Something to think about

[Warbaby1943]

A BILLION


The next time you hear a politician use the word "billion" in a casual manner, think about whether you want the "politicians" spending your tax money.

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its
releases.

a. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

b. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

c. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.

d. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

e. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.

While this thought is still fresh in our brain, let's take a look at New Orleans. It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division .

Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D), is presently asking the Congress for $250 BILLION to rebuild New Orleans. Interesting number, what does it
mean?

a. Well, if you are one of 484,674 residents of New Orleans (every man, woman, child), you each get $516,528.

b. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans, your home gets $1 ,329,787.

c. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets $2,066,012.

Washington, D.C . HELLO!!! ... Are all your calculators broken??
SEE BELOW TAX STRUCTURE

this is too true to be very funny

Tax his land,
Tax his wage,
Tax his bed in which he lays.

Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes is the rule.

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,
Tax his shirts,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.

Tax his booze,
Tax his beers,
If he cries,
Tax his tears.

Tax his bills,
Tax his gas,
Tax his notes,

Tax his cash.

Tax him good and let him know
That after taxes, he has no dough.

If he hollers,
Tax him more,
Tax him until he's good and sore.

Tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he lays.

Put these words upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me to my doom!"

And when he's gone,
We won't relax,
We'll still be after the inheritance TAX!!

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)

Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),

Liquor Tax,
Luxury Tax,
Marriage License Tax,
Medicare Tax,
Property Tax,
Real Estate Tax,
Service charge taxes,
Social Security Tax,
Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
Sales Taxes,

Recreational Vehicle Tax,
School Tax,
State Income Tax,
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax,
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax,

Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax,
Telephone Recurring a nd Non-recurring Charges Tax,
T elephone State and Local Tax,
Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
Utility Tax,
Vehicle License Registration Tax,

Vehicle Sales Tax,
Watercraft Registration Tax,
Well Permit Tax,
Workers Compensation Tax.

COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and there was prosperity, absolutely no national debt, the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.


What the hell happened?????

[Alex Bragi]

Great post, Warbaby, very thought provoking. Thank you for posting it.

[Psynymph]

wow thats insane......definitely puts things into perspective....

although for arguments sake.....those numbers quoted for New Orleans also includes business and commercial properties as well wouldn't it? i mean they are seeking money to re-build everything, like colleges, museums, landmarks and so, yes? or does like insurance and stuff come into play?

i think taxes are necessary to an extent.... i mean i don't mind paying taxes for a computer to be in every classroom or a much needed stop light put up at a bad intersection.i'm not sure where else this money would come from.....but i agree with the idea that taxes have gotten a bit out of control.

i mean....in SC in the city i live, our school systems are horrible. our roads are worse. but i've got a significant chunk of money coming out of my paycheck every week.....and i dont see the results.

i think maybe that's how it is in alot of places these days......

[poetic_justice]

COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago and there was prosperity, absolutely no national debt, the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

Actually taxes existed in Medievil England, a peasant having to pay tax (or rent) for his land to the local Lord as well as taxes to the church called a "Tithe" (about 10% of the value of everything the peasant had farmed). There were also taxes on the produce produced on the land the peasant owned.

[Warbaby1943]

Actually taxes existed in Medievil England, a peasant having to pay tax (or rent) for his land to the local Lord as well as taxes to the church called a "Tithe" (about 10% of the value of everything the peasant had farmed). There were also taxes on the produce produced on the land the peasant owned.

I didn't write this but the statement said that none of the "above mentioned" taxes existed, not that were no taxes at all.

[wingsofanangel]

Hi just moved this over to the politics forum, a few of us thought it might fit in there better and get the attention it deserves. Thanks

[Warbaby1943]

Hi just moved this over to the politics forum, a few of us thought it might fit in there better and get the attention it deserves. Thanks

Thanks wings, never thought about that. I'll eventually get the hang of this place yet.

[wingsofanangel]

Its all good I am still learning too! I am just trying to keep the section I mod. organized it helps in moderating them. Thanks for understanding.!

Anya