Bush tax cuts.....kill em or keep em?

Individual Income Tax Due in 2008,
Bush Law versus Clinton Law


For taxpayers who take the standard deduction and have no children


Taxpayer.....Tax That Would Have Been Owed under Clinton-Era Tax Law.....Tax Owed under Current Law, with Bush Tax Cuts

Single, income of 30,000.....$3,157.50.....$2,756.25
Single, income of 50,000.....$7,262.50.....$6,606.25
Married, income of $50,000.....$5,085.00.....$4,012.50
Married, income of $60,000.....$6,585.00.....$5,512.50
Single, income of $75,000.....$14,262.50.....$12,856.25
Married, income of $75,000.....$9,426.50.....$7,762.50
Single, income of $125,000*.....$29,378.50.....$26,472.25
Married, income of $125,000*.....$23,426.50.....$19,462.50

*This chart does not take into account the Alternative Minimum Tax

Since I fall into one of these categories, I say keep them. This is just 1 more reason I support John McCain. He may have been against the cuts at first, but at least he is man enough to admit he was wrong back then and supports keeping them now that he sees their effect. The dems can deride him for it, but I think they are the ones that are wrong. They really are supporting a massive TAX INCREASE by trying to end them.

For the rest of the article and a better explanation of how these numbers were derived, follow this link.

The rebates are coming

The rebates are coming. The first batch is being mailed out Monday. I brought this up in an older post, but I feel it is worth mentioning again. For those who are in a position to spend the cash, PLEASE remember that the idea is to jump-start the American economy, NOT China's! I know it isn't easy these days to buy American, but please try. Sorry Walmart, you won't be getting a dime from me!

I would hope that everyone reading this will help spread the word. With a lot of luck, maybe we can make a difference. It certainly won't hurt to try.

Friends, sorry my time is limited right now, I sped thru and read the blogs on my list, but didn't take the time to comment. I hope this insane schedule will be over soon, I'm getting beat! Till next time, aurevoire (or however you spell it!)

Yeah, I'm still alive!

Hi friends, sorry for the extended absence. Working 7 12's takes a lot out of a guy, especially an old one like myself. We just got cut down to 10 hour days, at least for now. The checks will shrink, but the extra sleep will be nice!

I'm working at a coal-fired electric plant. We're making some upgrades to increase productivity. When we're done, P.S.N.H. will produce 14% more power. The cost for just the turbine upgrade is over 40 million dollars. I don't even know the total. I heard that the cost will be realized in increased output in 3 years!! The best part is that every kilowatt made from anything other than oil is a good kilowatt.

Spring finally seems to have come to New Hampshire! We hit 70 today for the first time in 2008. I sure hope we see that more often now. I for one am SICK of winter!! Well, I guess I'll close this post for now and go visit my list of blogger friends. Til next time, SEE YA!!

Joe

Honor our dead

I can't for the life of me remember where I stole these pictures. My apologies to whoever it was from.

For those who don't know, I am a Vietnam vet. I was in country from Jan. 5, 1968 to Jan. 4, 1969, or close to it, not exactly sure on the dates. I was a Huey crewchief attached to a signal battalion. Our main mission was ferrying people and parts to wherever lz or whatever hilltop they were needed. Not the worst duty but definitely not the best either! I lucked out and came home with only a small schrapnel scar, and a bit of a drinking problem. The rumors you may have heard about soldiers getting spit on---true. Those were not the best of days.



I am writing this post to explain why we HAVE to stay in Iraq. About 3 million Americans spent a year or more in Vietnam. Over 58,000 of our friends and comrades never saw home again. Hundreds of thousands are STILL screwed up either physically or mentally or both. There are about 195,000 HOMELESS vets in America today. I believe at least half of them are Vietnam vets. These people, these sacrifices, these losses, the STILL missing in action, THEY WERE ALL FOR NOTHING!!!! We stuck our tail between our legs and we ran home!! The fucking lefties can say what they want, but that is EXACTLY what we did! John Kerry, Jane Fonda, and the SCUM TRAITORS like them can ROT IN HELL as far as I'm concerned. I will fight with my last breath to make sure this country NEVER dishonors our Heros like that again! John McCain understands. I KNOW he feels the same way I do. Clinton and Obama can go pound sand! They have absolutely no clue.

We have lost over 4000 people in Iraq now. The number will go up. Those 4000 plus people have a right to have their sacrifice honored. The best way to do that is to make sure WE WIN!! No leaving until Iraq can stand on its own two feet. Anything less and we dishonor all those who have fought and died. Another point is this, if America "cuts and runs" again, we will NEVER be taken seriously again!! If we stay and finish what we started, others will know that when the U.S. speaks, they had better listen!

If you believe this makes sense, PLEASE PLEASE pass the sentiment along. Pass this post along if you wish. I know a lot of Americans question whether we should have gone over in the first place, so do I, BUT it's what we do about it now that counts. It's all we still have control over. I am quite sure that most Americans now feel obligated to finish up what we started, I sure hope so. But that wont likely happen with either Clinton or Obama at the wheel. They just plain don't know how to drive!

Part-time blogger

My time and my internet access will be seriously curtailed for the forseeable future. I should be able to pop in over the weekends, but it looks like midweeks will see me away from the keyboard. Hopefully my new found blogger friends will understand.
As a construction worker, it is that time of the year. I have gotten used to "taking it while it's there", 'it' being work and money. Usually that involves long hours and sleeping in motels. I think the motel I booked has a computer in the lobby, so maybe it won't be as bad as I first expected. I know they have internet available, but I don't have a laptop.
So far it looks like my next job will only be 60 hours per week. I don't expect to be there for more than 6 or 8 weeks, then it's anybodies guess what's next. Sure does suck having to work for a living, but I guess I wouldn't be an "Average American" if I didn't!! Please feel free to leave comments and I'll respond when I can.

Joe