Divided America - the greatest danger since Civil War days

zantax · 2021-02-18T18:52:27.137Z

Steel-W0LF:

I somewhat agree with this. I agree the way we do taxes is absurd.

its basically:
me: what do i owe you in taxes?
govt: you guess and we’ll tell you if you’re wrong…

although if we had a straight percentage tax the same for everyone, there would be no need for a bill even.

Why even bother with taxes period? Print the money to run the fed, everyone will be taxed by inflation equally. We already do it for what, over half the spending already.

Axxowiz · 2021-02-18T21:11:27.400Z

Yep it’s been a hell of a ride I dread property assessment time, I never know what goodies await. Needless to say it’s one of the reasons were in the process of moving even though I love the mountains, and even grown accustomed to the crappy weather.

conan · 2021-02-19T01:25:27.741Z

Well not sure where to put this…could have sworn there was Newsom thread here. But either way it seems that Newsom is attempting to throw out signatures that isn’t valid.

Just thought it was odd…signatures are important/matters now?

Libs…can’t live with em and you can’t…oh never mind.

SixFoot · 2021-02-19T01:28:32.923Z

Anyone point out that this division is by design yet?

bigtwnvin · 2021-02-19T01:47:48.398Z

SixFoot:

Anyone point out that this division is by design yet?

Well let me throw a few things out ‘n see if anything sticks.
“Common sense” gun laws. Are the current ones “uncommon”? Will common sense mean criminals will obey?
Discussions about “reparations”. The blm ‘ers claimed the looting last summer were justified as “reparations”. So now they’re going to loot the taxpayers?
The Jan 6th lies. Are we going to hear the truth, ever?
J’Biden’s DOJ Civil Rights Div pick Kristen Clarke. Sheesh!
Feel free to add your take.

WuWei · 2021-02-19T02:46:33.301Z

conan:

Well not sure where to put this…could have sworn there was Newsom thread here. But either way it seems that Newsom is attempting to throw out signatures that isn’t valid.

Just thought it was odd…signatures are important/matters now?

Libs…can’t live with em and you can’t…oh never mind.

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Killer Cuomo and the FBI… any bets on it?

WuWei · 2021-02-19T02:47:10.976Z

Mountain_Soldier · 2021-02-19T12:46:35.741Z

conan:

Well not sure where to put this…could have sworn there was Newsom thread here. But either way it seems that Newsom is attempting to throw out signatures that isn’t valid.

Just thought it was odd…signatures are important/matters now?

Libs…can’t live with em and you can’t…oh never mind.

That is rich!! All of a sudden the signatures need to match and be absolutely perfect?

sikofit · 2021-02-19T13:40:44.699Z

Mountain_Soldier:

conan:

Well not sure where to put this…could have sworn there was Newsom thread here. But either way it seems that Newsom is attempting to throw out signatures that isn’t valid.

Just thought it was odd…signatures are important/matters now?

Libs…can’t live with em and you can’t…oh never mind.

That is rich!! All of a sudden the signatures need to match and be absolutely perfect?

I can guarantee that I want Newsom gone more than either of you but that is a apples to oranges comparison. There is no proof of widespread mail-in fraud but there is ample proof that people give fake names on petitions

SixFoot · 2021-02-19T13:44:25.578Z

Is he eligible for another term?

sikofit · 2021-02-19T13:46:00.644Z

SixFoot:

Is he eligible for another term?

Yeah. Relevence?

fwiw I signed the petition and hope he’s recalled. I

SixFoot · 2021-02-19T13:48:34.759Z

sikofit:

SixFoot:

Is he eligible for another term?

Yeah. Relevence?

Internal bet that y’all reelect him anyway.

sikofit · 2021-02-19T13:52:13.370Z

SixFoot:

sikofit:

SixFoot:

Is he eligible for another term?

Yeah. Relevence?

Internal bet that y’all reelect him anyway.

Yeah, if the recall fails he probably will unfortunately be reelected. But if he’s recalled Im betting Republicans will like his replacement even less

JayJay · 2021-02-19T13:57:29.142Z

Steel-W0LF:

I somewhat agree with this. I agree the way we do taxes is absurd.

its basically:
me: what do i owe you in taxes?
govt: you guess and we’ll tell you if you’re wrong…

although if we had a straight percentage tax the same for everyone, there would be no need for a bill even.

The reason we don’t have a straight percentage for everyone is because it’s extremely regressive.

SixFoot · 2021-02-19T13:57:36.686Z

I don’t think y’all have the slightest ability to get rid of him.

WuWei · 2021-02-19T15:16:53.724Z

JayJay:

The reason we don’t have a straight percentage for everyone is because it’s extremely regressive.

No it isn’t. A flat tax is not regressive at all.

JayJay · 2021-02-19T15:22:18.867Z

WuWei:

JayJay:

The reason we don’t have a straight percentage for everyone is because it’s extremely regressive.

No it isn’t. A flat tax is not regressive at all.

It absolutely is.

Someone who earns only $10k per year would have a far harder time paying $1K in taxes than someone earning $100 million would paying $10 million in taxes (fictional example).

zantax · 2021-02-19T15:27:45.894Z

JayJay:

WuWei:

JayJay:

The reason we don’t have a straight percentage for everyone is because it’s extremely regressive.

No it isn’t. A flat tax is not regressive at all.

It absolutely is.

Someone who earns only $10k per year would have a far harder time paying $1K in taxes than someone earning $100 million would paying $10 million in taxes (fictional example).

That’s why such plans usually exempt earnings required to have the necessities.

WuWei · 2021-02-19T15:33:03.282Z

JayJay:

WuWei:

JayJay:

The reason we don’t have a straight percentage for everyone is because it’s extremely regressive.

No it isn’t. A flat tax is not regressive at all.

It absolutely is.

Someone who earns only $10k per year would have a far harder time paying $1K in taxes than someone earning $100 million would paying $10 million in taxes (fictional example).

That’s not what regressive tax means. A regressive tax is the rate goes down the more money you have.

10% is 10%

zantax · 2021-02-19T15:35:25.663Z

WuWei:

That’s not what regressive tax means. A regressive tax is the rate goes down the more money you have.

10% is 10%

Looks accurate to me.

from Regressive Tax: Definition and Types of Taxes That Are Regressive

What Is a Regressive Tax?

A regressive tax is a tax applied uniformly, taking a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than from high-income earners. It is in opposition to a progressive tax, which takes a larger percentage from high-income earners.