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I'm really sorry to hear you just went through losing a loved one. I'm sorry too if I misunderstood your remarks towards me… it's just that when you make assumptions and use caps for certain words, it feels a bit like I'm being attacked, but I will take your word when you say you're just wanting to discuss the matter. That, I am happy to do.

For the 98%, I wasn't referring to all small businesses in general – only to those that employ people. A lot of small businesses employ people, and of the ones that do, 98% of those make over 250k, which makes them fall into Obama's plan for higher taxes. This is what concerns me, as I think it's something like 1/3 of all people work for small businesses? I heard this on talk radio, so I don't have the exact number and might be way off, but the number was quite high nonetheless. But anyway, if taxes rise for those small businesses, I'm concerned about people losing their jobs.

As for property tax rising after a death, I was referring to estate taxes that a family would be unable to pay. I feel that if you've paid property tax all your life, your family shouldn't owe an estate tax after your death. Both parties aside, I just feel this is morally wrong.

Add me to the list of people who see this as reprehensible. Her poor judgement in this regard is inexcusable.

This is moral cowardice. The purpose of bombing abortion clinics (it hasn’t happened in a decade) is exactly the same as fanatics who set off car bombs in crowded markets; that is, to intimidate and to terrorize people.”

This pretty much says it all for me. Her confusion over what exactly a terrorist is or does (among so many other topics) really illustrates what poor judgment John McCain has in asking her to join the ticket in the first place.

Señor McCain Pa?a Él Presidenté Camp Members Say The “Maverick Republican” From Alaska Too Much Of A Maverick For The “Maverick Republican” From Arizona Panama To Handle…
Paraphrased:
“Palin ‘going rogue’…

Your initial comment was chalked full of FALSE and MISLEADING 'Talking Points' and I called you on it. It's a shame you choose to see that as 'a nasty insult'.

TOMOTF said: “Of the small businesses that employ people, 98% of those will be taxed higher under Obama's plan… people will lose jobs.”

You have your numbers backwards… 98 percent of small businesses make less than $250,000″ and would not see a tax increase under Barack Obama's plan.

TOMOTF said: “Instead of inheriting the hard-earned money your parents worked for, he wants you to give something like 50% of it back to the government!”

Estate Tax. –
The claim that Obama proposes to “restore the inheritance tax” is also false, as are the claims that McCain would impose zero tax and that Bush “repealed” it. McCain and Obama both would retain a reduced version of the estate tax, as it is correctly called, though McCain would reduce it by more. FactCheck.org

TOMOTF said: “You could lose your family home, because you couldn't afford the “new” taxes on it after your parents death… despite the fact that they paid taxes on it all their lives!!“

Having just gone through this I can assure you that (in California at least) property tax does NOT increase upon the inheritance of the family home. This may differ from state to state but IS NOT a federal issue and there is nothing either Obama or McCain would have power over.

TOMOTF said: “This is ludicrous and one of the top reasons why I am voting from McCain/Palin!”

What's ludicrous is the misinformation that you're trying to pass off as truth and then accusing me of “nasty insults” for calling you on it… It's neither nasty nor an insult to call someone on a lie.

FWIW – I choose to discuss the matter NOT 'down rate' rate you because we disagree.

Why is it that you're always good for a false assumption and a nasty insult? Might I recommend a scowl for your profile instead of the misleading smile you now display? It “is” possible to inform and correct people without insulting them you know. It's really not that hard… I'm quite sure you could succeed at it if you tried.

By the way, thanks for displaying those facts.. Notice I said “something like…” indicating I wasn't exactly sure. I think I was close enough, but 5% does count for something, so thanks for correcting me.

I'm glad that Obama doesn't want to revert back to the 2001 death tax rates, but I still don't believe his plan is fair, nor do I trust that he'll do what he says he'll do, as Democrats are known for their high taxes, despite saying otherwise in their campaigns. McCain's plan, though still unfair, is certainly a better choice than Obama's.

If Obama does get elected, I do hope he'll keep his word, as there is much to like about his tax plan… even though I like McCain's better! By the way, for those interested, you can see a snapshot of both campaign's tax plans here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/st...

TOMOTF doesn't seem willing to let facts get in the way of her talking points… But, here's the ACTUAL positions the candidates have on the “Inheritance Tax” issue:

The estate tax: McCain vs. Obama (from CNNMoney.com)

With rates for “the death tax” changing each year, family business owners trying to plan for succession are left chasing a moving target.

Both major-party presidential candidates, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, agree on two things: that the estate tax should not revert back to its pre-2001 state, and that it should not be fully repealed. (A permanent repeal would cost $522 billion in lost tax revenue over the next decade, according to the Treasury Department's evaluation of President Bush's 2009 budget proposals.) The candidates also both support indexing the estate tax to accommodate inflation.

OBAMA PROPOSAL

Obama proposes freezing the estate tax at 2009 levels: a 45% tax rate on estates valued at more than $3.5 million. Married couples can combine their exemptions for a total of $7 million.

“By exempting all estates under $7 million, Obama's plan will shield all but about 100 estates with small business income from any estate taxation,” said Obama campaign spokesman Nick Shapiro, citing the Congressional Budget Office's 2005 study on the estate tax and further analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. “Senator Obama's plan would completely exempt 99.7% of estates from taxation.”

MCCAIN PROPOSAL

McCain's plan would be a more dramatic departure from current policy. The Arizona Senator favors a 15% tax rate, equal to the capital-gains tax rate, and an individual exemption of $5 million ($10 million for married couples).

“The goal is to allow small business to grow and expand,” said Doug Holtz-Eakin, a senior policy advisor for McCain's campaign who also served as director of the CBO when its last comprehensive estate-tax study was done. To pay for it, “there's ample room in the spending side to undo the explosion of spending seen in the past eight years,” he said.

As for her clothing, this is one of the silliest issues to be picked on. The GOP is trying to win. It's vital that Sarah has a polished, classy look, and her look has been a hit. All of the candidates wear expensive clothing. It's just part of it, and it was the GOPs choice to use campaign money as they saw fit. I gave money to their campaign, and I support their decision.

Bottom line…. I'm voting for McCain/Palin, because I most trust them with our national security, with the economy, with giving money back to the people, and I also support their pro-life position.

I believe the economy will only worsen under Obama. Of the small businesses that employ people, 98% of those will be taxed higher under Obama's plan… people will lose jobs.

What about Obama's death tax? Instead of inheriting the hard-earned money your parents worked for, he wants you to give something like 50% of it back to the government! You could lose your family home, because you couldn't afford the “new” taxes on it after your parents death… despite the fact that they paid taxes on it all their lives!! This is ludicrous and one of the top reasons why I am voting from McCain/Palin!