Reid Proposes Tax on Cosmetic Surgery
Senator Harry Reid’s health care bill included an array of new provisions that are being scrutinized Wednesday night, but one particular tax proposal in particular already has attracted a buzz — a 5 percent levy on elective cosmetic procedures that was quickly dubbed the “botax.”
Others suggested it might better be called the “seen-in-public” option.
Hold the guffaws.
For all the instant punchlines about taxing nose jobs, breast enlargements and facelifts — cynics righteously demanded to know if members of Congress had written in an exemption for themselves (they did not) — the proposed tax is both serious and controversial policy.
It would raise an estimated $5 billion over 10 years toward the projected $849 billion cost of the health care legislation, and it is certain to be opposed by plastic surgeons and their patients.
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gold2512
man,that's really sticking your neck out...almost laughable-
when does the tax on our carbon footprint start? and the tax on my shadow?
when does the tax start on all disposable items? and the tax on the tax?
and the increase in inheritance tax above $250K-
leebob
Obamas health care for wounded GIs;
REMEMBER THIS STATEMENT... "Nobody made these guys go to war. They had to have known and accepted the risks. Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?"
C.Rangel the THEIF
REID AND PELOSI WILL HAVE TO PAY A TAX FOR THE REST OF THEIR SEX CHANGE OPERATIONS.
VOTE THEM OUT DON'T BE AN IDIOT LIKE THEM.
democrats implode
Good thing Botox Nancy isn't on the same plan as you or I.
democrats implode
Good think Botox Nancy isn't on the same plan as you and I.
US Male
"Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery."
Calvin Coolidge
Too Many Lost
-BOSMAN-
RE: Breast Implants:
If they filled the implants with Coke or Pepsi, they could charge a double tax!
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LOL.
American Eagle (OathKeeper)
Whoaaa!!!! Wonder what BOTOX Nancy Piglosi thinks of that?
keefir1
That fake boob is indeed symbolic of the likes of Reid and Pelosi! I wouldn't put it past Pelosi to have a back door Botox deal to secure her pre-tax supply.These libtards will get themselves immunity from any of these idiotic taxes they'll impose on us!!
Kari
It's the payroll tax that effects us all.
Delores CH WV
NANCY WILL HAVE TO ROB A BANK TO PLAY FOR ALL OF HER PLASTIC!
Conteacan
If this tax was retroactive she could pay off the CA debt. There I go again, sounding like a lib. Stick with facts and we will prevail. Hope it's not too late when 2010 comes around.
uwewood
Thats Reids brain.
Atticus Finch
Carrie Prejean is gonna be pissed.
LAWoman
So is Pam Anderson ... LOL!
Garry
Gee a tax increase without being a tax increase. Remember no tax increase on the middle class and lower.
Maine-iac
Reid is going to be in T R O U B L E... He wants to tax botox, boy Pelosi must be livid, without her botox she couldn't keep that smug look. The deer in the headlights is a real special technique, that must really be expensive.
COMMANDER AND PIMP
HOW BOUT A TAX ON BRAIN SURGERY STARTING WITH THE LAWMAKERS
j9
That's it! "Botox Pelosi" can fund healthcare that way!
SABINE
GEE, I WONDER WHAT NANCY AND THE "BEAUTFUL" PEOPLE IN HOLLYWOOD THINK ABOUT THIS.
Walt S
Pelosi will never allow it.
MindSplitR
That is really gonna piss pelosi off!
FAILURE-IN-CHIEF
Harry will tax your f@rts if he can think of a way to measure gas amounts released.Harry should go talk with Al Gore's people some more.
BOSMAN
RE: Breast Implants:
If they filled the implants with Coke or Pepsi, they could charge a double tax!
Ps,
They are probably doing that already!
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TexGal1836
Oh No - what will old Nancy do now???? Makes me ill just to think what she would look like without all the botox.
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al2k
there you go hollywood that what you get for voting this bum in. Lol!
John63
The next thing to be taxed by the Democrats is OXYGEN.
Navy(Retired) Oathkeeper
Nancy will not stand for that, and Hollywood will defect
Sharon
lol : )
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Nancy Stretch Pelosi will be against that....................maybe!
sparkles
Hmmm...more and more older people NEED plastic surgery to compete in the job market. No jobs for you, older worker. Go to back of stinky belching Obama job bus.
Lemure
You will be old one day too. Remember that, it comes faster than you can imagine. You little snot.
white female christian patriot
Actually maybe not. With no affordable healthcare WITHOUT the pending legislation, he/she probably won't make it to a ripe old age.
Lemure
He's such a boob.
C.Rangel the THEIF
STAY UGLY LIKE HIM!!! GET RID OF THAT CHUMP OBAMA WE CAN NOT AFFORD HIM.
Progressive Liberals are all RUMP RANGERS AND BUTCHES
Finally a good idea from this guy
perry
1 for you,19 for me. Tax Man
Yeah I'm the Tax Man.
J_L
Nancy has the Cadillac of insurance, I doubt it will affect her, but eventually her face will be so tight her ears will be touching at the back of her head.
Tom from Ohio
I knew that he ans pelosi did not get along! myvotefortom.com
winodrifter
Does this include botox injections? If so, Nancy will reject the bill.
firebird2009
how about a TAX on OBAMA mouth !!!!
rptnwif
Hey, last time I checked most cosmetic surgeries were "elective" procedures and not covered by health insurance. Why is BIG gov't sticking its hand in this cookie jar? TAX EVERYTHING, why don't ya? What's another trillion?
conservabit
America has already fought this war!!! DC, remember the AMERICAN REVOLUTION??!!! These taxes are ridiculous and WAY out of line!!!
polly
Sarah Palin has it right, Obama has everything
BACKASSWORDS" he is trying to make America a socialist country instead of a thriving Capitalist country.
Ron in Cal
Don't worry, friends. Even though she can afford it, Pelosi will have the House reject this bill out of respect for her plastic surgeon and dem exotic dancers everywhere.
leebob
If it moves pick it up, if it does not move paint it. Or as it goes now if it moves or does not, TAX IT!