Good boy, Jarod...good boy....its lapdogs and bootlickers like you that are the favorites of the those now in Washington....for all practical purposes, you're just about brain dead....the perfect Democrat constituent...
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Good boy, Jarod...good boy....its lapdogs and bootlickers like you that are the favorites of the those now in Washington....for all practical purposes, you're just about brain dead....the perfect Democrat constituent...
christiefan915
Catalyst
And for the last two years, Tax Freedom Day is earlier and at a lower percentage that at any time in the previous administration.
Year TFD Percentage tax burden
1940 March 7 17.90%
1950 March 31 24.60%
1960 April 11 27.70%
1970 April 19 29.60%
1980 April 21 30.40%
1990 April 21 30.40%
2000 May 1 33.00%
2001 April 27 31.80%
2002 April 17 29.20%
2003 April 14 28.40%
2004 April 15 28.50%
2005 April 21 30.20%
2006 April 24 31.20%
2007 April 24 31.10%
2008 April 16 29.00%
2009 April 8 26.60%
2010 April 9 26.90%
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They are rank amateurs compared to the Greeks.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8509244.stm
Dixie - In Memoriam
New member
I am proud that I found a way to have ZERO tax liability this year, the first time that has happened since I have been an adult!
I did have some taxable income, but after deducting my losses and claiming the credits I was eligible for, my actual tax liability was nothing. I feel a little bit guilty that Jarhead paid $45k and I got the same benefits, but it's the system he likes and thinks is best, so who am I to argue with that?
Now granted, my actual productivity and stimulation of the economy was quite diminished this year over the days of old. I turned down numerous investment opportunities I could have taken, which I would have made a pretty good return on, but I decided I was going to see how little income I could earn this year, and it certainly paid off at tax time. All of my children are now adults, and I am divorced, so I really only have myself to provide for, and this was the basis for my choice to be less productive. I am happy as a clam, sitting at home playing my guitar and arguing with idiots on the Internet all day, to hell with having to go actually.... WORK!
Of course, the biggest "help" in enabling me to be able to skirt by with such little effort, was my monthly casino check from the Cherokee tribe. You would think I would have to pay a lot of tax on that, but believe it or not, they give you credits to mitigate any tax liability because you are an Injun! I know, it's crazy, right? But anyways, this is how I mostly got by without actually having a taxable income. I have to say, it was a nice year... I have never felt so relaxed and comfortable, it really relieves stress to go off the grid! I'm considering trying homelessness for a while, just to see if I can manage to survive without spending any of my money. I'll probably wait until the VAT tax to do that though....
I did have some taxable income, but after deducting my losses and claiming the credits I was eligible for, my actual tax liability was nothing. I feel a little bit guilty that Jarhead paid $45k and I got the same benefits, but it's the system he likes and thinks is best, so who am I to argue with that?
Now granted, my actual productivity and stimulation of the economy was quite diminished this year over the days of old. I turned down numerous investment opportunities I could have taken, which I would have made a pretty good return on, but I decided I was going to see how little income I could earn this year, and it certainly paid off at tax time. All of my children are now adults, and I am divorced, so I really only have myself to provide for, and this was the basis for my choice to be less productive. I am happy as a clam, sitting at home playing my guitar and arguing with idiots on the Internet all day, to hell with having to go actually.... WORK!
Of course, the biggest "help" in enabling me to be able to skirt by with such little effort, was my monthly casino check from the Cherokee tribe. You would think I would have to pay a lot of tax on that, but believe it or not, they give you credits to mitigate any tax liability because you are an Injun! I know, it's crazy, right? But anyways, this is how I mostly got by without actually having a taxable income. I have to say, it was a nice year... I have never felt so relaxed and comfortable, it really relieves stress to go off the grid! I'm considering trying homelessness for a while, just to see if I can manage to survive without spending any of my money. I'll probably wait until the VAT tax to do that though....
You can see where it was at the end of the last democrat administration....lets see what it'll be at the end of this one.....
christiefan915
Catalyst
Among Democrats, Calls To Extend Bush Tax Cuts
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-ma...=among-democratscalls-to-extend-bush-tax-cuts
By Martin Vaughan, Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Some Capitol Hill Democrats want President Barack Obama to extend tax cuts for wealthy Americans now scheduled to expire at the end of 2010, arguing that a tax increase could hinder economic recovery.
"I think there is a certain logic to leaving well-enough alone for now, given the fragility of the economic recovery," said Rep. Gerry Connolly (D., Va.). " It's a question of prudent judgment and timing."
White House officials are preparing to unveil their 10-year budget plan on Feb. 2, which will include a decision on what to do about the pending expiration of tax cuts enacted under President George W. Bush.
So far so good....
DamnYankee
Loyal to the end
In other words, you don't like the answer to the question that I posed to you, so you ignore it.
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WinterBorn
Guest
Exxon has not, to my knowledge, broken any tax laws. The laws were written and passed by our gov't. The same laws were not removed by any administration, republican or democrat. So Exxon is simply doing all it can to maximize profits for its shareholders. Whether you like it or not, that is the purpose of a corporation.
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WinterBorn
Guest
And who do you imagine would pay these "big taxes" you wish to see levied against Exxon?
Do you think the corporation would share your idea that it is their patriotic duty to pay more taxes and pay their shareholders less? Of course they wouldn't.
Taxes against a business is considered a cost of doing business. It is figured into the cost of producing and selling a product.
And what happens when the cost of producing a product goes up? You got it, the price of the product goes up.
Businesses do not pay taxes. Consumers pay taxes.
DamnYankee
Loyal to the end
Hardly a whine; I'm simply pointing out the unfairness of the progressive system and the Constitutional basis for my findings. You're the one going on about it, insinuating that I should perform some oddball protest.
Minister of Truth
Practically Perfect
Which, I must add, considering that the progressive tax is sold exclusively on the basis of "fairness," any incidence of unfairness is kind of a big deal.
Mott the Hoople
Sweet Jane
You idiot. Go read your history books. Preferably ones not written by the michigan militia. Our founding fathers broke with England over taxation because the colonies were not recieving adequate representation in parliament. Remember the phrase, no taxation without representation?
Mott the Hoople
Sweet Jane
Yes. There not there to be your bot. If you don't like their representation there's these things called elections and voting. You should try it some time.
SmarterthanYou
rebel
mott, i'll refrain from the insults, because sometimes I actually do respect your opinions, but you are wrong. those elections are held to appoint people to do our will. when those people we elect forget who sent them there, yes it is our responsibility to remove them, but we damn sure don't have to live with their wrong headed ideas as well.
Minister of Truth
Practically Perfect
Would the local assemblies ever have voted to enact those taxes? Remember, the colonists alread paid waaaay less in taxes to the commonwealth than did subjects back in England, while maintaining a higher standard of living and having access to services such as military protection from French and Indians.