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Post by Bob Forsythe on Apr 16, 2011 18:52:24 GMT -8
Sorry, I don't find either one of them hot but I've read stuff Republicans have written calling them that. Doesn't matter, neither one of them are electable. BTW, Christie's approval rating has dropped from 51 percent last October to 44 percent now. LePage in Maine is about the same while Scott's in Florida is sitting at 38 percent. All 3 of them have overreached like crazy on environmental concerns. It's completely ridiculous in LePage's case because he was elected with 38 percent in a 5-way race. So while his rating is higher his election numbers, he certainly did not have a mandate. =Bob Sure, Bob. That is what I would say as well if I had to stand on a stool to look Rhea Perlman in the eyes. Short trolls don't work on me Pooh. I grew up in a community that had very few tall people - the tallest center we ever had on our B-Ball team while I went to HS there (through 11th grade) was 6-2. given that you're not much taller than I am it's likely you were intimidated by those Montana cowboys but it's a problem I never had. But BTW, aren't you the one who is always attacking people for avoiding the subject? Clearly, at 11:14 this morning you'd already hit the 19th hole or got buzzed at your fundamentalist church. What's up, Pooh, did you get another sermon on how all liberals are bound for Hell? =Bob |
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Post by Bob Forsythe on Apr 16, 2011 19:15:44 GMT -8
Hukabee? I don't understand your negative comment about him. Very smart, down-to-earth, affable, with positions that are sensible and well within the range of average Americans. Those who are beyond that range, since you were about to ask it, would be people such as Dennis Kucinich and, perhaps, Pat Buchanan. Oh, yes, Huckabee has valuable experience as a state governor. Again, your evaluation of the man seems flawed. I will agree that I don't see any one standout for the GOP. Romney would be a good POTUS, but you are right that the Mass. health plan is a problem. On the other hand, ObamaCare ought to be a VERY big problem for Barack, yet he seems to be considered a strong favorite to win reelection. AzWm There's no right answer here William. Just my opinion. I have only one absolute when judging the candidates and that is even the mere mention, however tangential, however obscure, of Da' Birf Sertificut makes you unelectable. "Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2012, said on Monday that he would “love to know more” about where President Obama was born and claimed — falsely — that Mr. Obama was raised in Kenya.
On Tuesday, a spokesman for Mr. Huckabee said that the former governor had “simply misspoke.”When you then have your "spokesman" come out and do damage control it makes you a tool. At least the other kooks are honest kooks. Plus, he's another member of the the "couldn't even beat McCain " club and the whole "I'm a musician just like that other Arkansas governor" act is lame. I am in agreement that the birthers are nut jobs and not because I'm a Democrat. The nonsense that goes on within that group is rather pathetic and totally detracts from the Republican effort to recapture the White House and as a political scientist, I find it quite stupid, but then again, the Teabaggers, for the most part, really don't understand how government works. Despite the fact that some on here consider me to be a flaming liberal, I'm not. But beyond that I love political analysis and I really don't see the Republicans as having much in the way of viable Presidential candidates and I really do think the Teabagers are taking your party down the path of ruin. And believe it or not, I like our 2-party system. It's just that the Republicans, with the "southern strategy", has marginalized themselves to the point that they are in danger of becoming a regional party and I really don't like the notion of multiple parties, such as one finds in Canada. =Bob |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2011 19:51:27 GMT -8
There's no right answer here William. Just my opinion. I have only one absolute when judging the candidates and that is even the mere mention, however tangential, however obscure, of Da' Birf Sertificut makes you unelectable. "Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2012, said on Monday that he would “love to know more” about where President Obama was born and claimed — falsely — that Mr. Obama was raised in Kenya.
On Tuesday, a spokesman for Mr. Huckabee said that the former governor had “simply misspoke.”When you then have your "spokesman" come out and do damage control it makes you a tool. At least the other kooks are honest kooks. Plus, he's another member of the the "couldn't even beat McCain " club and the whole "I'm a musician just like that other Arkansas governor" act is lame. I am in agreement that the birthers are nut jobs and not because I'm a Democrat. The nonsense that goes on within that group is rather pathetic and totally detracts from the Republican effort to recapture the White House and as a political scientist, I find it quite stupid, but then again, the Teabaggers, for the most part, really don't understand how government works. Despite the fact that some on here consider me to be a flaming liberal, I'm not. But beyond that I love political analysis and I really don't see the Republicans as having much in the way of viable Presidential candidates and I really do think the Teabagers are taking your party down the path of ruin. And believe it or not, I like our 2-party system. It's just that the Republicans, with the "southern strategy", has marginalized themselves to the point that they are in danger of becoming a regional party and I really don't like the notion of multiple parties, such as one finds in Canada. =Bob Obama won't be that tough to beat. The thrill is gone with this guy. The novelty of having a black president (the only reason he was elected in the first place) has worn off. He'll be judged on peoples pocket books just like every other president. Unless there's some sort of economic miracle in the offing, he's toast. Gas prices are up, unemployment is way up from the last election cycle and inflation is starting to kick in with a vengeance. I disagree that there are no strong Republicans. Ryan can beat him, Daniels can beat him. Watch the upcoming budget battle. The Democrats are using an outdated playbook. The terms of the debate have already been changed. It is no longer a matter of whether or not the budget should be cut and the size of government reduced, it's only a matter of what, how much and how fast. When's the last time you heard a Democrat talking about the need for more stimulus? |
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Post by Bob Forsythe on Apr 17, 2011 6:15:59 GMT -8
I am in agreement that the birthers are nut jobs and not because I'm a Democrat. The nonsense that goes on within that group is rather pathetic and totally detracts from the Republican effort to recapture the White House and as a political scientist, I find it quite stupid, but then again, the Teabaggers, for the most part, really don't understand how government works. Despite the fact that some on here consider me to be a flaming liberal, I'm not. But beyond that I love political analysis and I really don't see the Republicans as having much in the way of viable Presidential candidates and I really do think the Teabagers are taking your party down the path of ruin. And believe it or not, I like our 2-party system. It's just that the Republicans, with the "southern strategy", has marginalized themselves to the point that they are in danger of becoming a regional party and I really don't like the notion of multiple parties, such as one finds in Canada. =Bob Obama won't be that tough to beat. The thrill is gone with this guy. The novelty of having a black president (the only reason he was elected in the first place) has worn off. He'll be judged on peoples pocket books just like every other president. Unless there's some sort of economic miracle in the offing, he's toast. Gas prices are up, unemployment is way up from the last election cycle and inflation is starting to kick in with a vengeance. I disagree that there are no strong Republicans. Ryan can beat him, Daniels can beat him. Watch the upcoming budget battle. The Democrats are using an outdated playbook. The terms of the debate have already been changed. It is no longer a matter of whether or not the budget should be cut and the size of government reduced, it's only a matter of what, how much and how fast. When's the last time you heard a Democrat talking about the need for more stimulus? Your observation that he only won because he's black is pretty specious. But that aside, unless we hit a double dip recession, the Republicans are going to have problems. =Bob |
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Post by aztecwin on Apr 17, 2011 6:50:22 GMT -8
Sure, Bob. That is what I would say as well if I had to stand on a stool to look Rhea Perlman in the eyes. Short trolls don't work on me Pooh. I grew up in a community that had very few tall people - the tallest center we ever had on our B-Ball team while I went to HS there (through 11th grade) was 6-2. given that you're not much taller than I am it's likely you were intimidated by those Montana cowboys but it's a problem I never had. But BTW, aren't you the one who is always attacking people for avoiding the subject? Clearly, at 11:14 this morning you'd already hit the 19th hole or got buzzed at your fundamentalist church. What's up, Pooh, did you get another sermon on how all liberals are bound for Hell? =Bob Looks like being the shortest person in any group is your sore spot. Tell me what you think the cutoff point is between a dwarf and a midget. I think I see why you think being labeled a runt is an ego stroke since a runt is taller than either a dwarf or a midget.  Where is a Church where you can get buzzed on the way home from the golf course? |
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Post by joshjones1 on Apr 18, 2011 12:38:59 GMT -8
I really like Paul Ryan. He is a sharp guy, and I think he has the brains and charisma to be the guy for the GOP. His budget plan, which had some great ideas on medicare privatization and removal of inheritance and capital gain taxes, among other things, seemed to make alot of sense to me. Although, his plan for medicare may result in Americans paying more out of pocket per year as seniors than many may find reasonable, and that is a legitimate argument.
He would be my pick in 2012, and I think he could really perform well in a debate setting, he is a solid communicator, and intelligent as hell.
I worry that some may find him a little too green though.
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Post by Bob Forsythe on Apr 18, 2011 17:47:46 GMT -8
Short trolls don't work on me Pooh. I grew up in a community that had very few tall people - the tallest center we ever had on our B-Ball team while I went to HS there (through 11th grade) was 6-2. given that you're not much taller than I am it's likely you were intimidated by those Montana cowboys but it's a problem I never had. But BTW, aren't you the one who is always attacking people for avoiding the subject? Clearly, at 11:14 this morning you'd already hit the 19th hole or got buzzed at your fundamentalist church. What's up, Pooh, did you get another sermon on how all liberals are bound for Hell? =Bob Looks like being the shortest person in any group is your sore spot. Tell me what you think the cutoff point is between a dwarf and a midget. I think I see why you think being labeled a runt is an ego stroke since a runt is taller than either a dwarf or a midget. Where is a Church where you can get buzzed on the way home from the golf course? Oh please Pooh - I've already explained to you why height trolls don't work. Do I really have to explain it to you over and over? How senile are you? I'm really sorry that you're old and have some strange desire about you shooting your age but it really is rather sad that you believe comments about my height will piss me off. I'm really sorry that you grew up short and intimidated by the corn fed bullies in Montana but never assume your pathetic, bullied experience of your youth equates to my youth. It ain't like you're all that tall, Bunky, and I would ask - did you ever letter in anything? Only thing I lettered in was tennis but I suspect that was one more letter than you ever got. But then again, maybe you got a letter for being a pine rider in football, so maybe I'm wrong. Either way, given that you joined up when you were 18 it's rather clear you weren't much of an athlete and your pathetic trolls about my height doesn't make you any more of an athlete than I am. =Bob |
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Post by AlwaysAnAztec on Apr 19, 2011 7:49:46 GMT -8
I really like Paul Ryan. He is a sharp guy, and I think he has the brains and charisma to be the guy for the GOP. His budget plan, which had some great ideas on medicare privatization and removal of inheritance and capital gain taxes, among other things, seemed to make alot of sense to me. Although, his plan for medicare may result in Americans paying more out of pocket per year as seniors than many may find reasonable, and that is a legitimate argument. He would be my pick in 2012, and I think he could really perform well in a debate setting, he is a solid communicator, and intelligent as hell. I worry that some may find him a little too green though. At least he is honest about wanting to create a two class society.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2011 9:43:12 GMT -8
I really like Paul Ryan. He is a sharp guy, and I think he has the brains and charisma to be the guy for the GOP. His budget plan, which had some great ideas on medicare privatization and removal of inheritance and capital gain taxes, among other things, seemed to make alot of sense to me. Although, his plan for medicare may result in Americans paying more out of pocket per year as seniors than many may find reasonable, and that is a legitimate argument. He would be my pick in 2012, and I think he could really perform well in a debate setting, he is a solid communicator, and intelligent as hell. I worry that some may find him a little too green though. At least he is honest about wanting to create a two class society. Wants to create? We already have a two class society; tax payers and tax consumers. Zombie Vampire Tick Leech Army Growth Unabated!An astonishing 43.4 percent of Americans now pay zero or negative federal income taxes. The number of single or jointly-filing "taxpayers" - the word must be applied sparingly - who pay no taxes or receive government handouts has reached 65.6 million, out of a total of 151 million. [/b][/color] |
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Post by aztec70 on Apr 19, 2011 10:39:31 GMT -8
At least he is honest about wanting to create a two class society. Wants to create? We already have a two class society; tax payers and tax consumers. Zombie Vampire Tick Leech Army Growth Unabated!An astonishing 43.4 percent of Americans now pay zero or negative federal income taxes. The number of single or jointly-filing "taxpayers" - the word must be applied sparingly - who pay no taxes or receive government handouts has reached 65.6 million, out of a total of 151 million. [/b][/color][/quote] Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2011 11:38:46 GMT -8
Wants to create? We already have a two class society; tax payers and tax consumers. Zombie Vampire Tick Leech Army Growth Unabated!An astonishing 43.4 percent of Americans now pay zero or negative federal income taxes. The number of single or jointly-filing "taxpayers" - the word must be applied sparingly - who pay no taxes or receive government handouts has reached 65.6 million, out of a total of 151 million. [/b][/color][/quote] Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech?[/quote] So what does this have to do with the price of pot in Punaho? It's really very simple; HALF of the country pays for the other half. Add the 22 million or so that draw salary directly from the Federal government the MILLIONS more that draw salary from other government fiefdoms and what you now have is a country whereby those that actually produce wealth are outnumbered by the ZVTL Army. There is no indication....understand ...NO INDICATION that this trend will reverse itself. So? How does it all end? Do you even give a $#!+? I guess as long as it all comes crashing down they day after you become worm food then it's all okay with you. Not for me; I have 3 (so far) grandkids I'd like to see grow up in a country that offers them opportunity to succeed on their merits and not be saddled with the burden of supporting the ZVTL Hordes or worse, encouraged to become one them. Selfishly I suppose, I'd like a to have a little less of a tax burden so that I, having lived a large part of my life struggling to raise a family can have a little cushion to put away for my retirement instead of funding the the ZVTL Army's. I guess that makes me evil. |
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Post by aztecwin on Apr 19, 2011 12:21:10 GMT -8
Looks like being the shortest person in any group is your sore spot. Tell me what you think the cutoff point is between a dwarf and a midget. I think I see why you think being labeled a runt is an ego stroke since a runt is taller than either a dwarf or a midget. Where is a Church where you can get buzzed on the way home from the golf course? Oh please Pooh - I've already explained to you why height trolls don't work. Do I really have to explain it to you over and over? How senile are you? I'm really sorry that you're old and have some strange desire about you shooting your age but it really is rather sad that you believe comments about my height will piss me off. I'm really sorry that you grew up short and intimidated by the corn fed bullies in Montana but never assume your pathetic, bullied experience of your youth equates to my youth. It ain't like you're all that tall, Bunky, and I would ask - did you ever letter in anything? Only thing I lettered in was tennis but I suspect that was one more letter than you ever got. But then again, maybe you got a letter for being a pine rider in football, so maybe I'm wrong. Either way, given that you joined up when you were 18 it's rather clear you weren't much of an athlete and your pathetic trolls about my height doesn't make you any more of an athlete than I am. =Bob Found your soft spot, but have been asked to leave you alone so I won't go after you much any more. |
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Post by aztecwin on Apr 19, 2011 12:25:00 GMT -8
Wants to create? We already have a two class society; tax payers and tax consumers. Zombie Vampire Tick Leech Army Growth Unabated!An astonishing 43.4 percent of Americans now pay zero or negative federal income taxes. The number of single or jointly-filing "taxpayers" - the word must be applied sparingly - who pay no taxes or receive government handouts has reached 65.6 million, out of a total of 151 million. [/b][/color][/quote] Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech?[/quote] It is pretty clear to me that these type people are not who AFAN is talking about. Look at the folks who live completely on the dole. They even breed to increase their take. That is who I suspect AFAN is talking about and not someone who has contributed to their pension and social security and now is below the line where tax is owed. |
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Post by aztec70 on Apr 19, 2011 13:00:28 GMT -8
Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech? So what does this have to do with the price of pot in Punaho? It's really very simple; HALF of the country pays for the other half. Add the 22 million or so that draw salary directly from the Federal government the MILLIONS more that draw salary from other government fiefdoms and what you now have is a country whereby those that actually produce wealth are outnumbered by the ZVTL Army. There is no indication....understand ...NO INDICATION that this trend will reverse itself. So? How does it all end? Do you even give a $#!+? I guess as long as it all comes crashing down they day after you become worm food then it's all okay with you. Not for me; I have 3 (so far) grandkids I'd like to see grow up in a country that offers them opportunity to succeed on their merits and not be saddled with the burden of supporting the ZVTL Hordes or worse, encouraged to become one them. Selfishly I suppose, I'd like a to have a little less of a tax burden so that I, having lived a large part of my life struggling to raise a family can have a little cushion to put away for my retirement instead of funding the the ZVTL Army's. I guess that makes me evil. Do you always have a problem answering a simple question? If so, it must make your life difficult. |
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Post by aztec70 on Apr 19, 2011 13:05:04 GMT -8
Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech? It is pretty clear to me that these type people are not who AFAN is talking about. Look at the folks who live completely on the dole. They even breed to increase their take. That is who I suspect AFAN is talking about and not someone who has contributed to their pension and social security and now is below the line where tax is owed. I would have thought so too. Poor afan, though, went into his usual fit instead of just answering the question. I have to wonder if he is on drugs or something? He did start his screed with a reference to pot. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2011 14:58:28 GMT -8
Wants to create? We already have a two class society; tax payers and tax consumers. Zombie Vampire Tick Leech Army Growth Unabated!An astonishing 43.4 percent of Americans now pay zero or negative federal income taxes. The number of single or jointly-filing "taxpayers" - the word must be applied sparingly - who pay no taxes or receive government handouts has reached 65.6 million, out of a total of 151 million. [/b][/color][/quote] Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech?[/quote] Does she not live in the same community as me? Does she not drive on the same Interstate? She in fact costs society more than me because she more than likely avails herself of more of the "free" services society offers. So the DIRECT answer to your stupid f****** question is YES. Everyone should pay some level of income tax if they have an income. EVERYONE. Is that clear enough? Pay taxes or forfeit your right to vote. Now answer my question; When do YOU start giving a $#!+ about future generations? Where does it stop? How many people do YOU think should be able to derive their source of income from the hard work of others? How much of MY money am I supposed to donate to the ZVTL Army. 10%? 50% 90% when will one of you liberal Nanny Staters have the courage to stand up and say exactly how much of a slave the rest of us are supposed to be? Are we only 50% slave? 60%? 90% ? |
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Post by aztec70 on Apr 19, 2011 15:38:05 GMT -8
Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech? Does she not live in the same community as me? Does she not drive on the same Interstate? She in fact costs society more than me because she more than likely avails herself of more of the "free" services society offers. So the DIRECT answer to your stupid f****** question is YES. Everyone should pay some level of income tax if they have an income. EVERYONE. Is that clear enough? Pay taxes or forfeit your right to vote. Now answer my question; When do YOU start giving a $#!+ about future generations? Where does it stop? How many people do YOU think should be able to derive their source of income from the hard work of others? How much of MY money am I supposed to donate to the ZVTL Army. 10%? 50% 90% when will one of you liberal Nanny Staters have the courage to stand up and say exactly how much of a slave the rest of us are supposed to be? Are we only 50% slave? 60%? 90% ? Any anger management issues here? ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2011 16:42:33 GMT -8
Does she not live in the same community as me? Does she not drive on the same Interstate? She in fact costs society more than me because she more than likely avails herself of more of the "free" services society offers. So the DIRECT answer to your stupid f****** question is YES. Everyone should pay some level of income tax if they have an income. EVERYONE. Is that clear enough? Pay taxes or forfeit your right to vote. Now answer my question; When do YOU start giving a $#!+ about future generations? Where does it stop? How many people do YOU think should be able to derive their source of income from the hard work of others? How much of MY money am I supposed to donate to the ZVTL Army. 10%? 50% 90% when will one of you liberal Nanny Staters have the courage to stand up and say exactly how much of a slave the rest of us are supposed to be? Are we only 50% slave? 60%? 90% ? Any anger management issues here? ;D Another ***** liberal chimes in. Defend yourselves and your beliefs you cowards. How much tax is enough? How many people as a percentage of the wage earning population should be either on the dole or derive their income directly from government coffers? Zombie Vampire Tick Leeches. |
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Post by Bob Forsythe on Apr 19, 2011 16:47:55 GMT -8
Oh please Pooh - I've already explained to you why height trolls don't work. Do I really have to explain it to you over and over? How senile are you? I'm really sorry that you're old and have some strange desire about you shooting your age but it really is rather sad that you believe comments about my height will piss me off. I'm really sorry that you grew up short and intimidated by the corn fed bullies in Montana but never assume your pathetic, bullied experience of your youth equates to my youth. It ain't like you're all that tall, Bunky, and I would ask - did you ever letter in anything? Only thing I lettered in was tennis but I suspect that was one more letter than you ever got. But then again, maybe you got a letter for being a pine rider in football, so maybe I'm wrong. Either way, given that you joined up when you were 18 it's rather clear you weren't much of an athlete and your pathetic trolls about my height doesn't make you any more of an athlete than I am. =Bob Found your soft spot, but have been asked to leave you alone so I won't go after you much any more. Oh please Pooh - that's just about the most pathetic response I've ever seen from you. Soft spot? Don't think so, old man, given that in your dotage you aren't any taller than I am. I do notice that you offer no response to my question as to whether you ever lettered in any sport. Sorry, but you didn't find my "soft spot"; I found yours. Apparently you were some sort of geek in HS, picked on by the jocks, and to this day you are unwilling to admit the simple fact that you were incapable of playing any sport. There's nothing wrong with admitting you were a geek stuck in a state that didn't appreciate geeks but I think at your advanced age you really should get over it. =Bob |
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Post by aztecwin on Apr 19, 2011 17:28:55 GMT -8
Here is a scenario, afan. Widow, age 74, she and her husband bought a house in the mid 1960's and it is paid off. She is living on a $9,000.00 a year pension, has $8,500.00 a year in Social Security, and since she and her departed husband were frugal and saved their money she has $10,000.00 a year in dividends and $1,500.00 in interest that she earned last year. Interest used to be more, but interest on CDs is so poor these days. She owes no tax. Is she a Zombie Vampire Tick Leech? Does she not live in the same community as me? Does she not drive on the same Interstate? She in fact costs society more than me because she more than likely avails herself of more of the "free" services society offers. So the DIRECT answer to your stupid f****** question is YES. Everyone should pay some level of income tax if they have an income. EVERYONE. Is that clear enough? Pay taxes or forfeit your right to vote. Now answer my question; When do YOU start giving a $#!+ about future generations? Where does it stop? How many people do YOU think should be able to derive their source of income from the hard work of others? How much of MY money am I supposed to donate to the ZVTL Army. 10%? 50% 90% when will one of you liberal Nanny Staters have the courage to stand up and say exactly how much of a slave the rest of us are supposed to be? Are we only 50% slave? 60%? 90% ? I stand corrected, but I will bet that AFAN and I would both agree 100% that a flat tax would be agreeable to us both. |
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