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The Coming Democratic Tax Increase : /p> p>How can there be a tax cut when the Democrats are just letting the Law expire This was the law enacted by a Republican Congress. Don't blame the Democrats for this, blame the Congressional Republicans. They were in control of Congress when it was enacted. It's their law and their expiration date. Please be honest in your rhetoric. Americans are sick and tired of this party spin whether it comes from Republicans or Democrats. br> -- Mary O'Connell /p> p> This article just reminded me once again how we got stuck with Bill Clinton and now the very real possibility of his lovely wife being Chief Executive. Bush 1 was the overwhelming favorite for a second term until he reneged on his "read my lips, no new taxes" pledge. Up until then no Democrat wanted to run against him, the field was open to this strange Arkansas governor who had a thing for women other than his wife and who somehow always had plenty of money for his and his wife's desires despite a salary of less than $30,000 a year. Of course we former Southerners knew exactly what was going on. Term limits long before they became a reality in the North were a staple of Southern politics. In our little Tennessee town the position of County Highway Commissioner was a highly sought after position despite a term limit and a low if any salary. The badly kept secret was that the winning candidate had a limited amount of time to appropriate as much of the county funds for himself and his supporters during his term as he could and everyone sort of accepted it as long as he also kept the roads in good repair, not too difficult a job in a relatively mild climate. So when Clinton entered the not crowded race for president in '92 he faced a lackluster field and plenty of money to outlast the constant scandals he knew he would face. O for the good old days but wait they are here again. Scoundrels and millionaires once again running for president. br> -- Jack Wheatley /p> p> Great article, I wish more Americans knew the real score. There are few things that make my blood boil more than a politician stealing my hard-earned money to secure his/her own power. As if that weren't enough, they rationalize their theft by claiming to be doing it for the greater good. Insult to injury. AS IF private property, free market competition, freedom, and hard work DIDN'T make this country the sole super power it is today, and the envy of the world. Where are the 21st Century Sons of Liberty? This current crop is WAY WORSE than King George III. br> -- Dan br> Manhattan Beach, California

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