Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Some Common Sense from My Friend Andy

Here's some common sense sent to me by my friend Andy, which I would like to share with the rest of you:

"Get your facts straight, my Conservative friends.

Small businesses are not the targets of tax increases. The tax increases, if there even are any, would be targeted at individuals who make a lot more than $250-500K a year. What are you trying to say by we "idiots" who want to tax the largest employers in the economy? Show me where and when we "idiots" or President Obama ever said he wanted to tax small businesses. In effect, the heath care bill would make providing health care for employers cheaper for small businesses and provide more freedom to expand their business.

Furthermore, outsourcing has to do with services such as IT troubleshooting that MNCs hire out to overseas employers because they will work for a lower wage. Its got nothing to do with US taxes on MNCs. They are simply following free market neo-liberal practices instigated and supported by the very same people you vote for. It's because of this practice that large businesses are able to "gobble up the small businesses." Do you even know what you mean by outsourcing?

You should stop clutching to ideology and employ some of the "common sense" you and your leaders speak so highly of."

29 comments:

Brandon said...

"...outsourcing has to do with services such as IT troubleshooting that MNCs hire out to overseas employers because they will work for a lower wage."
-ANDY

Increases in min wage raises the cost of manufacturing.

Increases in taxes. examples: Capital gains, SS, medicare also raise the cost of manufacturing.

Lets not forget about gas taxes which effect every person and company.

It just makes sense to buy from China when its cheaper. The problem is now an American worker just got laid off and now is on unemployment, costing tax dollars instead of generating them.

Brandon said...

Reaper and CJP, you guys must HATE Tim Eyman. I hope you two vote yes on I-1033.

Saving Graph:
http://www.permanent-offense.org/pdf/Brief.pdf

Reaper said...

"I hope you two vote yes on I-1033"

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I know I vote no on most new taxes, especially any school taxes.

I vote for a few new taxes. I think I voted for the socialist transit line from Tacoma to Seattle. (Please don't call me out BB, as there was some kind of rail put in I think, I can't remember the details) I will never use it but it keeps cars off the road.

I'm sure I vote for any socialist road program, 520 bridge repair etc.

I vote against any tax that goes to pay for cons kids. I just think it's un American to make someone pay for someone elses kids.

Brandon said...

Reaper

Did you look up I-1033? It will put a cap on the amount the state can increase your property taxes.

Reaper said...

"Did you look up I-1033? It will put a cap on the amount the state can increase your property taxes."

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Right, I remember Eyeman now. He was out getting signatures and then onto ballot. Our property taxes went up like 25 percent because of increased value, but now it should go back down.

Eyeman was the one that got rid of yearly auto tag fees which I used to hate.

Brandon said...

I dont hear many liberals saying nice things about Eyman!

Brandon said...

Reaper

do you live in king thurston or piece?

Brandon said...

I am sorry pierce?

Reaper said...

Escaped killer still at large in Washington state A legally insane killer was on the loose in the state of Washington today, two days after he escaped ...

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BB is that you?

Reaper said...

"A legally insane killer was on the loose in the state of Washington today"

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BB, I am begging you, turn yourself in. I nor CJP are worth the effort. BB, we are all going to die in the end, so face it. Don't rush it, as all life begins and ends the same way, dust to dust. That imaginary being whispering in your head, will go away, with the proper meds. Just trust, once in your life, for the love of you know who, it's not worth it.

By the way, I do not live in King County. :-)

Reaper said...

Hey crazy cons, how about .50 to 1.00 dollar federal tax on gasoline, to help pay the bills? What do you say? Wouldn't we kill like 3+ birds with one shot? Or you disagree as the middle east would be in decline and you would lose your favorite bogey men, err terrorist?

Brandon said...

"how about .50 to 1.00 dollar federal tax on gasoline"
-Reaper

What do you think that would do to our economy?

Brandon said...

"By the way, I do not live in King County. :-)"
-Reaper

So is it thurston or pierce?

Reaper said...

King

Brandon said...

"how about .50 to 1.00 dollar federal tax on gasoline"
-Reaper

What do you think that would do to our economy?

Reaper said...

"What do you think that would do to our economy?"

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I think it would sell a lot of fuel efficient cars.

I think it would create a lot of new mass transit.

I think instead of paying the bogey man terrorists overseas, we could spend it here and pay some bills.

I think that very soon oil would hit 10 dollars a barrel and we could keep gas at the same price and pay some more bills.

We don't need giant SUVs so soccer mom's can drive their progeny around and pretend they are safer. They can get by on compacts.

Reaper said...

BB, do you pack at work or most times not at work? You have a CCL don't you?

Brandon said...

"BB, do you pack at work or most times not at work? You have a CCL don't you?"
-Reaper

No to all the above!

Brandon said...

"I think it would sell a lot of fuel efficient cars.

I think it would create a lot of new mass transit.

I think instead of paying the bogey man terrorists overseas, we could spend it here and pay some bills."
-Reaper

You forgot to mention how it would destroy the trucking industry and drive the cost of everything up and further hurt the poor. Why do you hate the poor? When was the last time you saw someone living in poverty buy a new hybrid?

Reaper said...

JC BB, you don't have a CCL? You are flunking as a con. I am pretty sure your boy Beck even has a CCL.

Brandon said...

JC BB, you don't have a CCL? You are flunking as a con. I am pretty sure your boy Beck even has a CCL.
-Reaper

What is the big deal about having a CCL? I dont need one to defend my home and chances are no one is going to attack me at work.

Reaper said...

JC BB, I am ashamed of you. Washington is one of the most liberal states for CCL in the country, and you aren't doing your part. Ooops, sorry, I used the L word.

Brandon said...

"Washington is one of the most liberal states..."
-Reaper

Looking out from King county: It wouldnt suprise me YOU have that view. LOL

Sure would be nice if Washington could get rid of king thurston and pierce.

Reaper said...

"Sure would be nice if Washington could get rid of king thurston and pierce. "

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Then Washington be like Mississippi, wouldn't they?

Brandon said...

"Then Washington be like Mississippi, wouldn't they?"
-Reaper

No more like Texas or Alaska. You can end up like California, broke.

Reaper said...

"No more like Texas or Alaska"

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Yes, no brains and all religious nuts.

Reaper said...

BB, or other crazy cons, do you ever watch Mad Men?

Brandon said...

"Yes, no brains and all religious nuts."
-Reaper

Not broke states!

Brandon said...

"BB, or other crazy cons, do you ever watch Mad Men?"
-Reaper

Nope