In a financial crisis, everyone should be asked to do more. Everyone – individuals and families of all income levels as well as businesses of all sizes. It is unconscionable to give a free ride to some businesses and favor … Continue reading
Topic: Taxes
Perry: Courting the Donor Class
Rick Perry announced his 20% flat tax proposal today which is clearly designed to benefit the upper middle class and the wealthy – the political donor class. These are the individuals who have enough disposable income to donate substantial amounts … Continue reading
Corporate Tax: Beyond the Talking Points
We have all heard various arguments about the revenue we need for a jobs program. The President has proposed that the wealthiest individuals and corporations should pay somewhat more in order to help get our nation back on its feet. … Continue reading
Throwing Down the Gauntlet
In his passionate speech introducing the American Jobs Act, President Obama threw down the gauntlet and challenged members of congress to take action to help the American people and the national economy by passing his proposed plan immediately. Highlights of … Continue reading
Bait and Switch
Tuesday, Presidential candidate Mitt Romney unveiled his “jobs plan”. Unfortunately, many items in the plan have no direct or indirect connection to increasing jobs. The vast majority of the proposals are either deficit reducing measures and/or typical Republican platitudes that … Continue reading
Why Cuts Won’t Cut It
When we spend more than we bring in, there are two basic ways to deal with the resulting budget deficit. We can adjust expenses and we can adjust revenue. In an effort to argue for spending cuts only, many elected … Continue reading