Orrin Onken
@orrinonken.bsky.social
Retired elder-law lawyer, now writing mystery novels and articles about aging on Medium
Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.
March 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.
Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.
March 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
March 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.
For half of American workers FICA is a bigger tax bite than income tax.A person making the median income in the US will pay $5,186 in income tax and FICA of $5,705. What are you doing to help the half of American earners for whom FICA is a bigger tax than income tax.
March 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
For half of American workers FICA is a bigger tax bite than income tax.A person making the median income in the US will pay $5,186 in income tax and FICA of $5,705. What are you doing to help the half of American earners for whom FICA is a bigger tax than income tax.
I have no intention of violating 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a) which prohibits the harboring or concealing unauthorized aliens so there is no reason for anyone to go looking for a secret apartment in my attic. No reason whatsoever.
March 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I have no intention of violating 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a) which prohibits the harboring or concealing unauthorized aliens so there is no reason for anyone to go looking for a secret apartment in my attic. No reason whatsoever.
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields
March 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields