@handyandy saidThanks. A lot of people would find a guy like that in conflict with their thinking, regarding the businessman being better off than others. They think it is a disease, and not fair, or something.
No.
@handyandy saidThanks. A lot of people would find a guy like that in conflict with their thinking, regarding the businessman being better off than others. They think it is a disease, and not fair, or something.
No.
@philokalia saidWhy couldn't I have said that? A great clarifying point of view! The guy worked hard and achieved. No regulations!!
Pretty good response, avg. Joe.
You know, Muhammad Ali brought his massive attitude into the ring for a reason. It was effective in creating the atmosphere that he thrived in. Sometimes you hear that it is almost necessary for athletes to be massively arrogant and super confident -- it is what enables them to perform on such a large level.
@wolfgang59 saidThanks for your advice. For the record, my number One campaign is to help kids 'At Risk'. There are many of those out there. Now, you talk about a group that needs help! Google kids (children) at risk.
Judging by your posts your children are in dire need of a
"philanthropy advisor", however you are probably referring to
some church-goer who wants money to help "spread the Word".
Just let your children be exposed to a myriad of beliefs
and attitudes and let them make up their own minds.
And put your money into helping the homeless.
@kingdavid403 saidIt is 70% on "income". Much of the super rich wealth is not legally income and will not be taxed. There are legal loopholes allowing them to legally shield some of their "income" from taxes.
No, I do not. If you are making over 10 million a year, a 70% tax is a give away to someone who already has enough. I think it should be 90% taxed. America made you wealthy or gave you the opportunity to be wealthy, so now it's time to help America back out you greedy sob. Simple as that.
@phranny said"if it is revealed that Trump is guilty of felonies such as money laundering and cheating on taxes"
@AverageJoe1, if it is revealed that Trump is guilty of felonies such as money laundering and cheating on taxes, would you still approve of his presidency? Please note I said IF. I'm guessing the House will demand to see his tax returns and we have yet to see Mueller's report.
@averagejoe1 saidI think you're exaggerating. I don't believe most people automatically disapprove of others successful in their line of work.
Thanks. A lot of people would find a guy like that in conflict with their thinking, regarding the businessman being better off than others. They think it is a disease, and not fair, or something.
@phranny saidI am with you, absolutely not. Of course not, it should go without saying for all of us. Pence would become our President and we would move on. I love this country with its safeguards, checks and balances, and machinery that covers us if there is ever a 'wrong' man in the presidency. There may be some implication that all of us conservatives just love Trump. Naaa, he is no role model. Neither is Bill Clinton, blah blah. But we DO love his approach to getting this country on the right track, what accomplishments he has made.
@AverageJoe1, if it is revealed that Trump is guilty of felonies such as money laundering and cheating on taxes, would you still approve of his presidency? Please note I said IF. I'm guessing the House will demand to see his tax returns and we have yet to see Mueller's report.
@handyandy saidYou are putting me on? Dems and libs do not like rich successful people and want to punish them. Obama, who by now is worth close to a billion, was the first on the scene. "Spread the wealth around". Not being a businessman, but rather a politician who knew squat, he did not realize that the rich make our country rich. Trump realizes that,,,,though it doesn't take much to figure it out on your own.
I think you're exaggerating. I don't believe most people automatically disapprove of others successful in their line of work.
@phranny saidYes, there are loopholes. The worst is that investors (you, me, the rich) do not have to pay taxes on income from Municipal bonds. That should be the first to go.
It is 70% on "income". Much of the super rich wealth is not legally income and will not be taxed. There are legal loopholes allowing them to legally shield some of their "income" from taxes.
"....the United States is considered something of a tax haven. Flexible entity structures, corporate tax breaks and tax-favored capital gains can result in a relatively low tax burden, ...[text shortened]... forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2016/04/10/the-panama-papers-where-are-the-americans/#6ce4f7e06f76
@averagejoe1 saidSo you think any degree of profit sharing with employees is harmful to the profitability of a company? That profit sharing cannot motivate employees to work harder and innovate to work smarter? That only the owner of a company can make it succeed?
You are putting me on? Dems and libs do not like rich successful people and want to punish them. Obama, who by now is worth close to a billion, was the first on the scene. "Spread the wealth around". Not being a businessman, but rather a politician who knew squat, he did not realize that the rich make our country rich. Trump realizes that,,,,though it doesn't take much ...[text shortened]... ct, is telling the businessman that he cannot excel with his business. He thus cannot be successful.
@mott-the-hoople saidAs I said, IF Trump is found guilty. Those you listed have either not had evidence to merit an investigation or were investigated and not found guilty of a crime.
"if it is revealed that Trump is guilty of felonies such as money laundering and cheating on taxes"
Such a stupid question. It was revealed several democrats are complicit in crime, h Clinton, comey McCabe, I cant even name them all, but you support them.
Nothing, zero has been proven on Trump. All you are seeing is the "insurance policy" being put in place.
@averagejoe1 saidYour ignorance about "Dems and libs" matches your taste for stale GOP baloney.
You are putting me on? Dems and libs do not like rich successful people and want to punish them. Obama, who by now is worth close to a billion, was the first on the scene. "Spread the wealth around". Not being a businessman, but rather a politician who knew squat, he did not realize that the rich make our country rich. Trump realizes that,,,,though it doesn't take much ...[text shortened]... ct, is telling the businessman that he cannot excel with his business. He thus cannot be successful.
@averagejoe1 saidWe do mention spending. Many liberals feel too much is spent on the military. In a sense we do criticize spending. Because of the welfare given to employers, taxpayers must pay for food, health care, shelter and housing for the working poor. If we had a decent minimum wage, those individuals would be far less likely to need my tax dollar. Instead, businesses get a great handout by being able to pay wages below what is needed to survive.
Yes, there are loopholes. The worst is that investors (you, me, the rich) do not have to pay taxes on income from Municipal bonds. That should be the first to go.
As folks here continue to mention taxation, I notice that liberals NEVER mention spending. Never. I personally think that government spending should be addressed big time. Then we wouldn't need all t ...[text shortened]... create an environment that you and I can get rich in. Or, an environment to go fishing. All good.
@js357 saidNo, there are indeed 'profit sharing' programs.... Bonuses being the main one. A typical biz model is wages for the mail room guys, salaries for sales people, HR people, commissions for those who wish to make money depending upon their production. Choices. So at end of year, bonuses are given to each and every employee depending on the year's profits. I own the biz, I borrowed money from Uncle Vinny in Brooklyn (risk), I took a chance on buying a building (risk), and so forth, signed a mortgage and biz note at the bank.(risk) So, In come the persons I hire. They have NOTHING to do with my risk or voting rights or anything.
So you think any degree of profit sharing with employees is harmful to the profitability of a company? That profit sharing cannot motivate employees to work harder and innovate to work smarter? That only the owner of a company can make it succeed?