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Lies, misinformation and ignorance are a bad mix
I am admittedly obsessed with social media, I look at posts and comments at all times of the day and I become incredibly upset. The most troubling are posts reflecting ignorance, lies and misinformation about …taxes, Congress, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, voting, immigrants, minimum wage, the wealthy and billionaires. People tell me to ignore the garbage that is posted, but how can you ignore the misinformation that is read and believed by millions who base their […]https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/06/08/lies-misinformation-and-ignorance-are-a-bad-mix/
The leftists keep attacking #Obama. They hate him because he actually did something. #Obamacare provided #healthcare to twenty million of America's poorest people and cut the uninsured rate for black Americans by a third.
Meanwhile three decades later Bernie and his cult continue to promise things but deliver absolutely nothing. We can have this battle all day.
https://www.levernews.com/the-obama-shrine-brought-to-you-by-wall-street/
#AOC #BernieSanders #Democrats #democratic #DNC #Gaza #WorkingClass #Mamdani #eattherich #Platner
Ignorance is dangerous
Americans often misunderstand the complexities of congressional roles and financial responsibilities.https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/06/06/ignorance-is-dangerous/
"Unlike plans sold on the exchanges, these options — some sold by major insurers, others by small companies or nonprofits — can deny claims with few or no legal rights for consumers to appeal. The plans are not required to cover 'essential health benefits,' such as preventive care, and can impose annual or lifetime caps on benefits."
#healthcare #ACA #obamacare #insurance #CostsOfCare #RuralHealth #USpol

Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums. Consumer advocates dismiss the plans as "junk insurance,” while proponents say patients need alternatives to pricey marketplace options.
#JasonStanley calls the "Lost-golden-age syndrome" "The mythical past", he furthermore lists:
– Victimhood ("Instead of protecting American citizens, they chose to cover it up and even accelerate the invasion.")
– Law and order ( #ICE)
– Dismantling of public welfare and unity ( #SNAP, #ObamaCare, #Medicaid, #MediCare, medical research cuts, #MeaslesEpidemic)
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Who benefits from tax breaks in the Internal Revenue Code
Complaining about taxes is in vogue these days. We think we pay too much and others (mostly the wealthy) pay too little. Yes, there are different types of taxes, but the big one is federal income taxes. Our perception of what we pay is sometimes misleading. Some people think they pay the percentages shown in the tax brackets (marginal rates). In reality it is our effective tax rate that matters. Average Effective Federal Tax Rates by Income Group The effective tax rate is the average […]https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/05/30/who-benefits-from-tax-breaks-in-the-internal-revenue-code/
How the Medicare Surtax Affects Middle- and Upper-Income Households
📰 Original title: The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️
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The article discusses the 0.9% Medicare surtax, a relatively obscure tax introduced under the Affordable Care Act in 2013, which could surprise many taxpayers. This surtax applies to high earners, with married couples paying it on income exceeding $250,000 and single filers over $200,000. Unlike Social Security taxes, the surtax is not clearly displayed on paychecks, leading to unexpected tax bills for dual-income households where neither spouse individually crosses the threshold. For example, a couple earning a combined $330,000 may only discover their surtax liability during tax filing, creating frustration. Politically, this tax is appealing because it allows lawmakers to raise revenue for Medicare without cutting benefits for seniors. The article warns that what starts as a 'tax on the rich' can gradually expand to affect upper-middle-class families, highlighting the potential for tax creep. Democrats may emphasize this tax during elections as a measure to fund Medicare, appealing to public support for protecting seniors' healthcare. The broader implication is that as Medicare funding becomes an increasing fiscal challenge, hidden taxes like this one may grow, affecting households who do not consider themselves wealthy but still face substantial tax burdens.
How the Medicare Surtax Affects Middle- and Upper-Income Households
📰 Original title: The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️
View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/how-the-medicare-surtax-affects-middle-and-upper-income-households.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

The article discusses the 0.9% Medicare surtax, a relatively obscure tax introduced under the Affordable Care Act in 2013, which could surprise many taxpayers. This surtax applies to high earners, with married couples paying it on income exceeding $250,000 and single filers over $200,000. Unlike Social Security taxes, the surtax is not clearly displayed on paychecks, leading to unexpected tax bills for dual-income households where neither spouse individually crosses the threshold. For example, a couple earning a combined $330,000 may only discover their surtax liability during tax filing, creating frustration. Politically, this tax is appealing because it allows lawmakers to raise revenue for Medicare without cutting benefits for seniors. The article warns that what starts as a 'tax on the rich' can gradually expand to affect upper-middle-class families, highlighting the potential for tax creep. Democrats may emphasize this tax during elections as a measure to fund Medicare, appealing to public support for protecting seniors' healthcare. The broader implication is that as Medicare funding becomes an increasing fiscal challenge, hidden taxes like this one may grow, affecting households who do not consider themselves wealthy but still face substantial tax burdens.