Sunday, March 29, 2009
Hiassen takes a look at taxes and Ohio's Boner
To the point, Carl Hiassen of the Miami Herald examines the self appointed protector of those making more than $250,000 a year.
If you're rich and think nobody loves you anymore, meet Rep. John Boehner.And no, Carl does not call Boner a crook, he knows you are smart enough to see what is being done.
He's the House minority leader from Ohio who is anchoring the opposition to President Barack Obama's proposed tax hikes on households making more than $250,000 a year.
Although my family falls into that category, I never asked Boehner to take up our cause. The idea of paying higher taxes doesn't make me want to turn cartwheels, but I understand why it's necessary. The math is pretty basic.
One of the richest guys on the planet, Warren Buffett, says he's totally cool with Obama's tax plan, even though it would personally cost him millions of dollars -- which he can afford.
We may safely assume that Buffett doesn't require, or want, any politicians out crusading on his behalf. Yet most rich people aren't as famous or influential as the iconic Omaha investor, and some of them are glad to have a friend in John Boehner.
And he's one friendly dude, if you've got money.
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