The Obama Administration's Hidden Agenda: Unleashing a Horde of Tax Increases and Entitlement Programs

Strategic Insights -

Under the guise of "change," the Obama administration has unleashed a cascade of unpalatable surprises for women and families in America. The most recent legislative assault, known as Obamacare, is deeply rooted in the socialist agenda of President Obama and the Democrat-controlled Congress. In just 18 months, the administration has managed to create extraordinary change, threatening a huge transformation of America. This seismic shift in policy has sparked widespread opposition among citizens, with poll after poll indicating their overwhelming disapproval of the Democrat majority's actions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Obama administration's healthcare reform bill, Obamacare, has been criticized for its enormous scope and potential impact on women and families, with many warning of a thinly veiled attempt to redistribute wealth.
  • The legislation has been marred by controversy and secrecy, with critics arguing that the process of its enactment has been a "madcap process" that has led to a "ghastly mess."
  • The real purpose of the bill, as revealed by Democratic politicians such as Sen. Max Baucus and Vice President Joseph R. Biden, is to "spread the wealth around" by targeting married couples and low-income workers.
  • Women and families will face a myriad of problems, including a marriage penalty, reduced care and possibly worse care for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and penalties for employers who hire low-income workers.
  • The bill will also create new avenues of dependency, as people on Medicare and Medicaid receive health insurance subsidies, rather than encouraging single mothers to become financially independent.
  • The Tax Foundation reports that the IRS code has grown to approximately 3.7 million words, making it increasingly difficult for citizens to comply with the tax laws.
  • Americans spend nearly 4 billion hours complying with income tax laws, at a cost of $110 billion.
  • The burden of complying with IRS regulations is not only time and money, but also expensive expert help, with a cost of nearly $30 billion.

Statistics:

  • The IRS Code contains approximately 3.7 million words, a 18.7 percent increase since 1995.
  • Americans spend nearly 4 billion hours in complying with income tax laws, at a cost of $110 billion.
  • The average American works for the government from Jan. 1 to April 8, a full 99 days, in order to pay his or her taxes.
  • IRS regulations currently have nearly 7 million words, an 18.7 percent increase since 1995.
  • Compliance with the IRS regulations costs corporations $159.4 billion, with a ratio of 1 dollar of government revenue to $1.50 of corporate expenses.
  • Americans pay nearly $30 billion for expert help in preparing their tax forms, including software programs and hiring tax preparation professionals.

Sources:

  • Yuval Levin, "The Health Care Bill: A Ghastly Mess," The Weekly Standard, March 2010.
  • "The Tax Man Cometh," by Carrie L. Lukas, The National Review, March 2010.
  • "Obamacare: The Socialist Agenda for America," by Janice Shaw Crouse, Concerned Women for America, 2010.
  • Tax Foundation, "The Tax Foundation's Guide to Federal Taxes," 2009.
  • IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, "The Taxpayer Advocate Service 2009 Annual Report to Congress," 2010.
  • "The Obama Administration's Hidden Agenda," by Janice Shaw Crouse, The Washington Times, April 2010.