Here’s the deal. The economy is sputtering, government spending and debt is out of control, and loads of new taxes are coming. Politicians get re-elected only if they can convince you that someone else is paying. Have you heard of the poop tax?
The poop tax is my idea, inspired by watching the creativity of politicians. I am not a regular pooper and it bugs me that some people can go everyday, like clockwork. All this pooping requires too much water and it stains the environment. I think that five poops a week is enough. Every poop over five should be taxed. The money can pay for the greening of American and the IRS can do random poop audits to find the cheaters who fail to pay for their excessive pooping.
If you think this is crazy, let’s look at some real ideas on the table. New York is considering an 18% tax on non-diet soda. Some call it the “fat tax”. There are calls for new taxes on fast food, to protect the children. The government loves to tax Americans addictive lifestyles. Expect higher tobacco, alcohol, and gambling taxes. Oh, and you can bet there will be more building permits given, at a higher fee, to increase the opportunities to sin (casinos).
Believe it or not, there are still a few things that have not been taxed. Many are calling for an internet tax. Main Street is excited about a tax on Wall Street. Capitals gains, interest, and dividend taxes are not enough. Right now trading on Wall street is tax free. There are over a billion trades a day. Imagine the money collected if you put a tax on every trade! Services are not currently taxed. Get ready to pay taxes for beauty salon services, haircuts, gym memberships, and tons more.
Rental cars will be hit with huge taxes soon. Estimates are that a tax ranging from $2 to $15 per day will be added on each car rented. The thought is that businesses pay for most rental cars.
I don’t fish so I am happy to see that fishing license fees will double. Come to think of it, maybe we are looking at this gay marriage thing from the wrong angle. If it were legalized the government could charge enormous fees for the marriage license. It wouldn’t cost me anything. Expect fees for permits, licenses, traffic citations, and government services to soar.
The democrats have done a great job at always promising to tax the rich. Many people vote for a democrat thinking they will be free of new taxes. Don’t believe it! Right now, it doesn’t matter who you vote for we are on an expensive road. Social Security, Medicare, healthcare, wars, debt, and pension for government employees have to be paid for. All the taxes you pay now, will rise.
The government’s addiction to our money worries me. The largest pile of money in the world is the retirement savings of Americans (like a 401K). I would not be surprised at an attempt to nationalize these funds. The government would promise greater returns and reduced taxes for individuals, and they would have immediate access to trillions.
I believe the only way out of our mess is wholesale change. Your vote really has a monetary value. The person you vote for is going to take your money. Maybe we should spend a little more time getting to know these candidates rather than just voting for a party.
Tags: Economy, government spending, politician, taxes