A riff on Steve’s post:
We want to pay our fair share of taxes, but Republicans in Congress are trying to pass an unnecessary tax giveaway to America’s wealthiest citizens. We don’t want, need, or deserve this tax cut—which is why we’re asking you to sign our petition to Senate Democrats…
Yeah, sure thing: “We want to pay our fair share of taxes”. The hypocrisy of these two, Ben & Jerry. I’m quite sure with their wealth, they could afford all kinds of tax lawyers / accountants they paid the least amount of taxes possible – and I’m OK with that. But to make themselves VICTIMS (“The Republicans won’t let us”???) and the mask slips – the “tell” shows up:
- You don’t need that
- I don’t know of anyone who says they need that
- It’s about the quality of life“
- It is the cost of civilization
No, they believe, “you don’t need that” exists for EVERYONE, regardless of financial standing. Such condescension in that they put themselves as Society’s Arbiter on what you get to keep of your own money. Following in the steps of Obama: “I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money“. Yet, the hypocrisy gets worse; if they feel they need to give government more of their money, they can:
- Make a voluntary gift to the US Treasury to help reduce the deficit here online.
- Send a snail mail check to do the same:
Attn Dept G
Bureau of the Fiscal Service
P. O. Box 2188
Parkersburg, WV 26106-2188
But they won’t. Never will. Because they are hypocrites. If it was about the money, they’d go to the White House with a satchel of money (or several). Out of a sense of fairness? Out of a sense of Leadership? As role models? Nope, it’s not – it IS all about the Collectivism and a demand that ALL participate. That is the point – I will only act when the Collective demands it under penalty. It is also projection (if me, then everyone) and about control – there is nothing about Freedom and Choice inherent in their demand.
