Taxes pay for stuff – part I

So I received my property tax bill the other day. I always love getting the statement. It’s a great reminder that those dastardly taxes that conservative and Republicans like to complain about actually pay for – you know – stuff. I’m not going to post the bill itself. (I guess I’m still trying to hold […]

Happy to pay taxes

The Peoria Journal Star has an interesting letter-to-the-editor today: I am proud to pay my taxes. After all, I am gainfully employed and earned the money, which generated the levying of those taxes. I have a roof over my head, and a pillow for it at night. I have sufficient food for my sustenance, a […]

Finding the taxes to pay for Obama’s budget

My commenter The Intellectual Redneck has pointed out another Wall Street Journal article that makes the point that even 100% taxes on high-income earners won’t pay for the Obama budget. As I said in a comment, I’m not perfectly happy with the Obama budget. I like the numbers to add up. But I’m more than […]