http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/04/tax-rhetoric-vs-reality.html#more
In fact, even if you add all the other federal levies people pay in addition to income taxes — such as payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare and excise taxes for gasoline, alcohol, tobacco and other items — the combined federal tax rate was 20.7% in 2006, the latest year for which figures are available. That's less than one percentage point higher than the three-decade low of 19.8%, reached in 2003.
Another Blog Read worth the time
Sarah Palin depressing supporters on the right
Take a look at Krugmans newest post. He hits alot of the concerns I feel. I would love to feel all is getting better. I am more concerned that we are currently fooling ourselves. Krugman is not shy about disagreeing with the administration. I guess it is a matter of hope for the best prepare for the worst.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/opinion/17krugman.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
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