August 31, 2010 11:44 PM UTC

David Sirota: Paid Shill for the Anti-Tax Crowd

• 0 Comments
• by: PERA hopeful

“How can you tell the virulent anti-tax fervor still dominates American politics in genuinely a bipartisan way? Look no further than…” David Sirota.

My sense of irony is getting a workout today.  I got home and pulled up the predictable Sirota CoPols rant about “the anti-tax, anti-government ideology is alive and well in both parties.”  Why do I find this ironic?  Because as I was driving home, I was listening to AM760 and heard David Sirota doing a commercial for a brokerage that went something like this:

“What if you died and all your retirement was eaten up by taxes?  Go to XXX Brokerage to learn how you can protect your assets from the tax man!  You want to make sure your family is cared for after you die, and XXX Brokerage will show you ways to structure your retirement accounts to keep the IRS away from your family’s inheritance!”

I’m waiting to see Sirota walking around with a sign that says, “End the Death Tax!”

Seriously, am I the only one who sees a disconnect here?  Sirota’s newest toot is badgering Hickenlooper for saying he’s going to cut spending and taxes, while at the same time Sirota is cutting commercials for a brokerage that will help people can avoid taxes on their inheritances.