[Pharmboy]

I thought this guy was worth the post...

[CzarNicky]

Did you know that the Spanish-American war ended in 1898?

yes

[dirtbiker]

Did you know that the Spanish-American war ended in 1898?

Yes, I did. I ACTUALLY learned history in school, back when they actually TAUGHT history in school....

I also know when the War of 1812 started, too....

[Lokibob]

It actually amazes me that people are paying taxes on their long distance calls anyway.

A long time ago, I canceled all long distance calls on my home phone. I had NO long distance service. Then I went to Wal Mart and purchased a calling card, and only pay 5 cents for long distance calls anywhere. Thats it, 5 cents a min. I know, probably built into that is the taxes, but I don't see it. And frankly, when the long distance charges monthly are less than the added on fees, upgrades, and taxes,on your home phone it only makes sense.

BTW, I use an AT&T calling card. I do not know about the 2 cents a minute cards. I take the card to Wal Mart every couple of months and add $20 (400 minutes). Dialing a whole bunch of numbers isn't a problem with auto dialers. I works for me.

[SunkenCiv]

:'D Teddy Roosevelt was a RINO, after all. ;') ;') ;')

[FairOpinion]

Amusing (or not so amusing) tax story your ping list might find interesting -- moral of the story, there is no such thing as a "temporary" tax.

"Did you know that the Spanish-American war ended in 1898? No? Apparently, neither did the US Government. Over a hundred years ago, the government enacted a 3% tax on long distance phone calls to help finance the war.

And they didn't repeal the tax until now. "

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

Not to worry, the phone one was nixed, but another has taken its place...