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The IRS released the federal tax rates and income brackets for 2020 on Wednesday. The seven tax rates remain unchanged, while the income limits have been adjusted for inflation. Tax rates in the U.S. are marginal, meaning that different levels of the same person's income are taxed at different rates. If you earn $80,000 in 2020 and are married filing jointly, for example, the first $19,750 of that will be taxed at 10%, and the income over $19,750 will be taxed at 12%...

I'm not a huge supporter of boycotts, but I thought an effort to get the MSM news outlets to not be an extension of the Democrats was to hurt themin the pocketbook. If we generate a list of the advertisers during news programs on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC and/or CBS, then write two sets of letters: 1) letters to the advertisers announcing a complete boycott of all of their products and services, including cancellations of existing relationships BECAUSE OF MEDIA BIAS on the part of the networks. 2) letters to the networks announcing the same thing. If they continue being...

Okay, assuming Alito is confirmed, the list below will be the makeup of the United States Supreme Court. President Bush has three more years left in his term. Guess which current Supreme Court justice will be the next to step down, and the date of the announcement (from the mouth of the actual Justice, not rumored reports). Winner will receive a prise, to be determine (and open to suggestion). I'll keep track of the entrants and post periodically. Have fun! United States Supreme Court Justices John Roberts: Age 50 Conservative: “W” Samuel Alito: Age 55 Conservative: “W” Antonin Scalia: Age...

Using the confirmation hearings of Judge Roberts, Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass) tried to shore up the African-American base for the 2008 presidential election bid Hillary Rodham Clinton, by making affirmative action the centerpiece of his interrogation. Thinking that no conservative would want to advertise its anti-affirmative action stance, Kennedy asked Judge Roberts: "Do you belive affirmative action should be US policy?" After careful thought, Judge Roberts responded: "Senator, my views on policy are irrelevent to the position of Supreme Court Justice. A Supreme Court Justice's role, contrary to Senator Shumer's beliefs, is not to make law. A Supreme Court Justice's...

I have been coaching baseball for about 15 years. One of my youngest son's (age 17) team mates is academically interested in the JFK conspiracy theories. The other night, I had him go to FreeRepublic and do searches, but the search mechanism is a little less than desired. I was wondering if we had a resident freeper that had links to JFK conspiracy articles and threads. If nothing else, its an opportunity to show a young, would-be voter, how Freepers are diligent and thorough in their research. Any and all URL's are welcome. Thanks....

All along the campaign trail Kerry and Edwards have complained about the "$200 billion" being spent in Iraq. Kerry and Edwards have also complained that the Bush administration "took its eye off the ball in Afghanistan and the hunt for Bin Laden by going to Iraq". In the debate last night, VP Cheney slapped down Edwards' allegation that the US was spending $200 billion in Iraq by pointing out that the $187 billion appropriation (I'm sure everyone remembers this one - its the one that Kerry vote for, before he voted against it) included $60 billion to fund our efforts...

I just saw a commercial by New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey regarding HIV testing. It showed a very concerned African-American young woman in a concerned state. The announcer asked the question: "Are you wondering how to ask your partner to take an HIV test?" Then the woman walks into the next room, and looks at her daughter who appeared to be around 9 years old. The announcer then said: "Or how will you explain to your daughter that you have AIDS?" I could not believe that the ad insinuated that young African-American women were single mothers, in which the mother...

The Good Wife’s Guide 1. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed. 2. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He...

Below is a 10-question quiz given to my high school sophomore son. The quality of the choices, and the total misunderstanding of what true conservatism stands for made me livid. Anyway, there are too many examples for me to point out, but I thought everyone might want to make their own comments. I intend to visit the teacher that used this piece of propaganda. It would be helpful to have additional insight, so have at it fellow freepers. Keep in mind, the students were led to believe that the conservative beliefs were outlined in choice #1, moderate beliefs in choice...

<p>It’s about time someone laid out the facts so that the media can stop the Bush bashing over the lie about the war with Iraq being "unilateral". Many of the current 2004 democrat presidential wannabees have consistently stated their objections to the "process" in which the Iraq war was fought, not the fact that the war was fought. After all, many of them (in the senate) voted in favor of giving President Bush the authority to use force.</p>

Foreign workers arrested during 3-month probe Associated Press SAN DIEGO -- Nearly 70 foreign-born security guards and drivers working at or around the Super Bowl were arrested by immigration agents in a three-month operation designed to ensure the safety of fans. As part of Operation Game Day, the Immigration and Naturalization Service arrested 45 security guards and 24 cab drivers. Of those, 34 had criminal convictions. Those detained on immigration violations could be deported. Six face prosecution on federal criminal charges. The probe targeted workers in industries operating in and around Qualcomm Stadium who have access to restricted areas. "In...

At 4:00pm, Jana Davis is going to get one hour to explain the Iraq connection with the OKC bombing, to PA Senator Arlen Spector. Davis will get to ask the Senator questions, and vice versa. ABC's Prime Time will also be there filming for later use.

I just received a notice that affects not only businesses in the state of New Jersey, but its a potential big ticket item for all NJ tax payers. The following information was provided from the New Jersey Business Association (NJIBA): "NJIBA urges you to STRONGLY OPPOSE S-1044, which provides that states, counties and municipalities can establish 'project labor agreements' with unions, effectively eliminating open bidding on public works projects. Under these agreements, unions will get the exclusive right to construct a project and shut out competition. Many highly qualified business will not have a chance to win a contract! All ...

My aunt has cancer and is currently undergoing traditional treatment. To date, it does not appear to be working. At Christmas dinner, I was told she was contemplating looking into alternative treatments, specifically one offered at St. Georg Hospital in Germany. There, they offer Whole Body Hyperthermia. From the literature Hyperthermia appears to be a process where the entire body (except the head) is super heated to 106 or 107 degrees. I have absolutely no medical background whatsoever. So I was hoping for two things to come from my post. 1) Does anyone know about the success or lack thereof ...

As I was cleaning up a little space on my hard drive just now, I came across a little poem I received awhile ago that I thought might be appropriate this week. Hopefully, we can all set aside some of the anger and bitter feelings towards what happened this week for a few precious moments and take stock in ourselves as brothers/sisters, husbands/wives, mothers/fathers, sons/daughters. Its called "You're Dash" I read of a man who stood to speak, At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone, From the beginning…to the end. He noted that ...

I apologize in advance for asking, but I remember seeing a few posts within the last year that contained an 8th grade graduation test from the late 1800's (like 1873 or thereabouts). I am trying to get a copy of it to help me in a debate with a bunch of liberals that think our educational system has been improved. They couldn't believe me when I told them that a college degree in 2000 was the equivilent of a high school diploma in 1940. I mentioned the 1873+/- eighth grade test, and stated that they wouldn't be able to get ...

Today I received an envelope in the mail from the Census Bureau. It was address to "Resident" and stated that my response was required by law. The following information was contained within: Introducing the American community survey Your household has been chosen to participate in a groundbreaking new survey that will help identify the particular needs of your community The AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY will provide the most timely and accurate facts ever available, information that you and the public and private sectors in your community can use to address a wide range of social and economic needs. Only persons sworn ...