I imagine that round two of the "meh" debates has just begun. I, unfortunately--or not, depending on how one looks at these things--am at work tonight and unable to tune in. I imagine that President Obama will not sleep through this one. I'm hoping he took a few hits of whatever Biden was smoking last week. I trust that you, my loyal Sloppists, will fill me in on whatever I miss.
Obama was world's better than the first debate (no big trick) but he missed the most important comment of the night. It came early, and it could have put Romney away so that he couldn't recover!
ReplyDeleteWhen discussing R's plans for "reforming" the tax code, the Pain from Bain, while being his usual unspcific self did get specific. He said he would ELIMINATE ALL TAXES ON INTEREST, ROI AND CAPITAL GAINS!
Now, think: OK... got it?
How much of your (let's make up an average figure) $75,000 annual income comes from interest & capital gains?
I'm guessing not much. BUT it could save you a few bucks in taxes. And you worked hard for the money.
Mitt Romney made $20,000,000 last year.
He MADE it, he didn't EARN it.
Because he didn't work a day for it.
Except for some speaking fees, virtually ALL HIS INCOME CAME FROM INTEREST, ROI, and CAPITAL GAINS!
So, the first thing Romney would do, before dealing with the Middle East; before dealing with unemployment; before supporting (or NOT SUPPORTING, if you're from the Teas) women's rights; is to do everything in his power to make sure HE DOESN'T HAVE TO PAY ANY TAXES AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and Obama missed it!