Today begins the new taxes on junk food. You probably didn't hear too much about it, but it goes like this. Candy and Soft drinks will now be taxed at the regular merchandise rate, instead of the food tax of approx. 2.5%. Wonderful! Now that the Government nanny is watching out for us, all will be well. We will become skinny, peaceful, happy and blonde, just like the Eloi in the classic film Time Machine. Everything will be provided for us and we will die happily by...wait a minute, didn't the Eloi get eaten by the Morlocks, who did the providing? Oh well...that's just Science Fiction. Still, there are some unintended consequences, or many intended.
I don't think many people will give up their snacks. When I told my husband that he should cut out his Diet Coke addiction, he looked at me as though I just told him I voted Democrat. He told me that that was never gonna happen and what do I know, I drink coffee. I nodded silently, a chill settling on me, as I thought how I'd react if told I should quit drinking coffee. When taxes were raised on cigarettes, it didn't lessen the amount of smokers, just brought more income into the government....Ah-ha!
Getting more money to the government and less to you is the whole idea. You will still buy your favorite snackies, but you will be the poorer for doing it. You may have to protest that your healthcare is too expensive or request that the government do other things for you that you should do for yourself. I believe that therein lies the truth.
Do you think the elites in Washington really care if you have a bit of junk in the trunk? Nope, they just desperately need new ways to take your money. Oh, hell, they are gonna get it too. We are not giving up our Diet Coke.
And besides, Halloween is going to be really depressing this year, what with everyone passing out celery sticks.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Tax hike? You mean tax hike on those making like $250,000. Right?
Ahhhh, The Time Machine! Loved the 60's version & thought Yvette what's her name was dazzling. My taste changed a bit, as I grew older, but ...
And like WHAT'S WRONG WITH CELERY STICKS?????? Kids like nothin' better than veggies in their Halloween bag. That's why I load 'em up with celery, carrot sticks, green pepper slices, dried corn & etc.
You need to wake up, lady. Candy is so "last century" & the kids are chompin' at the bit (haven't heard that in a few years)for treats that are good for them.
Yeah, right! :o)
Lol! What am I thinking? There is nothing my kids enjoy more after a tough day at school, than some tofu and veggies!
Wow. Did you even READ the Time Machine? Are you even aware that it was a BOOK. Google it. Maybe you can even figure out the author.
Yes, Anonymous, you coward, I am aware it is, not was, a book. See, it still IS a book. Did you know that? Yes, I did read it, but was not referring to the book in my post, as the book is quite different and would not be appropo for my comments. Please put the kool-aid down. Conservatives are not mouth breathers, as I am sure Liberals are not sissies. Right?
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