Republicans Want To Raise Taxes...

[Free Soviets]

only if it is accompanied by various pigouvian taxes and there is absolutely massive redistribution. otherwise, horribly unfair.

I have no idea what 'pigouvian' means, but it sounds right so sure.

a tax on negative externalities. like pollution.

[OMGeverynameistaken]

I have no idea what 'pigouvian' means, but it sounds right so sure.

It means 'from Pigouvia'.

It's a European microstate that's known for its tax system which is based entirely on pigs.

[Burning Passion]

How about this, dump the current tax system, set up some taxes that are not allowed to change, give the republican/stupid civilians some taxes that are allowed to be changed to play around with, and than (just for fun) abolish political parties and the right to run ad campaigns.

[Wikkiwallana]

How about this, dump the current tax system, set up some taxes that are not allowed to change, give the republican/stupid civilians some taxes that are allowed to be changed to play around with, and than (just for fun) abolish political parties and the right to run ad campaigns.

Err... Hell no. Inflexible systems collapse when situations change, and removing the right to run ad campaigns would mean no one would know who is running.

[Amannn]

the republicans are corprate robots exept for Ron paul the demacrats are to theyre like feed me money me say what you want global warming is a hoax the only truth theve said and heres what else they sa por middle class increase taxes riches take this money tax cuts these scum will get deafeted

[Wikkiwallana]

the republicans are corprate robots exept for Ron paul the demacrats are to theyre like feed me money me say what you want global warming is a hoax the only truth theve said and heres what else they sa por middle class increase taxes riches take this money tax cuts these scum will get deafeted

I'm sorry, could you please put some punctuation in that? I shorted out and got lost half way in. The only thing I could understand for sure was "politicians bad".

[Burning Passion]

Err... Hell no. Inflexible systems collapse when situations change, and removing the right to run ad campaigns would mean no one would know who is running.

I said some taxes that can't change, I.E. Income tax. And if politicians weren't allowed to do ad campaigns they would do it they way they used to. They could talk on the radio, the tv, the internet, just because they aren't allowed to shove a disgusting quantity of ads designed to do nothing other than dominate the weak minded down your throat doesn't mean they can't communicate.

the republicans are corprate robots exept for Ron paul the demacrats are to theyre like feed me money me say what you want global warming is a hoax the only truth theve said and heres what else they sa por middle class increase taxes riches take this money tax cuts these scum will get deafeted

I'm sorry, could you please put some punctuation in that? I shorted out and got lost half way in. The only thing I could understand for sure was "politicians bad".

I wonder if he'll start screaming 'Grammar Nazi'? And I had a similar problem.

[Wikkiwallana]

Err... Hell no. Inflexible systems collapse when situations change, and removing the right to run ad campaigns would mean no one would know who is running.

I said some taxes that can't change, I.E. Income tax. And if politicians weren't allowed to do ad campaigns they would do it they way they used to. They could talk on the radio, the tv, the internet, just because they aren't allowed to shove a disgusting quantity of ads designed to do nothing other than dominate the weak minded down your throat doesn't mean they can't communicate.

I'm sorry, could you please put some punctuation in that? I shorted out and got lost half way in. The only thing I could understand for sure was "politicians bad".

I wonder if he'll start screaming 'Grammar Nazi'? And I had a similar problem.

You called the changeable taxes ones "to play around with", implying that they wouldn't be ones of significant impact. And all that talking is part of an ad campaign, except it is a part limited to people already interested in whatever show they are on.

[Burning Passion]

You called the changeable taxes ones "to play around with", implying that they wouldn't be ones of significant impact. And all that talking is part of an ad campaign, except it is a part limited to people already interested in whatever show they are on.

My bad, it's two in the morning and I should have specified the difference. And honestly, if people want to know who is running for a government position, fuck them they can look it up. Besides, I don't vote, so I don't bitch about who gets put in office, if some one in office does something monumentally stupid, then i'll complain. Which leads into my next bit, make paying taxes optional, you pay the taxes you get the benefit, some one breaks into your house, tough luck you don't pay taxes, your house burning down? Tough luck, the fire fighters will show up to keep the fire from spreading but other than that your house will burn, how much you bet people would stop complaining then?

[Wikkiwallana]

You called the changeable taxes ones "to play around with", implying that they wouldn't be ones of significant impact. And all that talking is part of an ad campaign, except it is a part limited to people already interested in whatever show they are on.

My bad, it's two in the morning and I should have specified the difference. And honestly, if people want to know who is running for a government position, fuck them they can look it up. Besides, I don't vote, so I don't bitch about who gets put in office, if some one in office does something monumentally stupid, then i'll complain. Which leads into my next bit, make paying taxes optional, you pay the taxes you get the benefit, some one breaks into your house, tough luck you don't pay taxes, your house burning down? Tough luck, the fire fighters will show up to keep the fire from spreading but other than that your house will burn, how much you bet people would stop complaining then?

Except the burning house could keep re-igniting the neighboring houses depending on how close and flammable they are, and would definitely be releasing toxic smoke.

But yeah, I understand the thing about it being late and getting tired.

[Khihaizi]

How about this, dump the current tax system, set up some taxes that are not allowed to change, give the republican/stupid civilians some taxes that are allowed to be changed to play around with, and than (just for fun) abolish political parties and the right to run ad campaigns.

Err... Hell no. Inflexible systems collapse when situations change, and removing the right to run ad campaigns would mean no one would know who is running.

There would obviously be some sight which lists candidates and their positions.

I would definitely not at all be repelled by the idea of abolishing political campaigns.

[Ashmoria]

How about this, dump the current tax system, set up some taxes that are not allowed to change, give the republican/stupid civilians some taxes that are allowed to be changed to play around with, and than (just for fun) abolish political parties and the right to run ad campaigns.

sure

we have a test for how well that will work when the congress comes back. the gas tax needs to be reauthorized.

it should be "fun" to see if they decide to gut our highway maintenence funds too.

[The Black Forrest]

How about this, dump the current tax system, set up some taxes that are not allowed to change, give the republican/stupid civilians some taxes that are allowed to be changed to play around with, and than (just for fun) abolish political parties and the right to run ad campaigns.

sure

we have a test for how well that will work when the congress comes back. the gas tax needs to be reauthorized.

it should be "fun" to see if they decide to gut our highway maintenence funds too.

Ash you forgot the play book. They gut the highway maintenance fund for more tax cuts for the Job Creators ^TM and then privatize it! That way the stressed Job Creators^TM can have an option for private toll lanes and have a less stressful commute to work. This way they can think about all the jobs they will create with all the money they will get.

[Pyschotika]

... and all I ever asked was for a unified revolution for self-rule of states, but no - they all said that was just too complicated ...

[Great Darthidium]

I would be in shock if they said they wanted to lower them... that would suprise me!

[Ashmoria]

sure

we have a test for how well that will work when the congress comes back. the gas tax needs to be reauthorized.

it should be "fun" to see if they decide to gut our highway maintenence funds too.

Ash you forgot the play book. They gut the highway maintenance fund for more tax cuts for the Job Creators ^TM and then privatize it! That way the stressed Job Creators^TM can have an option for private toll lanes and have a less stressful commute to work. This way they can think about all the jobs they will create with all the money they will get.

if only they would just sell the naming rights. the koch industries highway formerly known as I-95 would be SWEEEEEEEET.

[New Chalcedon]

I have no idea what 'pigouvian' means, but it sounds right so sure.

It means 'from Pigouvia'.

It's a European microstate that's known for its tax system which is based entirely on pigs.

Um, no.

It's from the economist Arthur Pigou, who first posited the concept of counterdistortionary taxes, with the primary goal of correcting flawed market structures and the secondary goal of raising revenue in a non-distortionary fashion.

[Allemonde]

Wow Repubs are big hypocrites who knew? They really need that 4th mansion and 5th Ferrari/Rolls/Bently but the poor don't need to eat/healthcare/jobs homes. We can live in boxes and eat catfood, if were lucky

Hey guys enjoy while you got it cause I see a trip to see Madame Guillotine in your future

[Charlotte Ryberg]

If they tax the working classes when where will the next generation of rich people come from?

[The Black Forrest]

If they tax the working classes when where will the next generation of rich people come from?

Duh! Their children. Why do you think think they are so vociferous over the evil "Death tax"

[Burning Passion]

Wow Repubs are big hypocrites who knew? They really need that 4th mansion and 5th Ferrari/Rolls/Bently but the poor don't need to eat/healthcare/jobs homes. We can live in boxes and eat catfood, if were lucky

Hey guys enjoy while you got it cause I see a trip to see Madame Guillotine in your future

The Person who invented the Guillotine was a man, Dr. Guillotine

[Gauthier]

Wow Repubs are big hypocrites who knew? They really need that 4th mansion and 5th Ferrari/Rolls/Bently but the poor don't need to eat/healthcare/jobs homes. We can live in boxes and eat catfood, if were lucky

Hey guys enjoy while you got it cause I see a trip to see Madame Guillotine in your future

The Person who invented the Guillotine was a man, Dr. Guillotine

Except the guillotine was referred to as Madame Guillotine, especially around the period of the French Revolution. Thank you come again.

[Burning Passion]

The Person who invented the Guillotine was a man, Dr. Guillotine

Except the guillotine was referred to as Madame Guillotine, especially around the period of the French Revolution. Thank you come again.

And? Completely irrelevant to what I said. I just like pointing out that the Guillotine was invented by Doctor Guillotine.

[Seangoli]

How about this, dump the current tax system, set up some taxes that are not allowed to change, give the republican/stupid civilians some taxes that are allowed to be changed to play around with, and than (just for fun) abolish political parties and the right to run ad campaigns.

sure

we have a test for how well that will work when the congress comes back. the gas tax needs to be reauthorized.

it should be "fun" to see if they decide to gut our highway maintenence funds too.

And my prediction if that does happen:

Gas prices remain the same, oil companies reap record profits, zero economic benefit is seen due to having no point in actually creating more jobs.

[Seangoli]

If they tax the working classes when where will the next generation of rich people come from?

From the rich people? It's a circular feed back loop that operates in a vacuum, more or less.