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Obama Seeks to End Tax Breaks to Pay for Jobs Plan

And the house? As you say they won't aprove a jobs bill, is that because they aren't serious? Playing politics? How can we tell? Or is it just that whoever is on the other team has to be playing politics and our team is righeous no matter what they do?

Nope. The other team doesn't necessarily have to be playing politics. But, Obama, in this instance, certainly is. He proposes a stimulus that he knows republicans already don't want and offers to pay for it with tax increases republicans have already rejected.

Republicans will also, at times, play politics. In other words, republicans are not always righteous. So, basically, your entire statement is a bunch of hog wash.
 
Why do we continue to subsidize oil companies that are making billions in profits? Why do so many of you guys have big problems with government social programs, but you have no problem with the government handing out billions in corporate welfare?

Why do Leftists continue to scream about, oil company subsidies and corporate welfare, but can never point to a single example of such subsidies and welfare; yet, have no problem with companies like Solyndra, taking a hike with a half billion bucks in tax payer dollars?
 
Sounds like were on the same page on this one. if it went off as planned would you vote for Obama?:2wave:

Your question is moot, because this isn't anything more than a re-tread of the stealfromus package.
 
Because, genius, the people who spend the most money are the lower class. The goal is to give them more money to spend, not less. That's how you get money back into circulation and fix the economy. Or is your goal something different than that?

Recycling money hasn't worked, before; why will it all of a sudden work now?
 
Your question is moot, because this isn't anything more than a re-tread of the stealfromus package.

the only question that was in the post you quoted was"If it went off as planned would you vote for Obama? " Explain how that question equates to a retread of anything.
 
the only question that was in the post you quoted was"If it went off as planned would you vote for Obama? " Explain how that question equates to a retread of anything.

"Going off as planned", means higher taxes. So, I won't be voting for Obama's dumbass, either way.
 
"Going off as planned", means higher taxes. So, I won't be voting for Obama's dumbass, either way.

Somthing to think about

Obama has proposed another 'Economic Stimulus' payment.

This is indeed a very exciting program, and I'll explain it by using a Q & A format:

Q. What is an 'Economic Stimulus' payment ?
A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

Q.. Where will the government get this money ?
A. From taxpayers.

Q. So the government is giving me back my own money ?
A. Only a smidgen of it.

Q. What is the purpose of this payment ?
A. The plan is for you to use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?
A. Shut up.

Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the U.S. economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:

* If you spend the stimulus money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China or Sri Lanka .
* If you spend it on gasoline, your money will go to the Arabs.
* If you purchase a computer, it will go to India , Taiwan or China .
* If you purchase fruit and vegetables, it will go to Mexico , Honduras and Guatemala ..
* If you buy an efficient car, it will go to Japan or Korea .
* If you purchase useless stuff, it will go to Taiwan .
* If you pay your credit cards off, or buy stock, it will go to management bonuses and they will hide it offshore.

Instead, keep the money in America by:

1) Spending it at yard sales, or
2) Going to ball games, or
3) Spending it on prostitutes, or
4) Beer or
5) Tattoos.

(These are the only American businesses still operating in the U.S. )

Conclusion:

Go to a ball game with a tattooed prostitute that you met at a yard sale and drink beer all day !

No need to thank me, I'm just glad I could be of help.
 
why not make everyone-especially those who pay no taxes-pay more? can you say political pandering?

Can you say disposable income, as in, the poor and middle class don't have any, and the rich do?
 
You have to be in the top 1% of tax payers to pay anywhere near an effective rate of 25%. and how many billionaire hedge fund managers are there? those few people still pay more income taxes than 100 million Americans combined.

Did I say anything about an effective rate of 25%? Didn't think so.

The fact that a relatively few hedge fund managers make more money than 100 million Americans combined is the problem -- not that they pay nearly 15% in income taxes.
 
Can you say disposable income, as in, the poor and middle class don't have any, and the rich do?

What makes you an expert on the poor and middle class and why do you judge everyone else by your own standards?
 
Did I say anything about an effective rate of 25%? Didn't think so.

The fact that a relatively few hedge fund managers make more money than 100 million Americans combined is the problem -- not that they pay nearly 15% in income taxes.

Do you ever think about what you post and what is being proposed? How much revenue are you going to get by raising the taxes on those evil rich people and businesses?
 
well thank you, but its been years since I had my IQ tested and I really don't know if its the genius level it was at age 12 or so but the fact is if people don't pay income taxes they seem to have less hesitancy to jack it up-especially on others

one of the main reasons to make everyone pay income taxes is to deter them from demanding more and more government spending. You see if you have to pay the bill, you tend to be less likely to want the credit card spending run up

Tell that to Warren Buffett and Henry Block. They make more in a day than you'll make in your lifetime and they're all for jacking up tax rates on the rich.
 
Did I say anything about an effective rate of 25%? Didn't think so.

The fact that a relatively few hedge fund managers make more money than 100 million Americans combined is the problem -- not that they pay nearly 15% in income taxes.

What was your tax bill for 2010? or, did you get a nice fat refund?
 
Do you ever think about what you post and what is being proposed? How much revenue are you going to get by raising the taxes on those evil rich people and businesses?

Apparently it would bring in more than enough revenue to pay for the proposed jobs bill.

Next question.
 
What was your tax bill for 2010? or, did you get a nice fat refund?

It was probably about eight times what yours was.
 
Apparently it would bring in more than enough revenue to pay for the proposed jobs bill.

Next question.

How do you know that? What prediction has Obama made that has been accurate? You don't think people and businesses are going to change their behavior? Who do you think pays the taxes on businesses?
 
It was probably about eight times what yours was.

Sounds like you don't think Apdst makes much money because it is obvious to me that you don't unless it was inherited.
 
It was probably about eight times what yours was.

oh really? Let's hear it, bro. What was it--ballpark figure will be good enough.
 
Sounds like you don't think Apdst makes much money because it is obvious to me that you don't unless it was inherited.

I find it hard to believe that AT paid 80 g's in income taxes last year. :lamo
 
How do you know that? What prediction has Obama made that has been accurate? You don't think people and businesses are going to change their behavior? Who do you think pays the taxes on businesses?

That is the estimate by OMB. I have no reason to think it's inaccurate. You seem a little confused; do you want spending to be paid for or not?
 
I find it hard to believe that AT paid 80 g's in income taxes last year. :lamo

Not quite, but not far off the mark either.
 
That is the estimate by OMB. I have no reason to think it's inaccurate. You seem a little confused; do you want spending to be paid for or not?

Name for me one prediction by the OMB that has been accurate?
 
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