So today I wasn’t in that great of a mood and made the following comment on one of the many IRC channels I hang out on, “Today is a shitty day”, which then ensued a long debate about Obama, Politics in general, and how I am a greedy bastard.
I can honestly say that when it comes to my well being, my wallet, ergo my bank account, my family and myself come first and foremost. So in that regard YES I am a greedy bastard. I didn’t drudge myself through 4 years of college, rack up a huge student loan bill, to turn around and be civil about paying taxes for programs such as welfare and social security, or any other government funded program that basically help perpetuates the lazy and doesn’t force them to change.
I understand the need for taxes, however I just can NOT get over having to pay taxes for a majority of things that will never benefit my wellbeing. Yes I know I am being selfish and narrow minded, but isn’t that the American way? I was brought up in a family that if you wanted something you worked for it. I started working the day I turned 15 and was legally able to work. I worked that maximum hours I could possibly work even while I was going to school. I honestly don’t know where my hard headed mentality comes from, however I have strong beliefs, and that lazy people, basically ones that do not ever put forth the effort to better themselves shouldn’t benefit from my hard working, motivated self worth.
I would love to NOT have to pay taxes, I would love to be able to take every single dime I earn and spend it on my hobbies, my gadgets. Anyone who knows me I am not great with my money, I don’t save my money all that well, and when I get it, I’ll spend it on one of my many hobbies, whether it be skiing, a new cell phone, a new mp3 player, a new piece of home theater gear, a snowmobile trailer, you name it, I’ll find a way to spend it. I am the total opposite of frugal when it comes to money.
Everyone says that because I am the way I am with my money, and my spending habits I shouldn’t have an issue giving it out to the “needy” but as I said above I am not for giving money to those that can’t even put forth the efforts to help themselves and better themselves. I believe it is just an endless cycle that has no regulation, that has no checks or balances, and the government just lets it run freely and the people who use the system just take advantage of it, and again just perpetuates the cycle.
I would rather help someone out with the knowledge I have, than my wallet. I am more than willing to help someone out with a computer issue, or help someone out moving, or fix a door, finish off a basement, or do a million other things than give out money. Hell I’d “borrow” money to someone in need, that I knew would return the money once they were back on their feet again.
I have nothing against Obama, I think he is a well educated man, well spoken, probably one of the best public speakers we have had in a long time, I love how in touch he is with technology, I truly think he is going off of what he believes, and understands exactly what he says, which I commend him for. I also can not stand Bush either.
I just can’t sit back though and agree with Obama’s views, and his agenda. Things like Universal Heath care, reduction of Nasa based programs, The US auto industry loan guarantees, or the “new energy for America” plan, or the infrastructure plans, the list goes on. Basically all of these plans (other than the Nasa plan) would cost money, and where does that money come from? In the form of taxes, on one hand he says he is against tax increases, and that he says that middle class families would see their income taxes cut, and that any family making a combined income of less than $250k not seeing an increase at all.
Universal health care is another hot topic. On one hand I am all for it, I personally would LOVE to see universal health care, however, not at the expense of my wallet (my damn greedy self again). If we were to implement universal heath care, then make it available to EVERYONE. I would gladly take the $500/month I currently pay in insurance contributions and turn around and put for that into a tax that helps contribute towards universal health care. However I am NOT for having to pay additional taxes to help fund the system, then also have to pay for my own insurance plan and not be able to qualify for universal health care. It basically would be double dipping, just doesn’t sound right to me.
With all of the plans Obama has put forth during his campaign, I just can’t see how we will never see a tax rate increase, I just can’t believe it. so like they say, actions speak louder than words, so in the case of Obama he’s got a lot of work cut out for him because he sure can put forth those words can’t he?
I know this post will probably cause a lot of people to go off the deep end, especially bleeding heart liberals out there, you know who you are, but I had to get this off my chest and get it over with. Time will tell and see how things go, but for now, I’ll sit in my greedy little corner of my world, and continue on hating politics, and ALL politicians for that matter.
- Josh
