Robert ReichRepublicans are lying when they say slashing IRS funds will lower the deficit. For each extra $1 the IRS spends auditing rich tax cheats, it can collect $12. Defunding the IRS will INCREASE the deficit.They want to help their rich donors cheat, while the rest of us pay for it.
Adlangx@rbreich Yeah, they already hosed me with the "tax cut" where I pay more so the rich pay less.
Robert@rbreich With how desperately they defend our oligarchs, maybe it's time we stop pretending there is any difference between our corporate owners and our "elected representatives".
I still like the idea of having senators wear the logo of the donor who purchased them on their suit so we can know whose interest they're vying for; Like NASCAR!
Nicole ParsonsBillionaires created a huge deficit. They should help pay for it.
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/30/1227851166/tax-return-irs-danny-werfel
floydgump@rbreich As if they care about the deficit while giving billions in corporate welfare.
StoryStitcher@rbreich it makes sense, but also to wit I got hit in 2023 by a tax credit I owed that was ACCRUING INTEREST from 2021. I tried calling IRS in Nov and Dec, up until now I haven't been able to get on the phone with them. 🤷🏽♀️
TopKnot#Republicans are very adept at only 2 things:
1. Lying
2. Hypocrisy
It's looking like conservatives were elected for just those two purposes. They certainly haven't done much else in the past 4 years.
Phiend@rbreich correction Republicans lie EVERY TIME THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTHS.
John Yates
Tenorcantor@rbreich Sure and tax cuts pay for themselves .