May 07, 2013
— Gabriel Malor Happy Tuesday.
Head Start, the taxpayer-funded daycare program of dubious outcomes, has a new problem: Obamacare. The Daily Caller's Neil Munro notes that Head Start programs are preparing for year-over-year cost increases due to the President's healthcare law. I'm really enjoying all these Democratic constituencies who're just now discovering that raising the price of labor isn't really a great idea.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev's mother wants her son's body sent back to Russia for burial.
Gov. Christie had lap-band surgery back in February. Good for him. He told only his family and his chief of staff. The rest of his staff found out yesterday.
Senators are talking about revising the 9/11 AUMF. If authorized the use of the Armed Forces against those who "planned, authorized, committed or aided" the September 11th attacks, or who harbored them. The armed forces are still proceeding under the 9/11 AUMF today.
And, on a lighter note, I'm really looking forward to both the Man of Steel movie and Hans Zimmer's score for it. Here's a taste from the soundtrack, which will be released June 11.
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Posted by: kreplach at May 07, 2013 02:53 AM (UQgtZ)
Head start has been a failure since it was first crapped out. It should have been abolished long ago.
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 02:54 AM (53z96)
Mika can't control herself around food, she's written a book about it. Now she dosen't want you to have a second hot dog on the golf course.
Posted by: tony redenzo at May 07, 2013 02:54 AM (Vodnq)
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 02:55 AM (53z96)
Posted by: Attila at May 07, 2013 02:55 AM (Cs2tJ)
Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at May 07, 2013 02:56 AM (DA2Qq)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 06:52 AM (MMC8r)
Probably as a Democrat.
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 02:56 AM (53z96)
Posted by: Low Information Voter [/i] at May 07, 2013 02:57 AM (U2UQk)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:05 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: Golfman in NC at May 07, 2013 03:07 AM (/djtm)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:09 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: RondinellaMamma at May 07, 2013 03:09 AM (53riN)
Hello, ‘rons and ‘ronettes. Thanks for the morning briefing, Gabe and Vic.
Two stories first, then a political (I know, I know) observation:
There are times when audiences like a movie better than it’s stars do. Gable, for most of his career, didn’t like Gone With The Wind – he considered it a “costume movie,” which were the sort of roles he hated.* Erich von Stroheim loathed Sunset Boulevard calling his role of Max von Mayerling “that goddamn butler part.”
Helen Hayes, “The First Lady of American Theatre,” was herself never comfortable in Hollywood. When she and her husband attended the premiere of her 1931 movie The Sin of Madelon Claudet, they were so disappointed in her performance** that they kept groaning as the picture rolled.
Finally, a man behind them tapped Hayes’ husband on the shoulder. “If you two don’t shut the hell up, I’ll have you thrown out. Now pipe down!”
The first time I heard that story, it reminded me of a similar one concerning the composer Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan fame). It seems that one evening during the run of Iolanthe, Sullivan dropped into the Savoy Theatre to see how the production was coming along. As he stood at the back, he began humming along to the overture.
Then a man tapped him on the shoulder. “Excuse me, sir. I came here to hear Sullivan’s music – not yours.”
So there you are. Now for the political point: I have no wish to give the feckless, ball-less clowns in the GOP any ideas, but any conservatives running in Â’14 or Â’16 need only four words for their campaign: Have you had enough?
Have you had enough of a president who goes to sleep when our embassy is attacked but wakes right up to congratulate a washed-up ball player for coming out of the closet?
Have you had enough of being told you donÂ’t pay your fair share?
Have you had enough of a Congress that shoves Obamacare down your throat while they exempt themselves from it?
Have you had enough of screaming fools calling you a murderer because you believe in the Second Amendment?
Have you had enough of an administration that runs guns illegally to Mexico and then blames you for it?
Have you had enough of the Free Shit Army?
It was just a thought that came to me this morning. Dismiss or adapt as you will.
Hope you all have a wonderful day.
*to be fair to the King, costume roles were not his forte, Mutiny On the Bounty being the exception that proved the rule. Before GWTW, Gable was thinking of his disastrous turn in Parnell, which set his mind against the role of Rhett Butler.
**even though it won her an Oscar.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 03:11 AM (zF6Iw)
Posted by: Viridian at May 07, 2013 03:11 AM (5ypJ8)
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 06:55 AM (53z96)
Send it in a trash bag with a label "Killed by his dumbass brother".
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:11 AM (7Oyei)
Sorry if this is old news, but I didn't see much of the interwebz yesterday.
So Marco Rubio's chief of staff is a former Soros employee and immigration lawyer?
Posted by: RushBabe at May 07, 2013 03:12 AM (orY9d)
Posted by: RondinellaMamma at May 07, 2013 07:09 AM (53riN)
Mutual Asshole Destruction. Beer and popcorn futures skyrocket.
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:13 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at May 07, 2013 03:13 AM (Gkhxf)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:13 AM (XIxXP)
My sister has a theory that people who get that surgery are food addicts, and when they get the surgery and cannot eat like they did, they switch to something else. She has known 2 nurses who got the surgery and both ended up leaving their husbands and sleeping with every guy they could...replacing food with sex. A third she knew started drinking excessively. (She works at a hospital.)
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 03:15 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 03:15 AM (ltIcm)
Goddamn it - "like a movie better than its stars do."
Guess I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 03:15 AM (zF6Iw)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 07, 2013 03:15 AM (xjpRj)
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Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 03:17 AM (ltIcm)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:17 AM (XIxXP)
Fine. Send him back cremated, in a whiskey bottle wrapped in bacon. Can't imagine the Russians want him either, though.
Posted by: Stu-22 at May 07, 2013 03:17 AM (k4bdL)
Posted by: Regular Moron [/i] at May 07, 2013 03:17 AM (U2UQk)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 07:15 AM (ltIcm)
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I got hooked listening on satellite radio driving home from work.
What a crazy evil biatch.
Posted by: kallisto at May 07, 2013 03:17 AM (jm/9g)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:18 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: logprof is still pulling whiskey at May 07, 2013 03:19 AM (+iA5G)
scattered explosives all over the place
now no one in Mass.
will bury his ass
and his brother ran over his face
Posted by: typo dynamofo at May 07, 2013 03:20 AM (WVMUQ)
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Posted by: Tsar Nicholas II at May 07, 2013 03:21 AM (r2PLg)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 07, 2013 03:21 AM (+98Gb)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 07, 2013 03:23 AM (d0Dmj)
Actually, you're giving liberal Democrats far too much credit. They're not discovering anything. The left has force fields surrounding their brains, preventing all reality from seeping through. It's a mental disorder, not an ideology.
You could sit down with an Obamabot and explain, using a puppet show and flow chart, how their own healthcare costs are skyrocketing because of Obamacare, or why their own hours are being cut, or why they're being laid off, and they'd still not be able to connect the obvious dots. They'd fight you tooth and nail every step of the way. And even if you somehow managed to get through their thick skulls into their foggy heads the effects would not last. Liberal Dems have the attention spans of toddlers with ADHD. They can't remember what happened an hour ago, much less yesterday. Lessons are lost on them.
Posted by: Tsar Nicholas II at May 07, 2013 07:21 AM (r2PLg)
--From my Facebook observations, I've discovered that if you can insert any link to a "big" corporation (in this case insurance companies), libtards will immediately fixate on it like a cat will to a red dot from a laser, to the ignorance of all else.
Posted by: logprof is still pulling whiskey at May 07, 2013 03:26 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 03:26 AM (GoIUi)
Like all libbys, it's okay if I do it.
Posted by: Bruce at May 07, 2013 03:26 AM (lWMBo)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 03:27 AM (ltIcm)
Posted by: RondinellaMamma at May 07, 2013 07:09 AM (53riN)
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That would be nice, but the truth of the matter will be Congressional hearings for a day followed by crickets in the media. By Memorial Day the whole Bengazi affair will be forgotten and the media will be busy anointing HRC as the Democrat nominee and picking the Republican she can most easily defeat and getting opp research ready for the big smear campaign against him.
This shit is getting boring, really boring.
Posted by: Nighthawk at May 07, 2013 03:27 AM (OtQXp)
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 07:26 AM (GoIUi)
He already shit all over Romney in November so I'd say being around that fat pile of garbage isn't a smart move.
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:29 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 07:27 AM (ltIcm)
FAT!
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Posted by: Mike Gundy at May 07, 2013 03:30 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:30 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 06:52 AM (MMC8r)
Probably as a Democrat.
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 06:56 AM (53z96)
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The really sad thing is that given the Republican Party's Mad Skillz at winning national elections if he managed to get the Democratic nomination he'd win.
Posted by: Nighthawk at May 07, 2013 03:31 AM (OtQXp)
I'm worried about the moon drifting back out a few miles and alteration to the tidal patterns...
"gravity"
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:31 AM (LRFds)
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Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 03:34 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: Kurl Rove [/i] at May 07, 2013 03:35 AM (U2UQk)
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Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 06:55 AM (53z96)
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Handle the whole thing "Russian Style": send her a spent cartridge casing and a bill for all the ammunition the police had to use to kill her POS son.
Posted by: Nighthawk at May 07, 2013 03:36 AM (OtQXp)
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:36 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: kreplach at May 07, 2013 03:37 AM (WlOHE)
Posted by: Cicero Kid at May 07, 2013 07:34 AM (jz0+s)
I suppose so, but who would want to?
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 03:37 AM (53z96)
Posted by: real joe at May 07, 2013 03:38 AM (PD2ad)
Posted by: Case at May 07, 2013 03:38 AM (wf3Kt)
No I don't think so. Krispy Kremem would pass 85% of Donk vision with GOP approval I suspect....
thereby destroying the party for good.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:38 AM (LRFds)
What you are seeing in the resistance to Christie is the fact that normal people do not like to see someone rewarded for disloyalty. Christie contributed to Obama's win, and in doing so sentenced the nation to 4 more years of misery.
It's an interesting demonstration of what C.S. Lewis discussed, that all humans have an innate sense of justice, placed there by God, even if they do not realize where it came from.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 03:39 AM (GoIUi)
It looks like states will finally get the ability to collect sales tax from the 50% who pay no taxes now, reducing the burden on those the liberals say aren't paying their "fair share" through progressive income taxes.
This is a win for conservatives.
In other news, Marco Rubio continues to try to change the status quo on illegal aliens, which some here vocally defend. Hopefully, he'll be able to put together a deal that stems the flow across the porous border, identifies who is here and helps reduce the financial burden on the taxpayers.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 03:39 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: Endeavor to Persevere at May 07, 2013 03:40 AM (zZJJp)
Yessir every loss is secretly a win for Conservatives...
EVERY loss a win.
You missed your calling as a Carny barker.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:40 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: Regular Moron [/i] at May 07, 2013 03:40 AM (U2UQk)
If Chris Christie loses a few million Metric tons of mass and it is not picked up by someone else I'll need a remeasure....
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:42 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: Endeavor to Persevere at May 07, 2013 03:43 AM (zZJJp)
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:43 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 07:39 AM (u2a4R)
--Not with the shit sandwich he's offering now.
Posted by: logprof is cynical at May 07, 2013 03:44 AM (+iA5G)
Right sven, when that hippy wannabe who lives next door to you and has never paid state income tax orders his new laptop from Nancy Pelosi's district, your state can just increase income taxes on me and the owners of the brick and mortar stores to make up the difference.
Good, conservative values.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 03:45 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: real joe at May 07, 2013 07:38 AM (PD2ad)
I am beginning to think about signs from above here. If an "unbiased" jury is presented with the information that has been prepared against Gosnell and yet that jury fails to convict him of heinous crimes, the very society that created the members of that jury is doomed.
The shit is getting far too real for me to be comfortable anymore.
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 03:45 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: Regular Moron [/i] at May 07, 2013 03:45 AM (U2UQk)
Oh Jwest is trying to explain how every loss is a win. See by jedi hand waving in 44 million new mules the GOP is then in a position to compete or something.
I'll go hit my temple with a hammer for a n hour to get as addled as McCain, West, and Rubio
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:46 AM (LRFds)
1. He's pro open borders -- Strike one
Oh heck, that is enough reason for me to hate the man. But there are a lot more before we even get to his performance in Nov.
Posted by: Endeavor to Persevere at May 07, 2013 07:43 AM (zZJJp)
As I said a few days ago. I have three things on my no-no list, gun control, amnesty, and taxes. He is for 2 out of 3 of those. And he isn't all that good on taxes either.
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 03:46 AM (53z96)
Posted by: real joe at May 07, 2013 03:46 AM (PD2ad)
1. He's pro open borders -- Strike one
Oh heck, that is enough reason for me to hate the man. But there are a lot more before we even get to his performance in Nov.
Posted by: Endeavor to Persevere at May 07, 2013 07:43 AM (zZJJp)
Strike 2, he's a gun grabber
Strike 3, he believes in global warming
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:46 AM (7Oyei)
He's one of the XMen codenamed Woodstock he gets high off oxygen that's his mutation.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:46 AM (LRFds)
"--Not with the shit sandwich he's offering now."
Last time I looked, the bill was was written on paper and subject to improvement, not chiseled in stone.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 03:46 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 03:47 AM (MMC8r)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:47 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 07:30 AM (XIxXP)
I don't think that will take much effort- the ones who are already "out" will, obviously, be "racists"- any other potential whistle blowers are easily intimidated into silence.
Posted by: Nighthawk at May 07, 2013 03:47 AM (OtQXp)
Posted by: Endeavor to Persevere at May 07, 2013 03:48 AM (zZJJp)
I get my emotional satisfaction by knowing how much the left hates it when we win, even if it is someone like Sanford.
I have come to the conclusion that the democrats have succeeded in one area: Preventing the GOP from getting good candidates. Anyone who might be more to our liking is either intimidated by the Palin treatment they would receive or destroyed in the primaries by the press.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 03:48 AM (GoIUi)
get those ads checked or something?
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 07:47 AM (52n2x)
That is because lib-tards report AOS as malware to try and decrease site volume.
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 03:48 AM (53z96)
Posted by: RWC at May 07, 2013 03:48 AM (z0tgp)
This is a win for conservatives.
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Moar taxes !! WINNING!!
Posted by: mama winger, lemur-free at May 07, 2013 03:49 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: kreplach at May 07, 2013 03:49 AM (pmDdf)
Posted by: Jim Rogers at May 07, 2013 03:49 AM (MhA4j)
Posted by: mama winger, lemur-free at May 07, 2013 03:50 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: Regular Moron [/i] at May 07, 2013 03:50 AM (U2UQk)
"f course, people paying higher percentages of their take home pay in taxes is *the* bedrock core principle of conservatism. Not to mention the onerous effect on small business. "
Sales tax is the best way to bring everyone into the system. If you can't afford the tax, you can't afford the purchase. I like this better than letting half the people pay nothing and continually raising the percentage of taxes on the remaining half.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 03:50 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: Endeavor to Persevere at May 07, 2013 03:50 AM (zZJJp)
that's right...the reason *I* send GOP to the hill is that *I* want higher taxes, amnesty, less guns, and more genuflection to the Goreon gods....
"WINNING!"
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:51 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 03:51 AM (53z96)
Last time I looked, the bill was was written on paper and subject to improvement, not chiseled in stone.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 07:46 AM (u2a4R)
--Rubio is hellbent on failing on the first count.
Posted by: logprof is even more cynical at May 07, 2013 03:52 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:53 AM (52n2x)
This is what the S+P looks like sans QEleventy
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:53 AM (LRFds)
We need need more taxation like we need more uncontrolled immigration.
We need more federal control of internet businesses that ship across state lines like we need more taxation.
We need to train all good
We need to ensure that local businesses are as non-responsive to customer needs as those out of state internet businesses because there is no reason the locals should be forced to be competitive.
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 03:53 AM (Cnqmv)
Good, conservative values.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 07:45 AM (u2a4R)
Do you think this dimwitted scenario convinces anybody of anything other than you're a complete imbecile?
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 03:53 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: real joe at May 07, 2013 03:53 AM (PD2ad)
Posted by: mama winger, soon to be moar poor at May 07, 2013 03:54 AM (P6QsQ)
A simple "Hey, it's Governor Lardass!" is good enough, dontcha think?
Posted by: MrScribbler at May 07, 2013 03:54 AM (mHrip)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:54 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:54 AM (52n2x)
squarely on Hillary's shoulders. I'm expecting a wonderful freak show
as the Clintons try to take down tfg with them and all the ensuing
backstabbing. It is wrong to feel giddy at the thought of democratic
party self-immolating?
Posted by: RondinellaMamma
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Not wrong, just mistaken. All of those responsible will escape unharmed...., well, all of the politicians.
Posted by: Mike Hammer at May 07, 2013 03:54 AM (aDwsi)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:55 AM (52n2x)
and again this site is willfully misreported to Google by liberals...
let's run a little experiment I'll even sully my righ with Google shit to do so....
Let's all go report the Daily Koos as Malware and watch the fun....
If Nightly and IE are not noticing the malware along with the various AV and FW combos we all have but Goggle is ringing bells is this evidence that Goggle is the roxxorz or that it is addled keeping sheeple sheeple?
You make the call....preferably collect
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:55 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 03:55 AM (GoIUi)
I love that old barrel smell.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 03:55 AM (sbV1u)
Sales tax is the best way to bring everyone into the system. If you can't afford the tax, you can't afford the purchase. I like this better than letting half the people pay nothing and continually raising the percentage of taxes on the remaining half.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 07:50 AM (u2a4R)
--I agree. Sales tax > income tax > property tax
Posted by: logprof is more cynical at May 07, 2013 03:55 AM (+iA5G)
No. It means you're human.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 03:56 AM (sbV1u)
sales tax is now just a "Public employee pension defense mechanism"
To save liberty I suspect we're going to need to wreck the whole economy.
Fucking assholes.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:57 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at May 07, 2013 03:57 AM (UTq/I)
Do you think this dimwitted scenario convinces anybody of anything other than you're a complete imbecile?
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 07:53 AM (7Oyei)
If you actually thought about it for a minute, you would see I'm right.
Do you think it's better for states to collect their money from progressive income taxes or sales taxes? It's pretty simple.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 03:57 AM (u2a4R)
It will depress my sales somewhat, and eBay will increase fees in order to cover the cost of collecting and distributing it.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 03:58 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: kreplach at May 07, 2013 03:58 AM (hrAg/)
-I agree. Sales tax > income tax > property tax
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As if they are going to substitute one for the other. They are simply going to pile one on top of the other. Taxes never go down , they only escalate. This is the latest attempt at escalation.
Posted by: mama winger, soon to be moar poor at May 07, 2013 03:58 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:58 AM (52n2x)
Normal human- wow what a sunrise
JWest-the sun didn't rise and in not rising it was a win for the GOP
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 03:58 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: The Democrat Party: Racist since 1860 at May 07, 2013 03:59 AM (/WLC3)
CONSERVATIVE VALUES!!
Posted by: mama winger, soon to be moar poor at May 07, 2013 03:59 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 03:59 AM (52n2x)
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They aren't going to "exchange". They are going to "add on".
Posted by: mama winger, soon to be moar poor at May 07, 2013 04:00 AM (P6QsQ)
Hey numbnuts they will simply keep stacking the tax burden higher not shift collection point....
"derp"
show me a single case where they treat increased collections as anything other than found money that is not spelled "Texas"
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:00 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:00 AM (52n2x)
I wish I could get wifey to agree to move to WY.
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 04:00 AM (53z96)
quite...
"well thank God we can reinstitute manicures and pedicures for the poor!"
//State of Ohio
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:00 AM (LRFds)
It looks like states will finally get the ability to collect sales tax
from the 50% who pay no taxes now, reducing the burden on those the
liberals say aren't paying their "fair share" through progressive income
taxes.
You really have no idea what it's like to live in a blue state, do you? Taxes never go down. They are always increased, with the cocksucking solons patting you on the head like a little child, saying, "well, we know we promised to drop the sales tax back to 3%, but even with this internet sales tax, we still have unprecedented shortfalls. Don't you want us to have good roads and schools? Don't you want a working infrastructure? Besides, the increase is only a cup of coffee a week. You can afford that, right? For the children?"
You are either incredibly naive about politics, in which case you should shut up and let somebody here put you some knowledge, or you're an apologist for more government, in which case you should screw over to Daily Kos. An internet sales tax will never - I repeat, NEVER - result in a lowering of taxes on the working stiff.
Bank. On. It.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 04:01 AM (zF6Iw)
You have a program that is not working, and lots of money is being tossed at it, and what does the stupid party do? It says WE HATES TEH HEAD START, WE WANTS IT DED!!
Does the stupid party ever explain why?
No, it does not. It just goes out there and gives ammo to the Dems,who then get to say Rs hate widdle kiddies, and don't want them to learn.
It happens every time. With virtually any issue. Why? Because you start with the premise that people understand the concept of limited government, when they don't. So you take for granted that you are understood, when you are not. That's why you look like evil rich people trying to keep the poor man down.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 07, 2013 04:01 AM (BeSEI)
Like this one just fine...
so to wit Vic and others are in on "the conspiracy mongering?"
Whatever HJ have a day
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:01 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 07:48 AM (LRFds)
I am philosophically opposed to using Chrome for two reasons:
1. It's Google.
2. The hipster idiot I share an office with thinks it's the greatest thing since cheese in a can. Of course, he's the same guy who is convinced he is the smartest man in any room he enters despite the fact he has to study his ass off to make Cs in grad school. He just can't catch on that, if you have to tell people how smart you are, you probably aren't that smart.
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at May 07, 2013 04:01 AM (Gkhxf)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 04:02 AM (ltIcm)
No, it doesn't
Failure to argue in good faith makes one a troll.
Quod erat demonstrandum
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:02 AM (sbV1u)
I have come to the conclusion that the democrats have succeeded in one area: Preventing the GOP from getting good candidates. Anyone who might be more to our liking is either intimidated by the Palin treatment they would receive or destroyed in the primaries by the press.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 07:48 AM (GoIUi)
Carville has already identified Cruz as somebody to be concerned about so I expect the demonization to hit "eleven" very soon. I'd vote for Sanford instead of that idiot Colbert's criminal sister but somebody has to start beating him on the head until he stops acting like a cooter infatuated teenager with no impulse control in his personal life.
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 04:02 AM (7Oyei)
than letting half the people pay nothing and continually raising the
percentage of taxes on the remaining half.
-I agree. Sales tax > income tax > property tax
---------
As if they are going to substitute one for the other. They are simply going to pile one on top of the other. Taxes never go down , they only escalate. This is the latest attempt at escalation.
Posted by: mama winger, soon to be moar poor at May 07, 2013 07:58 AM (P6QsQ)
--Definitely. I am arguing in the realm of ideas. I would love for there to exist nothing but a 15% sales, but only if all other taxes are stripped. But of course that is not how the Behemoth operates. It operates only by accretion.
Posted by: logprof is more cynical at May 07, 2013 04:02 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 04:03 AM (MhA4j)
Internet Sales collections will be used to "empower the hardest working Americans" with "bold new programs for personal empowerment" while really going to slush funds...
the Feds collect ~4 trillion and it is not enough it will NEVER be enough the game is rigged they are buying coalitions on the cheap with the coffers and spending it on cigarette lighters disguised as cars ala Fisker
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:03 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:03 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: Dale Gribble at May 07, 2013 04:03 AM (+kznc)
So I am going to watch those hearings tomorrow, because who know what will come out!
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 04:05 AM (GoIUi)
Indeed... uh Goggle Chrome says it is dangerous to visit the HQ....
great well if Goggle says it and no other browsers do then try this out Mr Hipster "don't visit the HQ"......
I have a coworker that sucks Goggle off nonstop...
"but it is ALL FREE" uh "yeah" "free"
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:05 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: BignJames at May 07, 2013 04:05 AM (H9MGI)
No, but harboring a grudge against the proprietor for nearly a year over perceived slights is trollish. Then spending every day trying to come up with new and different ways to take opposite positions on essentially every issue that gets discussed because you dislike the blog proprietor and its commenters?
That's trolling.
Posted by: BurtTC at May 07, 2013 04:06 AM (BeSEI)
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti
Maybe he's street smart.
Posted by: Bruce at May 07, 2013 04:06 AM (lWMBo)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:07 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: RWC at May 07, 2013 07:48 AM
Yep.
Charles Ramsey interview inre finding Amanda Berry. BEST INTERVIEW EVER.
Vote Charles Ramsey for Cleveland Chief of Police.
Posted by: @JohnTant at May 07, 2013 04:07 AM (eytER)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:07 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: Hank Johnson (D-Special Place) at May 07, 2013 04:08 AM (MMC8r)
Do you think it's better for states to collect their money from progressive income taxes or sales taxes? It's pretty simple.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 07:57 AM (u2a4R)
It's not an either/or; it's always both. You are the one stumping for increasing taxes under the emotional appeal for Mom and Pop stores just like a fucking lib does when they complain about Walmart. Go peddle that shit sammich to somebody who lacks a sense of smell.
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 04:08 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:08 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: RondinellaMamma at May 07, 2013 04:08 AM (53riN)
With you it always is. No issues at all.
Not so much with some other folks.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:08 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 04:09 AM (JDIKC)
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:09 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: katya the designated driver at May 07, 2013 04:09 AM (DoZD+)
Captain Hate; meet moby.
Moby...fuck off.
Posted by: The Democrat Party: Racist since 1860 at May 07, 2013 04:09 AM (/WLC3)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:09 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 07:54 AM (52n2x)
Under AoS Guide lines section 4527 sub para (g), I claim immunity as it was really a test of the Pixy auto-formatting error catching capability.
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:10 AM (Cnqmv)
>>>You really have no idea what it's like to live in a blue state, do you? Taxes never go down.
Turn on my V.C.R.
Same one I've had for years
James Brown on the Tammy show
Same tape I've had for years
I sit in my old car
Same one I've had for years
Old battery's running down
It ran for years and years
Turn on the radio
The static hurts my ears
Tell me where would I go
I ain't been out in years
Turn on the stereo
It's played for years and years
An Otis Redding song
It's all I own
Posted by: Guy what relates everything to bad lyrics at May 07, 2013 04:10 AM (3ZtZW)
Quite...
YAY we added more taxes to the American public there was an invisible ink portion of the bill to ease other taxes right guys? Right?
//Poppin' Fresh
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:10 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: Freaked Out! at May 07, 2013 04:10 AM (/Kg5L)
Damn....major flashback. You sound like my old BDE CDR.
"Don't bring your weak ass shit to the hoop, Major."
:::: shudder ::::
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:11 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 04:11 AM (JDIKC)
who's butthurt?
Me or the passive aggressive who stunt doubles for AllahPundit taking the contrarian position based on balonium that doesn't exist day in and day out?
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:11 AM (LRFds)
Not that the movie theme stinks, but nothing to brag about, either. Just another rehash of so many others, and not any better in the delivery.
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 08:03 AM (MhA4j)
--Again, go back to Power of One. Zimmer at his peak.
Posted by: logprof digs Power of One at May 07, 2013 04:11 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: Case at May 07, 2013 04:12 AM (wf3Kt)
a big route he may have visited Ohio as well...
198 Sean Bannion,
Don't hate the player hate the lame
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:12 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 04:12 AM (ltIcm)
Posted by: Todd W at May 07, 2013 04:12 AM (o00SF)
So I am going to watch those hearings tomorrow, because who know what will come out!
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 08:05 AM (GoIUi)
============
That's true, but there's one important difference between Watergate and Bengazi: the media HATED Nixon while they LOVE Obama and Clinton.
In my heart of hearts I really do wish that the truth will come out and those responsible, no matter how highly placed, be held to account and punished accordingly.
I also wish that rainwater was beer. That ain't gonna happen either.
Posted by: Nighthawk at May 07, 2013 04:13 AM (OtQXp)
Posted by: Regular Moron [/i] at May 07, 2013 04:13 AM (U2UQk)
and now we've replaced Krispy Kreme's regular coffee with new and improved ClueBat crystals....
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:13 AM (LRFds)
So that means Christie's running for president in 2016.
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 06:52 AM (MMC8r)
Probably as a Democrat.
I hope so. I'm sick of liberals running as Republicans. There ought to be a system to determine what you run as.
Posted by: katya the designated driver at May 07, 2013 04:13 AM (DoZD+)
Posted by: mare at May 07, 2013 04:14 AM (A98Xu)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:14 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 08:11 AM (JDIKC)
It was like looking in a mirror...
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 04:14 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:15 AM (52n2x)
--Hey, it's raykon!
Posted by: logprof embraces raykon at May 07, 2013 04:15 AM (+iA5G)
I think you are conflating our justifiable criticism of Bush's policies with our opinion of him as a man.
I have never read any comments that have cast aspersions on his character or his patriotism. He does love this country and is a good man. I doubt anyone will argue that point.
Posted by: The Democrat Party: Racist since 1860 at May 07, 2013 04:17 AM (/WLC3)
Posted by: mare at May 07, 2013 04:17 AM (A98Xu)
You expecting Drew to man up? Maybe do the IFU?
You'll be waiting a while.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:18 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 04:18 AM (JDIKC)
I love that old barrel smell.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 07, 2013 07:55 AM (sbV1u)
You did what?!
old barrel smell? I put fresh flowers in there and you brought sludge?
rips down the lace curtains , grabs the down blanket and pillows.
slams lid .
pfft .
Posted by: willow at May 07, 2013 04:18 AM (nqBYe)
So what's this I'm hearing about some OMG domestic terrorist in Michigan? Some old guy with pipe bombs and molotovs, possibly a *gasp* militia guy?
I'm kinda mocking it because he sounds more like a survivalist that got out of kilter and maybe part of a small group of like 6 weirdos. He was flying a US flag upside down out of his trailer. They seized an AKM I think.
Oh, and its a teeny town. Rural. I think posters here were saying sommat like rural cops would *never* get into the gun seizure bidness. Second look?
Posted by: Bigby's Red Hands at May 07, 2013 04:18 AM (3ZtZW)
FBI raids MN man's home. MSN finally get the red-neck terrorist they dream about.
"Buford Rogers, 24, of Montevideo, was arrested Friday and charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He remained in federal custody Monday and it was not clear if he had an attorney.
"The FBI believed there was a terror attack in its planning stages, and we believe there would have been a localized terror attack, and that's why law enforcement moved quickly to execute the search warrant on Friday to arrest Mr. Rogers," FBI spokesman Kyle Loven said Monday.
Rogers appeared in court Monday wearing a construction company T-shirt, jeans and work boots. He answered "yes sir" and "no sir" to questions from U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung."
Posted by: Cicero Kid at May 07, 2013 04:19 AM (jz0+s)
Seriously? Still?
I'll go over and have lunch with him since he must work in the Joint Operations Center.
/ sarc
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:20 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:20 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: Bruce at May 07, 2013 08:06 AM (lWMBo)
That calls to mind something I saw:
When I say I am street smart and not book smart, I mean I am pretend smart not real smart.
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at May 07, 2013 04:20 AM (Gkhxf)
I vuz jus following orders
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:20 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Bigby's Red Hands at May 07, 2013 04:21 AM (3ZtZW)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:21 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:22 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: fiatboomer at May 07, 2013 04:23 AM (2SECA)
Drew thinks that AfriCom and USAEUR have incompatible forces...I think one's on metric and the other imperial or something....
surreal....for REAL entertainment ask Drew why Bambi and Bitch er HILLARY! yanked the 32 commandos from Libya the month prior in the face of increasing activity...
*derp* derp derp
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:23 AM (LRFds)
I hated those "morale building" field grade basketball games. Mostly because all the other field grades suddenly lost their balls when he was on the court.
"Oh yes, sir! Great shot, sir!"
Fuckin' pussies.
Fuck that, I'll charge the lane you hackmaster, I've got you by 50 lbs.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:23 AM (sbV1u)
Nice obscure Police lyrics reference.
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at May 07, 2013 04:23 AM (Gkhxf)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:23 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: JQP at May 07, 2013 04:23 AM (GVL0g)
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 07, 2013 04:24 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 07, 2013 08:20 AM (sbV1u)
Barrel , nevermind..Off to the Hague with you.
Posted by: willow at May 07, 2013 04:24 AM (nqBYe)
Posted by: RWC at May 07, 2013 04:25 AM (fWAjv)
Posted by: Regular Moron [/i] at May 07, 2013 04:25 AM (U2UQk)
the HOUSE GOP report based on incomplete data...
thank God it is in the Constitution that there are hearings one time and then that is the only review allowed of an incident....
"oh wait"
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:25 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 08:23 AM (da5Wo)
Those "initial" reports are always the most accurate, even if they are contradicted by new facts later!
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:26 AM (Cnqmv)
Yup and if several people LIE to the committee well you know omelet and eggs and all that....derp derp derp
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:27 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: mindful webworker is the soul of mercy at May 07, 2013 04:27 AM (ndxIr)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:27 AM (da5Wo)
I think you are conflating our justifiable criticism of Bush's policies with our opinion of him as a man.
I have never read any comments that have cast aspersions on his character or his patriotism. He does love this country and is a good man. I doubt anyone will argue that point.
Ditto. I have many, many criticisms about Bush's "compassionate conservatism." I hate that he simply would not fight back against the traitors on the right (because he understood the dignity of the office, unlike the dog-eating cokehead squatting there now), nor allow others to fight for him. And I never want another Bush or Bush acolyte in the White House again.
But I always felt proud to call W my president. TFG? Fuck him and his pre-op "wife."
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 04:28 AM (zF6Iw)
Yes, metric IQ points explains a lot about the EU.
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:28 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 04:29 AM (MMC8r)
'what difference does it make'
and the cooler than cht left thought that was an awesome response.
Because , acting like an irresponsible Leader is where it's at!
Posted by: willow at May 07, 2013 04:29 AM (nqBYe)
Posted by: alexthechick - Bring the SMOD at May 07, 2013 04:30 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at May 07, 2013 04:30 AM (fggky)
-----------------
Agreed. The guy was handed the Y2K bubble collapse, and then the $1 Trillion economic hit of 9/11. He had to deal with both the military response to 9/11, as well as all of the economic fall-out. He made multiple attempts to rein-in Freddie/Fannie (all thwarted by the Dems). He also took what I thought was a good shot at reforming SS, again, thwarted by the Dems. He is criticized for TARP, but the housing bubble wrought by the CRA and Freddie/Fannie dictated that something must be done. Obama has done *nothing* but lead us further down the path blazed by the same people that set this entire mess up to begin with.
Posted by: Mike Hammer at May 07, 2013 04:30 AM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:30 AM (Cnqmv)
Is Rick Perry going to take the sales tax on internet sales and develop a basket of new social programs?
If so, you better cross him off your list of good conservatives.
I think he'll take the opportunity to lower other taxes, as will other conservative governors around the country.
As to those of you in blue states, you're fucked. Too bad.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 04:31 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:31 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:31 AM (da5Wo)
Did someone slip some SSRIs into the Alextopia water supply?
:::: runs to reservoir to investigate ::::
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:32 AM (sbV1u)
Is Rick Perry governor of "America" I mean hey I'm on board what state couldn't use a boom?
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:32 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: mare at May 07, 2013 04:32 AM (A98Xu)
Posted by: @JohnTant at May 07, 2013 08:07 AM (eytER)
Is that guy a Eddie Murphy character or what?
Posted by: Tami[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 07, 2013 04:32 AM (X6akg)
Ummmm, this is your business, right?
Jus' sayin'
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:32 AM (sbV1u)
>>>How's Baby Bigby today?
I was just writing a friend about him. Says this:
"He's still having problems with his lungs, which is
worrisome. [wife] is a
wreck over it since he's almost a month old now
and its still a
problem.
Its that he seems to collect fluid in his lungs so they're
giving him
a kind of diuretic called lasik that they give congestive
heart
failure patients, which should help him pee some of it out.
Plus
caffeine now [that's my boy lol]
The unnerving thing is they've
got all kinds of oxygen rescue stuff
around his box now. He breathes fast or
very slow, not really normally
everyday. Some good days, some not-so
good.
In that sense its good that he's there. We just have horrible
fears
that he's going to be like this forever or need oxygen tanks or
some
shit. Its irrational but who's rational about their kids?"
Posted by: Bigby's Red Hands at May 07, 2013 04:32 AM (3ZtZW)
Posted by: Pipe Holder at May 07, 2013 04:33 AM (VTeUD)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:33 AM (da5Wo)
As a Brick and Mortar business owner I agree 100% with jwest on this.
I'm expected to not only collect sales tax in 8 different jurisdictions.
I must also renew yearly, 4 county and 2 state Home Improvement licences.
2 State Prevailing wage authorization licenses.
Rockland County "Waste Haulers" permit ( A new law costing me $1,500/yr.)
I could go on and on.
So instead of dumping 70% of my lifes savings keeping things afloat the last 5 years.
I should have closed it down. Sold the showroom/warehouse. And gone online.
Then I'd be free of the $200,000/yr sales tax collection.
The $30,000+/yr in property taxes.
And be free of the multi licenses, permits, insurances and government ca ca that I'm currently subject to.
And the States can charge you more to make up the shortfall.
Posted by: Lt. Smokey of the LIB Brigade at May 07, 2013 04:33 AM (fl8vK)
Uh hmm, The neighbor saying He even barbequed with Him he never knew!
I bet he is really piss'd , and i'm grateful He kicked down that door.
Posted by: willow at May 07, 2013 04:33 AM (nqBYe)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 04:33 AM (JDIKC)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:34 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 04:34 AM (MhA4j)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 04:34 AM (ltIcm)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:34 AM (9Bj8R)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:35 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 07, 2013 04:35 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: BlearyTruth at May 07, 2013 04:35 AM (vFMkS)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:36 AM (9Bj8R)
that was pointed out to him.
"Well that doesn't change anything."
Uh yeah yeah Drew it does did TFG know if/when the Ambassador would die?
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:36 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:36 AM (da5Wo)
And, no, I was not around last night due to attempting to scanners Boy BFF through the phone. Seriously, his wife is a freaking saint for putting up with his shit. Protip: When you've been out of work for a year, you take any fucking job you can get, no matter how well said wife is doing at her job. *scurries to look for new trailer*
Posted by: alexthechick - Bring the SMOD at May 07, 2013 04:37 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 04:37 AM (ltIcm)
Posted by: mindful webworker is the soul of mercy at May 07, 2013 04:37 AM (ndxIr)
I would have killed to have been banned from SDO..and even worse...FOD.
Sounds like your old CO needed a UCMJ refresher.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:38 AM (sbV1u)
really classy move thank you Free Shit Army for reelecting this asshammer.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:38 AM (LRFds)
Is Rick Perry going to take the sales tax on internet sales and develop a basket of new social programs?
If so, you better cross him off your list of good conservatives.
s he going to take the sales tax on internet sales and cut other taxes by an equal amount? then yes, he is a good conservative. If youmust raise a tax, offset it by cutting another. I prefer cutting them all, but baby steps.
I think he'll take the opportunity to lower other taxes, as will other conservative governors around the country.
Well, we'll see, won't we? Dollars to donuts most of them won't. Because politicians see you as a walking wallet.
As to those of you in blue states, you're fucked. Too bad.
So the internet sales tax is a fair tax, but living in a blue state that will jack up taxes regardless is a "too bad?" I take it back. You're not stupid. You have neither the latent intellect nor the self-awareness to recognize stupidity. You're ensconced in a self-created bubble where you smell your own farts and rejoice in the pungent, well-aged aroma while at the same time wondering why those around you are wrinkling their noses at the scent of Chris Christie's crusty dick cheese.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 04:38 AM (zF6Iw)
I'm expected to not only collect sales tax in 8 different jurisdictions.
I must also renew yearly, 4 county and 2 state Home Improvement licences.
2 State Prevailing wage authorization licenses.
Rockland County "Waste Haulers" permit ( A new law costing me $1,500/yr.)
I could go on and on.
So instead of dumping 70% of my lifes savings keeping things afloat the last 5 years.
I should have closed it down. Sold the showroom/warehouse. And gone online.
Then I'd be free of the $200,000/yr sales tax collection.
The $30,000+/yr in property taxes.
And be free of the multi licenses, permits, insurances and government ca ca that I'm currently subject to.
And the States can charge you more to make up the shortfall.
Posted by: Lt. Smokey of the LIB Brigade at May 07, 2013 08:33 AM (fl8vK)
--Hey, how 'bout lobbying the various states and counties to cut it the fuck out instead of raising taxes on the rest of us?
Posted by: logprof is pissed at May 07, 2013 04:38 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 07, 2013 04:39 AM (ZshNr)
"Is Rick Perry governor of "America" I mean hey I'm on board what state couldn't use a boom?"
You need to understand that the sales tax to be collected is state sales tax, not a new "internet tax". Texas will collect whatever Texas residents buy online times the percentage.
As I said, Perry will most likely reduce other taxes, as that is what he likes to do. If that proves popular with the people of Texas, other states will copy it.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 04:40 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:40 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:40 AM (9Bj8R)
Posted by: Case at May 07, 2013 04:40 AM (wf3Kt)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:41 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 08:35 AM (da5Wo)
Embrace your inner drunken Irishman.
And remember...don't punch the head...use your elbows.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 07, 2013 04:41 AM (/WLC3)
Posted by: alexthechick - Bring the SMOD at May 07, 2013 04:41 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: RWC at May 07, 2013 04:41 AM (fWAjv)
Head Start should follow the same path that Medicaid does.
It should pay the day care providers $25/hour, like Lizzie Warren demands.
It should bill the giver-ment $85/hour for each child.
And the giver-ment should pay 10% of the claim - $8.50/hour - leaving the day care to find some way to get the rest of the money.
Then, when all of the Head Start providers are out of business, we can blame the Tea Party, bigotry, and the NRA.
Posted by: RobM1981 at May 07, 2013 04:42 AM (FgxCS)
HEY! I am capable of not being completely cynical and heartless. I *am*.
No apologies needed, Imperial One. Even the best of us have some small defect.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 04:42 AM (zF6Iw)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:42 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 07, 2013 04:42 AM (ZshNr)
Yes, when in doubt about quick reaction force deployment, always trust the opinions of a worthless hack politician (R or D) over those of an operator.
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:43 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:43 AM (da5Wo)
We owe it to Tamerlan to give him a burial comparable to his hero, Osama Bin-Ladin.
Catapult him off the bow of a CVN. Extra points: see if a CIWS can acquire and engage a target like that...
Posted by: RobM1981 at May 07, 2013 04:43 AM (FgxCS)
"So the internet sales tax is a fair tax, but living in a blue state that will jack up taxes regardless is a "too bad?"
For those living in blue states that see other taxes being lowered in Texas while their taxes stay the same or go up, it will provide an incentive to change to a conservative governor.
Think of it as a way to focus all the bitching, moaning and whining you do. Go out and campaign for change.
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 04:43 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:44 AM (9Bj8R)
Posted by: mindful webworker used to like going. to the movies at May 07, 2013 04:44 AM (wPzgV)
calm down boy...go mark the fence.....
*derpy* come here derpy...
"duh"
again is Rick Perry Governor of "America" ie I *know* what Texas will do the GOP nominated itself to be tax collector for the welfare state on the state level champ...
Texas is Texas and Cali is Cali.....
gonna go out on a limb and bet you a thousand internet bucks Cali does not bend taxes down to ameliorate the "found money"...
of course all this is likely academic since it better be DoA in the house.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:44 AM (LRFds)
*gasp* RINO!
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 04:45 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: mugiwara at May 07, 2013 04:45 AM (W7ffl)
Posted by: Jean at May 07, 2013 04:45 AM (+3KBg)
Heard on the radio this morning....
Mooch is giving the commencement address for Bowie State University, a rather small school in MD. Since she's deigned to address the young skulls of mush, the venue was changed to University of Maryland's Comcast Center in College Park. The address is scheduled for May 17.
Because of what the news termed "traffic congestion issues," students at UMD-College Park are being told to move out of their dorms by May 16.
Only thing...classes are still going on that week at UMD-CP, and finals are scheduled for the 17th.
In other words, for Mooch to give the address, students with finals scheduled for the 17th must move, in the middle of Finals week, and find a place to stay for a night, then make their way onto campus somehow to take their finals...to accomodate a commencement address for a totally different school.
Posted by: @JohnTant at May 07, 2013 04:45 AM (eytER)
Sure!
Nothing higher than 10.35 New Explosive Weight, though.
Don't forget to include det cord, primers and caps in your calculation or otherwise....barrel.
Posted by: Sean Bannion, Chief, Logistics Directorate, Republic of Alextopia [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 07, 2013 04:45 AM (sbV1u)
I ran a booth at an antique mall for several years. I had to pay booth rental, a commission to the mall, plus sales taxes. I quit to babysit my youngest granddaughter
When I got where I wanted to sell again, I went with eBay, and eventually opened a eBay store. No overhead except for shipping supplies and cost of goods. I will never become wealthy on this income, but I am making more money than at an antique mall.
I have noticed many retailers listing on eBay, including Toys R Us and a Minnesota hardware store where I buy my metal polish.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 04:45 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 04:46 AM (JDIKC)
Posted by: Y-not at May 07, 2013 04:46 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: HoboJerky, now with 74% more DOOM! at May 07, 2013 04:46 AM (52n2x)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 04:47 AM (MMC8r)
@ 290.
I would love to be free of sales tax collection.
It only costs me money.
My work place is in NY, a mile away from the Jersey Border which has a lower sales tax rate (.08375% vs. .07%)
But barring any movement in my states ST rate.
Why should my competitors who have moved online, be exempt from the same laws I'm subject too?
Posted by: Lt. Smokey of the LIB Brigade at May 07, 2013 04:47 AM (fl8vK)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 07, 2013 04:47 AM (ltIcm)
Posted by: mugiwara at May 07, 2013 04:47 AM (W7ffl)
Students, schmudents, they're all peasants to me!
Posted by: Mooch L at May 07, 2013 04:47 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: comatus at May 07, 2013 04:48 AM (JNUY4)
Posted by: Obama's Third Term at May 07, 2013 04:48 AM (wPzgV)
Posted by: Liza Minelli, woman beater at May 07, 2013 04:49 AM (qM5uD)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:49 AM (da5Wo)
they opened a firearms and ammo shop at the Four Seasons over by the Class Six....
go pet the Steyr M9a1 for me....
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:49 AM (LRFds)
Good news MPPPP! Her Highness has authorized the purchase of new sabers for the Hussars!
http://tinyurl.com/dxq233g
Please submit your requirements on the Alextopia Standard Form 2796.
Posted by: Sean Bannion, Chief, Logistics Directorate, Republic of Alextopia [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 07, 2013 04:49 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:50 AM (XIxXP)
Hey BC I am thinking of opening up a buggy whip manufacturing concern....
I hear they're poised to make a huge comeback.
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:50 AM (LRFds)
My sympathy is tempered by the fact that the majority of them voted for Mr. SCOAMF.
Totally. I mean, why should any business owner profit from adapting to a changing business environment?
FEDERAL BUGGY WHIP SUBSIDIES!
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 04:50 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 04:51 AM (ZKzrr)
Oh and morning y'all!
Posted by: EC at May 07, 2013 04:51 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:51 AM (XIxXP)
I never did understand how COs could forget they were once peons. OSUT bred that out of me, and I wasn't even a "real" 11C for more than 4 months.
Proof that the Army still takes you even with a personality defect.
Posted by: Sean Bannion, Chief, Logistics Directorate, Republic of Alextopia [/i][/b][/s][/u] at May 07, 2013 04:52 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:52 AM (XIxXP)
The very idea of competition and dynamic response to reality are anathema to a business in a socialist state.
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:52 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:52 AM (9Bj8R)
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 07, 2013 04:52 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: Prescient11 at May 07, 2013 04:53 AM (AjgSw)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:53 AM (9Bj8R)
buckle up and be safe y'all fast on your feet not on the street
Posted by: sven10077@sven10077 at May 07, 2013 04:53 AM (LRFds)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 04:53 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: Vic at May 07, 2013 04:54 AM (53z96)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 04:54 AM (MhA4j)
Posted by: EC at May 07, 2013 04:54 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 04:55 AM (XIxXP)
I don't give my site name or email address out, as I am afraid of harassment by trolls and lurkers.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 04:55 AM (GoIUi)
Hrothgar's Buggy Whip and Ball Gag Emporium dot com
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 07, 2013 04:56 AM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 07, 2013 04:56 AM (ZshNr)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 08:55 AM (XIxXP)
lol
Posted by: willow at May 07, 2013 04:57 AM (nqBYe)
Posted by: Anne Hathaway at May 07, 2013 04:57 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 08:50 AM (XIxXP)
Bravo! It's the same with small businesses complaining about large retailers. If they try to offer the same goods and services a large retailer does, they will never be able to compete. Find a niche. Offer something a big retailer can't. Just don't keep doing the same thing and whine that it's not fair.
Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at May 07, 2013 04:57 AM (Gkhxf)
If George Zimmerman is acquitted, every one of those things will happen, and the media will make it our fault.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at May 07, 2013 04:58 AM (fwARV)
"How Obama Betrayed America"
http://tinyurl.com/cy9yzd9
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 04:58 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Anne Hathaway at May 07, 2013 04:58 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 04:59 AM (MMC8r)
I know. And in general life in the combat arms tamps that down more then CS or CSS. But I've worked for some amazing dickheads, even in Combat Arms.
I was once offered a job as S-4 of the Ranger Regiment. Stupidest thing I ever did (besides leaving Armor) was turning that down. It would have meant repetitive assignments working for great guys.
I'm an idiot.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 04:59 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 04:59 AM (9Bj8R)
Posted by: John, Baptist by calling. Meet my cousin! at May 07, 2013 04:59 AM (uHgI5)
The $85,000 payment was described as “a compromise and resolution of disputed claims,” the records say.
More on that asshole, the asshole legal system, and asshole lawyers Posted by: Nevergiveup
Maybe a kid in the class could sue that teacher for emotional trauma of seeing the American flag treated that way?
Posted by: Bruce at May 07, 2013 05:00 AM (lWMBo)
Now that TFG's stopped them from cutting off feet for fun and profit...
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 05:00 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: Mainah at May 07, 2013 05:00 AM (659DL)
Psssst.
OK, listen up....15% of the take if you JUST. SHUT. UP.
Capice?
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 05:00 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Sean Bannion, Chief, Logistics Directorate, Republic of Alextopia at May 07, 2013 08:49 AM (sbV1u)
Impressive, sir. Her Malevolence is truly kind. While I think The Malice would be an appropriate battle sabre, I believe the Crimson Reaper will go well with the stark black-and-white of the Hussars' uniforms. A company's worth, Mr. Bannion, and order a few for yourself.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 05:00 AM (zF6Iw)
What a hot steaming pile that is. She should give it at Bowie. Period.
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 07, 2013 05:00 AM (7Oyei)
Posted by: Anne Hathaway at May 07, 2013 08:58 AM (da5Wo)
Did Green Lantern come out of the closet? 
Posted by: EC at May 07, 2013 05:01 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 05:01 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: logprof's website at May 07, 2013 05:02 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: zsasz at May 07, 2013 05:02 AM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Jean at May 07, 2013 05:02 AM (+3KBg)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 05:03 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at May 07, 2013 05:03 AM (fggky)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 05:04 AM (MhA4j)
A book she didn't write,
About a garden she didn't plant (or weed, or take down in the fall),
Full of photographs taken by someone else
Nice work if you can get it.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 05:04 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 09:03 AM (da5Wo)
Haha!
Posted by: EC at May 07, 2013 05:04 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: mindful webworker, guilty as sin, free as a bird at May 07, 2013 05:05 AM (cK3Ih)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 07, 2013 05:05 AM (vpLsJ)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at May 07, 2013 09:03 AM (fggky)
What kind of people can afford to stand in line all day on a Tuesday to get a book signed? The same kind of people who will stand in line all day twice a month in the lobby outside my office waiting to see a social worker, I suspect.
Posted by: mugiwara at May 07, 2013 05:06 AM (W7ffl)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 05:07 AM (da5Wo)
yet she has continued her battle .
really pretty amazing.
anyway, thank you Attkinson.
Posted by: willow at May 07, 2013 05:08 AM (nqBYe)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 07, 2013 05:08 AM (9Bj8R)
Bambi?!?
And what is this talk of sabres? Someone has a good deal on a few?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 07, 2013 05:10 AM (GvZxI)
What kind of people can afford to stand in line all day on a Tuesday to get a book signed? The same kind of people who will stand in line all day twice a month in the lobby outside my office waitingto see asocial worker, I suspect.
Posted by: mugiwara at May 07, 2013 09:06 AM (W7ffl)
Have You Had Enough?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 07, 2013 05:10 AM (zF6Iw)
Our only hope is that Cuomo, prodded by his girlfriend Sandra Lee, will overcome them with tasteful tablescapes.
Posted by: Miss Marple at May 07, 2013 05:10 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 07, 2013 05:10 AM (GvZxI)
>>t ready for loud noise at night as the 17 year cicada cycle hits.
>>In 2004, Gene Kritsky, an entomologist at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, measured cicadas at 94 decibels, saying it was so loud "you don't hear planes flying overhead."
We were at Andrews AFB. It was louder than the planes and helicopters.
>>Next year, two places get hit: Iowa into Illinois and Missouri; and Louisiana and Mississippi.
Noooooooo!
Morning, y'all.
Posted by: Mama AJ at May 07, 2013 05:11 AM (SUKHu)
Posted by: mugiwara at May 07, 2013 09:06 AM (W7ffl)
Democrats call them "the base."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at May 07, 2013 05:11 AM (fwARV)
genetically enhanced supersoldiers, as a complement to the Ravage, Empress.
Posted by: cornelius at May 07, 2013 05:11 AM (Jsiw/)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 08:49 AM (da5Wo)
I get the general idea of a internet sales tax (even if I don't like it), but wouldn't it be much easier to just state that the tax is collected at the rate and locality of the company? Seems to me it'd spark a sales tax war to see who can get sales taxes the lowest to attracted businesses.
This current law doesn't do that in any way shape or form. If's part of the reason I'm not so hot on Sales Taxes in general. I'm not sure they're as up to the consumer as people think. In lots of cases you can't escape them by shopping around (how far are you going to drive for food exactly?) and the LIVs seem to keep increasing them (probably because they don't notice the effect of them.)
Seriously. Go try to pass an income tax increase or property tax in my state right now. It'll fail 90%-10%. Sales tax increases however have all passed.
Posted by: tsrblke at May 07, 2013 05:12 AM (GaqMa)
@316 #271 Serious question: why didn't you set up an on-line web site? Is what you sell not amenable to that type of selling?
I do have quite an extensive web site. And it brings in many customers.
But the products I sell in most cases requires professional installation.
And pictures of products do not reproduce as well as seeing the actual product.
And my online competitors rely on my showroom where their potential customers can look at product. Then go online to find the cheapest price.
The easiest way to fix this is to drop sales tax and instead apply a users tax on the manufacturers. This will level the field and cut down on tax avoidence.
I did a job years ago in the home of one of our Countys town supervisors.
The first word out of his wifes mouth on receiving my quote was "If I pay cash no sales tax?"
I issued my standard reply. "You can pay cash, check, credit card, gold bullion or barers bonds. Everybody pays sales tax."
Changing to a Use Tax will help end this cheating.
Posted by: Lt. Smokey of the LIB Brigade at May 07, 2013 05:13 AM (fl8vK)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 05:14 AM (MhA4j)
Disclaimer, I have stood in line to get books signed. But it was inside and air conditioned. For the likes of Elizabeth Moon and Yoshitaka Amano.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 07, 2013 05:14 AM (GvZxI)
Posted by: Y-not at May 07, 2013 05:14 AM (5H6zj)
It must really be difficult for the hapless boob to live a life in complete denial.
Posted by: Fritz at May 07, 2013 05:15 AM (G9Mmf)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 05:15 AM (XIxXP)
=============
Because everything they believe is based on what they like. They "like" ObamaCare. So, the choice is: Are you lying or are they lying to themselves?
So, you could walk them through all that--even give the direct, exact quotes from top Dems saying the same thing--and they'll call you a liar.
And now you see why we can never "persuade" any liberal with facts, numbers, statistics, etc.
Posted by: RoyalOil at May 07, 2013 05:16 AM (VjL9S)
So they just collect for everyone, like they already collect from buyers in their state? How does that increase the size and power of the existing bureaucracy?
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 05:16 AM (ZKzrr)
Yeah. They're not renewing her contract (same diff, I know).
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 05:17 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 05:18 AM (XIxXP)
The first word out of his wifes mouth on receiving my quote was "If I pay cash no sales tax?"
I issued my standard reply. "You can pay cash, check, credit card, gold bullion or barers bonds. Everybody pays sales tax."
Changing to a Use Tax will help end this cheating.
Posted by: Lt. Smokey of the LIB Brigade at May 07, 2013 09:13 AM (fl8vK)
--You're more the poorer. Even in my socialist Canadian province my locksmith docks the GST and PST if I pay cash.
Posted by: logprof's website at May 07, 2013 05:18 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at May 07, 2013 05:18 AM (XIxXP)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 05:18 AM (MhA4j)
THIS I need to hear.
It will be EPIC.
Posted by: Sean Bannion[/i][/u][/s][/b] at May 07, 2013 05:20 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 09:17 AM (ZKzrr)
Going through this right now, I'd rather just be canned outright.
When they "don't renew your contract" it's the ultimate passive aggressive crap, because you still have to work there for a while until the contract expires.
Posted by: tsrblke at May 07, 2013 05:20 AM (GaqMa)
Posted by: logprof's website at May 07, 2013 09:18 AM (+iA5G)
Underground economy FTW!
I bought my wife's engagement ring on a cash discount from a jeweler who was a family friend. I just consider it "Laffer Curve in action."
Posted by: tsrblke at May 07, 2013 05:21 AM (GaqMa)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 07, 2013 05:22 AM (GvZxI)
http://is.gd/1pb3aq
Also you should be able to sue your parent(s) for naming you "Sydni"
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs to skip the beer and go straight to tequila at May 07, 2013 05:23 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at May 07, 2013 05:24 AM (fggky)
Posted by: tsrblke at May 07, 2013 09:21 AM (GaqMa)
--Why the fuck should one breezily enlist oneself into tax collection for the state for a purely private transaction?
Posted by: logprof's crie de coeur at May 07, 2013 05:24 AM (+iA5G)
Posted by: panzernashorn at May 07, 2013 05:24 AM (MhA4j)
Posted by: Ragamuffin at May 07, 2013 05:25 AM (fzFF6)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 07, 2013 05:26 AM (da5Wo)
Sales tax is most transparent tax there is. It's not hidden like a VAT or subject to class wars like the income tax. Every time you buy something, the tax is added right in front of your face.
You know what you're paying.
It's important that the tax be tied to the state and locality that the taxpayer lives in. That way, each individual can make an assessment every election day if they are getting what they pay for.
Also, the sales tax is something everyone pays. No free riders.
What's not to like?
Posted by: jwest at May 07, 2013 05:27 AM (u2a4R)
Posted by: Ragamuffin at May 07, 2013 09:25 AM (fzFF6)
--Or perhaps your gut.
Posted by: logprof at May 07, 2013 05:27 AM (+iA5G)
WASHINGTON (AP) — So much for overshadowing your rivals, Mr. President.
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss didn't seem fazed by a rare congressional invitation to golf with President Barack Obama Monday, sinking a hole-in-one on the par-three 11th hole.The White House noted that the president was the weakest golfer in the group, with the highest handicap, and paired with fellow Democrat Udall, who had to the lowest handicap.
Really? Barry who golfs every chance he gets is the weakest golfer. Golf, basketball, throwing a baseball, Prezzy Wonderful truly is the greatest athlete ever
Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 07, 2013 05:27 AM (1Jaio)
Well, 90% of them voted for TFG. Can't say I'm too heartbroken.
Posted by: chemjeff at May 07, 2013 05:29 AM (BBWjt)
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Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at May 07, 2013 09:03 AM (fggky)
Not often you can get a face to face with a yeti.
Posted by: Larsen E. Whipsnade at May 07, 2013 05:41 AM (rXcBX)
Posted by: Ragamuffin at May 07, 2013 05:42 AM (fzFF6)
These stories will all disappear before the next election cycle and the journalists will all tout their evenhanded coverage of the news.
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