss of the “research and experimentation tax credit,” but there are many, many others. Combining high marginal tax rates with the loss of this tax relief will cost jobs.
Tax Benefits for Education and Teaching Reduced.
The deduction for tuition and fees will not be available. Tax credits for education will be limited. Teachers will no longer be able to deduct classroom expenses. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts will be cut. Employer-provided educational assistance is curtailed. The student loan interest deduction will be disallowed for hundreds of thousands of families.
Charitable Contributions from IRAs no longer allowed. Under current law, a retired person with an IRA can contribute up to $100,000 per year directly to a charity from their IRA. This contribution also counts toward an annual “required minimum distribution.” This ability will no longer be there.
I just want to thank you for reaching into my pocket and removing my hard earned income to pay those who will vote for you in 2012. I did not know what to do with the money so your quick action has prevented me from worrying too much. Thank you for your interest in my welfare. Oh wait, it's not my welfare you are interested in, is it senator?
With the respect due a tyrant,
Edward Rodda
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