3 posts tagged “taxes”

It is not often that I take the side of the GOP (source) but I also denounce this housing legislation as a bailout for irresponsible homeowners and unscrupulous lenders. However, through deregulation and “let the market be” approach that many conservatives hold dear to their hearts didn't help the present situation much. That said, I have a chance to hop upon my soap box and proclaim once again that: your one stop shopping religion “Deism” teaches self-reliance and encourages people to constantly use their reason for an iota of prudent thought could have prevented this mess in the first place.

Lastly, Deism teaches to "question authority" no matter what the cost. And asking the probing questions and weighing them against facts not fiction would save the tax payer much more in the long run than a bail out from the Government in the short run.

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I haven't posted anything from the Church of Stop Shopping for a while now. Therefore, here is a small sample of what Reverend Billy is preaching about now.   Actual link is: here

Children, there may be $600.00 in governmental tax rebate HUSH MONEY on its way to you at this very moment. The Big Boxes and Big Banks (Devils!) already assume your sextuplet of Benjamin Franklins will immediately rejoin the sweatshop economy, but The Stop Shopping Divinity School Of Community Finance has found another way!

Our research has produced a list of independent, Fair Trade, and neighborhood-building enterprises where your money will generate HOT and HOLY returns for yourself and the community. Invest-a-lujah!

And for the brave, CODEPINK asks that you refuse shopping for Bush's War, altogether.

And now for the list!
 
Use Your Check To Start a Savings Account at a Neighborhood Credit Union - Credit unions are member-owned financial cooperatives. Many have extraordinary services for neighborhood businesses and housing...beat the parasite economy!

Gaiam - Choices for the home and solar living included, among many other eco-friendly goodies...and it's a Fair Trade marketplace, with all goods certified. Includes Bed, Bath, Lighting, Outdoor andClothing.

Green Dimes - Use $20 of your rebate to stop junk mail and save trees!

Hunger Site Store - Fair Trade goods, see pix and bios of the artisans who make the clothing, shoes and jewelry. Money goes toward fighting hunger.

Fair Trade Jewelry -  This firm develops relationships with individuals and small artisan groups and purchases their products at fair prices, creating sustainable employment for those surviving on the edge of poverty.

Garudain International - Eco-friendly Fair Trade goods from around the world.

Fair Trade Quilts - Quilts and more.

Fair Trade Palesitnian Olive Oil 

Global Exchange Online Store - A cornucopia of Fair Trade goods!

Ten Thousand Villages - Personal relationships and Fair Trade agreements with artisans around the world.

Global Folks - A nonprofit organization marketing Fair Trade products hand-crafted by artisans in Haiti, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, Nicaragua and other developing countries of the world.

BizaSport - Renewable, organic, high performance activewear made from bamboo fibers.

Women's Edge Shop - 10% of proceeds go to the "Women Thrive" project when you enter a code at checkout.

Plant-Me-Pets - A squeezable chotchke for the desk of a 501(c)3 office worker in your life. When the novelty fades, bury the toy and it will grow into a fruit-bearing plant!

Get A Reusable Shopping Bag - No, really. Get yourself a reusable shopping bag!

Liz Lovely Cookies - Fair Trade, organic, non-GMO, vegan cookies supporting sustainable artisans.

Bamboo Bowls - Because you probably need a bowl.

-Prepared by Susannah Pryce and Michael O'Neil