Taxes...

Okay. So I did the math. I have over 25% of my check taken away from me by the government. First of all, I don't make that much money. Secondly, if the government can't be trusted to spend the money they take from me wisely, they should leave it alone. I'd do a better job of stimulating the economy if they'd just let me keep it. I mean, if I had that extra quarter of my paycheck back, I would be very much likely to buy a house. I would not have to worry so much about being thrifty with my money. So, I'd buy stuff. And then other people would profit. Especially since I buy lots of local stuff. And I spend most of my money on books and food (restaurants... which are most of the time family owned restaurants, not franchises).

That government stimulus check? I spent it on vet bills for Daly to get spayed so that I wouldn't have to have the government spend more money to gas the innocent pups that she would give birth to.

I'm a responsible citizen. I spend my money wisely. I buy local. I try to help the economy.

What does the government do with the money they take away from me?? They use it for worthy causes, I'm sure. Like war and lining the pockets of corrupt politicians (you know, prostitutes, hush money, and the like). Not that I'm against prostitution. People should be able to do whatever they want with their bodies, including sell it for sexual purposes. I just don't think that my hard earned money should be buying sex for the politicians who are going to tell me that I live my life in the wrong manner (damn conservative hipocrites!).

Okay. So, I'm feeling a bit cynical about our government today. At least I live in a place that will allow me to openly bitch about what a bad job the government is doing. I love and appreciate that greatly! :)

Oh, but good news. Joe comes home tonight! Yay! I haven't seen him since very early Monday morning. He'll arrive by plane in Charlotte at 9:18 tonight. That is if he doesn't miss his flight. **Fingers Crossed**