Beat the Increase

Only four days left!

Californians need to go out, now, and buy that new car, lest they get hit with that 1% sales tax increase set for April 1st. Sacramento county sales tax rises to 8.75%, while in some parts of the state, with city and/or district taxes, the sales tax is 10.25%.

Yep, save $220 on that $22,000 new car purchase. And, and! you'll get to write off that $1705 tax bill on your federal taxes. What a stimulus! New Hyundai buyers are also "protected," in that if they lose their job anytime in the next 12 months, the dealer will be gracious enough to buy it back from you. This unprecedented level of compassion and human understanding sets the bar much higher for all car dealerships, doesn't it?

Lastly, Big O tires is having a special sale -- if you trade in your "used" tires, you'll be credited against the purchase of a new set of tires. Oh! Such charity! Big O's on our side, fighting for the dignity of the destitute! Although...the level of the rebate is dependent on how much tread is left. So...if you have any tread left...why the hell should you replace your tires, huh? I'd bet there were hundreds of Merikans who did just that. Buying things they didn't need, simply for the sake of buying. Perhaps they thought it was a "safety" issue. Hey, with more tread, little Tina and Charlie will be safer in the minivan, right? Always looking out for the safety of our children, we are.