Posted on 11/09/2008 12:32:02 PM PST by nomad
I would avoid all "charities" that are national 501c3s with chapter offices. Having worked for a few, they are really corporations that don't pay taxes.
I hope you’re a good swimmer.
Prosperity should favor Republicans, which is why we lost.
Explain Reagan’s victory in 1980.
national security
I remember the TV ads, and that’s what I voted for.
but my point was, I’m not sure if tanking the economy makes it even easier for a socialist to pretend like he’s coming to the rescue
a weakened country is not one with as many options
RE: “Quit doing business with anyone who voted for this fool, the beautician, the barber, the local hardware store, etc.”
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Agree — to the extent possible, avoid the Obamabots and keep spending WAY down — Atlas Shrugs.........
Actually, we do have something of a life boat. You can store your wealth someplace where the government can't find it and seize it.
Maybe it's your three year supply of MRE's, ammunition that you can sell blackmarket after the gun ban, maybe even a nice little Kruggerand or two.
If you are going to do any end of year stock selling for tax purposes anyway, that will reduce your paper income and offset some dividend income, and result in a decrease in tax revenue available to be spent on the 0bomunists.
Ok, I’m with you so far . . . but how can we make certain we are buying our MRE’s, ammo, other essentials, etc. from people who did not vote for Obama? Do you see what I’m driving at, here?
I was thinking of expanding my business shortly...but now think I will coast for 4 years. The FedGov is already talking about confiscating my IRAs, not sure I want them confiscating anything else. I’m in hunker down mode.
My ideas:
Drive 5 MPH slower than the posted limit.
Never spend more than $20 to gas up.
No charitable donations of any sort.
Under-withhold taxes by increasing exemptions.
Have a non-commercial Christmas.
Boycot CNN and MSNBC and their sponsors.
Gripe in writing about Blitzer, Olberman, and Chris Mathews.
Cancel subscriptions to newspapers and magazines.
Minimalize phone services. Drop cellular where possible.
Buy ammunition and guns. Figure out how to get involved in firearms as a cottage industry.
I remember Reagan running national security ads also, but if you don’t remember the economy stuff he ran, then our discussion is over.
There are no sure things in life, but I’d be willing to bet that very few people who sell MRE’s, ammunition, and gold voted for 0.
How do I jest?I think that even with cuts in capital gains and other taxes we`d still be in for a long and tough time to come.These socialists are going to tank the economy whether you help them or not.Its a prudent move to get your finances in order for a long ride. I`m old enough, just a kid though,to remember the Carter administration and the stagflation that plagued America till after Reagan took over.
I am also cutting on charitable donations except for the Boy Scouts, and maybe buying girl scout cookies from people I know are not Obomatrons (i.e., my neighbor's kids). It breaks my heart in a way because I have been pretty supportive of my local parish, but after hearing that something like over 50% of my fellow Catholics voted for Obortion, it's hard to feel any sense of loyalty.
I agree. Starve the beast. Crash the system. Get out of it what you can, and keep your money out of it's hands. Liberals crave taking other peoples' money almost as much as they crave abortion. Don't let them have any more of your money than you can possibly keep out of their grubby, stinking hands.
Don’t know if this fits in this thread, but through the years I’ve always bought American Cars, anything American to keep Americans working, but now I feel that these union members socked it to me big time after all the years I was watching out for them. My husband and I, and two of our kids will never buy another American car again.
It’s bad enough that my 401K is worth half of its previous worth, and as long as I’m working, I can’t pull it out of the company plan. So my choice is keep working so that we can live decently, or quit working to get my hands on my money and take a hit in taxes.
Ping.
We’ve taken similar positions. Our donation dollars now go to our church and to the Salvation Army (and only because of a long family history and incredible personal kindness by the organization to my mother...long story, but honest sentiment).
In fact, I received my first phone call yesterday from an organization wanting money to send underprivileged, minority children to a circus. I politely told the caller that if she wants money, they should ask the President Elect as he will soon be in charge of all funds and hung up.
Rough ol’ world - time to take care of me and mine and those aligned with us.
If that sounds cynical, it’s not, it’s simply a protective device.
How much are you willing to bet? And will you include their employees?
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