She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her.
-Benjamin Franklin


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Perhaps Just Death

You know, as opposed to Death and Taxes.

Having received my first full paycheck from my shiny new employer has revealed that I am officially in the next tax bracket. Meaning my tax rate went up. Basically, it's like being penalized for making more money.

Needless to say, I'm madder than a fucking badger. I worked my fingers to the fucking bone for too many years to finally get to the point where I'm making enough money to be any kind of comfortable - and believe me, it ain't nowhere near six-figures - and Uncle Sugar decides that he's gonna stick his fingers that much deeper into my pockets.

Nothing like being ass-raped by someone who claims they do better with what they're taking from you than you can.

I can only imagine what the +$250K/yr. folks feel like.

As a result, I will be adding to my list of New Year's Resolutions the following: I will, in the coming year, say Fuck The Federal Government more than I already do by approximately double the percentage increase in my taxes.

Bastards, the lot of 'em.



tweaker

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