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1) Oil companies are no different than EVERY OTHER BUSINESS in america, and they pay taxes on NET profits, not gross.. but Democrats want to remove their ability to deduct business costs. Tell me jojajn, why are they special?
2) thats full of crap. Democrats keep talking about not only boosting PELL and other plans which increase college costs, but now there are demands from left wing kooks to make it free. Of course you might argue that making it free is cheaper, but I guess taxes wont need to be raised to cover it..
How many votes are needed to prevent a filibuster? Can and did the Republicans filibuster a record number of bills?
Likewise the Democrats when Bush was in office. That's how Congress WORKS, but OTHER presidents always seem to get things done...because they are LEADERS.
What makes no sense is why Americans must be taxed to help the wealthy become wealthier.
Makes a nice soundbite, even if its completely ridiculous.
For example, taxpayer money does NOT make oil companies richer, oil companies PROFITS make them richer, which comes at a BENEFIT to the taxpayers, not at a cost, because they pay taxes, they dont take your tax revenues and use it to boost their profit sheets.
If you dont understand the difference between income, and an expense, then why should we take your postings seriously?
What makes no sense is why Americans must be taxed to help the wealthy become wealthier.
No what makes no sense is why anyone should be taxed more before a balanced budget is in place.
What makes no sense is why anyone should be taxed more until we cut all wasteful spending from the budget.
What makes no sense is all the free perks our elected reps enjoy.
What makes no sense is allowing our elected reps to vote themselves a pay raise.
What makes no sense is party hardliners ignoring facts simply to support their party.
What makes no sense is party hardliners refusing to hold their own accountable.
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