A Windfall or a Scam?

https://www.pilotonline.com/government/virginia/vp-nw-virginia-tax-refund-checks-20190926-2r2spmofjbfc7ic3yt6thlzrfa-story.html

My son received his and my wife and I received mine. yippee.

Because the GA dragged its feet and didn’t bring the state standard deduction in line with the changes at the Fed level, I owed the state over $800 on May 1. And because I didn’t benefit from itemizing on the 1040, I HAD to take the VA standard deduction. The paltry $221 received doesn’t even come close to what the numbers should have been. I’m still out just under $600 as I have never owed the state more than $100 in any given year since 2008.

This is a feel good move by the state, primarily the GOP leadership in the GA, to say, “Hey, you got a windfall because we are so good at managing things.” Horse feathers!

PJM: The Death of American Citizenship

https://pjmedia.com/victordavishanson/the-death-of-american-citizenship/

“Often, such ‘citizen of the world’ mentalities fuel shame over the origins and traditions of America. Transnational organizations and accords on climate, criminal justice and human rights are seen as superior to their American counterparts.”

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Pilot Letter: Go back to basics

https://www.pilotonline.com/opinion/vp-ed-letc-0926-20190926-j7wgedgpcbf3hafigxg6loldhi-story.html

“I often point out that K-12 education is intellectually fascinating, much more than people think. The field is bloated with weird sophistries and disingenuous claims. Most teachers don’t know when they are hurting their own students. Parents understand almost nothing.”

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