thestatedtruth.com | March 3, 2012
Here we are with bad demographics again, add to that another broke social security system, and guess what island are we standing on. Yep, it’s Japan! Now the Japanese government has had an epiphany, and all of a sudden seeks to save a broken down social security system, and “rein in soaring welfare costs”. Question: But uh, isn’t that a problem worldwide? Yes it is. So […]
Category: Commentary, Economy, National News, Pensions and Retirement, World News |
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Tags: Consumption Tax, Double Consumption Taxes, japan, raising taxes
thestatedtruth.com | June 30, 2011
Agree…..but the economy may not improve for years….we’re in the new normal, best to get used to it! Former President Bill Clinton sees a possible way past the bipartisan impasse over raising the debt limit: agree to cut spending AND raise taxes, but do neither until later, after the economy improves. “If they [the Republicans] […]
Category: Commentary, Economy, National News, Wall Street |
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Tags: Bipartisan, Clinton, Cutting Spending, new normal, raising taxes
thestatedtruth.com | October 25, 2010
This from The Wall Street Journal….Are they kidding?…….Nope…….You want civil unrest and riots, like they have in France,  just try to take away or cut the mortgage interest tax deduction……..and watch housing fall further at the same time. Any Senator or Congressman can be voted out of office if this happens, but not until next election unfortunately. Hot Hot Potatoes. Sacrosanct […]
Category: Commentary, Economy, Finance, National News, Personal Net Worth, Real Estate |
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Tags: cutting deductions, mortgage deduction, raising taxes