Trump and his Washington Mafia just made fools of the American people. Republicans not only believe that a large percentage of our nation’s citizens are ignorant, they know that it’s true. Anyone who believed Trump’s bulls**t, that this tax bill would be good for the working class, will probably vote for Republicans next November.

Trump told his supporters during the campaign that he would guarantee a tax cut for the middle class. Millions of uninformed Americans believed him then, and probably continue to believe him today. Trump’s only talent is being a con man.

To be entirely truthful, all Republicans are good at saying one thing and doing another. The fact is that the tax cuts for large corporations are permanent; any tax breaks for the middle class will expire after three years. At that time, by removing the most common deductions, the middle class will be paying for tax breaks given to the wealthy as well as those gifted to corporations. Meanwhile, at least 13 million Americans will lose their healthcare; many of whom are Trump supporters. This is what Trump meant when he said “Merry Christmas.”

Also paying for these “tax cuts” will be low-income wage earners and families living below the poverty line. Funding will be reduced for social programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

One final question about Social Security. This plan was structured to be self-sustaining. In addition, no individual has ever received the full amount contributed by his or herself and their employer. Where is the money? We just found out about at least one secret slush fund in Congress; how many more are there?

Please re-post; thank you.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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