there than it is here because, you know, brenda, heritage foundation called 2013 tax-mageddon. here's why. the average household here in the u.s. will see tax increases of $3800. you know, that comes from the expiration of the bush one and two tax cuts. expiration of the payroll tax cuts, obamacare increases and i heard obama is talking about this buffet tax, maybe we'll get that also and you know, brenda, here's the worst part. the primary focus on these taxes are going to be the middle and low income households because that's where the bulk of the bush tax cuts went to. in 2013, it's not going to be a very good year for anyone and the economy, brenda. >> ok, you are a small business owner. you are hiring tomorrow, what's this doing for your confidence and for your plans for the future? >> i haven't been confident in the longest -- i don't know if i know how to exude confidence