Barack O'Grinch

 

I am not sure about your last water-cooler conversation, but I know on my recent final day of work we were all up in arms about Christmas trees being such huge jerks over the  years. But no worries, Captain Pine Beetle himself to the rescue with his new Christmas Tree Tax just in time for--- Christmas. 

That's correct dear readers, President Ba-humbug's Agriculture Department today announced that it will impose a new 15-cent charge on all fresh Christmas trees to support a new Federal program to improve the image and marketing of Christmas trees. Who knows why as the Christmas Tree Association already exists to promote their cause, see link .

Millions of Americans out of work, the economy in shambles, debt threatening to destroy the country, and this guy can’t think of anything better to worry about than Christmas trees? Breathtaking. This epitomizes Obama economics--raise natural Christmas tree prices to increase sales!

Guess where the money goes and win yourself a chocolate covered Santa! Yes, ANOTHER GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACY called the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Wait til the ACLU gets ahold of that name. It will quickly be renamed to the Holiday Tree Promotion Board. All we hear from the Left is the separation of church and state wails--where are they now? And since when can a tax originate in the Executive Branch?

Did I miss something? Was there a lack of promotion? Not sure where you reside, but hey I am surrounded by year round Christmas light hangers! Does not Target pretty much roll out their Christmas decor on about New Year's Eve nowadays?  

More natural tree sales equals more house fires. More natural tree sales equals more allergy doctor visits. More natural tree sales equals smaller forests. More natural tree sales increases volume at the local landfill. More natural tree sales equals increased vet bill due to airborne cats. Yes, the party of unintended consequences strikes again.

There is always a campaign strategy with Pres. Ebenezer since that is all he knows. I can see the new slogan now in a rally to revive the floundering Jewish vote- "Christians taxed on trees, Jews get tax-free Menorah candles, vote for me 2012." As well, I surmise the Artificial Tree Manufacturer's Union just cut the Bamster a donation check.

To conclude, if I am a natural Christmas tree vendor, I put out a sign that says "15 cents-the Obama I Hate Your Religion Tax". The 15 cent Burka Tax, no where to be found.

438 days remaining....Merry Taxmas!

Update: As soon as this posted, the Pres announced implementation of the tax will be delayed. My guess as to the reasoning-- he needs to fire up the campaign bus and road test "Pass this Christmas Tree Tax Bill Now"