Since the last day to file taxes is upon us. I wanted to share a couple videos on the subject from one of my favorite sites. PragerU
Is the U.S. tax system fair? Are the rich paying too little or too much? What about the middle and lower class? New York Times bestselling author Amity Shlaes answers these questions, and offers a tax solution that most Americans could get on board with. Is America’s Tax System Fair?
Do the rich pay their fair share of taxes? It’s not a simple question. First of all, what do you mean by rich? And how much is fair? What are the rich, whoever they are, paying now? Is there any tax rate that would be unfair? UCLA Professor of Economics, Lee Ohanian, has some fascinating and unexpected answers. Do the Rich Pay Their Fair Share?
Headaches abound for Minnesota man declared dead by the IRS 29 years ago
President Trump:
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 50% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance. Fifty percent (50%) disapprove. More here. Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
Donald Trump Returns to Bashing ‘Fake Media’
Trump taunts Dem candidate in Georgia election
Trump on North Korea: ‘Gotta behave’
In Other News:
MANHUNT EXPANDED FOR SUSPECT IN FACEBOOK VIDEO KILLING
“Political polarization in Washington produced a fundraising record as donors to both parties flooded U.S. House campaigns with $96.1 million in the first quarter of 2017, according to an analysis of filings with the Federal Election Commission.” More here. The Trump Effect Propels House Campaigns to Record Fundraising
HUMBLE, Texas – “Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.” More here. Texas mom accused of shooting video, photos of child’s abuse
Paralyzed Army vet bled from feet, found dead in wheelchair
Disabled Army veteran fights off intruder at Georgia home
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — “A federal lawsuit alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.” More here. Lawsuit: Army should factor PTSD in discharge decisions
Gorsuch breaks mold, asks numerous questions in Supreme Court debut
Alex Jones’ lawyer said he’s just a ‘performance artist’ who’s ‘playing a character’
World News:
Planned Attack on Russian Embassy Foiled ‘at Last Minute’ After Security Forces Storm Migrant Camp
Caracas (AFP) – “Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the army into the streets as the volatile country braces for what his opponents vow will be the “mother of all protests” on Wednesday.” More here. Maduro orders Venezuela army into streets
“A former director of Venezuela’s Office of Identification, Migration and Foreigners said that during his 17 months in the post, the socialist government gave at least 10,000 Venezuelan passports and other documents to citizens of Syria, Iran and other Middle Eastern countries.” More here. Venezuela illegally issued 10,000 passports to Syrians, Iranians, report says
Turkey’s Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge
South Korea’s Park Geun-hye indicted on corruption charges
U.S., Middle East allied forces complete Eagle Resolve exercises
Islamic State seeking alliance with al Qaeda, Iraqi vice president says
Iran shows off homemade stealth fighter jet
China stands by North Korea policy as Pence visits Seoul
Pence in South Korea: North ‘Would Do Well Not to Test’ Trump
The Latest: Tillerson calls China official to discuss N Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking to the Middle East and North Africa for broader contributions and new ideas to fight Islamic extremism as the Trump administration fleshes out its counterterrorism strategy.
His trip to the region this week includes stops with longstanding allies Israel and Saudi Arabia, and new partners like Djibouti.: More here. Pentagon’s Mattis discussing war aims in Mideast this week
Economy:
Google Makes Nevada Land Grab for Data Center
Coal power dropping as natural gas, renewables grow, U.S. report finds
Stocks Rise, Dollar Falls as Weekend Risks Fade : Markets Wrap
Boeing to Dismiss Hundreds of Engineers Amid Sales Slowdown
Wal-Mart seeks online fashion presence through acquisitions
Commentary:
Weirdly, Trump’s Right on Privacy
Why Christians Object To Participating In A Same-Sex Wedding (It Isn’t Bigotry)
LOL News:
A Brit was labeled a potential terrorist and denied overseas travel. He’s 3 months old.
Humor:
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