With the Pakistan Army of 1.13 million at one border - ready to pounce - and the Chinese army of 10 million regular and militia on another border, India has little choice but to support Russia, hoping its neighbor to the north will continue supplying it with tanks, guns, helicopters, missiles and airborne early warning … Continue reading “Coalition of the Impotent” is now missing 1.4 billion Indians in quest to isolate Russia
Category: Taxes
Why can’t we stop bestowing huge credits for corporations who pay taxes to Russia?
The fat cats enjoy IRS credits for taxes paid overseas to avoid paying income taxes in the United States. It's a big loophole and Congress refuses to close it. Even with the changes in recent years to the IRS code, the effective corporate tax rate of profits brought into this country is half the regular … Continue reading Why can’t we stop bestowing huge credits for corporations who pay taxes to Russia?
Medicare seniors to pay billions in extra premiums next year just in case Biogen’s $56,000-a-year memory drug is allowed
The average senior on Medicare will see their premiums jump double digits next year to $170.10 per person, per month, an annual increase of $21.60 monthly from $148.50 this year. If you are a married couple older than 65, your health insurance premiums in 2022 will be a minimum of $4,082. If you purchase private … Continue reading Medicare seniors to pay billions in extra premiums next year just in case Biogen’s $56,000-a-year memory drug is allowed
Oil Companies give thanks to Biden for “exchange” deal to hedge their bets today
The Joe Biden/Kamala Harris team said today they will sell 18 million barrels of oil from the nation's Strategic Oil Reserve (once used only for war/famine/pestilence) to reduce the deficit by about $1.4 billion or less, depending on the current price of oil. In another attack on the reserve, the White House said it will … Continue reading Oil Companies give thanks to Biden for “exchange” deal to hedge their bets today
Tax Time: that 401K / IRA may end up costing you more than just investing for Capital Gains
Some readers, who are old enough to remember defined pension plans weren't just for unionized workers, may still think they are better off with IRAs and 401Ks, originally sold as tax-free until you retire. Advice from employers promised the new plan was better than a pension. You could put away as much as the equivalent … Continue reading Tax Time: that 401K / IRA may end up costing you more than just investing for Capital Gains
Sweden’s “Circular Economy” has created mountains of trash in trip “Back to the Past”
In Sweden the once "Jolly" Green Giant has been replaced with one sad, sad, sad mountain of trash after another, spewing toxic fumes and sporting hordes of furry creatures to thrive in garbage and decay. Nearby residents are fleeing, and those who can't, are taping up windows, hoping the fumes will not cause permanent illness … Continue reading Sweden’s “Circular Economy” has created mountains of trash in trip “Back to the Past”
Coronavirus “rescue” bill sends $11 billion to develop Africa, instead of restoring huge cuts to programs for Americans
While critics of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) bring up the $25 million for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, there is virtually no reporting of the $10.8 billion authorized for three African development banks. Funding for the Kennedy Center came with the stipulation it would help … Continue reading Coronavirus “rescue” bill sends $11 billion to develop Africa, instead of restoring huge cuts to programs for Americans
Tulsi Gabbard is the co-sponsor of a terrific Social Security bill also endorsed by Mark Meadows – Trump’s new Chief of Staff
Talk about strange bill-fellows! HR 860 (Social Security 2100 Act) has gained the endorsement of former Republican Congressman Mark Meadows. A founder of the House Freedom Caucus in 2015, Meadows was just named White House Chief of Staff by President Donald Trump. This same House bill to modernize Social Security is co-sponsored by Democrat Congresswoman … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard is the co-sponsor of a terrific Social Security bill also endorsed by Mark Meadows – Trump’s new Chief of Staff
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