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States Delaying Refunds

By Scott P March 15, 201013 Comments

This really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but states have had a particularly tough time during the recent economic downturn. Since almost all are prohibited by their own…

Republicans Want To Raise Your Taxes

By Unstable Isotope March 11, 20106 Comments

Paul Ryan is a Wisconsin Republican and a rising star in the party. He's the ranking member of the House Budget Committee and several weeks ago he unveiled his plan…

The Calorie Tax

By Unstable Isotope March 2, 201013 Comments

We've spent a whole year talking about health care reform in our country but have spent very little time talking about lifestyle reform. As a calorie-watcher, I know how difficult…

I’m Sure Republicans Will Support This

By pandora February 22, 20101 Comment

Because tax breaks just rock! Cash-strapped legislators have recommended spending cuts for Missouri schools and shelters for battered women, but so far the yachting class can enjoy another season of…

New Castle County Tax Increase: BS Patrol

By liberalgeek June 1, 200915 Comments

I ran into one of the crochety old men that I sometimes run into at some functions. Invariably, our discussion turns to something political or social. This time we were…

Research Trip to Kauai

By liberalgeek May 18, 20096 Comments

I just got an incredible deal on tickets to Kauai for the summer, so I plan to do some research on Dave Burris' assertion that we should all take up…

UPDATED: The Budget Middle Way

By liberalgeek May 5, 200942 Comments

I have an email out to the Gov's office asking for his take on the Kowalko/Liberalgeek plan. I have to think that the sheer practicality of some of the suggestions…

Republican Myth Exploded: Taxes and Reagan Edition

By xstryker February 27, 200915 Comments

Take the time to read this article in Forbes magazine by Bruce Bartlett. I am serious, you need to read this before you fall prey to another Republican myth. How…