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11-13-2005, 01:06 AM
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What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
What issue/idea/proposal would most likely get you to vote for a canidate who A
 may not be in your party..Dem/Rep/Lib etc etc and Bmay have several ideas or beliefs that you do not argee with..Pro-choice/Pro-life, Pro-Iraw war etc etc etc.
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11-13-2005, 04:39 PM
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Re: What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
Everything you listed except the flat tax would make me inclined to vote against the candidate. However, I prefer sales tax + rebate to a flat tax, and any really meaningful tax reform should replace payroll taxes as well as replacing or revamping income tax. If income tax stays, I would prefer a vastly simplified, moderately progressive tax to a flat tax.
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11-13-2005, 05:21 PM
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Re: What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
I'd vote for a candidate who promised to tax the rich into oblivion. It's ridiculous beyond explanation how the wealthiest Americans are only taxed 15-20% on their capital gains. I also think we need a wealth tax. Maybe something like just 2% of your net worth for those Americans worth more than $1 million. This would keep the super-rich from receiving all the benefits of living in America without having to pay their fair share.
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11-13-2005, 05:40 PM
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Re: What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
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I'd vote for a candidate who promised to tax the rich into oblivion. It's ridiculous beyond explanation how the wealthiest Americans are only taxed 15-20% on their capital gains. I also think we need a wealth tax. Maybe something like just 2% of your net worth for those Americans worth more than $1 million. This would keep the super-rich from receiving all the benefits of living in America without having to pay their fair share. [/ QUOTE ] What incentive would anyone have to be successful then?
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11-13-2005, 06:25 PM
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Re: What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
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[ QUOTE ] I'd vote for a candidate who promised to tax the rich into oblivion. It's ridiculous beyond explanation how the wealthiest Americans are only taxed 15-20% on their capital gains. I also think we need a wealth tax. Maybe something like just 2% of your net worth for those Americans worth more than $1 million. This would keep the super-rich from receiving all the benefits of living in America without having to pay their fair share. [/ QUOTE ] What incentive would anyone have to be successful then? [/ QUOTE ] Most of the super-wealthy inherit their wealth. They don't work for it. Look at Paris Hilton. The most ditzy, STD-ridden cooch in the entire world who has never lifted a finger to do anything but is still worth millions. Eat the rich.
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11-13-2005, 07:22 PM
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Re: What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I'd vote for a candidate who promised to tax the rich into oblivion. It's ridiculous beyond explanation how the wealthiest Americans are only taxed 15-20% on their capital gains. I also think we need a wealth tax. Maybe something like just 2% of your net worth for those Americans worth more than $1 million. This would keep the super-rich from receiving all the benefits of living in America without having to pay their fair share. [/ QUOTE ] What incentive would anyone have to be successful then? [/ QUOTE ] Most of the super-wealthy inherit their wealth. They don't work for it. Look at Paris Hilton. The most ditzy, STD-ridden cooch in the entire world who has never lifted a finger to do anything but is still worth millions. Eat the rich. [/ QUOTE ] You still didn't answer my question.
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11-13-2005, 07:28 PM
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Re: What idea would get you to vote for a 2008 Pres. Nom.?
This is unimportant. As is the fairness or equality of society.
Taxes on the rich don't have a positive effect on the poor. People respond to incentives. Higher capital gains taxes make investment less appealing, which lower capital spending, R+D, and more generally speaking the opening of new businesses. This leads to both lower productivity and less jobs, which ultimately effects the poor. I could go down your list and make similair claims. Also, the higher taxes get the more likely people are to take money out of the country.
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