07 August 2010

Are You A Libertarian?

I grew up in a very conservative home. In high school and early college I was staunchly Republican. At least I thought I was Republican. Looking back I believe I picked Republican because it was closer to my values then Democrat. Then I discovered Libertarianism. I found myself constantly agreeing with them. Not necessarily their implementation but definitely their ideals.
Are you a Libertarian? Here are some tools to help you answer that question.




So are you a Libertarian?

06 August 2010

On Taxes

Recently a friend of mine offered up this link. From the Tax Foundation it helps you calculate your tax burden. It also gives you the added benefit of seeing how the Obama tax proposal would effect your taxes. Surprisingly I would actually pay less under the Obama plan. But to me that is little consolation.
Currently the federal government takes 18% of my income. Add my state taxes and I pay around 21% To me that is outrageous. Especially when I see most government programs and agencies as bloated and poorly managed.
I prefer a simplification of the tax code. A flat tax for everyone. I guess that is why this blog from CSM appealed to me.
Enjoy.