Brenda Janssen's Blog (5)

It's hard to believe I haven't posted anything here for a year. I've been getting my new career in real estate going and it's been uphill, and I've been posting a lot on Facebook. I hope I can devote a few hours a week to FairtaxNation again. I'm sure I won't have the time I did have, but it's nice to back in the Nation where my passion is shared by so many! I'm looking forward to interacting with my Fairtax Buds again!

I think the show went well, and I would love to hear your suggestions for what we might do better next time! And I do believe there will be a next time, and more.



The post show comments were pretty positive. Here is my comment back to them this morning:

Thanks to all who listened and to all who commented. I was very grateful for the opportunity that was offered by John, George, and Jose.



"I purposely tried to avoid partisan rhetoric because I understand the need… Continue

I am preparing for my hour on local radio...TODAY on 810 AM at 3pm for the Fairtax...I hope my FT friends will listen (or stream at http://www.peoplepowerhour.com/Default.aspx ), call in (tie up the lines!) at 407-774-1965. This could be a hostile environment with the live callers...so be thinking good thoughts and praying for a positive opportunity here!

"You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.

You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.

You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

You cannot lift the wage-earner by pulling down the wage-payer.

You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.

You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.

You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.

You cannot establish security on borrowed… Continue

Remember you said we needed help for the small businesses? Did you know that most small businesses, even those with only 10 or so employees, have revenues of $250K or more, but their owners often clear less than the employees make? I know this for a fact. I lived it. I know many small business owners. They will all tell you the same thing.



Because most small businesses are sole proprietorships, the income is reported on the owner’ 1040 and a higher tax rate which is proposed, means… Continue