Several Republican talking heads have compared Obama's budget to Robin Hood.
It's amazing that they would choose this comparison since it is so apt, but they haven't followed it to its logical conclusion. If Obama and the Democrats are Robin Hood, that would make Republicans the Sheriff of Nottingham, protecting the corrupt and the powerful from the weak and the downtrodden. Robin Hood was merely reclaiming what had been stolen from them.
And isn't it ironic that chest-beating Republicans heap praise and admiration, as we all should, on those in the armed forces who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country, their lives, yet whine like little girls about giving up another three or four percent of their net income to save not only the U.S., but the world?
As for the tax increase hurting investment opportunities in small business, I'm confused. Have I been doing it wrong? I have been in business for myself since 1969 (and yes, I would have to pay the extra taxes if they were in effect today), and I have been investing had hiring employees, deducing these expenses, and then paying taxes on the net. So I don't see how the increase would affect investing and hiring.
Someone help me out with this.