the only reason my posts don't discuss the "common working man" is because i am discussing income tax...and the data i have suggests that the people you are talking about don't pay income tax...so they aren't part of the equation i am discussing.
>>now i am dissapointed...i thought he was preaching how unique and different he is.<<
Actually, his general platform is that Washington needs change and that he will continue to pursue change as he has done so far as a Senator (his bipartisan legislation for sweeping lobby activity reform is a great example). However, on the major issues/positions, he is aligned with his party - as is McCain.
can you think of an example that doesn't fit that mold?>
Yes, lots. Entertainment and athletics, people using god-given talent to perform. I'm pretty sure those in double a ball and community theater worked just as hard as those in the major leagues or on broadway.
Well..my family is working class..and we pay income tax. So far as I know...only the poorest people pay zero income tax. I have never had a year when I didn't pay taxes...even when I was in high school and working at a restuarant. Are you referring to the refunds given at the end of the year? ON the most part they are not full refunds except for those who make the least. We usually get a refund...but it's certainly not all of what we pay during the year...so we still pay taxes.
I am not one to suggest that we should all have what Bill Gates has, or even Paris Hilton.
I do have a couple of issues with some of the arguments against a progressive tax that puts a higher tax burden on the wealthy, although I, myself, am a supporter of a flat tax.
Some of the falls arguments I have witnessed lately:
ANYONE that is poor is lazy/not working hard enough.
I just want to be able to live comfortably without constantly struggling for money.
i hear that...more than you know....and if you fall into this category.....you are likely not paying a huge percentage to income tax (if you looked at your return ....after deductions...)...so a tax break probably wouldn't help you as much as you may think......so this argument / discussion probably doesn't pertain to you.
rememember...you don't know my carrer before you lump me in with the wealthy.....just because i am defending them in a way, doesn't mean i am one of them.
so...if you really want to discuss your husband.....(but i may not be able to participarte much, because i am going home soon).....your husband is in the military (?) which i respect immensely....i truly feel that the people (and thier families) who sacrifice so much should be rewarded more than they are.....seriously...and for the rest of thier lives...they deserve more respect and probably more money....
but just like any other job....pay is affected by supply and demand....if they need 10 people, and only 6 people want to do it, they will have to increase the reward (pay) to convince 10 people to do it...but if they need 10 people, and 14 people want to do it, they dont have to pay as much....
sad but true...no? (serisouly....if you have input...let me know)
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<<30 to 40% of all income earners either dont' pay income tax at all, or actually recieve money at tax time.>>
First, all legal workers have income taxes removed from their paychecks.
the only reason my posts don't discuss the "common working man" is because i am discussing income tax...and the data i have suggests that the people you are talking about don't pay income tax...so they aren't part of the equation i am discussing.
-Kristen
>>now i am dissapointed...i thought he was preaching how unique and different he is.<<
Actually, his general platform is that Washington needs change and that he will continue to pursue change as he has done so far as a Senator (his bipartisan legislation for sweeping lobby activity reform is a great example). However, on the major issues/positions, he is aligned with his party - as is McCain.
can you think of an example that doesn't fit that mold?>
Yes, lots. Entertainment and athletics, people using god-given talent to perform. I'm pretty sure those in double a ball and community theater worked just as hard as those in the major leagues or on broadway.
I personally have a masters degree
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I'm seeing the same trend here on the board too.
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I didn't say any of that.
I am not one to suggest that we should all have what Bill Gates has, or even Paris Hilton.
I do have a couple of issues with some of the arguments against a progressive tax that puts a higher tax burden on the wealthy, although I, myself, am a supporter of a flat tax.
Some of the falls arguments I have witnessed lately:
I just want to be able to live comfortably without constantly struggling for money.
i hear that...more than you know....and if you fall into this category.....you are likely not paying a huge percentage to income tax (if you looked at your return ....after deductions...)...so a tax break probably wouldn't help you as much as you may think......so this argument / discussion probably doesn't pertain to you.
rememember...you don't know my carrer before you lump me in with the wealthy.....just because i am defending them in a way, doesn't mean i am one of them.
so...if you really want to discuss your husband.....(but i may not be able to participarte much, because i am going home soon).....your husband is in the military (?) which i respect immensely....i truly feel that the people (and thier families) who sacrifice so much should be rewarded more than they are.....seriously...and for the rest of thier lives...they deserve more respect and probably more money....
but just like any other job....pay is affected by supply and demand....if they need 10 people, and only 6 people want to do it, they will have to increase the reward (pay) to convince 10 people to do it...but if they need 10 people, and 14 people want to do it, they dont have to pay as much....
sad but true...no? (serisouly....if you have input...let me know)
Thanks Court! for the sig!
-Kristen
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