Letters: Thanks, President Obama

Published: Wednesday, Jan. 16 2013 12:15 a.m. MST

President Barack Obama

Associated Press

Summary

Just got my first paycheck for 2013. Remember the promise? Those making under $200,000, or $250,000 for families, wouldn't see our taxes raised at all, right?

Surprise. I'm now taking home $70 less per month.

Thanks so much, President Obama, and all you who voted for him.

Terry Gunn

Elk Ridge

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JoeBlow

Far East USA, SC

"Anyone really thought 0bama told the truth? Just wait for the death panels "

Oh yes, the infamous death panels. The part where doctors get paid for the time that they spend discussing end-of-life options with the family. This More..

7:23 a.m. Jan. 16, 2013
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ECR

Burke, VA

Mr. Gunn apparently doesn't read this opinion page, nor any other news outlet. This same, childish premise was presented in a letter just a few days ago. I'm wondering why the Desreret News feels it necessary to present worn out issues More..

7:07 a.m. Jan. 16, 2013
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JoeBlow

Far East USA, SC

I have no doubt that was is occurring here to Terry is the expiration of the payroll tax cuts.

You know.. those taxes that pay for SS and Medicare. The 2 programs that are underfunded, and their funding (read taxes) were cut previously More..

4:16 a.m. Jan. 16, 2013
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