Shootist
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Message #173548 posted by Shootist (Info) March 23, 2008 17:48:34 ET
In Reply to: Re: Obama on religion and politics posted by mrblues (Info) March 22, 2008 07:26:23 ET
mrblues:
I understand what you're saying. I believe a goodly portion of the second income goes to pay for government services, fees and taxes. Not just federal, but state and local, and not all are very visible, excise taxes, licenses, auto-tags, toll roads and a host of others. Another point to consider is all the products that are considered necessary that weren't widely available in 1980. Cell phones, cable TV, computers, Internet access, I'm sure there are others.
Now, estimate all your taxes, tolls and license (drivers, tag, boat, etc.) fees and cut them by 1/3 to 1/2, then add up how much you spend on products you didn't have in 1980. Just cutting cable, internet and cell phone would save me $210 a month. No small change.
How much more money do you have in your pocket?
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