Just how does a kept man go about getting a little pocket change to spend? It must be just a little damaging to the ego to have to always go to the little lady to ask for spending money. So, when Senator John Kerry (Democrat, Massachusetts) had to choose a location to moor his new yacht, did he go to his wife Teresa, heir to the Heinz Catsup fortune, and make a deal? Did he propose that if he could save a few bucks on the taxes owed on the 76 foot luxury sloop, that perhaps Teresa would let him have a couple of bucks to keep for himself?
Senator Kerry chose to store his new yacht in the state of Rhode Island, close to his home in Boston, but light years away in terms of tax liability. While the Commonwealth of Massachusetts charges a sales tax of 6.25% on the purchase of a yacht, the State of Rhode Island charges nothing. By mooring the vessel in Rhode Island, Senator Kerry saved his wife a quick $437,500 in sales tax. But that seems like a lot of money to let the Senator have for play money. Perhaps Teresa was more comfortable allowing the Senator to keep the $70,000 in annual excise taxes that would have been charged by Massachusetts if the yacht was berthed there. That’s a little more like it, don’t you think?
The senior senator from the Bay State, the former presidential candidate in 2004, is normally a strong adherent to the redistribution of wealth mantra advocated by his party and particularly by President Barack Obama. The choice to berth his yacht in Rhode Island reveals that perhaps Senator Kerry just wants to redistribute everyone else’s wealth, but retain Teresa’s for his own use, at least that part of Teresa's wealth to which she allows him access.
A spokesman for the Senator denied that taxes had anything to do with the Senator’s decision to berth his yacht in Rhode Island. Kerry toadie David Wade said Friday the boat is being kept at Newport Shipyard not to evade taxes, but "for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes." Of course, Mr Wade, that is clear for all to see. They do much better long-term maintenance in Rhode Island.
The question for Senator Kerry, and for the rest of the ruling class thieves and plunderers in Washington DC, is just how stupid do they think we are? The answer seems to be very, very stupid. Its hard to find fault with that opinion. After all, what evidence do they have to the contrary? We did almost elect Senator Kerry to the highest office in the land. And we actually did elect an incredibly inexperienced and unqualified first-term senator from Illinios to the same office. But those mistakes are in the past, and the tribulations of the last few years have taught us a great deal about our current leaders. Perhaps, when Americans go to the polls this November, we will show Senator Kerry and his fellow travelers exactly how stupid we are.
Senator Kerry chose to store his new yacht in the state of Rhode Island, close to his home in Boston, but light years away in terms of tax liability. While the Commonwealth of Massachusetts charges a sales tax of 6.25% on the purchase of a yacht, the State of Rhode Island charges nothing. By mooring the vessel in Rhode Island, Senator Kerry saved his wife a quick $437,500 in sales tax. But that seems like a lot of money to let the Senator have for play money. Perhaps Teresa was more comfortable allowing the Senator to keep the $70,000 in annual excise taxes that would have been charged by Massachusetts if the yacht was berthed there. That’s a little more like it, don’t you think?
The senior senator from the Bay State, the former presidential candidate in 2004, is normally a strong adherent to the redistribution of wealth mantra advocated by his party and particularly by President Barack Obama. The choice to berth his yacht in Rhode Island reveals that perhaps Senator Kerry just wants to redistribute everyone else’s wealth, but retain Teresa’s for his own use, at least that part of Teresa's wealth to which she allows him access.
A spokesman for the Senator denied that taxes had anything to do with the Senator’s decision to berth his yacht in Rhode Island. Kerry toadie David Wade said Friday the boat is being kept at Newport Shipyard not to evade taxes, but "for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes." Of course, Mr Wade, that is clear for all to see. They do much better long-term maintenance in Rhode Island.
The question for Senator Kerry, and for the rest of the ruling class thieves and plunderers in Washington DC, is just how stupid do they think we are? The answer seems to be very, very stupid. Its hard to find fault with that opinion. After all, what evidence do they have to the contrary? We did almost elect Senator Kerry to the highest office in the land. And we actually did elect an incredibly inexperienced and unqualified first-term senator from Illinios to the same office. But those mistakes are in the past, and the tribulations of the last few years have taught us a great deal about our current leaders. Perhaps, when Americans go to the polls this November, we will show Senator Kerry and his fellow travelers exactly how stupid we are.
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