Bumper Sticker Activism
Posted on January 31, 2013 in Videos
Because nothing says contemplative thought quite like a few pithy phrases slapped to a piece of metal!
The Truth About Watching FOX News
Posted on January 31, 2013 in Images and Political Cartoons
FOX is to substantive news as Velveeta is to cheese.
No, America: Higher Payroll Taxes Don’t Mean Tax Increases
Posted on January 31, 2013 in Articles
The Article: Dear America: Your Higher Payroll Taxes Are Not The Result Of A Tax Increase by Tony Nitti in Forbes.
The Text: When describing what he believed to be the unrealistic alimony demands of a recently-divorced woman who had grown “accustomed” to a certain lifestyle, comedian Chris Rock said, “You go to a restaurant, you’re accustomed to eating. When you leave, you’re not eating anymore. They don’t owe you a steak.”
Fast forward to present day, and Rock may as well have been talking about the expiration of the payroll tax cut.
As a reminder, while the fiscal cliff deal extended the income tax rates for 99% of Americans, one expiring provision that was not given new life by the 11th hour negotiations was the 2% reduction to an employee’s share of Social Security payroll taxes which is calculated automatically when outsourcing payroll. For 2011 and 2012, employees paid only 4.2% of their wages towards Social Security. Beginning January 1, 2013, that burden has reverted back to 6.2%. As a result, if you earn a salary, you may have noticed that your first paycheck in 2013 was 2% lighter than your last check in 2012, assuming equal pay.
Meet Little Mitt
Posted on January 30, 2013 in Videos
The kid is more charming in a cheaply made YouTube video than the man who spent millions on gaudy campaign ads. Funny how that works.
The Conflicting Nature Of Laws
Posted on January 30, 2013 in Political Cartoons
Yes, all of these congressmen currently declaring their fidelity to the Constitution didn’t seem to mind taking an axe to it when it came time to sign the Patriot Act.
