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Elisabeth Piatt
Published: October 27, 2008
I just checked what my taxes will be under a new administration come 2009.
I am happy to say that under Obama my tax savings would be $2,564.14. Under McCain my tax savings would be $274.69.
That’s just one more reason, along with many others, why I am voting for Sen. Barack Obama.
If you want to check to see what you will be paying under the McCain tax plan or under the Obama tax plan, you can do this in one minute on your computer.
Here are two of the Web sites I used: alchemytoday.com or taxcut.barackobana.com.
Elisabeth Piatt
Culpeper
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Posted by ( Geriberi ) on October 31, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I guess I’ll never stopped being amazed at people’s reasons for their vote.
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Posted by ( quetzalmom ) on October 31, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I don’t think either candidate will be able to implement much of their platform. The money has already been spent. I have a real hard time picturing Sarah Palin as Commander in Chief, I never want any member of the executive branch to wink at me, but I’m sure she understands my plight as only another parent could. I loved the John McCain of 8 years ago, but he should have stayed away from Karl Rove. I know you may have found my kumbiyah moment naive, but I’m voting for Obama because he has handled the campaign with maturity and thoughtfulness. At this point I just want a grown-up in office. We’ve spent too much time on partisan namecalling, too much time discussing blue dresses instead of hunting down those who bombed our embassies, too much time assigning blame while the burdens on the vast majority of us have increased. We fritter our energy away calling those we have political differences with evil. It’s time for the American people to unite and demand good government from whatever party is in power.
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Posted by ( Geriberi ) on October 31, 2008 at 11:21 am
qzmom - I think parents of special needs children should get help - no questions, no argument. I believe that, in this case, Sarah Palin will be a great ally. The problem I have with Obama is that he will help people who actually need the help right along with the crackheads and alcoholics who won’t be as likely to get the help they actually DO need because they now have more cash. Here I am speaking from experience - desperation is often what literally saves lives. I believe the American people are a compassionate, charitable bunch, and it’s not fair for Obama to decide that he knows best how we will be charitable. I also believe that what the average American now considers to be necessities are pretty obscene - we can all make our lists. I don’t want to see anyone who is truly trying suffer, but I also don’t want to see people who aren’t trying told that it’s ok - no need, the government will take care of you with money from people who ARE trying. It is very unhealthy, at best.
If you are that woman with the special needs child, God bless and I am sorry that you’re struggling. We have a “special” child in our family, and we certainly help their parents because it can be tough. I hope things get easier for you soon.
Repub - it was not the original site that was the problem, but an additional piece of land that would have been used temporarily for mining only. When it was knocked down I BEGGED corporate to donate it for a much-needed landfill, or to do as you suggested and sell it to a pig farmer. I’m not sure the proposed subdivision will be much better. The funny part (ah, sweet justice) is that the loudest opponent who fought because he felt it would interfere with his retirement plans for a tropical fish farm (he was in his 30’s) was caught by his wife with his secretary, and now lives in a rundown apt. in Gordonsville. There are a few simple pleasures left in life.
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Posted by ( quetzalmom ) on October 31, 2008 at 11:02 am
I don’t mean to equate the oppression suffered by those living under brutal regimes around the world to that of a middle-aged, middle-class, woman with a special needs child who fears losing her health care, and her small retirement savings. I’ve been feeling pretty oppressed lately though.
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Posted by ( Repub ) on October 31, 2008 at 10:58 am
Geri, apology appreciated but not nessesary. I forgot to add that I wish I could have done something to help prevent the closure of one more industry in Orange county, in retrospect I should have done something or at least tried to show some support, for that I am truly sorry. I thought your employer was given a raw deal by the surrounding landowners. An interesting solution would have been to agree to close it down and convert it into an agriculture operation, they would have been so happy picturing the lush green pastures and then a year later turn it into the largest pig farm on the east coast. Then the disgruntled adjacent property owners would have really missed the industry they worked so hard to close down. Sometimes putting a spin on the way people see things helps them to see more clearly. Have a great day Geri!
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Posted by ( Geriberi ) on October 31, 2008 at 10:50 am
quetzalmom - who are you considering “oppressed?“ Just wondering.
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Posted by ( quetzalmom ) on October 31, 2008 at 10:42 am
Let’s not forget to free the oppressed here at home too, which I believe brings this thread full circle. God bless all the brave men and women.
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Posted by ( Geriberi ) on October 31, 2008 at 10:24 am
As is my future son-in-law (De oppresso liber). Sorry - I had never heard the “quiet professionals” before.
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Posted by ( Repub ) on October 31, 2008 at 9:59 am
Geri, ask your father what a quiet professional is since he was in intelligence he is familiar with it and handlers. For the record, there is no animosity or arrogence in any of my comments only dry english humor and MHPO (My Honest Personal Opinion). De oppresso liber (oops, that was a clue) Have a great Day!
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Posted by ( Geriberi ) on October 31, 2008 at 9:06 am
I’m sure Barboursville will prefer the subdivision they will now end up with, instead of the beautiful pastureland that would have been returned to them after the “brick operation” completed it’s surface mining. There was much more that went into the opposition, including the fact that the vineyards are not nearly as strictly regulated by the EPA as the mining operation would have been. The contaminants in the water resulting from the wine making operations would have become apparent due to the testing at the brick operation (very environmentally friendly industry, btw). Of course, vineyards are such lovely businesses, so beautiful, and the quiet professionals love them so.
I don’t care who you sit around the table with. I sit around the dinner table with real people, including my parents - does that make your opinion more valuable than mine? I was stating my opinion, and what it was based on. The fact that you don’t agree with it does not make me wrong, and your arrogance doesn’t make you right. It just makes you arrogant.
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