NSG Senate Chamber: I came, I saw, I cleaned up after myself

[Atlanticatia]

"I feel that at this time, as this is the first revenue bill, we should focus on building all small businesses in Calaverde - including co-operatives. Small businesses will benefit from a special 15% rate of tax, which includes co-operatives run by hardworking Calaverdeans. I think that we could definitely look into promoting workplace democracy in the future, but right now, we should focus on raising the revenues we need, in a fair, progressive and straightforward manner, to invest in Calaverde."

[Estva]

"I feel that at this time, as this is the first revenue bill, we should focus on building all small businesses in Calaverde - including co-operatives. Small businesses will benefit from a special 15% rate of tax, which includes co-operatives run by hardworking Calaverdeans. I think that we could definitely look into promoting workplace democracy in the future, but right now, we should focus on raising the revenues we need, in a fair, progressive and straightforward manner, to invest in Calaverde."

"I support the Minister's initiative. We should focus on getting the budget passed."

[New Zepuha]

"Well seeing as these taxes will directly harm my banks profits, which are not that high in the first place. Many like myself will simply open up holding companies elsewhere and keep our profits out of country. Until the taxes lax up corporations will seek to avoid these taxes, and if co-ops are funded by the government I will simply walk out. That is simply ill-done and I would applaud any government minister willing to step out with me."

[Battlion]

"I feel that at this time, as this is the first revenue bill, we should focus on building all small businesses in Calaverde - including co-operatives. Small businesses will benefit from a special 15% rate of tax, which includes co-operatives run by hardworking Calaverdeans. I think that we could definitely look into promoting workplace democracy in the future, but right now, we should focus on raising the revenues we need, in a fair, progressive and straightforward manner, to invest in Calaverde."

The Deputy Prime Minister cheered "hear hear" from his seat.

[Lykens]

"As a government minister you are required to support government bills or else you lose your position," David whisper's into his colleague's ear. "Besides, are willing to risk bringing down the government on so small a provision?"

When David sat down again Suero responded.

"Of course I would support the bill if the government agrees on it, but I personally don't want the government to sponsor such a bill".

"If the government does not sponsor it's own budget, we have a major issue, Minister Suero."

[Geilinor]

"Well seeing as these taxes will directly harm my banks profits, which are not that high in the first place. Many like myself will simply open up holding companies elsewhere and keep our profits out of country. Until the taxes lax up corporations will seek to avoid these taxes, and if co-ops are funded by the government I will simply walk out. That is simply ill-done and I would applaud any government minister willing to step out with me."

"I am a Minister and there are no plans to fund co-ops as far as I am aware."

[Illuminination]

"Well seeing as these taxes will directly harm my banks profits, which are not that high in the first place. Many like myself will simply open up holding companies elsewhere and keep our profits out of country. Until the taxes lax up corporations will seek to avoid these taxes, and if co-ops are funded by the government I will simply walk out. That is simply ill-done and I would applaud any government minister willing to step out with me."

The current rate of tax on corporations is more than reasonable. 22% is in fact the median corporate tax rate world wide. http://taxfoundation.org/article/corpor ... world-2014

[The Nihilistic view]

"Briefcase, Airport, America."

A legitimate answer would be appreciated, Mr. Speaker.

"That is what I do with them. It is impossible for unfriendly amendments to be adopted."

[The Nihilistic view]

"ORDER ORDER,


The Primary Revenue Act. Those in favour Aye, those against No."


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[The Liberated Territories]

I vote NO to this obvious attempt to extort the Calaverdean citizens out of the full percentage of their labor value, this infection known as the INCOME TAX. If the opposition had any sense, they would implement a more just tax such as the land value tax.

[Great Nepal]

Aye

[Heraklea-]

AYE

[Beta Test]

The Prime Minister had been sitting quietly during the debate, nodding and agreeing with his allies.

AYE!

[Lykens]

Aye.

[Ikania]

Nay, taking away a whole half of someone's income if they score above sixty grand? Pure madness.

[The Sarian]

NAY.

[Ainin]

Aye.

[Of the Quendi]

Aye.

[Jetan]

Yea

[Divitaen]

AYE, the budget's tax rates are hardly close to punitive, and will bring Calaverde one step closer towards a state of social equality

[Battlion]

AYE, those who vote against are voting for the government not to have any money to collect and are being reckless with the future.

[Collatis]

Although he though that Senator Balthazar Abaroa's version was better, Michael said AYE, seeing as he still thought that the normal bill was good.

[New Werpland]

Balthazar Abaroa votes Nay and looks on in a poker face of frustration.

[New Werpland]

"ORDER ORDER,


The Primary Revenue Act. Those in favour Aye, those against No."


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"Excuse me but you never had Senator Morales say anything on my amendment"

[Gallifrey Secundaria]

Nay, taking away a whole half of someone's income if they score above sixty grand? Pure madness.

"That's not how tax brackets work." Senator Upchurch pointed out.

"In other words, I vote AYE."