"Fair Share"

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by joeydb

I hope a discussion on taxes makes its way back into the campaigns of the candidates.

it would be nice if a real, lengthy discussion was had on taxes. rates, tax reform, what to do about the entitlement programs. we need to face reality, rather than having politicians continue to pander to their constituents.


lol

right, like that'll happen.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Danzig

it would be nice if a real, lengthy discussion was had on taxes. rates, tax reform, what to do about the entitlement programs. we need to face reality, rather than having politicians continue to pander to their constituents.


lol

right, like that'll happen.

Yeah - won't happen.

Why would politicians treat the budget and spending problem like the math problem that it clearly is?? Emotional heartstrings play so much better than addition and subtraction in the media.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by joeydb

Yeah - won't happen.

Why would politicians treat the budget and spending problem like the math problem that it clearly is?? Emotional heartstrings play so much better than addition and subtraction in the media.

no, it won't any time soon. and the longer it's ignored, the worse the eventual fix will be. but current pols won't have to worry about that in the future, they're just worried about their seats now.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Danzig

no, it won't any time soon. and the longer it's ignored, the worse the eventual fix will be. but current pols won't have to worry about that in the future, they're just worried about their seats now.

You speak the truth. Let's just not consider that behavior to be anything close to "leadership".

[joeydb]

There are more socialists preferring a "progressive" tax code then I thought.

I guess it is easier to support the tax code when it is somebody else's money.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by joeydb

There are more socialists preferring a "progressive" tax code then I thought.

I guess it is easier to support the tax code when it is somebody else's money.

lol
now i'm a socialist!

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Danzig

lol
now i'm a socialist!

I was jesting a little bit...

I am surprised though - I always found the progressivity of the rate to be intellectually indefensible.

Nothing will be closer to fair than a proportional, single rate.

Some of those who disagree with that statement will complain about how much the rich "have left after paying taxes", and THAT motive would be socialistic. The minute it goes to "But the rich can AFFORD to pay more" - that's a symptom of a socialistic mindset.