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I guess that is the best you can do?
I thought he made a pretty valid point.
I guess that is the best you can do?
ok, why don't you tell us what the Founding Fathers meant when they said "all men are created equal"?[/QUOTE
A little history lesson here.
The "all men are created equal" phrase appears only in the Declaration of Independence. The writers of the Constitution had a slightly different opinion. If you are talking about the census, the Constitution proved for apportionment based on the formula that Whites, including those bound for a period of years, were counted as a whole, Negroes as 3/5 a person
If you are asking about the vote, Only white males and freedman had that privilege. Indians, Negroes, and women not so much.
I agree with Thunder. I am willing to pay more taxes (but don't want mine going to war). I almost wish each person could have a personal multiple choice on how much of their taxes goes to fund what in the government. The flip side of that is people who do not understand things that are a must, like the EPA and food inspection. Children could starve, because I can see a huge amount of people on the right who would want welfare totally elimated.
ok, why don't you tell us what the Founding Fathers meant when they said "all men are created equal"?
What is dishonest about your statement is that it is true for everyone and far more true for most people compared to me (never used public schools, never used public resources such as an emergency room without paying for it etc) and yet you claim I somehow should pay far more for this than anyone else
and your braying that my property is protected more is beyond moronic. having been a prosecutor I know damn well that it is poor areas that most crimes are perpetrated in. People like me have strong locks, private alarms or security, and in my case, substantial ability to kill and defend against criminals. we have dogs, both my wife and son are martial artists and are both in the top five percent nationally in terms of shooting skill. our area is not one where there is much crime at all
that is where the welfare socialist nonsense falls on its ass.
Even the poor folks?
Over 60% of the global variance in personal income is due to where you are born, and presumably some of that remaining 40% is due to other causes outside your control. So yes, you should pay far more than anyone else because that's the price you pay for living in a society that allows you to succeed. If you don't like it, you can always start a career in Somalia where the government won't interfere with you at all.
There are other ways in which your property is at risk besides someone physically breaking into your house and taking your television. A guy who invested $500,000 in a financial agreement has a lot more riding on making sure his contract is enforced, than a guy who invested $50 in an agreement. So yes, you absolutely benefit more from the guys with big guns, because you have more to lose.
You are a sad little man. I pity you.
Interesting! Obscured by the way this question (poll) is presented is how overwhelmingly DP posters support higher taxes (about 4 to 1 or 80 for and 20 against) at this writing. I hope Turtle Dude doesn't toss and turn too much this evening. He needs a good nights sleep.
you poor poor thing...boo hoo hoo, i'm rich and you want me to pay taxes....boo hoo hoo....good grief, enough of the incessant whining....You ought to spend more time worrying about your issues and less time worrying about me. I am a winner and I am successful. I sleep plenty well. I am not the one obsessing over taking someone else's wealth or pissing and moaning about others being rich
Strongly disagree..deficit reduction
you poor poor thing...boo hoo hoo, i'm rich and you want me to pay taxes....boo hoo hoo....good grief, enough of the incessant whining....
Why pay the taxes when you can just hand it over to a poor person?i can afford to pay a little more in taxes.
but not for wars. I wont do that.
Are you willing to pay higher taxes, and if so, for what?
You can vote for more than one.
you poor poor thing...boo hoo hoo, i'm rich and you want me to pay taxes....boo hoo hoo....good grief, enough of the incessant whining....
Are you willing to pay higher taxes, and if so, for what?
You can vote for more than one.
and when the 47% who pay zero have to pony up.
I would be willing to pay higher taxes if that money were used to reduce deficit spending...and when the 47% who pay zero have to pony up. 'Til then, I'll do it kicking and screaming all night long.
Oh look, this nonsense again. Remember how that particular demographic's income is below the minimum taxable amount? I thought so. When those in poverty are no longer in poverty, I'm sure they'll be pleased to be able to pay income taxes.
Calling on the victims of 30 years of failed trickle down economics to help bail out those that created the problem - this is the GOP campaign platform the American people are rejecting.
the indolent middle class that has demanded more and more government and demanded the "rich" pay for it has caused most of the problems you now whine about
Oh look, this nonsense again. Remember how that particular demographic's income is below the minimum taxable amount? I thought so. When those in poverty are no longer in poverty, I'm sure they'll be pleased to be able to pay income taxes.
Now, for the zillionth time, can we PLEASE stop misusing this statistic?
LOL so half the country is in poverty
GMAFB