May 12, 2009

Rusty to Single-Handedly Pay For Socialized Medicine

I drink a lot of Diet Dr. Pepper. How much? At least two of these bad boys a day.

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So, even the mere suggestion that the feds might want to raise taxes on soda is enough to drive me into panic mode. WSJ:

Senate leaders are considering new federal taxes on soda and other sugary drinks to help pay for an overhaul of the nation's health-care system.
The good news? Under the proposal diet drinks wouldn't be taxed -- so I'm safe.

The bad news? I actually drink this much Diet Dr. Pepper every single day. If I'm not the epitome of a classic addict, I don't know who is.

Now excuse me while I go fill up my trucker mug one more time.....

Thanks to Carol.

By Rusty Shackleford, Ph.D. at 10:17 AM | |