Americans agree: The rich should pay higher taxes

inmytree wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

inmytree wrote:

good point...perhaps we should do away will all social programs....

I'm sure that will work out well...

the sense of entitlement in this country is disgusting

agreed...do away with those disgusting entitlement programs and the US will become the Utopia we all seek...

right...?

all I'm saying is that some people manipulate those systems and take advantage of said programs. as a taxpayer I have a problem with that. there should be guidelines in place to assure that those benefitting from these programs are deserving of the assistance they receive.

any unemployed crackhead that gets knocked up expects govt assistance. that ain't right. the rich shouldn't have to fund that type of bullshit

Jeanwah wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

inmytree wrote:

agreed...do away with those disgusting entitlement programs and the US will become the Utopia we all seek...

right...?

all I'm saying is that some people manipulate those systems and take advantage of said programs. as a taxpayer I have a problem with that. there should be guidelines in place to assure that those benefitting from these programs are deserving of the assistance they receive.

any unemployed crackhead that gets knocked up expects govt assistance. that ain't right. the rich shouldn't have to fund that type of bullshit

Because the rich are so much better as a group of people... :roll:

do you think the welfare and unemployment programs work well?

I'm guessing you think people deserve more handout programs

Jeanwah wrote:

Because the rich are so much better as a group of people... :roll:

Thank you!!! Finally, someone on this thread giving us the recognition we deserve*

* And by we I'm talking about the middle class that was originally defined as rich by the Obama gang.

"Equality of opportunity has been on the decline..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLD0p1QpcI8

inmytree wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

all I'm saying is that some people manipulate those systems and take advantage of said programs. as a taxpayer I have a problem with that. there should be guidelines in place to assure that those benefitting from these programs are deserving of the assistance they receive.

any unemployed crackhead that gets knocked up expects govt assistance. that ain't right. the rich shouldn't have to fund that type of bullshit

I agree...I don't like it either...but just because some abuse the system doesn't mean all you utilize the system are lazy crackheads...

which is why I brought up drug/alcohol testing 5 posts ago :?

I knew you'd come around and see the light

mikepegg44 wrote:

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Warren Buffett's Tax Rate is Lower than His Secretary's

he books most of his income from capital gains...if he wanted to no one would stop him from paying more...but it is easy to say raise income tax levels when all your income comes from capital gains...Don't hear raise capital gains taxes higher...wonder why that is?

That's not the point. The point is that the system isn't fair and the way it's represented is inaccurate.

Jeanwah wrote:

So Fixer, you're going to take this thread and try to turn it around to make it look like those who need assistance are bad guys, huh? Really? Address the topic. The rich should pay more taxes because they can.

some of them...yes.

I completely disagree with the premise of penalizing the successful by making them pay more because 'they can.' what's the point of earning more money if it's only going to be taken away from you?

this argument could go on forever. those who don't make a lot of money will always want and expect the rich to pay for other people's problems. we're getting nowhere.

all I said was I want to keep as much of my earnings as possible. and those on social handout programs should be tested to make sure they are doing something to better their situation...not just enjoy a free ride at the expense of those working hard and abiding by the rules.

I am a registered independent, and because of this tax nonsense I will most likely be forced to vote GOP (again) in the next election regardless of who the candidate is. call me whatever you want, but I want to keep as much of the money I earn as possible

Jeanwah wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

Jeanwah wrote:

So Fixer, you're going to take this thread and try to turn it around to make it look like those who need assistance are bad guys, huh? Really? Address the topic. The rich should pay more taxes because they can.

some of them...yes.

I completely disagree with the premise of penalizing the successful by making them pay more because 'they can.' what's the point of earning more money if it's only going to be taken away from you?

this argument could go on forever. those who don't make a lot of money will always want and expect the rich to pay for other people's problems. we're getting nowhere.

all I said was I want to keep as much of my earnings as possible. and those on social handout programs should be tested to make sure they are doing something to better their situation...not just enjoy a free ride at the expense of those working hard and abiding by the rules.

I am a registered independent, and because of this tax nonsense I will most likely be forced to vote GOP (again) in the next election regardless of who the candidate is. call me whatever you want, but I want to keep as much of the money I earn as possible

It's not penalizing. It was a way of life up til Reagan changed things.
Your focus on those who need assistance to get by rather than taking a look at yourself and the greed you output here by wanting as much as possible only for yourself speaks volumes.

It's not greed to sit on your couch all day not looking for a job and asking for someone else's money? Street goes 2 ways. At least one of them earned it.

Jeanwah wrote:

EdsonNascimento wrote:

Jeanwah wrote:

It's not penalizing. It was a way of life up til Reagan changed things.
Your focus on those who need assistance to get by rather than taking a look at yourself and the greed you output here by wanting as much as possible only for yourself speaks volumes.

It's not greed to sit on your couch all day not looking for a job and asking for someone else's money? Street goes 2 ways. At least one of them earned it.

And you still want to focus on the less fortunate.

Yes. Why wouldn't a prudent person look at their necessary expenses first?