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Much like the ability to generate revenue on the same job is lost if someone loses their job. Yet, you just tell those people to get another job. The same thing with investors. If they lose their revenue, get another job.

You don't seem to get it. They didn't lose their job but rather their investment (wealth).
 
Because there is no benefit to them either way thus doing so would be perceived as 'class warfare'.
Hmm...
It'll help fund libraries, schools, and other programs paid for by the state.
You lose.
 
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Then you are also aware the Capital Gains tax rate is at a historic low. Only in the 1920's prior to the Great Depression were they ever this low!

Do you realize the contradiction in your post?

Thanks for that...:lamo
 
You don't seem to get it. They didn't lose their job but rather their investment (wealth).

If someone loses their investment, they still have things outside their investment (home, car, etc ususally). If someone loses their job, they still have things outside the job (home, car, etc. usually). Both lose their ability to gain any further income. Both need to find another job.
 
Because there is no benefit to them either way thus doing so would be perceived as 'class warfare'.

That's your platform - Yeah, there's no benefit to you for voting to continue our tax cuts, but if you don't we'll accuse you of class warfare?

I don't think that is an election winner, but suit yourself!
 
If someone loses their investment, they still have things outside their investment (home, car, etc ususally). If someone loses their job, they still have things outside the job (home, car, etc. usually). Both lose their ability to gain any further income. Both need to find another job.

Yes, they if they lost their investment (wealth) the MAY still have other things (wealth). But their WEALTH has been reduced. Regardless of income a loss in wealth sucks just the same.

Sorry, but I missed where the investor lost his job. How does that relate?
 
You don't seem to get it. They didn't lose their job but rather their investment (wealth).

How is losing an investment (source of wealth) different than losing a job (source of wealth)?
 
Hmm...
It'll help fund libraries, schools, and other programs paid for by the state.
You lose.

Nice edit...:lamo

Libraries, schools and other programs paid for by the STATE are not typicall funded with FEDERAL taxes on capital gains.

You lose?
 
Just a couple of points 1) Insider trading is already illegal ask Martha Stewart.
2) Is this NEW law to ban Insider trading by members of Congress? or simply an extension of the law for everyone else who is not an elected politician or Union Boss?

Insider trading is illegal. UNLESS you are in congress. You can do it there legally at this point in time.
 
How is losing an investment (source of wealth) different than losing a job (source of wealth)?

THINK ABOUT IT! An investment IS wealth whether it gains or loses value.
 
Contradiction? No Irony? yes!

Technically you WAY off. The first capital gain tax was 7%, over half of what it is today. There were also graduations for exempting various percentages based on how long an investment was held. But of course you knew that I'm sure.
 
THINK ABOUT IT! An investment IS wealth whether it gains or loses value.

They aren't forced to invest, that is the risk. If they lose it, then they have to find a job. Just like anyone else that loses the ability to generate revenue.
 
THINK ABOUT IT! An investment IS wealth whether it gains or loses value.

An investment is a source of income, just as a job is a source of income.
 
Libraries, schools and other programs paid for by the STATE are not typical funded with FEDERAL taxes on capital gains.
You pointed out an error. Good for you. You want a trophy?
Correction goes here.
See for yourself. It really doesn't change too much.
Oh wait, I guess that means you lose now. Sorry, no trophy for you.
 
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They aren't forced to invest, that is the risk.

That's correct and the reduced tax rate is the inducement for them to invest it (put it at risk). And businesses benefit from this investment by the increase working capital. This is what help the economy as a whole, including those employees working for them.

If they lose it, then they have to find a job. Just like anyone else that loses the ability to generate revenue.

Why do you continue on this? How/Where did the investor lose his job? He merely lost his investment thus reducing his personal wealth.
 
Miners knew the risk before taking the job, there is no guarantee that when you invest money you are going to get the desired outcome. Miners are paid for services rendered regardless if they produce a dime. For someone who claims to have been in the private sector you sure don't know a thing about investment and a job.

BS. You are talking about risk. Miners take the risk. Cops take the risk. Firefighters take the risk. With their damn lives and health and future. Now tell me how money invested in a stock is more important than that.

And to quote my friend Conservative - investors knew the risk before they invested.
 
An investment is a source of income, just as a job is a source of income.

THINK AGAIN! An investment CAN be a source of income if successful. It can also be lost ENTIRELY in the case of business failure.
 
Just because someone makes a rebuttal doesn't mean they are right.

If 51% of people polled believed that the media supported Obama vs 9% McCain that makes a pretty strong statement for liberal bias.

People, people, people. WE ARE SOOOO GULLIBLE.

We don't have LIBERAL MEDIA, CONSERVATIVE MEDIA - WE HAVE TABLOID MEDIA....period.

Here's how it works. Media owners package bull**** that they believe that you buy. When you stop buying, they stop selling it. Quit being brainwashed about liberal or any other kind of media other than Tabloid Medial.

The only time the Tabloid Media manipulates political and government issues is to protect their own interests...NOT YOURS. Get over yourselves...gezzzzzzzz.



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That's correct and the reduced tax rate is the inducement for them to invest it (put it at risk). And businesses benefit from this investment by the increase working capital. This is what help the economy as a whole, including those employees working for them.

And the tax should be higher. The lower rate has not helped the economy has it? Investors are sitting on cash. Sorry, your theory isn't working.

Why do you continue on this? How/Where did the investor lose his job? He merely lost his investment thus reducing his personal wealth.

The person losing their job, loses the ability to generate revenue. The person that lost the investment loses their ability to generate revenue. Both should then find a job.
 
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