The "Moment of Truth"

[kydonky]

Thanks for the plug Don.

Were I President...

Anyone who can prove they fish recreationally more than 80 days a year goes into a 10% flat tax bracket. Sales taxes on all artificial baits are deductible. Zoom plastics shall be federally subsidized and tax free. Banjo Minnows, Helicopter lures, and Flying lures shall be excluded. Every recreational angler is eligible for 10 federally issued rods per year.

Fishing boat related expenses including gas, oil, repairs, and interest payments are deductible. Jet ski operators will be subject to an intelligence examination consisting of pouring urine from a boot with directions printed on the outer heel. Those who fail said test shall only be allowed on the waterways during the week of July 4th, the Memorial Day, and Labor Day holidays.

Anglers who can provide documented proof their spouse has hindered their angling activities by nagging, 'cutting them off', or by just plain behaving coldly to them, shall be issued special barley credits in my Adult Beverage Reinvestment and Recovery act. Offending spouses shall attend mandatory counseling and be required to watch every single Miller and Bud Light television commercial ever made.

Federal minners/nightcrawlers will be issued free of charge to documented citizens who are in possession of at least a Zebco 202, and to minors possessing Barbie, Spiderman, or other theme based fishing equipment. Rods which are self launched, or fire any type of projectile shall be excluded from consideration.

My cash for lunkers program will pay $100 for every catch-and-release largemouth over 5 pounds, every smallmouth over 4, and every spot over 3. Under special provision 1.0.31.14-312B certain panfish such a slab crappie will be reimbursed at a rate proportional to the amount of fillets they stock the Commander in Chief's freezer with.

OK you got my vote!!!!! Betty is going to love thise commercials, no more "you just went fishing last week"

[Chubminnow]

I remember not long ago we were all on this site talkin' about how our childrens children would be stuck paying the bills...well, here we are now, seeing it all come to fruition...Granted, the fit hasn't hit the shan yet, but it's now in discussion, all over the latest headlines, etc...and here we are...HERE WE ARE! We're where we're at and that's about all any of us can really say about it...at least right now anyway.

It seems to me the "American Dream" has been slowly eroding and slipping out of reach for most common folk for a long time, but now it seems to me like it's spiraling out of reach at a much faster pace than it ever was before...and yes I DO blame Nobama and his team mates for this...I know it's been a long time in coming and he ain't 100% to blame, but by gawd what an idiot he was to even think for a minute that he could go on some ridiculous spending spree while our country had been suffering financially.

As far as all those plastic trinkets on the shelves...I make a serious effort to not make purchases of foriegn goods...but in all honesty I feel everyone has to cave at some point on purchases because it's mighty hard to NOT buy something other than a foriegn product because that's what occupies 90% of retailers shelves.

Devils Horse - You sound like a fine candidate for POTUS, if you're running for office keep us posted.

Kydonky - Trump is obviously a shrewd business man, or at least he was at one time...he probably has some good idea's he could bring to the table at the White House....I think the white house ought to invite him in for discussions, idea's and opinions regardless of party affiliation.

Don - Let's ban together and get the Unions, ALL unions whether they're corrupt or not, out of here! Amen brother, you're singing my song!

One more question, maybe someone here might know...Aren't we all supposed to see a change in our tax deductions after January 1st, 2011? Or is the jury still out on this?

[kydonky]

"As far as all those plastic trinkets on the shelves...I make a serious effort to not make purchases of foriegn goods...but in all honesty I feel everyone has to cave at some point on purchases because it's mighty hard to NOT buy something other than a foriegn product because that's what occupies 90% of retailers shelves".

Yes I know, Have you noticed that 99.99999999999% of fishing tackle is made in china now? I do the same thing and end up buying china fishing tackle.

I'm considering becomining a whino alcoholic because every bottle of wine comes with a cork bobber and a lead foil sinker LOL. The only thing stopping me is I am not sure where the american wineries get their corks (probably china).
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[RoadToad]

One more question, maybe someone here might know...Aren't we all supposed to see a change in our tax deductions after January 1st, 2011? Or is the jury still out on this?

The jury's still out. It all depends on whether Bush's tax cuts get extended or not. They're set to expire on 1/1/11.