I think there's a 100% chance that Hillary will raise tax rates.
2007-06-20 02:25:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
The one that gets elected.
2007-06-20 02:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we as citizens demand increased government services, taxes must rise. How else can they be paid for? Since every candidate from both parties wants to increase either social or military spending, the issue is not who is most likely to raise taxes but what the increase should be spent on.
Americans are taxed much lower than most Europeans, but have fewer government services and practically no social network to show for our money. Perhaps higher taxes would not be so bad. Maybe we can afford a proper public health care system and working schools, just like Norway and France.
The sad fact is that the neoconservatives have trumpeted their antitax message so loudly that we have forgotten the issue is not how much we pay, but how much we get for the dollar. Our tax dollars are poorly managed.
So maybe we need to find the candidate who will be the most insistent on value. Given the nature of the Republicans right now, I suggest it will be a Democrat. Given the level of experience I have my money on Senator Clinton.
That will be a blessing for FOX news, as well. Without the Clintons, what would Rush Limbaugh and Anne Coulter talk about?
2007-06-20 11:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
All the Democratic candidates have pledged TO RAISE TAXES. So has the majority of the Democrats in congress. They need to tax us to pay for the illegal immigrants and all their projects.
They do not care how much of a burden they place on the average hardworking Americans. You can be assured it will affect everyone, not just the very wealthy which they are among. They will ensure they have loopholes for themselves.
2007-06-20 09:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the raise in taxes will be camouflage in populist language like "rolling back tax cuts for the rich"; "stopping corporate welfare". Let's be real, there's just so much playa hatin' or class-envy! The "rich" (such an arbitrary label) do pay their "fair share" of taxes. They also give to philanthropic ideals, as do corporations. End results are Research/Innovations...... (gasp!) creation of Jobs.... Economic stimulus!
The estate tax reduction/elimination helps not only the "rich" but alleviates the burden placed upon middle-class/lower-class families who inherit the family farm. They often have to relinquish the land passed down through the generations because of the burden of estate taxes.
One of America's fundamental ideals is that all men have the right to the pursuit of happiness ('property' is the original term used) people should be allowed to enjoy the fruit of their pursuit without others trying to make them feel guilty for fulfilling the American ideals.
One of America's fundamental ideals is the economic system that is based on free enterprise, free markets, and the means to reap the benefits of assuming risks of entrepreneurship. C'mon, make it too hard for businesses will make it hard for the "working man".
Whether you agree or not, Ronald Reagan's "trickle-down" economics were beneficial. It demonstrated that what you do to one sector of society affects another aspect....short-term and long-term. All policies whether foreign or domestic are inter-related.
2007-06-20 11:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by AILENE 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone with a (D) beside their name will raise your taxes now.
Also, anyone who engages in deficit spending is in theory taxing future generations so most of the candidates with a (R) beside their name will raise your children's taxes. Unless they balance the budget as soon as they take office, they are raising taxes thirty years down the road when the debt has to be paid.
2007-06-20 09:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All of the democrats will raise taxes but will try to hide it by repealing tax cuts.
Do you want your pay check to get smaller.? Ask yourself this before you vote.
Do you want your money taken away by force and given to someone else? Ask this before you vote.
2007-06-20 14:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any Democrat will raise taxes.
2007-06-20 11:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by patodelamuerte 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Which would you choose? Increase taxes on the wealthy or increase debt on your children? Every election is the same bullshit for Repiblicans...taxes...taxes...taxes. Taxes is the price you pay for a civilized society...get over it. It's just a campaign gimmick to get votes come election time.
2007-06-20 10:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by Fern O 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hillary will raise your taxes as high as she needs to in order to keep herself in the style to which she *wants* to become accustomed ...
you know what they say, life's a b*itch, don't vote for one!
2007-06-20 09:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by georgiagrits1 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bloomberg. HAHA He left the Republicans
2007-06-20 10:59:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋