tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545146.post114670907996858098..comments2023-10-30T08:15:33.630-04:00Comments on Patrick O'Neil's Pointed Pen: Tax Cuts are a Good ThingPatrick O'Neilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007432375302731126noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545146.post-1146778287593669872006-05-04T17:31:00.000-04:002006-05-04T17:31:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous,Thanks for your post. I'm open mind...Dear Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your post. I'm open minded, can you enlighten me what you mean by "when the math is done taxes will increase. Show me the math. <BR/><BR/>I won't argue that the budget has some spin. An accountant friend pointed out that the $1000 tax credit only saves $155 since tax credits are applied at the lowest rate of return.Patrick O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007432375302731126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19545146.post-1146776941772903582006-05-04T17:09:00.000-04:002006-05-04T17:09:00.000-04:00Actually, Mr. O'Neil, with all due respect, when t...Actually, Mr. O'Neil, with all due respect, when the math calculations are performed Canadians are further disadvantaged.<BR/><BR/>For the 90 percentile taxes will actually increase. That in combination with rising gas prices will no doubt pay for the war.<BR/><BR/>It virtually degrades to "pennies" thrown at the public with a sense of arrogance and flair many have rarely seen demonstrated.<BR/><BR/>As Duceppe correctly pointed out: this is a "transitional" budget, the "real budget" will be next year. When the math is done, in many's views it represents another scam situation and this after the Adscam.<BR/><BR/>People of conscience know there is indeed 'accountability' at the end the road -- on an individual and collective basis. Only it will not be what we all expect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com