I'm not sure I understand. I pay all of this money in taxes, and there is not enough money in the coffers to actually pay to keep our roads in usable condition? I thought that was one of the main benefits the people were supposed to get for the taxes they pay. If there is no money left for that, where the hell are all of funds going
The need for more taxes to be paid to our inefficient/wasteful government. How about the government actually use our tax money to pay for what it supposed to be doing
I'm not sure I understand. I pay all of this money in taxes, and there is not enough money in the coffers to actually pay to keep our roads in usable condition? I thought that was one of the main benefits the people were supposed to get for the taxes they pay. If there is no money left for that, where the hell are all of funds going
The need for more taxes to be paid to our inefficient/wasteful government. How about the government actually use our tax money to pay for what it supposed to be doing
I'm not sure I understand. I pay all of this money in taxes, and there is not enough money in the coffers to actually pay to keep our roads in usable condition? I thought that was one of the main benefits the people were supposed to get for the taxes they pay. If there is no money left for that, where the hell are all of funds going
The need for more taxes to be paid to our inefficient/wasteful government. How about the government actually use our tax money to pay for what it supposed to be doing
I'm not sure I understand. I pay all of this money in taxes, and there is not enough money in the coffers to actually pay to keep our roads in usable condition? I thought that was one of the main benefits the people were supposed to get for the taxes they pay. If there is no money left for that, where the hell are all of funds going
The need for more taxes to be paid to our inefficient/wasteful government. How about the government actually use our tax money to pay for what it supposed to be doing
I'm not sure I understand. I pay all of this money in taxes, and there is not enough money in the coffers to actually pay to keep our roads in usable condition? I thought that was one of the main benefits the people were supposed to get for the taxes they pay. If there is no money left for that, where the hell are all of funds going
The need for more taxes to be paid to our inefficient/wasteful government. How about the government actually use our tax money to pay for what it supposed to be doing
I'm not sure I understand. I pay all of this money in taxes, and there is not enough money in the coffers to actually pay to keep our roads in usable condition? I thought that was one of the main benefits the people were supposed to get for the taxes they pay. If there is no money left for that, where the hell are all of funds going
The need for more taxes to be paid to our inefficient/wasteful government. How about the government actually use our tax money to pay for what it supposed to be doing
You ignored the point of my post and just re-highlighted your agenda---which, outside of the increase of taxes angle, I'm actually not arguing against. I agree, fixing roads/building infrastructure should be a higher priority of the government. I just have a hard time comprehending where my taxes go if they aren't going to fix infrastructure. And I have an even harder time understanding why, when the government can't use the taxes I pay efficiently, I should be asked to pay even more.
You ignored the point of my post and just re-highlighted your agenda---which, outside of the increase of taxes angle, I'm actually not arguing against. I agree, fixing roads/building infrastructure should be a higher priority of the government. I just have a hard time comprehending where my taxes go if they aren't going to fix infrastructure. And I have an even harder time understanding why, when the government can't use the taxes I pay efficiently, I should be asked to pay even more.
What does this statement mean to you? What is "everyone's fair share?" If I make more money, what added benefit do I get from the government? By "fair share", do you mean every American pays a fixed amount? If I make $100K a year, do I get twice as much benefit as someone who makes $50K?
Now, I obviously don't believe a fixed fee is "fair share", but when I hear that terminology, I'm very curious as to what you mean
What does this statement mean to you? What is "everyone's fair share?" If I make more money, what added benefit do I get from the government? By "fair share", do you mean every American pays a fixed amount? If I make $100K a year, do I get twice as much benefit as someone who makes $50K?
Now, I obviously don't believe a fixed fee is "fair share", but when I hear that terminology, I'm very curious as to what you mean
You ignored the point of my post and just re-highlighted your agenda---which, outside of the increase of taxes angle, I'm actually not arguing against. I agree, fixing roads/building infrastructure should be a higher priority of the government. I just have a hard time comprehending where my taxes go if they aren't going to fix infrastructure. And I have an even harder time understanding why, when the government can't use the taxes I pay efficiently, I should be asked to pay even more.
You ignored the point of my post and just re-highlighted your agenda---which, outside of the increase of taxes angle, I'm actually not arguing against. I agree, fixing roads/building infrastructure should be a higher priority of the government. I just have a hard time comprehending where my taxes go if they aren't going to fix infrastructure. And I have an even harder time understanding why, when the government can't use the taxes I pay efficiently, I should be asked to pay even more.
What does this statement mean to you? What is "everyone's fair share?" If I make more money, what added benefit do I get from the government? By "fair share", do you mean every American pays a fixed amount? If I make $100K a year, do I get twice as much benefit as someone who makes $50K?
Now, I obviously don't believe a fixed fee is "fair share", but when I hear that terminology, I'm very curious as to what you mean
What does this statement mean to you? What is "everyone's fair share?" If I make more money, what added benefit do I get from the government? By "fair share", do you mean every American pays a fixed amount? If I make $100K a year, do I get twice as much benefit as someone who makes $50K?
Now, I obviously don't believe a fixed fee is "fair share", but when I hear that terminology, I'm very curious as to what you mean
There is the problem right there. Funds are being sucked out for projects that should be a much lower priority. There is no argument on my end that more money should be used to fix roads/infrastructure. There also seems to be no argument on your end that the politicians are the root of the problem as your posts seem to consistently point out that they are just kicking the can down the road.
Our fundamental difference seems to be that in my mind, you don't just continue to throw more funds at an entity that has proven time and time again it is wasteful and creates little to no value. You can increase taxes to the point everyone in the country is paying 100%. If the politicians can't appropriately spend that money efficiently, and put it to the use that most benefits society, it is all just a complete waste.
My answer is divert more of our taxes to these sorts of programs, (what the goverment should be spending our money on).
There is the problem right there. Funds are being sucked out for projects that should be a much lower priority. There is no argument on my end that more money should be used to fix roads/infrastructure. There also seems to be no argument on your end that the politicians are the root of the problem as your posts seem to consistently point out that they are just kicking the can down the road.
Our fundamental difference seems to be that in my mind, you don't just continue to throw more funds at an entity that has proven time and time again it is wasteful and creates little to no value. You can increase taxes to the point everyone in the country is paying 100%. If the politicians can't appropriately spend that money efficiently, and put it to the use that most benefits society, it is all just a complete waste.
My answer is divert more of our taxes to these sorts of programs, (what the goverment should be spending our money on).
Who owns corporations? As an investor, I, you, your company's pension plan, etc., already pay 15-25% capital gains tax on profits of corporations that are already taxed on the corporation level. When does it end?
If the government could spend our money more efficiently, and use it for the purposes that it should be using it for (rather than earmarks, bailouts, pet projects, etc.) there would be plenty to go around.
Who owns corporations? As an investor, I, you, your company's pension plan, etc., already pay 15-25% capital gains tax on profits of corporations that are already taxed on the corporation level. When does it end?
If the government could spend our money more efficiently, and use it for the purposes that it should be using it for (rather than earmarks, bailouts, pet projects, etc.) there would be plenty to go around.
Who owns corporations? As an investor, I, you, your company's pension plan, etc., already pay 15-25% capital gains tax on profits of corporations that are already taxed on the corporation level. When does it end?
If the government could spend our money more efficiently, and use it for the purposes that it should be using it for (rather than earmarks, bailouts, pet projects, etc.) there would be plenty to go around.
Who owns corporations? As an investor, I, you, your company's pension plan, etc., already pay 15-25% capital gains tax on profits of corporations that are already taxed on the corporation level. When does it end?
If the government could spend our money more efficiently, and use it for the purposes that it should be using it for (rather than earmarks, bailouts, pet projects, etc.) there would be plenty to go around.
For the most parts, corporations do pay taxes. A simple review of 10-Q's and 10-K's will show that. Are there situations where some corporations find loopholes, sure. But you act like all corporations find ways to avoid taxation and that is just not close to the case.
I also just find your hatred/bashing of corporations amusing. Do you own stocks? Have a 401K or Pension Plan? If the answer is yes, as much as this may surprise you, you own corporations. If you don't like how they are operating, go to a shareholders' meeting and voice your opinion. Now, keep in mind, your investments would plummet if you got your wish, but as an owner, it is your right to voice your opinion. If you own stocks and choose not to voice your opinion in a forum where it would matter, and just look to post on a message board, your argument really lacks any sort of ethos necessary for me to take it seriously.
For the most parts, corporations do pay taxes. A simple review of 10-Q's and 10-K's will show that. Are there situations where some corporations find loopholes, sure. But you act like all corporations find ways to avoid taxation and that is just not close to the case.
I also just find your hatred/bashing of corporations amusing. Do you own stocks? Have a 401K or Pension Plan? If the answer is yes, as much as this may surprise you, you own corporations. If you don't like how they are operating, go to a shareholders' meeting and voice your opinion. Now, keep in mind, your investments would plummet if you got your wish, but as an owner, it is your right to voice your opinion. If you own stocks and choose not to voice your opinion in a forum where it would matter, and just look to post on a message board, your argument really lacks any sort of ethos necessary for me to take it seriously.
For the most parts, corporations do pay taxes. A simple review of 10-Q's and 10-K's will show that. Are there situations where some corporations find loopholes, sure. But you act like all corporations find ways to avoid taxation and that is just not close to the case.
I also just find your hatred/bashing of corporations amusing. Do you own stocks? Have a 401K or Pension Plan? If the answer is yes, as much as this may surprise you, you own corporations. If you don't like how they are operating, go to a shareholders' meeting and voice your opinion. Now, keep in mind, your investments would plummet if you got your wish, but as an owner, it is your right to voice your opinion. If you own stocks and choose not to voice your opinion in a forum where it would matter, and just look to post on a message board, your argument really lacks any sort of ethos necessary for me to take it seriously.
For the most parts, corporations do pay taxes. A simple review of 10-Q's and 10-K's will show that. Are there situations where some corporations find loopholes, sure. But you act like all corporations find ways to avoid taxation and that is just not close to the case.
I also just find your hatred/bashing of corporations amusing. Do you own stocks? Have a 401K or Pension Plan? If the answer is yes, as much as this may surprise you, you own corporations. If you don't like how they are operating, go to a shareholders' meeting and voice your opinion. Now, keep in mind, your investments would plummet if you got your wish, but as an owner, it is your right to voice your opinion. If you own stocks and choose not to voice your opinion in a forum where it would matter, and just look to post on a message board, your argument really lacks any sort of ethos necessary for me to take it seriously.
Not saying I completely agree with what you wrote, but I won't say I completely disagree either. From the standpoint of the society, you could make some of those arguments.
My post was more in response to CD's post about taxes. My first point was his claim that 75% of corporations don't pay taxes is not even close to true. My second point was that if he owns stocks, has a 401K plan, Pension Plan, etc., asking corporations to pay more taxes would just be shooting himself in the foot and he doesn't even realize it. Not sure a rational person can really argue with either of those two points..........
Not saying I completely agree with what you wrote, but I won't say I completely disagree either. From the standpoint of the society, you could make some of those arguments.
My post was more in response to CD's post about taxes. My first point was his claim that 75% of corporations don't pay taxes is not even close to true. My second point was that if he owns stocks, has a 401K plan, Pension Plan, etc., asking corporations to pay more taxes would just be shooting himself in the foot and he doesn't even realize it. Not sure a rational person can really argue with either of those two points..........
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