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cygy2k (61 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:09 PM Original message |
Drudge: Republicans to abolish IRS |
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4_Legs_Good (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'm going to hurl! |
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lottie244 (903 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 07:21 AM Response to Reply #1 |
112. Republicans will abolish SS, Medicare and the IRS. Tell the whole truth. |
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leftyandproud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
2. oh fuck... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
3. Deleted message |
cygy2k (61 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:15 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Implications...? |
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mom cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
39. Hi! and welcome to DU.. Looks like the repukes want to squeeze |
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The Zanti Regent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:18 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Get ready to VAT |
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Eric J in MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
5. The VAT is what stagnates the economies of Europe (nt) |
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phaseolus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
6. If they REALLY care about future generations... |
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jdj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
60. They don't really care about future generations. |
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Dover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:42 PM Response to Reply #6 |
82. Future? According to Bush it really doesn't matter. We'll all be dead. |
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gatlingforme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 02:50 AM Response to Reply #82 |
103. LOL that is funny. God talks to him you know. LOL |
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lancdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
7. What an idiotic, regressive idea |
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Baltimoreboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:32 PM Original message |
Eliminating the IRS would save money |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 07:42 AM Response to Reply #7 |
113. Not if they included STOCK sales in the sales tax... :-) |
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Doosh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
9. so basically they plan on eliminating thousands of jobs??? |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:33 PM Response to Reply #9 |
24. That was going to be my comment. |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:08 PM Response to Reply #24 |
51. Not only the IRS.. |
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Baltimoreboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:12 PM Response to Reply #51 |
88. By that standard, we'd never automate anything either |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:28 AM Response to Reply #88 |
108. I remember the last time they "simplified taxes" |
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UpInArms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
10. the people on the bottom of the financial |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
11. The Bushistas want corporate rule. You won't get to vote ... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:52 PM Response to Reply #11 |
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UpInArms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:06 PM Response to Reply #40 |
49. when in the world did a "corporation" become a human |
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reprobate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:04 PM Response to Reply #49 |
75. Corporations were given "personhood" in 1886. |
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Beausoleil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:30 PM Response to Reply #49 |
132. And they don't die, either |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:12 PM Original message |
Corporations DON'T pay taxes! Often they RECEIVE refunds! |
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drscm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:32 PM Response to Reply #40 |
64. Hell! Why don't we just give the vote to the landed gentry based |
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mbperrin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:30 PM Response to Reply #40 |
79. Actually most pay none or nearly none! |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:16 PM Response to Reply #40 |
90. Voting is based on citizenship, not taxation. |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
12. I like the idea of a flat-tax. |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:24 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. No flame here, just a question |
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Pab Sungenis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
22. Sales tax system could work! |
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oneighty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:43 PM Response to Reply #22 |
31. Must tax essentials |
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Toronto Ron (429 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:45 PM Response to Reply #22 |
33. I partially agree |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:47 PM Response to Reply #22 |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:53 PM Response to Reply #22 |
73. It's all or nothing.. |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:33 AM Response to Reply #22 |
109. by the time you exempt all YOUR favorite things |
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brainshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:56 PM Response to Reply #14 |
46. It wouldn't. |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:17 PM Response to Reply #46 |
91. ummm, close. |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:00 PM Response to Reply #91 |
130. The top 2% SHOULD carry MUCH MUCH more than their own weight |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:25 PM Response to Reply #130 |
131. THEY ALREADY DO |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:22 PM Response to Reply #131 |
156. Prove that. (nt) |
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sadiesworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 04:41 AM Response to Reply #46 |
106. If the rich will benefit from a flat tax... |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:05 PM Response to Reply #106 |
155. We increase the rates on all levels |
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rooboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:36 PM Response to Reply #12 |
26. A goods and services tax is not a 'flat tax'... |
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sampsonblk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:15 PM Response to Reply #12 |
56. Its worht discussing, at least |
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Bernardo de La Paz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:37 PM Response to Reply #12 |
68. Tax Simplification is What is needed, Flat Tax is Regressive. |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:19 PM Response to Reply #68 |
92. This is what I'm tired of... |
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Bernardo de La Paz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:33 AM Response to Reply #92 |
100. Corporate Welfare in the Tax Code is the Biggest Loophole |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:41 AM Response to Reply #92 |
110. When the Reagans capped social security |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:45 AM Response to Reply #110 |
123. Never said it. |
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midnight armadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:10 AM Response to Reply #92 |
118. Oh give me a break |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:43 AM Response to Reply #118 |
122. No duh. |
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shraby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:53 AM Response to Reply #122 |
126. The poor don't make enough |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:56 AM Response to Reply #126 |
127. Agreed. |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 09:03 AM Response to Reply #12 |
117. Flat Taxes are Just as Complicated as a Progressive Tax |
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milkyway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
13. How the fuck does getting rid of tax preparers double the economy over |
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warrior1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:25 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. loony news |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:36 PM Response to Reply #13 |
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daa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
16. This is just another scam to screw |
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kysrsoze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:50 PM Response to Reply #16 |
38. That's a HUGE point you made - only benefits the rich |
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jwin95 (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:59 PM Response to Reply #38 |
48. ...and taxes the 'wealth' made 'under the table' when drug money is spent |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:19 PM Response to Reply #48 |
58. Don't you think...... |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
17. Would we be able to support our military on such a plan? |
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MikeG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
18. DONT WORRY! THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT WILL OPPOSE IT! |
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YEM (553 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:30 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Maybe this will make people realize Bush is insane? |
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mom cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:55 PM Response to Reply #18 |
43. and no deduction for children. |
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enki23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
20. does anybody take this moron seriously anymore? |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:31 PM Response to Reply #20 |
63. Let me say this one more time... |
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DemoTex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
21. Screw all your shit-house theories ... |
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rooboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
23. This WILL NOT get rid of the IRS and it is good for tax agents. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:41 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. and how would this cut offshoring of jobs? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:43 PM Response to Reply #30 |
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alcuno (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:48 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. You're a hoot. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:54 PM Response to Reply #35 |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:52 PM Response to Reply #41 |
85. actually, admin support is neccessary for all companies. eom |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:54 PM Response to Reply #41 |
86. Not a big fan of record keeping? Dislike accountants? |
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natrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:11 PM Response to Reply #41 |
87. yea paper pushers |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:51 PM Response to Reply #32 |
84. if they're non-productive and not neccessary, then why move overseas? |
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meti57b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:39 PM Response to Original message |
28. That would kill businesses for certain. People would cut their spending to |
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rfkrocks (846 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
29. The GOP putting the vodoo back in economics! (n/t) |
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MattNC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
36. if they got rid of it |
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truthisfreedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
37. yawn. wake me up when the revolution is over. this isn't a partisan idea. |
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Elginoid (387 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
42. ain't gonna happen- just an election-time stunt. |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
44. If it comes with socialized medicine and free university tuition... |
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Mel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
45. Once the poor people |
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earthside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
47. Oh, Please Let this Be True. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:11 PM Response to Reply #47 |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
50. The only way to abolish an IRS is to abolish taxation |
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nonkultur (165 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
52. Tax reform is not bad but VAT? |
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Zidane (134 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
54. If it happens it is the partys fault |
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johnnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
55. It's fucking sludge |
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intermixxx (7 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
57. If you're interested |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
59. Don't worry. It won't happen! |
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Caution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
61. funny how libertarians come out of the woodwork on this idea |
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minkyboodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:37 PM Response to Reply #61 |
69. Ding Ding Ding |
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intermixxx (7 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
62. Wasn't this a Forbes thing? |
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AlFrankenFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
65. Now that's .... holy shit |
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Stephanie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
66. Just another way to transfer wealth to the rich |
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NecessaryOnslaught (691 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:21 AM Response to Reply #66 |
98. good point. n/t |
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Judi Lynn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 02:20 AM Response to Reply #66 |
102. You've explained the problem perfectly. |
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gristy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
67. OMG |
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Jacobin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
70. GOP to Also Outlaw Death and Disease |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
71. Republicans have been planning to abolish the IRS |
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renegade000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
72. i doubt this is true...i mean it's matt drudge |
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amandabeech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
74. Those who spend every penney of their income to survive |
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johnfunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
76. DRUDGE: SID BLUMENTHAL BEAT BILL CLINTON's LOVE CHILD... |
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Francine Frensky (870 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:22 PM Response to Original message |
77. Not getting rid of IRS, getting rid of US TAX CODE. More: |
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johnfunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
78. What KERRY should announce: |
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number6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
80. good ! I won't pay any taxes, nobody to collect em ..... |
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johnfunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:38 PM Response to Reply #80 |
81. Oh, there'd be someone to collect 'em... |
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number6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 10:45 PM Response to Reply #81 |
83. more Republicans fail to file than Democrats |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
89. Denny is for regressive taxation! Like FORBES! |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-01-04 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
93. Coporations DON'T PAY TAXES AND NEVER WILL |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:08 AM Response to Reply #93 |
94. A mix of income tax and VAT might not be so bad |
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thomas82 (172 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:19 AM Response to Reply #94 |
96. This is bad |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:17 AM Response to Reply #93 |
95. Corporations receive WELFARE from the gov't..... |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:50 AM Response to Reply #95 |
125. Agreed. |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:48 AM Response to Reply #93 |
105. How is this possible? It seems so simple! |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:46 AM Response to Reply #105 |
124. You have no clue... |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 02:14 PM Response to Reply #124 |
136. thanks, but I can represent myself... |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:01 PM Response to Reply #136 |
139. I don't like VAT either... |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:27 PM Response to Reply #139 |
142. again, I have problems with this hypothesis.. |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:35 PM Response to Reply #142 |
143. And that's the way it is. |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:03 PM Response to Reply #143 |
148. America is somewhere between progressive and backwards-- |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:16 PM Response to Reply #148 |
151. Maybe you aren't arguing with me? |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:48 PM Response to Reply #151 |
154. at least we can agree on something.. |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:37 PM Response to Reply #142 |
144. BTW, |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 04:38 PM Response to Reply #144 |
145. this is sooo easy... |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 04:44 PM Response to Reply #145 |
146. So you are claiming tax doesn't impact price at all? |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:10 PM Response to Reply #146 |
149. more income does not equal less taxes... |
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3 Cents and Change (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:12 PM Response to Reply #149 |
150. Okay, now you're not making sense. |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:22 PM Response to Reply #150 |
152. if I made even less sense, you could possibly break even.. |
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Elginoid (387 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
97. let's do what they do in finland- |
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sadiesworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:08 AM Response to Reply #97 |
107. That's hysterical! |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
99. more lawlessness from the BFEE-how will having less regulation |
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Tight_rope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 01:12 AM Response to Original message |
101. Pure madman...I swear..I never thought they would go this low... |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:27 AM Response to Original message |
104. how nice of them! |
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salin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 06:37 AM Response to Original message |
111. Hmmm.... so what would this do to consumption/consumer spending? |
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wishlist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 08:31 AM Response to Original message |
114. Sounds like a devious Bushco campaign strategy to win undecided voters |
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MarkTwain (902 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
115. Kerry is Toast... |
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flaminbats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:01 PM Response to Reply #115 |
140. I disagree... |
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Zynx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
116. To get the same amount of revenue, the VAT would have to be 15% or more. |
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Matilda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:41 AM Response to Reply #116 |
120. You are right there. |
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blindpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
119. libertarian bait |
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bowens43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
121. An attempt to shift more of the tax burden |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
128. Y'all're Looking at This The Wrong Way |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
129. You would think the country Bush took over was totally screwed up. |
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dolstein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
133. NEWSFLASH -- As long as you have any taxes, you'll need the IRS |
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fob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
134. The answer to this shit is, "What have they been waiting for?" |
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themaguffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 01:41 PM Response to Reply #134 |
135. Exactly |
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bushisanidiot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 02:42 PM Response to Original message |
137. Yeah, make the poor people pay for the roads you drive your Hummers |
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DaveSZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 02:51 PM Response to Reply #137 |
138. It doesn't matter |
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bobbyboucher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 03:21 PM Response to Original message |
141. DESPERATION! They are pulling out ALL the stops. |
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Darranar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
147. That would be idiotic - but this is Drudge, remember. n/t |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
153. Move to a town along the Canadian border |
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seemslikeadream (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
157. billionaires for bush |
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vetwife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-02-04 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
158. Well thats one way of making the tax cut permanent ! |
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