27 April, 2015

Who's Looking Out For You?


As we approach the 2016 election run in the United States of America, you can expect the usual claims from both of the major political parties about how they are really on your side. You probably know the narrative. Republican candidates will assure us that the Democrats are all about big government taking away what you've earned to give it to someone else. Democrat candidates will assure us that the Republicans are all about giving tax breaks to the rich and don't care what happens to you. Some people may ask which of these parties is really on your side. I prefer to ask if either one is.

02 April, 2015

Your Tax Dollars


Here's a sobering thought. If we were to actually pay for what the government provides, our taxes would be almost doubled.