Since John McCain Refuses to Discuss The Issues, Here's Barack Obama's Plans.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
United States
September 13, 2008 10:35am CST
John McCain and Sarah Palin don't want to discuss the issues facing the American people. Since they are ignoring them, why not look some of Barack Obama's plans.
I really like the fact that he has a plan to Provide Middle Class Americans with a some Tax Relief.
Barack Obama will cut income taxes by $1,000 for working families to offset the payroll tax they pay. I believe this is something that many of us really need at this time.
He also wants to Provide a Tax Cut for Working Families:
Barack Obama will restore fairness to the tax code and provide 150 million workers the tax relief they need. Obama will create a new "Making Work Pay" tax credit of up to $500 per person, or $1,000 per working family. The "Making Work Pay" tax credit will completely eliminate income taxes for 10 million Americans.
Restoring fairness to the tax code is something that many of us could really use at this time.
Are you a Senior Citizen? If so, then Barack Obama wants to Eliminate Income Taxes for Seniors Making Less than $50,000:
Barack Obama will eliminate all income taxation of seniors making less than $50,000 per year. This proposal will eliminate income taxes for 7 million seniors and provide these seniors with an average savings of $1,400 each year. Under the Obama plan, 27 million American seniors will also not need to file an income tax return.
Isn't it time we take care of our Senior Citizens. They've done nothing wrong to deserve making a choice between food and medicine.
How about Barack's plan to Simplify Tax Filings for Middle Class Americans:
Obama will dramatically simplify tax filings so that millions of Americans will be able to do their taxes in less than five minutes.
Barack Obama will ensure that the IRS uses the information it already gets from banks and employers to give taxpayers the option of pre-filled tax forms to verify, sign and return.
Experts estimate that the Obama proposal will save Americans up to 200 million total hours of work and aggravation and up to $2 billion in tax preparer fees.
This is a great idea. Why do we have to go through all the madness when filing our taxes when the IRS already has the information?
Tell me what you think about these plans. Tell me why you might agree with them or disagree with them.
In my opinion, this is real change. This is what we need to move into the 21st Century.
Lloyd
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@visitorinvasion (7709)
• United States
13 Sep 08
All I can say is I hope you're right about this man.
And no, I'm no fan of McCain's either. IMO, we are screwed to high heaven this time around.
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
13 Sep 08
I cannot predict the future and I also hope I am right about Barack Obama.
But the one thing I know is that the current fiscal policies aren't working.
Giving tax breaks to the wealthiest of Americans and to corporations who have sent millions of jobs overseas hasn't worked.
I believe that Barack Obama will work hard to provide relief to the majority of America people.
If he doesn't keep his words, we'll have the opportunity to retire him in 4 years.
Let's just give him a chance.
Thanks for your reply.
Lloyd
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@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
13 Sep 08
Your opinion matches mine. I think he can make the change that middle class (or what's left of it) would like to see. I think that the no tax on the elderly making less that $50,000 is a great idea that would help many elderly Americans that have trouble buying basic needs. Since I have started supporting Obama I would also like to add that I like what I see on his education changes. They would also do a lot for the children of this nation.
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
13 Sep 08
The middle class has taken a hugh hit over the last 8 years. There is no denying that fact.
With middle class people ,like myself, only spending on basic necessities, it's no wonder that our economy is sinking.
Middle class Americans are the engine that makes our economy run. Without them, we face the dire economic circumstances facing America today.
Could you imagine the sense of relief our Senior Citizens would feel if they weren't taxed on the first $50,000 of income?
When you reach that age, you shouldn't have to decide between food, heating fuel and medicine.
Thanks for your reply.
Lloyd
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
13 Sep 08
Bravo! I really can't think of anything I disagree with about his plans, they're sure a hell of a lot better than we'd get from those other two losers. HOPEFULLY losers, anyway! Of course we're always going to hear from the right about how we have to give all the breaks to the wealthy and to big business because they provide the jobs and reinvest the money - they've been doing a bang-up job of that these past eight years, haven't they? Doesn't it make sense that if the middle class disappears or doesn't have any money for any of the goods and services provided by the businesses they're going to soon go out of business? There are only so many rich people to keep them going, after all.
Annie
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
We haven't heard anything from the other side, so I'm assuming they either don't have any plans to deal with these issues or they will just continue the failed policies of the past.
I find it absolutely amazing at how many people here at myLot find it appropriate that we give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations, but worry about where the funds are going to come from to give the average American taxpay some tax relief. It's almost as if they hate themselves and want to keep being punished for not being amonst the wealthies 5 percent in our country.
The "Trickle Down" theory has failed to work time and time again.
It's time to do something different and I believe Barack Obama is on the right track.
Lloyd
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
13 Sep 08
It looks good on paper but reality often throws us a curve and as much as we try to make things work, they often don't.
The idea of a democrat president, congress, and senate is just as scary as it would be to have all republican. No one to tell them they are wrong. They make all the rules, decide the laws and pretty much can do what they want. Am I the only one that finds that a bit troubling? Do you want one party to have that much control over your life?
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
What I'm saying is that you have to ,at least, acknowledge a problem before you begin to try and fix it.
At least I see a plan that looks good on paper. I see know plan at all from John McCain and Sarah Palin. This leads me to believe that they are satisfied with the way things are going at this time.
I think an Administration that has the benefit of having both a Democratic Congress and Senate would be wonderful. It's time to stop the petty partisian bickering and work in the best interest of the American people.
Unlike those who voted for George Bush two times, I believe if the Democrats overreach and abuse their power, that they will be booted out in 4 years rather than 8.
What I find scarey is the Warrantless Wire Taps and other invasions of our privacy practiced by this current administration.
This President and Vice President seems to think that they are above the law. Just look how many times Richard Cheney has refused to answer questions regarding his high level energy meetings and other affairs.
You should be scared of this current administration, not a future Barack Obama administration.
Lloyd
@mehale (2200)
• United States
13 Sep 08
[i]Am I the only one that finds that a bit troubling? Do you want one party to have that much control over your life?/i]
I have to agree with you there. Our nation's checks and balances system needs a serious overhaul! But then most of Washington needs a serious overhaul.
I have my doubts that either presidential candidate would be able to make much of a dent in our nation's problems in a 4 year period. This is Obama's biggest threat if elected. People will want the problems fixed now, and if he can't fix many of them in the first 4 years, I am afraid that he will not get the second term to finish! (The same could be said for McCain, though) LOL.
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
14 Sep 08
What happens when this one-sided party makes a law you don't like? May not have any bickering but they can sure make any laws they like and guess what? No one around to tell them it is a bad idea.
Are you really sure you want that?
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
13 Sep 08
The information I've read about Obama's tax plans - from supposedly unbiased sites, neither Democrat or Republican - don't match up with these figures, Lloyd.
For instance, isn't Obama going to roll back any the tax incentives and decreases we've all enjoyed (even though some choose to forget that), which increases everyone's taxes? And then he'll decrease the increases? Which ends up giving increases?
And do you really believe that it's right to tax people making over $250,000 so much more than everyone else? If so, why? Why should the "rich" pay for services for the "poor"?
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
Well let me ask you something. What should we do? How come John McCain hasn't proposed anything to deal with these problems.
You have to first acknowledge that the problem exists. I don't think he realizes that.
How do you believe we can get back on the right track? Should we just sit back and hope that things will get better?
No one is asking the rich to pay for services to for the poor. Middle class Americans pay their fair share of taxes.
Let's just stop giving tax breaks to the wealthiest of Americans and corporations.
What's so hard about that?
Lloyd
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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13 Sep 08
Hi lloydanthony111,
With all these promises tha all polictains makes does anyone belives them? because I don't, they all make false promises just to get elected and I'm rather getting bored with it all. People will always have to pay high taxes no matter is in.
Tamara
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@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
14 Sep 08
Well Lloyd, I do agree. I have never seen McCain or Palin approach this subject, and just always seem to avoid it, which scares me. I know it is way past time for the middle class to get a Break it deserves, and more help out there for the Lower class people as well. I just hope if Obama really does make it into office he can hold up to these promises, and help us all more as well.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
Hello my friend. As you can see, many people here are critizing Barack Obama's plan.
But that's easy to do because he has a plan. John McCain and Sarah Palin don't even acknowledge that middle and lower class Americans are hurting.
I can't believe how ,so many, people here are opposed to giving average American citizens, particularly our seniors, a tax break.
They are completely comfortable with the wealthiest of Americans and corporations getting tax breaks, but when it comes to people like you and I, it's a bad thing.
Do these people really hate themselves that much? I wonder.
Lloyd
@mehale (2200)
• United States
13 Sep 08
I have to admit that our tax system definitely needs some work, but my problem with quite a few of Obama's plans to cut taxes and many others is that they have to be paid for somehow. Lets face it, our nation is seriously in debt, and each tax cut must be offset by the funds to pay for it. We can't take more money from an already broke budget. I have yet to hear a workable plan for how he intends to pay for these changes. Other than that, I agree that many of the changes he wants to make need to be made.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
How is taking away tax breaks to corporations like EXXON/MOBILE robbing Peter to pay Paul?
Do you really believe that any oil company deserve tax breaks?
The reason our country is in so much debt is because of the Bush policies.
He spent taxpayer money like a madman without thinking of the repurcussions. He turned a 500 million dollar surplus into nearly a trillion dollar deficit.
It's time for fiscal responsibility. That's something that has been lacking over the last 8 years.
Lloyd
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
I agree with you that our tax system definately needs some work. In my opinion it needs to be overhauled.
What Barack Obama wants to do is role back the tax breaks that were given to the wealthiest of Americans and corporations and use that money to provide tax relief for average American citizens.
I also agree with you that our nation is in deep debt. Part of that is due to the 10 to 12 billion dollars per month we are spending in Iraq. Bringing the Iraq war to an end would go a long way in helping to reduce this debt and help fund the tax cuts for average American citizens.
Mehale, you have to have some idea of how to deal with these issues. Although Barack Obama's plans may not be perfect, it is a starting place.
I wish John McCain would explain how he is going to deal with these issues.
Will it be just more of the same?
Lloyd
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
14 Sep 08
mehale, you bring up a great point...how will he rob Peter to pay Paul when Paul is already broke. Our country is far in debt that all these ideas he's coming up with will only dig us in deeper.
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@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
14 Sep 08
I think while your pointing out the wonderful tax plan that Obama (or as I call him BO) has "promised" to do (we all know just how many "promises" are kept once their in office), you might want to also mention a few other "promises" he has made. Like doing away with the nuclear weapons we have, refusing to further nuclear development and making it illegal to produce the items needed to make the nuclear weapons.
Now ask yourself this...if terrorists attacked us knowing we had the firepower to wipe them off the face of the earth, what do you think they will do when we have no way to defend ourselves??
I have seen enough videos of BO himself, refusing to visit the sick and injured soldiers in Iraq while he was there, the new commercial of him making fun of McCain being computer illiterate despite the fact that it is b/c of severe injuries McCain suffered during his time as a POW that caused him not to be able to comb his hair, tie his shoes or type on a keyboard, his speeches...which although nicely written and teleprompted...are no more his own words then if he was reading a book, to know I don't want him anywhere near the White House much less running this country.
I'm not going to fight and argue about it b/c we all know that we'll all vote for who we want to vote for but I do want to suggest that EVERYONE really read up on both canidates, watch the videos on them (after all if the words are coming out of their own mouths they can't say they didn't say it) and then make an informed vote.
Personally I think although McCain has some rough spots I'd rather see him and that she-cat Palin in there...now there's a team!
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Sep 08
We desperately need some kind of tax reform in America, lloyd, and it is refreshing to know that Obama has the courage to institute such a plan. His plan will not be well received by some but it will be a huge benefit to the average working class citizens.
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@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
13 Sep 08
OMG. You don't know how bad I want his fiscal policies to be implemented on day one of a Barack Obama Administration.
I believe he has the courage to institute such a plan. How could anyone not agree with it?
The only people who will not like it are those who aren't affected by record home foreclosures, record unemployment, record fuel prices and those lacking affordable healthcare.
The rest of use will rejoice in a new era putting the Avearage American Citizen first.
Doesn't that sound nice?
Lloyd
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@suruchi86 (1872)
• India
14 Feb 09
I'm so sorry for coming so late. Time is great leveler. Real savior has reached the highest office of USA and all others have been put aside by the public.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Feb 09
Hi Suuchi. It's good to see the President of the United States keeping his promise to deal with the many issues facing the American people. Although many on the right continue to bash his plan and offer no reason alternative solutions, sooner or later they will come to grips with the fact that doing nothing is not an option. Hoping that the President fails also is not an option.
In my opinion, their greatest fear is that President Obama will succeed and their influence will be further eroded.
@suruchi86 (1872)
• India
15 Feb 09
Yes this kind of people always oppose the fresh air and they have always failed in past and they will fail this time also.
@irishidid (8687)
• United States
14 Sep 08
Here's a comparison of the plans.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/11/news/economy/candidates_taxproposals_tpc/?postversion=2008061113
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
Thank you for the link. After looking over the different plans, I still believe Barack Obama offers the most relief for those who need it most, the middle and lower class citizens.
I'm glad that someone, hear at myLot, finally presented John McCains plans for tax relief.
At least you know why you support John McCain. I wish others would research the issues just as you have.
Once again, thanks.
Lloyd
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
14 Sep 08
lloyd I agree with you these are what we need, He sounds
refreshingly honest. I am going to vote for obama as my
best choice as I like what he is saying about what he will
do as President of the United States. he is for the people
while McCain is for the wealthy class of which he is a
member.
@lloydanthony111 (4698)
• United States
14 Sep 08
Hello Hatley.
So nice to hear from you again. Barack Obama does one thing that John McCain doesn't.
He recognizes that there is a problem and presents refreshing ideals to deal with them.
Of course they aren't all perfect, but it is a starting place. I know someone like you would benefit from not being taxed on your first $50,000 of income.
Why pay for the fiscal mismanagement of the Bush Administration on the backs of seniors?
It's basically immoral.
What John McCain must realize is that the middle class is the engine that runs our economy. Without them, we face record home foreclosures, record unemployment and record budget deficits.
Lloyd
