Category: taxes

  • Tea Party Snapshot: Why They Believe What They Believe

    Do you ever wonder why people believe in the Tea Party ideology? I’ve wondered.  And, I’ve spent time gathering information that may glean some light on why they believe what they believe.  Most anyone who considers themselves left of center could take this information and formulate strategy and talking point to change some minds.  The…

  • TO FRACK OR NOT TO FRACK IN NORTH CAROLINA

    Be advised: this particular blog post contains language some followers may find objectionable.  Discretion is advised.   (Now, doesn’t that make you want to click that much faster?  Tantalizing isn’t it?)  This isn’t an article about the pros and cons of fracking in North Carolina.  For the most part it’s a done deal; fracking will happen…

  • Join Me Tonight on BlogTalkRadio at 10pm EST with the PET-V Team! People for the Ethical Treatment of Voters

    Click on the link below to listen or join the conversation~                   (North Carolina and Nationwide) Calling all like minded (or not) liberals, tree huggers, progressive hipsters, Libertarians, Tea Party members, Democrats, Republicans and Teapublicans.  Join me and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Voters tonight on BlogTalkRadio.com as we discuss North Carolina voting…

  • The Real Freeloaders; Somebody Hijacked God?

    Was Romney right when he was videotaped complaining that half of the United States was made up of freeloaders?  Those with their hands out asking…and getting… public assistance.  What if I showed you pictures of multimillion dollar properties where the owners never paid one thin dime in property tax.  Welcome to your local church.  On…

  • The Do Nothing Plan For The Non-Fiscal Cliff

    The White House said it would veto the current plan offered by House GOP leaders to raise tax rates only on income above $1 million, while House Speaker John Boehner tried to build momentum for the Republican proposal. So, maybe the plan-by both Democrats and Republicans is to run out the clock and do nothing. …

  • Obama firm on tax hikes for wealthy

    President Obama invited congressional leaders to the White House to discuss the U.S. fiscal crisis while holding firm on his desire raise taxes for the wealthy. "I’m open to compromise. I’m open to new ideas," he said Friday in his first White House statement since winning re-election. "I’m committed to solving our fiscal challenges, but…