Political discussion thread

timothy leary wrote: Where can I get a row of pictures of dead guys?

A row of pictures or a row of dead guys?

reddit on both counts, probably.

timothy leary wrote: The T wrote: [QUOTE=timothy leary] Where can I get a row of pictures of dead guys? Well the state has given the world plenty of those just type communism facism socialism or nationalsocialism. [/QUOTE Or any ism for that matter, including capitalism.

Well, I have a row of dead guys as my sig

True, if they did, TheDoc here would collect taxes from them...

I'm obviously in the class that TheDoc defends and wants to be the recipient of redistribution. Yet whenever there are bonuses for performance, they are even more heavily taxed than regular income. So if I or my group over-perform, government gets a bigger cut. So much for giving the hand and promoting success...

Too late Logan.  I've always thought a wealth tax was a brilliant idea.

Epignosis wrote: timothy leary wrote: Where can I get a row of pictures of dead guys? A row of pictures or a row of dead guys? reddit on both counts, probably.

As someone who has probably seen both on reddit, I can confirm this.

I'd wish you luck on a wealth tax.

1) Good luck defining "wealth".

2) Assuming The Doc is referring to all assets somebody owns (correct me if I'm wrong though), then you would effectively destroy any potential for economic prosperity for any human being.

You're going to have to explain how your version of a wealth tax would work, because the thought of one sounds ludicrous to me.

King of Loss wrote: horsewithteeth11 wrote: I'd wish you luck on a wealth tax. 1) Good luck defining "wealth". 2) Assuming The Doc is referring to all assets somebody owns (correct me if I'm wrong though), then you would effectively destroy any potential for economic prosperity for any human being. You're going to have to explain how your version of a wealth tax would work, because the thought of one sounds ludicrous to me. Look at the other wealth taxes across the world in countries like France, India, Switzerland, etc. It's just a levy on wealth exceeding a certain amount. Wouldn't effect most people at all.

So basically an income tax based on all your assets?

I still don't like the sound of it. I think like Logan said, you'd see a lot more farmers sell their land, not to mention I think you would definitely see more people who fall in that tax category move elsewhere.

King of Loss wrote: horsewithteeth11 wrote: King of Loss wrote: horsewithteeth11 wrote: I'd wish you luck on a wealth tax. 1) Good luck defining "wealth". 2) Assuming The Doc is referring to all assets somebody owns (correct me if I'm wrong though), then you would effectively destroy any potential for economic prosperity for any human being. You're going to have to explain how your version of a wealth tax would work, because the thought of one sounds ludicrous to me. Look at the other wealth taxes across the world in countries like France, India, Switzerland, etc. It's just a levy on wealth exceeding a certain amount. Wouldn't effect most people at all. So basically an income tax based on all your assets? I still don't like the sound of it. I think like Logan said, you'd see a lot more farmers sell their land, not to mention I think you would definitely see more people who fall in that tax category move elsewhere. IRS will get you regardless of where you move...

The very idea of a wealth tax (property taxes, too) is appalling to me.  I quite understand the notion that everyone should have to contribute a portion of what they earn to support the functioning of the government and the programs it is responsible for.  When taxation becomes theft, in my opinion, is when the government starts taxing you on the things you've already earned or paid for.