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In contrast and in spite of the 500 billion dollar war in Iraq, the Republicans just renewed tax breaks that heavily favor the rich.
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The war is finally over - the Spanish/American war, that is
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In summary, the Treasury Department has announced that it will no longer collect some telephone taxes on long-distance calls and will be issuing refunds totaling about $13 billion to consumers. This decision comes amidst the renewal of tax breaks that heavily favor the rich by the Republicans, which some have compared to the infamous quote by Leona Helmsley, "Only the little people pay taxes." The original tax, dating back to 1898, may have only applied to the wealthy as they were the ones who could afford telephones and electricity at the time.
In contrast and in spite of the 500 billion dollar war in Iraq, the Republicans just renewed tax breaks that heavily favor the rich.
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I guess the Bush administration considers taxes unfair. They'll just borrow the money. 
Kind of reminds me of a comment attributed to Leona Helmsley - "Only the little people pay taxes," which seems to be hearsay, but was admitted as evidence during her trial on tax evasion.
Kind of reminds me of a comment attributed to Leona Helmsley - "Only the little people pay taxes," which seems to be hearsay, but was admitted as evidence during her trial on tax evasion.
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Only the rich make long distance phone calls??
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russ_watters said:
? Are you referring to the orignal tax? When it was first proposed, yes, as a rule, only the rich made long distance phone calls; or had phones for that matter.
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Tax dates back to 1898. And likely, only the wealthy could afford such technology, and perhaps electricity for that matter.
What caused the Spanish-American war to end?
The Spanish-American war ended due to a combination of factors, including the defeat of the Spanish navy by the U.S. Navy, the surrender of Spanish forces in Cuba and Puerto Rico, and the signing of the Treaty of Paris in December 1898.
How many casualties were there in the Spanish-American war?
The exact number of casualties in the Spanish-American war is unknown, but it is estimated that around 3,000 American soldiers died in combat, while thousands more died from disease. The number of Spanish casualties is estimated to be around 68,000.
When did the Spanish-American war officially end?
The Spanish-American war officially ended on April 11, 1899, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. However, the war had effectively ended in August 1898 with the defeat of the Spanish navy and the surrender of Spanish forces in Cuba and Puerto Rico.
What were the main consequences of the Spanish-American war?
The Spanish-American war had several significant consequences, including the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas, the acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines by the United States, and the emergence of the United States as a global superpower.
Did the Spanish-American war have any lasting effects?
Yes, the Spanish-American war had lasting effects on both the United States and the countries it was involved with. It led to the development of a more aggressive foreign policy for the United States and also had a significant impact on the relationships between the U.S. and Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
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