Yup. And supposed Conservatives around here acting like outraged little victims, claiming that other people who legally take tax deductions that have been in the Federal Tax Code since 1913 (to rightly prevent double taxation) are being “subsidized” by them. Moreover, if we even dare to object to the Republicans raising taxes on the middle class when they promised a tax cut, we are “Communists”, told “Just Move!”, or ordered to prevent state and local legislatures from taxing us. Sure. I’ll drain the oceans while I am at it. I guess the terms “Conservative” and “Liberal” are now meaningless.
“And supposed Conservatives around here acting like outraged little victims, claiming that other people who legally take tax deductions that have been in the Federal Tax Code since 1913 (to rightly prevent double taxation) are being “subsidized” by them.”
A couple of days ago I posted a generic article on the tax bill with the commentary that we should eliminate deductions and favorable treatment for married couples and children.
I did so as a “devils advocate” as I believe the more individual deductions, the better. I used a trigger word “breeders” to describe those married with children.
I was astounded at the effect it had on people. None saw, read or understood anything written after that word.
Overnight last night I came to the realization that is exactly how this tax bill is being promulgated throughout the Conservative media, commentariat and Congress. They are using a trigger phrase...
In the olden days conservatives and Republicans used to use the phrase: “Keeping your own money” whenever tax breaks of any kind were considered or offered.
The new phrase: “Subsidizing Blue State Largess”.
And it’s working beyond the wildest dreams of the K Street marketers.
I will give them credit. This is the best, most effective marketing scheme I’ve ever seen come from the Republican Party and their masters on K Street.
A simple turn of phrase has turned millions of otherwise conservative people into Social Justice Warriors. And they should be ashamed and disgusted with themselves for being so easily manipulated.
You claim your concern is double taxation, yet, you pay sales, gas, and other taxes after first paying your high State income taxes. That’s double taxation.
BRAVO!