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Old 04-06-2010, 01:09 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY View Post
stop and think for a minute -
Our government is now fully vested in the following businesses -
1. Automotive
2. Financial/Banking
3. Health Care

These are 3 of the largest industries in this country. What is stopping them from making laws to further the needs or interests to support these businesses? They've already raised taxes on tanning salons, whats next? Taxes on buying Japanese made cars? Taxes on playing sports (risks of injury)? taxes on investing in securities outside of the US?
Just think how much things have changed under Obama. You should be afraid. The possibilities are endless and I dont see them showing any restraint.
How about taxes on tobacco companies. Oh, wait. They wouldn't want to put any extra taxes on smokers would they?
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