47% of households owe no tax – and their ranks are growing – Sep. 30, 2009
Yes, this is true — no income tax. That doesn’t take into account withholding taxes for Social Security and Medicare, which are regressive and take a huge cut from most people’s paychecks. Focusing on the income tax is a common right-wing trope that seemingly is trotted out to make you feel sorry for rich people.
Categories: Great Moments In Media · Money
Children who are spanked have lower IQs, new research finds | Science Blog
They’re just looking out for the brand.
Categories: Science, Tech & Medicine
It’s a parking deck. With a few offices. But mostly, it’s a parking deck.
Categories: Alabama
The Great Recession would almost be worth it just for that.
Categories: Economic desperation · God help us · Idiots
Germany is ISAF’s Weakest Link | Atlantic Council
Historically speaking, a “competent German military” is always bad news.
Categories: Foreigners · The War On
Bats take over historic Madison County buildings | ajc.com
That’ll happen.
Categories: Pteropundit
After the lawsuit, the band will have to change its name to the $600,000 Band.
Categories: Alabama · Great Moments in Headline Writing · Music · Putative humor · Sheer silliness
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