The Weekly Soapbox

You're preaching to the choir. While I hold that governments need revenue to operate, too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing, and the People need to stand firm in saying no to unneccessary programs that increase taxes. We have to live within our means, and so should our governments,

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 We have retail/foods/products taxes; lottery; state; all investment taxes; what does that uses for then?? Minus those spend on international warring; donation; we’ll have plenty to supports school/police/fire services and don’t even get us stsrted those categories

Property tax is theft too.

Let me tell you something wonderful about teachers. Especially elementary school teachers. They are in class all day patiently working to teach our children important things while being given a set of rules and demands they must comply with, whether they like it or not. All day, these often noisy and highly active little angels whose parents insist can do no wrong give their teachers a run for their money. On parent-teacher conference day, the parents do it, too. These teachers are then up all night grading papers and planning the next lesson plan, classroom decorations and more. When parents refuse to send child school supplies for their child because they think the school should do it, their child's teacher, who likely makes less money than the parents, is out there purchasing them out of their own pocket with no reimbursement from school staff or admin for doing so. On top of that - our childrens' teachers pay out of their own pocket to cover field trips and lunches when parents refuse to cooperate. Again, with no reimbursement. And classroom tools and decorations? If you guessed "out of their pockets", you are correct. They do this willfully and without complaining, whether the student comes from a rich family or a poor family. Every time schools ask for more money, it seems that it goes toward admin salaries more than to the classroom, and that's not something I am happy about. Next, it looks like you may be conflating federal funding with local. Money being sent around the world is a federal issue and that comes out of federal taxes. Your elected representation are the ones you need to take those concerns to. Democrat or Republican, I see that, like me, you do not like how they are wasting taxpayer's dollars. Please do not vote for them next time around. It is the collective effort which makes up the democratic nature of our Republic that can effect true and positive change.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 If all taxes put in good usages for those you’d mentioned; why schools req parents to donate/fund-raising; why layoff police/firemen/women and saying “We don’t have enough fundings but plenty to donate to countries like Taiwan and warring around w/other countries

It's not as cut and dried as you think. Who knew 30 and 40 years ago that things would be this bad? Plus, you have to have money to save money, and not every job out there offers retirement plans and benefits. Social Security has becomea huge rip off with Congress tapping into the funds and not paying them back. Let's don't get me started on this.

@WeeklySoapbox @tlm202103 @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 That’s why they should have saved & invested more. Their financial illiteracy is now my problem?

@ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 No, it isn't. It's how your neighborhhod pays for necessary things like pavement, sidewalks, streetlamps, schools, and your police and fire services, just to name a few.

When people go for years without paying their property taxes, the property is put up for public bidding, where another party invests the money to pay the delinquent property taxes, and they become the lien holder. When the owner finally pays the taxes, the lien holder is reimbursed for the lien with interest. In my state, after three years of paying property taxes that have not been redeemed, the lien holder can file a document stating their intent to own the property. After seven years of paying the property taxes, unredeemed, the lien holder becomes the new owner of record and has the right to evict the now former owner and take possession of the property. Meanwhile, in most states (if not all), if the property taxes remain unpaid and no one invests in it during tax lien sales, the government may put a lien on it but may also not take possession of it -- at their discretion and/or in accordance with state laws -- until the owner dies or decides to sell the property. At that time, the property taxes may be settled.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Literally =/= effectively. You know that. The government can seize and sell a property for unpaid taxes levied on the home, homeowners effectively hold only a "privilege" to use the land rather than absolute ownership, similar to a tenant facing eviction.

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with that -- that really sux! My 2-cents: When you purchase items, request shipment via USPS, certified and insured. If it is lost or stolen, the insurance covers it and you can get your replacement. Meanwhile, do work with law enforcement and see if your local DA's office has a victim compensation program that can help replace that camera. Best wishes!

Bought a $1,742.80 camera online from BestBuy. The FedEx delivery driver stole it. FedEx admitted it. But BestBuy won’t give a refund. They said we need to “work with local law enforcement.” Thought everyone should know if you buy from @BestBuy and a @FedEx driver steals what you paid for, your money is gone. Neither company will make it right. I’ve spent over $30K at BestBuy and will never spend another penny there.

@Neon_Crusade @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Rent has no right of ownership or inheritance.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Yes it is. It wasn't always this way either, we were able to cover all that with minimal taxation. The govt turned temporary and or voluntary taxes into permanent ones. Property tax on a house is effectively rent, and it can spike if they think your home is worth more.

@Amy24119891 @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 DC is federal territory, and that is why the federal government is in charge of it as a city. Meanwhile, federal income tax is a thing for all states and US territories.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Then why the hell am I federally taxed on my income as if I live in DC?

@JohnAlway @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 I can certainly agree with that, but privatized public schools would still have to obey government laes and standards.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Too many things aren't. The schools especially would improve by orders of magnitude if not run by the government.

@EricLDaugh @PragmaticMaemae I would never have guessed he was supposed to be Charlie Kirk. Diesn't look anything like him. He just looks like some foolish person.

🚨 WTF?!? A leftist just dressed up as Charlie Kirk to reenact his assassination at the TPUSA women's conference, and they're saying "he deserved to die" I will never coexist with this scum Straight-up human garbage behavior. Never let them obtain power again!

I've been hearing a lot about that possibility lately. On the surface, it sounds alright, but I think taxes on durable goods above a certain thershhold would work out better. More affordable. Luxury items vs everyday needs. My personal idea would be taxing items from more expensive stores but not those from say, Walmart supercenters, because of the lower quality and lower prices - - Walmart supercenters shoppers tend to be lower income, and I think they should get a break.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Consumption taxes should cover general community needs.

@TheUnCommonEra @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 In the US, we are a society. If you want to live without laws, and in a true state if nature, good luck finding some other country to accommodate you.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Oh bless your humanist heart. We absolutely still live in a state of nature, still bound by her laws. It doesnt matter what some state of men decree, you cant violate consent or undo scarcity. Sorry comrade.

@MRUnkno58143748 @salwilliam @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 But they do have sales taxes and property taxes, which is how they generate revenue.

@WeeklySoapbox @salwilliam @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Florida and other RED states do quite well without state income tax. Red states are also looking at doing away with property tax or at least putting a cap on it. Why can't Democrats figure it out? Dem's just LOVE TAXES. No imagination or policies to improve anything. Duh!

Nuking the fillibuster is a very bad idea. Just stop abusing it, instead. The SAVE Act is unconstitutional at the federal level. Pass it and watch Democrats suddenly start using that precedence to dictate the vote to the individual states. Republicans, you need to learn civics.

🚨 BREAKING OVERNIGHT: The SAVE America Act GOT 50 VOTES thanks to Sen. Susan Collins voting in favor of Mike Lee's amendment THEY JUST PROVED IT CAN GET 51 VOTES, with JD Vance as a tie-breaker! This version of the bill still contains voter ID and proof of citizenship 🔥 But it needed 60. SO NO MORE EXCUSES! Nuke the filibuster. Lee says this is the HOUSE-passed version of SAVE America, which still secures our elections to a VERY strong degree.

@JohnAlway @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Most things are already privatized in most cities. Does your city employ the street crews that fix the roads? Or, are they contractors?

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 It's theft. Most of that stuff can be done by the free market and done better and cheaper. The only thing that needs support on your list is the police.

@salwilliam @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Propose that idea to your elected officials.

Huh? Re-read my post. I said those homeowners who are broke and therefore unable to afford critical services should have their share subsidized. And no, I don’t think that all taxes should be voluntary. Some are necessary. But we’re talking about the question of whether you should face the appropriation of your home for property taxes specifically, and I think it’s very wrong that it works that way.

@TheUnCommonEra @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Nobody is stealing your income. If you don't like taxes, then petition the government to take them away. We live in society, not a state of nature.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 ...then why do you need to steal my income to pay for it?

@TheUnCommonEra @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Nope. It doesn't.

@WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Naw, pretty sure it works out to collective ownership too; how much of my income do you need to steal to maintain our neighbor comrade? And *laughs from my agorist homestead after a day of working as an unlicensed contractor* try again.

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Golden Tempo was literally dead last in the final turn and then outkicked everyone to win the Kentucky Derby. What an insane finish.

It's not their failure to plan, it's the incresed cost of living that is higher than the COLAs (which are eaten up by mandated Medicare) that causes them to suffer so much. Someday you may find yourself in such a position. You can save and do everything right then lose it all because of things like COVID pandemics...

@tlm202103 @WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Their failure to plan is my fault? They have options, so use them wisely at this point. Why should I have to carry them from here on out. It’s bad enough that they failed to fix SS years ago & they exploded the national debt, so future generations are screwed. Fuck ‘em!

@tlm202103 @seano21401 @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Then be prepared to accept the responsibilities that come with owning a less affordable home.

@seano21401 @WeeklySoapbox @ksorbs @hollyjo17724829 Really? After I’ve paid all that interest over 30 years. After 30 years, sure I can try for smaller but the smaller house will cost the same as the one I already paid for. So, nope…doesn’t quite work well. Stop the forever tax. It’s unjust. Madness even.