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John is 63 years old and owns his own business. He is a life-long Republican
and sees his dream of retiring next year is now all but gone. With the stock
market crashing and all the new taxes coming his way, John knows he will be
working for a good number more years.
John has a granddaughter. Ashley is a recent college grad. She
drives a late model car, wears all the latest fashions, and also likes going out
and eating out a lot. Ashley campaigned hard for Obama, and after he won the
election she made sure her grandfather (and all other republican family
members) received more than an earful on how the world is going to be a much
better place now that Obama won the election.
Ashley recently found herself short of cash and cannot pay her bills, again. As she has done many other times in the past, she e-mailed her grandfather asking for some financial help.
Here is his reply:
"Sweetheart,
I am replying to your request for more money. Ashley, you know I
love you dearly and am sympathetic to your financial plight. Unfortunately, times
have changed. With the election of president Obama, your grandmother and I have
had to set forth a bold new economic plan of our own....The 'Ashley Economic
Plan'. Let me explain.
Your grandmother and I are highly productive, wage-earning tax
payers. As you know, we have lived a comfortable life and in return have forgone
many things like fancy vacations, luxury cars, etc. We have worked hard and
were looking forward to retiring soon. But this plan has changed. Your president
is significantly raising our personal and business taxes. He says it is so he
can give our hard earned money to other people. Do you know what this means,
Ashley?
It means less income for us. Less income means we must cut back on
many business and personal expenditures. One example is, we were forced to let
go of our receptionist today. You know her. She always gave you candy when you
visited my office. Did you know she worked for us for the past 18 years? I
can't afford her anymore.
That is a taste of the business side. Some personal economic
effects of Obama's new taxation policies include none other than you. You know very
well that over the years your grandmother and I have given you thousands of
dollars in cash, tuition assistance, food, housing, clothing, gifts, etc.
By your vote, you have chosen another family over ours for help. Judging from
your e-mail requesting more money, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is
the direct telephone number for the White House. You yourself repeatedly told
me I was foolish to vote republican. You said Mr. Obama is going to be the people's
president and is going to help every American live a better life.
Based upon everything you have told me and things we heard from
him as he campaigned, I am sure Mr. Obama will be happy to send a check or transfer
money into your checking account. Have him call me for the transaction and
account numbers, which by now I know by heart.
Perhaps you now can understand what I have been saying for all my life:
Those who vote for the president should consider what the impact of an election
will be on the nation as a whole, and not just be concerned with what they can
get for themselves (welfare, etc..).
What Obama voters don't seem to realize is all of the
"government's" money he is 'redistributing' to illegal aliens and
non-taxpaying Americans (deemed "less fortunate") comes from tax
money collected from income tax-paying families.
Remember how you told me, "only the richest of the rich will
be affected"? Guess what, honey? Because of our business, your grandmother
and I are now considered to be the richest of the rich.
On paper, it might look that way. But in the real world, we are far
from it.
But, as you said while campaigning for Obama, some people will
have to carry more of the burden so all of America can prosper. You understand what
that means, right? It means that raising taxes on productive people results in
them having less money. Less money for everything, including granddaughters.
Congratulations on your choice for "change". For future
reference, I encourage you to attempt to add up the total value of the gifts
and money you've received from us over the years, and compare it to what you
expect to get over the next four years from Mr. Obama.
Remember, we love you dearly... But from now on you'll need to
call the number referenced above when you need help.
Good luck, sweetheart.
Love, Grandpa
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