Got this from an e mail. How True, how true.
John is 63 years old and owns his own business.
He is a life-long republican and sees his dream of retiring next year is now all but
gone. With the stock market crashing and all the new taxes coming
his way, john knows he will be working for a good number more years.
John has a granddaughter. Ashley is a recent college grad. She
drives a late model car, wears all the latest fashions, and also
likes going out and eating out a lot. Ashley campaigned hard for
Obama, and after he won the election she made sure her grandfather
(and all other republican family members) received more than an
earful on how the world is going to be a much better place now that
Obama won the election.
Ashley recently found herself short of cash and cannot pay her
bills, again. As she has done many other times in the past, she
e-mailed her grandfather asking for some financial help.
Here is his reply:
"Sweetheart,
I am replying to your request for more money. Ashley, you know I
love you dearly and am sympathetic to your financial plight.
Unfortunately, times have changed. With the election of president
Obama, your grandmother and I have had to set forth a bold new
economic plan of our own....The 'Ashley Economic Plan'. Let me
explain.
Your grandmother and I are highly productive, wage-earning tax
payers. As you know, we have lived a comfortable life and in return
have forgone many things like fancy vacations, luxury cars, etc. We
have worked hard and were looking forward to retiring soon. But this
plan has changed. Your president is significantly raising our
personal and business taxes. He says it is so he can give our hard
earned money to other people. Do you know what this means, Ashley?
It means less income for us. Less income means we must cut back on
many business and personal expenditures. One example is, we were
forced to let go of our receptionist today. You know her. She always
gave you candy when you visited my office. Did you know she worked
for us for the past 18 years? I can't afford her anymore.
That is a taste of the business side. Some personal economic
effects of Obama's new taxation policies include none other than
you. You know very well that over the years your grandmother and
I have given you thousands of dollars in cash, tuition assistance, food,
housing, clothing, gifts, etc., Etc. By your vote, you have chosen another
family over ours for help. Judging from your e-mail requesting more
money, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is the direct telephone
number for the White House. You yourself repeatedly told me I was
foolish to vote republican. You said Mr. Obama is going to be the
people's president and is going to help every American live a better
life.
Based upon everything you have told me and things we heard from him
as he campaigned, I am sure Mr. Obama will be happy to send a check
or transfer money into your checking account. Have him call me for
the transaction and account numbers, which by now I know by heart.
Perhaps you now can understand what I have been saying for all my
life: Those who vote for the president should consider what the
impact of an election will be on the nation as a whole, and not just
be concerned with what they can get for themselves (welfare, etc.).
What Obama voters don't seem to realize is all of the "government's"
money he is 'redistributing' to illegal aliens and non-taxpaying
Americans (deemed "less fortunate") comes from tax money collected
from income tax-paying families.
Remember how you told me, "only the richest of the rich will be
affected"? Guess what, honey? Because of our business, your
grandmother and I are now considered to be the richest of the rich.
On paper, it might look that way. But in the real world, we are far
from it.
But, as you said while campaigning for Obama, some people will have
to carry more of the burden so all of America can prosper. You
understand what that means, right? It means that raising taxes on
productive people results in them having less money. Less money
for everything, including granddaughters.
Congratulations on your choice for "change". For future
reference, I encourage you to attempt to add up the total value
of the gifts and money you've received from us over the years,
and compare it to what you expect to get over the next four years
from Mr. Obama.
Remember, we love you dearly... But from now on you'll need to call
the number referenced above when you need help.
Good luck, sweetheart.
Love,
Grandpa
John is 63 years old and owns his own business.
He is a life-long republican and sees his dream of retiring next year is now all but
gone. With the stock market crashing and all the new taxes coming
his way, john knows he will be working for a good number more years.
John has a granddaughter. Ashley is a recent college grad. She
drives a late model car, wears all the latest fashions, and also
likes going out and eating out a lot. Ashley campaigned hard for
Obama, and after he won the election she made sure her grandfather
(and all other republican family members) received more than an
earful on how the world is going to be a much better place now that
Obama won the election.
Ashley recently found herself short of cash and cannot pay her
bills, again. As she has done many other times in the past, she
e-mailed her grandfather asking for some financial help.
Here is his reply:
"Sweetheart,
I am replying to your request for more money. Ashley, you know I
love you dearly and am sympathetic to your financial plight.
Unfortunately, times have changed. With the election of president
Obama, your grandmother and I have had to set forth a bold new
economic plan of our own....The 'Ashley Economic Plan'. Let me
explain.
Your grandmother and I are highly productive, wage-earning tax
payers. As you know, we have lived a comfortable life and in return
have forgone many things like fancy vacations, luxury cars, etc. We
have worked hard and were looking forward to retiring soon. But this
plan has changed. Your president is significantly raising our
personal and business taxes. He says it is so he can give our hard
earned money to other people. Do you know what this means, Ashley?
It means less income for us. Less income means we must cut back on
many business and personal expenditures. One example is, we were
forced to let go of our receptionist today. You know her. She always
gave you candy when you visited my office. Did you know she worked
for us for the past 18 years? I can't afford her anymore.
That is a taste of the business side. Some personal economic
effects of Obama's new taxation policies include none other than
you. You know very well that over the years your grandmother and
I have given you thousands of dollars in cash, tuition assistance, food,
housing, clothing, gifts, etc., Etc. By your vote, you have chosen another
family over ours for help. Judging from your e-mail requesting more
money, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is the direct telephone
number for the White House. You yourself repeatedly told me I was
foolish to vote republican. You said Mr. Obama is going to be the
people's president and is going to help every American live a better
life.
Based upon everything you have told me and things we heard from him
as he campaigned, I am sure Mr. Obama will be happy to send a check
or transfer money into your checking account. Have him call me for
the transaction and account numbers, which by now I know by heart.
Perhaps you now can understand what I have been saying for all my
life: Those who vote for the president should consider what the
impact of an election will be on the nation as a whole, and not just
be concerned with what they can get for themselves (welfare, etc.).
What Obama voters don't seem to realize is all of the "government's"
money he is 'redistributing' to illegal aliens and non-taxpaying
Americans (deemed "less fortunate") comes from tax money collected
from income tax-paying families.
Remember how you told me, "only the richest of the rich will be
affected"? Guess what, honey? Because of our business, your
grandmother and I are now considered to be the richest of the rich.
On paper, it might look that way. But in the real world, we are far
from it.
But, as you said while campaigning for Obama, some people will have
to carry more of the burden so all of America can prosper. You
understand what that means, right? It means that raising taxes on
productive people results in them having less money. Less money
for everything, including granddaughters.
Congratulations on your choice for "change". For future
reference, I encourage you to attempt to add up the total value
of the gifts and money you've received from us over the years,
and compare it to what you expect to get over the next four years
from Mr. Obama.
Remember, we love you dearly... But from now on you'll need to call
the number referenced above when you need help.
Good luck, sweetheart.
Love,
Grandpa
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