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... I stand corrected -- Honk Kong first imposed an income tax in 1947. It has a top rate of 16%, a high personal exemption, and capital gains, dividends, and interest income are not taxed! Certainly not as good as no income tax at all, but a much better system then the one we have here! also check me out on www.facebook.com and twitter.com
better? than ... By: TheChippyRick. on 18 Mar 12, 23:57:51 better? than sending companies and investments overseas...like right now.
What if consumption ... By: ThusIsBrad. on 20 Jan 12, 14:03:44 What if consumption goes off-shore, or to illegal activities, because the cheaper goods and the bigger money can be made that way instead of keeping it? in America?
Amendments are? ... By: ThusIsBrad. on 20 Jan 12, 13:57:07 Amendments are? inherently unconstitutional, you say?
extending my ... By: ronymahatma. on 05 Nov 11, 12:28:50 extending my earlier argument further: one can resort completely to that alternative currency (coupons) and trade exclusively with them instead of government backed currency. in that case, there would be no income (only coupon income which has no value in the real world but only acknowledged by the participants of the cooperative) and hence no income tax!! and even if the govt comes and takes away 35% of these coupons, we can simply print and? give back to the people what was taken away!
excellent! but i ... By: ronymahatma. on 05 Nov 11, 12:20:37 excellent! but i have one BIG doubt: people can resort to BARTER to avoid a consumption tax. for eg. the milkman selling a litre of milk to the baker in return for a kilo of bread, thus avoiding any cash flow or sales tax... of course, this idea can be extended by people forming cooperatives and cartels to make sure no movement? of cash is involved or issuing and accepting coupons which can be redeemed later (something like an alternate currency)... is my argument flawed? please let me know :)
This shows that ... By: grifteamgost. on 15 Oct 11, 07:29:24 This shows that Cain's? 9-9-9 plan is WORSE!!!
What if there was ... By: KhanneaSuntzu. on 06 Oct 11, 00:13:01 What if there was already right now a big percentage of fairly healthy people that, whatever they'd die, no matter how hard they tried, no matter how much they studied or improved themselves - they could not? make enough to live, eat, house. clothe and receive medical care. Would this be the fault of these people, or might the world we live simply no longer need the labor of these people? There simply is no demand for anything these people might do? What if this percentage of people was GROWING?
Very? well put! By: mayyay1232. on 24 Sep 11, 19:19:52 Very? well put!
Nope. Because the ... By: daobagua. on 21 Sep 11, 23:58:57 Nope. Because the income tax is already built in to the price of all goods, with a consumption tax just added on top. So it would be no worse for the poor then it is now. And if you made necessities such as food tax excempt, then they would be much cheaper to the poor then they are now. Furthermore, the only reason anyone should hate the rich, is if? they think they consume more then they produce for society. If they produce more then consume, then this benefits everyone.
Of course it would ... By: siloria. on 14 Sep 11, 20:45:00 Of course it would but that is not the concern of those who support such a proposal. The interest is not a productive and stable society but one where individuals are allowed to maintain control of every penny they obtain. If that means people who? are less adept at obtaining said pennies go homeless, forgo lifesaving operations, or cannot afford to pay to educate their children then it "sucks to be them".
You need to have a ... By: obtree. on 05 Sep 11, 19:55:47 You need to have a knowledge of economics to understand that argument. He is basically saying that if those accountants weren't wasting their time dealing with tax codes, they would be able to work in other fields of? the economy that actually create wealth.
Some of the ideas ... By: moxenrider. on 30 Aug 11, 18:49:01 Some of the ideas of a consumption tax are fine. He really doesn't use good arguments for his positions though. I'm not saying that some of his ideas aren't good, just poorly constructed. Most of the arguments are emotional or circular. One example is when he talks about all of the accountants and accounting business dedicated to the income tax. He states that? it is a waste of resources, but he never says why. Those are all jobs, some of them pretty high paying. They're all taxed as well.
your money is your ... By: BRYAN351. on 13 Aug 11, 03:41:59 your money is your property. There's really no such thing as "income." People trade their labor services for a sum of money. It's an even exchange. Then, the money becomes their property. So, to tax one's "income" is to tax one's property.?
Who said anything ... By: xxdiogenescynicxx. on 02 Aug 11, 05:19:54 Who said anything about taxing property? ? And yes gasoline taxes is a wonderful idea to help maintain the roads. If we had a consumption tax we would still be able to keep some of our social programs.
yes, we do need to ... By: BRYAN351. on 02 Aug 11, 01:49:23 yes, we do need to get rid of socialist entitlement programs, because they are incompatible with a free society. Roads should be entirely funded by gasoline taxes. The more you drive,? the more you wear the roads, the more you pay to maintain them. That's as fair as a tax can get. You can choose to not drive, so it's not forced upon anyone, either.
But, taxing income (property) is incompatible with freedom. Taxing all consumption isn't much better, and also unnecessary.
GREAT INFORMATION. ... By: anthonykrmzyan. on 31 Jul 11, 20:22:13 GREAT INFORMATION. EVERYONE? PAYING TAXES SHOULD WATCH THIS.
You wouldn't even ... By: xxdiogenescynicxx. on 21 Jul 11, 09:55:52 You wouldn't even need to place the consumption tax on food or clothing. ? The way the rich spend on luxury items would be enough to fund government programs.
We don't need to ... By: xxdiogenescynicxx. on 21 Jul 11, 09:55:14 We don't need to get rid social programs. I say cut the military industrial complex and foreign aid. You need to still? have taxes for roads, police and fire fighters etc. We could do all of this with the consumption tax instead of an income tax.
I love this guy and ... By: dream431ca. on 13 Jul 11, 00:00:22 I love this guy and I live in? Canada!
that depends ... By: thefredsays. on 17 Jun 11, 22:09:01 that depends completely on politics and if there is any profound change in society. If we continue to allow free trade w/ corporate interests garnishing the major share of benefits from it while allowing/ forcing developing countries to invest in financial instruments and paper promises to keep their currency undervalued it is a bad assumption that a corporation will invest in a country? that is democratic, unpredictable, or has no consumers to buy goods.
When western wages ... By: rezek71. on 17 Jun 11, 04:07:11 When western wages come down companies will begin investing? in America again.
That's like ... By: rezek71. on 17 Jun 11, 04:05:55 That's like communism. 'fair and just' encourages those that are 'under producers' to enjoy the benefits of those that do produce.? National Socialism only worked so well in say Germany because the culture was unified. today's forced multiculturalism would not allow socialism a chance: too many unproductive with bias against the productive. either force the unproductive to become productive or end multiculturalism. I don't believe both together can be accomplished.
Consumption Tax ... By: pdawg691. on 06 Jun 11, 09:06:25 Consumption Tax would also hit people like drug dealers, prostitutes, and? everyone else who makes income and don't pay taxes on it now.
except you failed ... By: trueconservatie33. on 04 Jun 11, 22:51:57 except you failed to realize bill gates and warren buffett has an army of accountants help them escape taxes, they want high taxes in place so small businesses cant compete with? big corporations because they dont have the lobbyist
Where do you think ... By: imroy264. on 30 May 11, 16:41:11 Where do you think tax money goes, Pete? Okay, a lot may be wasted or even misappropriated, but that's another issue. A lot of taxes go toward funding public services and facilities. Where does investment money go? Mostly to the high end of town, and often overseas. And the whole charity argument was just? a red herring.
I'd rather tax the high earners and use the money to provide services and facilities to everyone, to build a fair and just society that supports those that need it most.
fuck,? i love the ... By: FrnBitchney. on 19 May 12, 04:54:17 fuck,? i love the entire video :D
HAHHAHAHAH JESS' ... By: MissTwinless. on 10 Apr 12, 11:15:13 HAHHAHAHAH JESS' FACE AT 2:31? !!!!!! XDD
I think it's ... By: canceroustears. on 23 Mar 12, 18:40:26 I think it's because Jess tries and be a rocker, and does a lot of that forced raspy screaming crap - instead of just singing? like she would normally.
jess had throat ... By: coooolbeans101. on 23 Mar 12, 01:07:39 jess had throat surgery so? fuck off skepticals they are both AWESOME
I agree both hot ... By: tyson10ish. on 28 Nov 11, 06:47:56 I agree both hot great singing great band? awsome
You guys don't know ... By: Lisajessv. on 27 Nov 11, 16:51:01 You guys don't know shits. They are? equally awesome!! Equally talented! Equally smokin hot!
She was sick this ... By: punkdisorderly. on 25 Oct 11, 00:51:12 She was sick this day....Jess still great even smoking...anyway, Lisa is more about technique: breathing, space and focus...she just gotta better and? better along the years....Jess, I don't know what happened, maybe she need more focus, and I'm saying this after watch the new songs live.
I agree. She? used ... By: krkprep. on 12 Oct 11, 22:15:19 I agree. She? used to sound really good. She sounds like she's trying to hard so it's strainging her voice
does anyone else ... By: BaileAthaCliath. on 10 Oct 11, 12:18:07 does anyone else agree with me when i say that once upon a time, jess was the better singer, but now Lisa is way better? I feel that over the years Jess's voice has started to? sound strained and fucked up...like she needs a serious break from singing!!
Anyone agree?
I? agree. There's ... By: sandykoong. on 09 Aug 11, 10:43:29 I? agree. There's too much distortion.
They are clearly ... By: xfootygalx. on 07 Aug 11, 09:00:56 They are clearly wearing glasses? coz they're are stoned out of their heads hahaa ;P
Lisa? Marie ... By: LoveOrigliasso. on 17 Jul 11, 16:05:57 Lisa? Marie Origliasso s2
both r awesome ;? D By: kanmasoo44. on 08 Jul 11, 12:51:39 both r awesome ;? D
2:33 LISA? IS ... By: MissParawhorex3. on 26 Jun 11, 08:44:55 2:33 LISA? IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUCKING HOT >
Awww Poor jess you ... By: LizziesTeamKesha17. on 25 Apr 11, 15:58:47 Awww Poor jess you can tell she wasnt in the mood to be singing well who is when thier? sick,but no matter what i love the veronicas and they still did pretty well
I love what Lisa ... By: TickeLLo. on 15 Apr 11, 16:09:23 I love what Lisa did at 2:45. I love? how they sing that part :)
guitar? is horrible ... By: xY0urDemisex. on 20 Jan 11, 00:20:38 guitar? is horrible :D
i freaking? love ... By: mommy1109. on 08 Jan 11, 19:15:32 i freaking? love them omg
oh? yes! I´m ... By: NAHRINLAVIGNE. on 03 Jan 11, 13:46:05 oh? yes! I´m obsessed with her lips!
I love the? lips of ... By: extasiadaxtuamor. on 23 Nov 10, 21:03:29 I love the? lips of jess origliasso
I prefer lisa she ... By: BladeAndSoul. on 20 Nov 10, 20:06:07 I prefer lisa she seems? more fun to hang iwth no offence jess fans xD.
Lisa singt besser ... By: MichelleMina1. on 12 Nov 10, 22:30:04 Lisa singt besser als Jess? HaHa :D
loving it loving it ... By: vanessaliebtjess. on 20 Oct 10, 13:16:44 loving it loving it =)
i? like it how jess uses her voice =)
and her hair..OMG amazing
love her
there so? prettyyy<3 By: hubagaga. on 14 Oct 10, 04:04:10 there so? prettyyy
What's with jess'? ... By: Brommbeerex3. on 08 Oct 10, 14:38:34 What's with jess'? hair.?
Looney tunes show ... By: Mrchadwarden1. on 26 May 12, 17:43:30 Looney tunes show is way better
I HATE OLD SHOWS!?
Remember, the song? ... By: TaleOfNobody. on 26 May 12, 17:30:24 Remember, the song? was made in 1991. The world has changed a lot since then, it's been twenty years.
It talks about the reunification of Germany as if it's recent news.
He missed the Stans ... By: MrRaebodep. on 26 May 12, 09:20:39 He missed the Stans!?
a great song? from ... By: mikey33409. on 26 May 12, 03:22:53 a great song? from animaniacs
I so wanna learn ... By: Pred4tor419. on 25 May 12, 23:36:12 I so wanna learn this? song by heart lol
haha XD if you've ... By: 7XxshadowxX7. on 25 May 12, 21:44:18 haha XD if you've watched Hetalia... this makes? this soo much different :3 because all you see is the faces instead of thinking of the actual country X)
It was a part of ... By: MISINA375. on 25 May 12, 10:28:34 It was a part of the Russia in 1991 when? song was made
thumbs up for ... By: MISINA375. on 25 May 12, 10:25:57 thumbs up for Czechoslovakia? :)
For all those ... By: canaries85. on 25 May 12, 04:21:35 For all those questioning where Wales are, it is not? technically a country, it is a principality. The song makes a few mistakes but that's something they got right!! Oh, and its a childrens TV show that most people adored, so quit moaning!!
they? misspelled ... By: ajre82. on 24 May 12, 21:29:27 they? misspelled Israel and Yemen.
He mentioned ... By: Mrpersonman0. on 24 May 12, 15:50:46 He mentioned Lesotho too and that's both much smaller than South Africa and lies inside it, how could he miss South Africa??
The video was made ... By: ilvonful. on 24 May 12, 06:33:25 The video was made before Yugoslavia fell apart?
Unfortunately, you ... By: antde2001. on 24 May 12, 06:02:23 Unfortunately, you failed to realize it was? a country at the time of recording for this cartoon. 2003 was the last year Yugoslavia was considered a country - not 1997. Trinidad probably was omitted because by license of rhyming with the rest of the song. They did, however, include Tobago.
They put in Tobago, ... By: waterlizardz123. on 24 May 12, 01:38:32 They put in Tobago, my guess is Trinidad is harder to? rhyme.
Where's Wales in? ... By: kooper35. on 23 May 12, 21:00:00 Where's Wales in? that song?
About 10,000 other ... By: kumquatmagoo. on 23 May 12, 20:22:15 About 10,000 other people have pointed this out.
It's from? a Children's TV show, not an encyclopedia,.
Did he mention ... By: Mrpersonman0. on 23 May 12, 19:01:26 Did he mention South? Africa?
There were quite a ... By: Persona100Duh. on 23 May 12, 17:30:09 There were quite a few others that didn't make the song too,? right? Poor countries. :(
No Wales? By: qdgf1. on 23 May 12, 15:46:21 No Wales?
unfortunately, this ... By: kozi44444. on 23 May 12, 12:49:07 unfortunately, this video isn't flawless. Yugoslavia? isn't a country any more. Also, Trinidad isn't in this song.
They? forgot ... By: TheAcePeople. on 23 May 12, 12:04:47 They? forgot Trinidad!!!!!
HOW THE FUGGERNUGG COULD THEY FORGET TRINIDAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oops, I meant Yacko ... By: FTMrocks. on 23 May 12, 09:24:41 Oops, I meant Yacko, not Wacko.?
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The letter to Big Pun (Punisher) from Cuban Link to that person that used to be Christopher Lee Rios. Now he is resting in peace. Big Pun ...we miss you nigga.... Christopher Lee Rios "BIG PUN" November 1971 - February 2000. Watch in HD *(High Definition)
wow this go deep in ... By: veromindles1. on 12 Mar 12, 14:48:54 wow this go deep in made my? emotional ass wanna cry :/
I NEED? THIS ... By: 77Bby. on 12 Mar 12, 00:48:36 I NEED? THIS INSTRUMENTAL SOMEONE HELP!!!!
He recorded this? ( ... By: elshowgun15. on 10 Mar 12, 00:31:23 He recorded this? (og version) when pun was alive..it was a dedication not a memorial. Pun heard the OG and loved it.
thank you very much ... By: alexandrucampina. on 29 Feb 12, 09:41:17 thank you very much :)?
BIG PUN WASN'T A ... By: XKRAPPY. on 26 Feb 12, 16:36:58 BIG PUN WASN'T A NIGGA? MAN BUT DA VIDEO SHOWS WHAT HE LEFT HERE
wat about "All I ... By: ThaGodWeCreate. on 23 Feb 12, 19:37:25 wat about "All I Got Is You" -Mary J? & Ghostface Killah
12? years since big ... By: Bizzy0288. on 08 Feb 12, 14:18:02 12? years since big pun? is 4 ever....
Thats right....No ... By: TechnicianMad. on 07 Feb 12, 21:48:09 Thats right....No dislikes. ? It better stay that way too!
RIP BIG? PUN By: MrSolomongreen. on 07 Feb 12, 20:01:29 RIP BIG? PUN
Barz for? days By: Chelseaa1905. on 05 Feb 12, 23:48:23 Barz for? days
This is a sick ass ... By: mkilla2005. on 29 Jan 12, 01:24:56 This is a sick ass song. Shits? deep.
The hardest and ... By: MzBigz1. on 25 Jan 12, 04:06:42 The hardest and most heartfelt song I have ever heard. Rip Big? Pun.
The hardest and ... By: MzBigz1. on 25 Jan 12, 04:05:29 The hardest and most heartfelt song I? have ever heard.
MUCHO? CON ... By: MrHekted. on 20 Jan 12, 20:40:59 MUCHO? CON MEMASIAWWWWWWWW
damn poetic? <3
the ... By: Young47M. on 11 Jan 12, 20:07:37 damn poetic?
Cuban Link is truly ... By: RicoGio75. on 01 Dec 11, 15:06:01 Cuban Link is truly special. A gifted rapper with a strong message and? poetic flow. "Second to nun unless it's Pun."
i should have known ... By: MrJayTee1988. on 28 Nov 11, 22:28:15 i should have known betta i let it ride for to long
let it slide for to long let it hide for to long
now im trying to move on with out trying to do wrong
but my pride is to strong im a ride through? the storm
with a hundred troops strong no bullit proofs on
glocks cocked an popped an ready to shoot for em
yo cuban gotta give ... By: D1TURBO. on 20 Nov 11, 09:15:04 yo cuban gotta give u mad love on this track pa.......your uncle was lockdown with my brother cholo in sin sin? mad love
Cuban keep holdin? ... By: CheddaBeretta. on 18 Nov 11, 16:18:39 Cuban keep holdin? it down
This dudes? flow ... By: footballrox321. on 08 Nov 11, 21:36:48 This dudes? flow kinda reminds me of pac's
fuck terror squad ... By: smoketunes. on 31 Oct 11, 17:05:05 fuck terror squad its all about CLK and? bang bang boogie motherfucker !
eff joe.....he? did ... By: daysdirges1. on 27 Oct 11, 01:15:13 eff joe.....he? did the same to ditc back in the day......cornballl
DIS SUM? REAL FROM ... By: PFJ2999. on 20 Oct 11, 19:25:28 DIS SUM? REAL FROM DA HEART SHIT
THIS IS REAL HIP ... By: caam630. on 16 Oct 11, 09:22:58 THIS IS REAL HIP HOP! SONGS WITH MEANING! THIS IS WHAT WE'RE MISSING TODAY. I'm not saying I wanna be depressed when I hear music, but i'm tired of turning on the radio and hearing all the new rappers, that? everyone WORSHIPS today rapping about how "rich and powerful" they are. the way I feel I can't relate to that, so why even listen to it?
Shit real hard!!! ... By: angelzephra. on 11 Oct 11, 16:59:45 Shit real hard!!! But? Cuban Link fell off.
very touching song, ... By: ankitmizzy. on 26 May 12, 18:01:20 very touching song, and really its true, id rather have hard time with the man i love rather? than good times with someone else, .,,,,
this? song is very ... By: reymar poso. on 26 May 12, 08:20:58 this? song is very touching!!!!
I love? you baby... By: rachelchol85. on 25 May 12, 18:16:15 I love? you baby...
i? love this song.. ... By: gil olarte. on 24 May 12, 08:40:04 i? love this song.. :)
.huh!..kaya? ko ... By: ann1834. on 24 May 12, 04:05:09 .huh!..kaya? ko kaya paano nalang pagdating ng araw nawala narin yong feelings nya para sa akin,,
i think you both ... By: nor071911. on 23 May 12, 14:37:09 i think you both will leave just to let i goes by,soon they can? realized how you loved each other.....
..ohhh! ano ba ... By: ann1834. on 23 May 12, 06:12:53 ..ohhh! ano ba talaga ang problema sa inyo kasi ang mahal ko di gusto ng pamilya ko ano gagawin ko kahit pilit ng isip ko na? iwan ko siya pero di ko kaya ..pero di ko naman gustong nasa akin siya pero sakit lang ang nararamdaman niya..
Beautiful song? By: msdavis1507. on 20 May 12, 16:45:09 Beautiful song?
i get over to my ex ... By: alrey006. on 18 May 12, 08:24:35 i get over to my ex i love him but becouse of? his parent's we have to gave up our relationship....now we meet again after 4years i still love him but its not ryt to love him again
miss u >> 06 < By: sainto06. on 11 May 12, 10:58:17 miss u >> 06
true love doesn't ... By: zach leslie. on 11 May 12, 01:07:51 true love doesn't hurt other? feelings....
Truest Shit ever? ... By: youngwhiteout. on 09 May 12, 06:03:48 Truest Shit ever? said
Still better than ... By: pkmaster099. on 08 May 12, 14:38:21 Still better than Marry Your Daughter and God Gave Me? You.
i dedicate this ... By: Jrosonable. on 08 May 12, 11:50:25 i dedicate this song to? N.M., N.U., K.M.D.
sa twing nagmuni2 ... By: cangriburger montemayor. on 27 Apr 12, 19:35:11 sa twing nagmuni2 ako naalala ko ung asawa kong guapo dhl habang ns malau sya eh ramdam ko ung pagsasama? namin kht bc s work at ns malau aming dlwa.i love u asawa ko.i miss u so much muah2 tsup2.cuidate mucho..
Great job! My gf ... By: bsouthp20012infinity. on 27 Apr 12, 10:23:45 Great job! My gf sent me this and? I wasn't able to watch it entirely at first, but now that I have it is Very much appreciated.
suPer astiG tLga ... By: Jared caLaguas. on 26 Apr 12, 18:30:56 suPer astiG tLga nitoO uaLa na cko maxabii hahaha xD ? =_^
One of the best ... By: flightforge30. on 22 Apr 12, 20:57:50 One of the best male vocals!!! --? Luther vandross!!
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One of the finest collections of golf courses in the country is the infamous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Beautifully designed golf courses at an unbelievable value are the centerpiece of this episode. These golf courses have helped to transform the image of this great state. RTJ courses include Cambrian Ridge, Grand National, and Capital Hill Golf Clubs.
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By: TheChippyRick. on 18 Mar 12, 23:57:51
better? than sending companies and investments overseas...like right now.
By: ThusIsBrad. on 20 Jan 12, 14:03:44
What if consumption goes off-shore, or to illegal activities, because the cheaper goods and the bigger money can be made that way instead of keeping it? in America?
By: ThusIsBrad. on 20 Jan 12, 13:57:07
Amendments are? inherently unconstitutional, you say?
By: ronymahatma. on 05 Nov 11, 12:28:50
extending my earlier argument further: one can resort completely to that alternative currency (coupons) and trade exclusively with them instead of government backed currency. in that case, there would be no income (only coupon income which has no value in the real world but only acknowledged by the participants of the cooperative) and hence no income tax!! and even if the govt comes and takes away 35% of these coupons, we can simply print and? give back to the people what was taken away!
By: ronymahatma. on 05 Nov 11, 12:20:37
excellent! but i have one BIG doubt: people can resort to BARTER to avoid a consumption tax. for eg. the milkman selling a litre of milk to the baker in return for a kilo of bread, thus avoiding any cash flow or sales tax... of course, this idea can be extended by people forming cooperatives and cartels to make sure no movement? of cash is involved or issuing and accepting coupons which can be redeemed later (something like an alternate currency)... is my argument flawed? please let me know :)
By: grifteamgost. on 15 Oct 11, 07:29:24
This shows that Cain's? 9-9-9 plan is WORSE!!!
By: KhanneaSuntzu. on 06 Oct 11, 00:13:01
What if there was already right now a big percentage of fairly healthy people that, whatever they'd die, no matter how hard they tried, no matter how much they studied or improved themselves - they could not? make enough to live, eat, house. clothe and receive medical care. Would this be the fault of these people, or might the world we live simply no longer need the labor of these people? There simply is no demand for anything these people might do? What if this percentage of people was GROWING?
By: mayyay1232. on 24 Sep 11, 19:19:52
Very? well put!
By: daobagua. on 21 Sep 11, 23:58:57
Nope. Because the income tax is already built in to the price of all goods, with a consumption tax just added on top. So it would be no worse for the poor then it is now. And if you made necessities such as food tax excempt, then they would be much cheaper to the poor then they are now. Furthermore, the only reason anyone should hate the rich, is if? they think they consume more then they produce for society. If they produce more then consume, then this benefits everyone.
By: siloria. on 14 Sep 11, 20:45:00
Of course it would but that is not the concern of those who support such a proposal. The interest is not a productive and stable society but one where individuals are allowed to maintain control of every penny they obtain. If that means people who? are less adept at obtaining said pennies go homeless, forgo lifesaving operations, or cannot afford to pay to educate their children then it "sucks to be them".
By: obtree. on 05 Sep 11, 19:55:47
You need to have a knowledge of economics to understand that argument. He is basically saying that if those accountants weren't wasting their time dealing with tax codes, they would be able to work in other fields of? the economy that actually create wealth.
By: moxenrider. on 30 Aug 11, 18:49:01
Some of the ideas of a consumption tax are fine. He really doesn't use good arguments for his positions though. I'm not saying that some of his ideas aren't good, just poorly constructed. Most of the arguments are emotional or circular. One example is when he talks about all of the accountants and accounting business dedicated to the income tax. He states that? it is a waste of resources, but he never says why. Those are all jobs, some of them pretty high paying. They're all taxed as well.
By: BRYAN351. on 13 Aug 11, 03:41:59
your money is your property. There's really no such thing as "income." People trade their labor services for a sum of money. It's an even exchange. Then, the money becomes their property. So, to tax one's "income" is to tax one's property.?
By: xxdiogenescynicxx. on 02 Aug 11, 05:19:54
Who said anything about taxing property? ? And yes gasoline taxes is a wonderful idea to help maintain the roads. If we had a consumption tax we would still be able to keep some of our social programs.
By: BRYAN351. on 02 Aug 11, 01:49:23
yes, we do need to get rid of socialist entitlement programs, because they are incompatible with a free society. Roads should be entirely funded by gasoline taxes. The more you drive,? the more you wear the roads, the more you pay to maintain them. That's as fair as a tax can get. You can choose to not drive, so it's not forced upon anyone, either. But, taxing income (property) is incompatible with freedom. Taxing all consumption isn't much better, and also unnecessary.
By: anthonykrmzyan. on 31 Jul 11, 20:22:13
GREAT INFORMATION. EVERYONE? PAYING TAXES SHOULD WATCH THIS.
By: xxdiogenescynicxx. on 21 Jul 11, 09:55:52
You wouldn't even need to place the consumption tax on food or clothing. ? The way the rich spend on luxury items would be enough to fund government programs.
By: xxdiogenescynicxx. on 21 Jul 11, 09:55:14
We don't need to get rid social programs. I say cut the military industrial complex and foreign aid. You need to still? have taxes for roads, police and fire fighters etc. We could do all of this with the consumption tax instead of an income tax.
By: dream431ca. on 13 Jul 11, 00:00:22
I love this guy and I live in? Canada!
By: thefredsays. on 17 Jun 11, 22:09:01
that depends completely on politics and if there is any profound change in society. If we continue to allow free trade w/ corporate interests garnishing the major share of benefits from it while allowing/ forcing developing countries to invest in financial instruments and paper promises to keep their currency undervalued it is a bad assumption that a corporation will invest in a country? that is democratic, unpredictable, or has no consumers to buy goods.
By: rezek71. on 17 Jun 11, 04:07:11
When western wages come down companies will begin investing? in America again.
By: rezek71. on 17 Jun 11, 04:05:55
That's like communism. 'fair and just' encourages those that are 'under producers' to enjoy the benefits of those that do produce.? National Socialism only worked so well in say Germany because the culture was unified. today's forced multiculturalism would not allow socialism a chance: too many unproductive with bias against the productive. either force the unproductive to become productive or end multiculturalism. I don't believe both together can be accomplished.
By: pdawg691. on 06 Jun 11, 09:06:25
Consumption Tax would also hit people like drug dealers, prostitutes, and? everyone else who makes income and don't pay taxes on it now.
By: trueconservatie33. on 04 Jun 11, 22:51:57
except you failed to realize bill gates and warren buffett has an army of accountants help them escape taxes, they want high taxes in place so small businesses cant compete with? big corporations because they dont have the lobbyist
By: imroy264. on 30 May 11, 16:41:11
Where do you think tax money goes, Pete? Okay, a lot may be wasted or even misappropriated, but that's another issue. A lot of taxes go toward funding public services and facilities. Where does investment money go? Mostly to the high end of town, and often overseas. And the whole charity argument was just? a red herring. I'd rather tax the high earners and use the money to provide services and facilities to everyone, to build a fair and just society that supports those that need it most.