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trik396 · 07-01-2008, 10:39 AM

Cook county and Chicago residents now pay 10.25% sales tax. Welcom to my hell.

For glimpse into Obama's America,
look no further than his hometown

As of today, Chicago has highest sales tax in the nation

Fight for increase led by Obama's pick for Cook County Board President

The Illinois Republican Party today is asking the American people to take a glimpse into what America will be like under a Barack Obama presidency, as Chicago today claims the highest sales tax in the country.

Much like Barack Obama will do if elected president, Obama's pick for Cook County Board President, Todd Stroger, fought vigorously to ensure Chicago became the highest taxed city in the nation.

"Barack Obama's vision for America is playing out daily in his hometown, especially when it comes to tax policy," said Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna. "With a struggling economy, this is not the kind of change Americans need."

Under Barack Obama's plan for America he would:

- Double the capital gains tax
- Double the dividend tax
- Raise the top tax bracket to nearly 40%
- Raise the cap on the payroll tax

"It's pretty clear that Barack Obama's friends like Todd Stroger are giving a glimpse into what life will be like under an Obama presidency," said McKenna. "I have to believe if Senator Obama felt differently he would have spoken against this tax increase."

"How can we expect Barack Obama to bring change to Washington if he cannot bring change to Illinois?"

BACKGROUND

Obama Voted In Favor Of The Democrats' FY 2009 Budget, Which Would Raise Tax Rates For Americans Earning $31,850 Or More:

Obama Voted Twice In Favor Of The Democrats' FY 2009 Budget Resolution.(S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote #85, Adopted 51-44: R 2-43; D 47-1; I 2-0, 3/14/08, Obama Voted Yea; S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote #142: Adopted 48- 45: R 2- 44; D 44- 1; I 2-0, 6/4/08, Obama Voted Yea)

The Democrats' Budget Would Raise Taxes On Individuals Earning $31,850 Or More. "Under both Democratic plans, tax rates would increase by 3 percentage points for each of the 25 percent, 28 percent and 33 percent brackets. At present, the 25 percent bracket begins at $31,850 for individuals and $63,700 for married couples. The 35 percent bracket on incomes over $349,700 would jump to 39.6 percent." (Andrew Taylor, "Presidential Hopefuls To Vote On Budget," The Associated Press, 3/13/0

NOTE: Obama's Vote For The Democrats' Budget Is At Odds With His Rhetoric On The Campaign Trail, Where He Claims He'll Provide Tax Relief For Working Americans. Obama: "I'll give a tax cut to working people …"(Sen. Barack Obama, Remarks At A Campaign Rally, Denver, CO, 1/30/0

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AZXD40 · 07-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Thats a real shocker....

**mhillsing23** · 07-01-2008, 10:49 AM

Facts like these make me think for about .2 seconds that Obama will be exposed and he won't have a chance. But, then I realize; most voters are so glossed by his message of change that they won't look at the history and reality of this man.

Brickboy240 · 07-01-2008, 11:37 AM

I guess in Obamas world, $31,850 a year salary is wealthy! Yep...fo the Obmamamites...change is a coming!

Maybe this is why Democrats always try to appeal to the poor and the stupid? those groups are usually not very good at math.

- brickboy240

Sirius1963 · 07-01-2008, 11:52 AM

Sorry, I'm not buying this. I really doubt he (BHO) has voted for all these tax increases.

I thought the only vote he ever made was "present" and not a "yes" or a "no".

Hmmm. Guess I was wrong!

bigun · 07-01-2008, 12:06 PM

He has been saying all along that he is for change, the only problem is most people are too stupid to look deep enough to see what kind of change he has in mind. My wife and I pay for enough social programs as do everyone else that makes over 35,000 a year hell 35,000 a year for a single person in most larger cities is barely a living wage.

**Frenchy** · 07-01-2008, 12:29 PM

Take it for what it's worth.

yeahYeah · 07-01-2008, 12:38 PM

the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree

trik396 · 07-01-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Take it for what it's worth.

Why? because it comes from Republicans? That might be the case and I don't necessarily agree with Repubs in this state either, but the tax situation here is the truth and it's ridiculous. The county of Cook which encompasses the city of Chicago is the most wasteful government imaginable. It's one big social experiment that is draining the taxpayer to no end. Did you happen to read the link in my other thread about Obama and his public/private housing debacle?

07-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
AZXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 704	Thats a real shocker.... __________________ John F. Kennedy: "Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom."

07-01-2008, 10:49 AM	#3
mhillsing23 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,041	Facts like these make me think for about .2 seconds that Obama will be exposed and he won't have a chance. But, then I realize; most voters are so glossed by his message of change that they won't look at the history and reality of this man. __________________ Veritas vos liberabit...

07-01-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 8,919	I guess in Obamas world, $31,850 a year salary is wealthy! Yep...fo the Obmamamites...change is a coming! Maybe this is why Democrats always try to appeal to the poor and the stupid? those groups are usually not very good at math. - brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

07-01-2008, 11:52 AM	#5
Sirius1963 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific NorthWET (Seattle) Posts: 1,056	Sorry, I'm not buying this. I really doubt he (BHO) has voted for all these tax increases. I thought the only vote he ever made was "present" and not a "yes" or a "no". Hmmm. Guess I was wrong! __________________ You don’t win anything in a gunfight, you just get to keep what you have. The loudest sound in the world is a “click” when you need a “bang.” The second loudest sound in the world is a “bang” when you were expecting a “click.”

07-01-2008, 12:06 PM	#6
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,527	He has been saying all along that he is for change, the only problem is most people are too stupid to look deep enough to see what kind of change he has in mind. My wife and I pay for enough social programs as do everyone else that makes over 35,000 a year hell 35,000 a year for a single person in most larger cities is barely a living wage. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

07-01-2008, 10:39 AM	#1
trik396 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: currently elsewhere Posts: 1,235	Obama's Cook county taxes Cook county and Chicago residents now pay 10.25% sales tax. Welcom to my hell. For glimpse into Obama's America, look no further than his hometown As of today, Chicago has highest sales tax in the nation Fight for increase led by Obama's pick for Cook County Board President The Illinois Republican Party today is asking the American people to take a glimpse into what America will be like under a Barack Obama presidency, as Chicago today claims the highest sales tax in the country. Much like Barack Obama will do if elected president, Obama's pick for Cook County Board President, Todd Stroger, fought vigorously to ensure Chicago became the highest taxed city in the nation. "Barack Obama's vision for America is playing out daily in his hometown, especially when it comes to tax policy," said Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna. "With a struggling economy, this is not the kind of change Americans need." Under Barack Obama's plan for America he would: - Double the capital gains tax - Double the dividend tax - Raise the top tax bracket to nearly 40% - Raise the cap on the payroll tax "It's pretty clear that Barack Obama's friends like Todd Stroger are giving a glimpse into what life will be like under an Obama presidency," said McKenna. "I have to believe if Senator Obama felt differently he would have spoken against this tax increase." "How can we expect Barack Obama to bring change to Washington if he cannot bring change to Illinois?" BACKGROUND Obama Voted In Favor Of The Democrats' FY 2009 Budget, Which Would Raise Tax Rates For Americans Earning $31,850 Or More: Obama Voted Twice In Favor Of The Democrats' FY 2009 Budget Resolution.(S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote #85, Adopted 51-44: R 2-43; D 47-1; I 2-0, 3/14/08, Obama Voted Yea; S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote #142: Adopted 48- 45: R 2- 44; D 44- 1; I 2-0, 6/4/08, Obama Voted Yea) The Democrats' Budget Would Raise Taxes On Individuals Earning $31,850 Or More. "Under both Democratic plans, tax rates would increase by 3 percentage points for each of the 25 percent, 28 percent and 33 percent brackets. At present, the 25 percent bracket begins at $31,850 for individuals and $63,700 for married couples. The 35 percent bracket on incomes over $349,700 would jump to 39.6 percent." (Andrew Taylor, "Presidential Hopefuls To Vote On Budget," The Associated Press, 3/13/0 NOTE: Obama's Vote For The Democrats' Budget Is At Odds With His Rhetoric On The Campaign Trail, Where He Claims He'll Provide Tax Relief For Working Americans. Obama: "I'll give a tax cut to working people …"(Sen. Barack Obama, Remarks At A Campaign Rally, Denver, CO, 1/30/0 ### This email was sent to: anthony.massaro@century21.com This email was sent by: Illinois Republican Party 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1245 Chicago, IL 60606 USA PAID FOR BY THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY www.WeAreIllinois.org NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE COMMITTEE. __________________ ‘‘When we got organized as a country and we wrote a fairly radical Constitution with a radical Bill of Rights, giving a radical amount of individual freedom to Americans ...... And so a lot of people say there's too much personal freedom. When personal freedom's being abused, you have to move to limit it.’’ — Bill Clinton, 3-22-94

07-01-2008, 12:29 PM	#7
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 12,741	Take it for what it's worth. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

07-01-2008, 12:38 PM	#8
yeahYeah XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 4,900	the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree __________________ MOΛΩN ΛABÉ Beware the fury of a patient man. - John Dryden

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