Durkee Performance

10/27/2024

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16

09/27/2024

Hmmm!

2722 likes, 412 comments. “Now that Mayor Eric Adams is indicted, here’s the question.”

09/16/2024

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09/16/2024

08/29/2024

Who gets more money from the government, welfare or aerospace?The US government spends significantly more on aerospace and defense than on welfare programs. Here's a rough breakdown of the federal budget:

1. _Aerospace and Defense_:
- Total spending: around $720 billion (2022)
- Breakdown:
- Military personnel and operations: $144 billion
- Procurement (equipment and weapons): $143 billion
- Research and development: $73 billion
- Space programs (NASA, etc.): $23 billion
2. _Welfare Programs_:
- Total spending: around $740 billion (2022)
- Breakdown:
- Medicaid: $443 billion
- Food assistance programs (SNAP, etc.): $121 billion
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): $31 billion
- Other programs (housing, education, etc.): $145 billion

However, if we consider the entire social safety net, including programs like Social Security, unemployment benefits, and healthcare, the total spending would be significantly higher.

Keep in mind that these figures are estimates and may vary depending on the source and budget year.

08/24/2024

The benefits of Trump's tax cuts, enacted through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, were distributed unevenly across various groups. Here's a breakdown:

*Primary beneficiaries:*

1. *Corporations*: Received a permanent tax rate reduction from 35% to 21%, leading to increased profits and stock buybacks.
2. *High-income individuals*: Top 1% of earners received significant tax cuts, with average savings of $48,000 in 2018.
3. *Wealthy heirs*: Estate tax exemptions doubled, benefiting inheritors of large estates.
4. *Pass-through businesses*: Owners of pass-through entities (e.g., partnerships, S corporations) received a 20% deduction on qualified business income.

*Secondary beneficiaries:*

1. *Middle-class households*: Received temporary tax cuts, with average savings ranging from $500 to $1,000 in 2018.
2. *Small businesses*: Benefited from the pass-through deduction and lower corporate rates.

*Those who did not benefit or were negatively impacted:*

1. *Low-income households*: Received minimal tax savings or were unaffected.
2. *Individuals with high medical expenses*: Saw limits on medical expense deductions.
3. *Homeowners in high-tax states*: Faced new limits on state and local tax (SALT) deductions.
4. *Graduate students and educators*: Saw tax increases due to changes in education-related deductions and benefits.
5. *Future generations*: The TCJA increased the national debt, which may lead to future tax increases or reduced government services.

Keep in mind that the impact of the tax cuts varied widely depending on individual circumstances, and some groups may have experienced unintended consequences.

05/04/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP0dSCHpwtk

clearly a joke.... entertainment purposes only, lol

03/24/2024

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West Coast, this one’s for you! For the first time ever, the DMP Awnings Nitro Chaos series heads West to the one and only Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, California for two days of true...

01/24/2024

Closing the shop! Lots of parts for sale, inquire about what's available.

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01/03/2024

Every time there is a first black something, it is a reminder of what was denied because of appearance.