Iran and Saudi Arabia have little-to-no taxes. You move.
Analysis of Romney's defeat
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GhostWriter16
Deity
Yeah, because money is the only thing I cared about. That's why I said I'd vote for Dennis Kucinich over George W. Bush even though the latter lowered taxes while the former would raise taxes. That's why I only relatively rarely bash Europe on its taxes when compared to its more limited rights to free speech and the right to bear arms.
Of course, moving to Iran would be silly because my country will likely invade them soon.
Of course, moving to Iran would be silly because my country will likely invade them soon.
You should like Iran. Low taxes, abortion and gay marriage against the law, policy grounded in Biblical writings. Few blacks and no Mexicans.
GhostWriter16
Deity
I couldn't care less whether gay marriage is against the law, although I clearly oppose EXECUTING them or prosecuting them in any way so no, I wouldn't much like Iran. Nevermind its Islamic theocracy...
Perhaps you could move to Antarctica? Watch out for the gay, socialist penguins though.
GhostWriter16
Deity
I don't intend to move there. Too cold
Well, Goldilocks, you might as well stay here. It would help us along if you became self-sufficient, though. On behalf of the 53%, I can say that we are tired of carrying you along.
Bootstraps. Pull.
Bootstraps. Pull.
MagisterCultuum
Great Sage
When I looked up Iranian taxes, it seemed that their tax rates are actually roughly equivalent to those in the US. They just have a lot of tax evasion.
This is Hilarious in how the right can eat their own as soon as they step out of line and stop drinking their kool-aid.
Fox News anchor calls Ben Stein a communist for suggesting tax increases on the very rich is not a bad thing, and tax cuts + tax hikes is the only way to balance the budget (basically Obama's argument)
The host also suggested among other things that, Ben Stein was only saying it cause
- He wanted to get invited to cocktail parties held by the Hollywood 'elites'
- Ben is a class warfarist
FOX is going to be a lot of fun to watch if this keeps going.
Fox News anchor calls Ben Stein a communist for suggesting tax increases on the very rich is not a bad thing, and tax cuts + tax hikes is the only way to balance the budget (basically Obama's argument)
The host also suggested among other things that, Ben Stein was only saying it cause
- He wanted to get invited to cocktail parties held by the Hollywood 'elites'
- Ben is a class warfarist
FOX is going to be a lot of fun to watch if this keeps going.
GhostWriter16
Deity
Communist? I thought it was just "Socialist."
Its not the only way, the problem is that Congress isn't prepared to make the tough choices. Social security is an unsustainable ponzi scheme that needs to be destroyed. Medicare and Medicaid need to be given back to the individual states entirely and they can figure out how to deal with it.
The Federal share of the GDP should be under 10%.
Its not the only way, the problem is that Congress isn't prepared to make the tough choices. Social security is an unsustainable ponzi scheme that needs to be destroyed. Medicare and Medicaid need to be given back to the individual states entirely and they can figure out how to deal with it.
The Federal share of the GDP should be under 10%.
Mr. Dictator
A Chain-Smoking Fox
Any reason for this, or are you just throwing out a fantasy number?
GhostWriter16
Deity
The government should get less than God
In all seriousness, its a number for rhetorical effect, but I imagine it would be far less than that if the government limited itself to national defense which is really the only good thing for the Federal government should do (Even police, courts, intrafrature, and education should all be state-level.)
In all seriousness, its a number for rhetorical effect, but I imagine it would be far less than that if the government limited itself to national defense which is really the only good thing for the Federal government should do (Even police, courts, intrafrature, and education should all be state-level.)
Infrastructure state level?
Unless you want insane property taxes and state taxes, or living in a state with private roads for a few gated communities and dirt roads for everyone else, no thank you. That's typical of bannana republics not a first world 'greatest nation on earth' hyperbole the right likes the think about.
This is the problem I have with Libertarians and the far-left socialist occupiers, they are so naive about how their policy prescriptions will turn out.
Unless you want insane property taxes and state taxes, or living in a state with private roads for a few gated communities and dirt roads for everyone else, no thank you. That's typical of bannana republics not a first world 'greatest nation on earth' hyperbole the right likes the think about.
This is the problem I have with Libertarians and the far-left socialist occupiers, they are so naive about how their policy prescriptions will turn out.
Nick Carpathia
Unleash the HAARP
Remember that Libertarians refuse to think of externalities.
Nick Carpathia
Unleash the HAARP
Crezth
i knew you were a real man of the left
Stop paying attention to Dommy. He already admits to knowing jack about the economy, that he is just going with his gut. Why bother?
The government should get less than God
In all seriousness, its a number for rhetorical effect, but I imagine it would be far less than that if the government limited itself to national defense which is really the only good thing for the Federal government should do (Even police, courts, intrafrature, and education should all be state-level.)
Ignoring all the other glaring issues, what do you do when the government of New York says guns are illegal? The Frderal government has no enforcement mechanis$, other than a military invasion.
GhostWriter16
Deity
Infrastructure state level?
Unless you want insane property taxes and state taxes, or living in a state with private roads for a few gated communities and dirt roads for everyone else, no thank you. That's typical of bannana republics not a first world 'greatest nation on earth' hyperbole the right likes the think about.
This is the problem I have with Libertarians and the far-left socialist occupiers, they are so naive about how their policy prescriptions will turn out.
"State level" is not the same thing as "Privatize."
How do you enforce a non-law?
The constitution says guns are legal nationwide...
potatokiosk
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The government and the people who elect them are ultimately responsible for interpreting the constitution though... so yes, the government can certainly enforce gun laws, even gun laws that don't do a bit of good. All I can say is good luck telling the policeman that you don't need a gun permit because the 2nd amendment gives you permission to own whatever gun you want.
