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Russia's Putin to introduce consumer tax as economic woes grow | Reuters
President Obama lowered taxes on the working class and has made it possible for holders of "under water" mortgages to refinance and keep their homes. And, as we know, the Republicans just love to raise taxes on the little guy while giving bigger and bigger tax breaks on the wealthy.
And yet, the Pootarians idolize dictator Pootin.
It just amazes me that some RWs will consistently vote against their own best interests.
(Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin has decided to introduce a sales tax on Russian consumers, two sources acquainted with the issue said on Thursday, raising the tax burden earlier than expected as Western sanctions deepen the country's financial woes.
The levy will be applied on a region-by-region basis, allowing each administrative district to decide on a sales tax of up to 3 percent to make up for budget shortfalls, which the Finance Ministry estimates will reach up to 1 trillion roubles ($27.99 billion) in the next three-year budget.
President Obama lowered taxes on the working class and has made it possible for holders of "under water" mortgages to refinance and keep their homes. And, as we know, the Republicans just love to raise taxes on the little guy while giving bigger and bigger tax breaks on the wealthy.
And yet, the Pootarians idolize dictator Pootin.
It just amazes me that some RWs will consistently vote against their own best interests.