You see? It isn't easy. I expected Doug, SuSu's spouse and BB to jump in as they did; I discount their remarks as political blather. They'll be trying to get licks in wherever they can, they always do.

Taxes are a mess. I am a single parent, employed in one job, I have a grown and a minor child, a mortgage, I made charitable donations during the year. I pay into medical insurance, etc. I have a retirement account and some savings. You'd think it wouldn't be that difficult, but as I wend my way through the forms there are countless worksheets to navigate to determine if I qualify for this discount or that credit. I have to remember to pour over my paystubs to be sure I've included the extra I pay for health for myself and the kids (but not taking a deduction for what my employer pays). . .

The only reason we're not hearing about Republican tax problems is because most of them aren't under the microscope right now. But it isn't any easier for them either. I started this from the point of illustrating with political appointees--but I also mentioned the medicare drug plan. Both are a mess. No thoughts on that? The drug companies are making like bandits and those numerous plans are absurd, there is no need for them. It was put in place intentionally to gouge on prices and to confuse users.

SRS