Rob Henderson
Banned
And why don't you stop making such a gigantic ass out of yourself by ASSuming so much. I do pay taxes.Blah blah Blah! Rob, why don't you come back and talk to us when you actually pay taxes.
http://www.oecd.org/document/60/0,2340,en_2649_34533_1942460_1_1_1_1,00.htmlYou claim Belgium citizens pay 55% income tax. Please supply a source.
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Because they didn't realize how to do it correctly. If I'm not mistaken, "several generations" ago was a bit of a dark time for Europe.You obviously don't follow international events or you would be aware of what is happening in Europe.
Look at the strikes in France and the problems with Greece. These are highly taxed countries overburdened with socialists programs. In other words they are going broke. Why? Because the politicians promised and delivered pie in the sky social programs that future generations have to pay for. Unfortunately, they did it several generations ago and now they can't pay the piper.
No, my argument for more taxes is compassion for others. Something that you clearly cannot comprehend.Your argument for more taxes is; "Europeans pay more". Who is the dumb one? Europeans for allowing outlandish taxes or Americans for refusing to be taxed at outlandish rates? I hope the Europeans are getting kissed while they are being screwed.
You have an actor for a governor. I'm not looking anywhere NEAR California for political models. LOLOLOLYou want to see what "progressive" social programs get you. Look at California, 95 days past due for a budget and counting. Can't balance a budget. California is in debt.
I hope you enjoy it. I'm sure you've earned it by paying for a generation before yours. I only hope that when my time comes, I won't be screwed over by some selfish conservatives who don't think I deserve my rest at the end of my life.In away, our views should be reversed. As I will soon be collecting on promises that you and your children will have to pay for. Thank you for that at least. (I hope it does not upset you that I will be kicking back on a southern California beach while you are paying my way ).
I suppose I was foolish for believing Chukpike could post something completely on-topic.
My point is that you don't see Belgian citizens rioting in the streets because of higher taxes or flying planes into IRS (or their equivalents) buildings because of higher taxes. Belgians are quite content to live within their means and pay for a government that doesn't SUCK THE BIG ONE. I have said it FAR TOO MANY TIMES on this forum... You get what you pay for.Agree with Chuckpike here. 55% taxes is why I don't live in Belgium. They do have excellent beer BTW. :drink: I do not care one whit about how much europeans are taxed. That is their problem to take up with their politicians. Not mine. Rob, you seem to have skipped over my question about the group that votes without learning about the issues.
As per your point about voters who do not educate themselves... You've said it yourself, I can't do anything about what they choose to do... But I CAN express my opinion on it. I think voters who don't educate themselves at all are just as stupid as voters who watch only one news source thinking it will give them the proper scope of an issue.
Where would we be in life if every person watched NASCAR to learn how to drive? They're great drivers, aren't they? So, theoretically, all one would need to do is drive like Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to learn how to drive well. Right?
WRONG. Just because that's ONE way to drive doesn't mean that is necessarily the correct way to drive 100% of the time. Capiche?
Finally, we agree on something. You're right. This is the land of free choice, and we're both entitled to live whatever life we choose.BTW you may not like Foxnews, but guess what, Me, Your boss and the rest of the white middle aged males can base our votes on Foxnews info, and there is nothing you can do about it. Just like the other groups who listen only to the likes of Ariana Huffington, Barney ("I created the housing crisis") Frank, Nancy (Gimme my $45million plane") Pelosi and Al (I failed at talk radio and now I'm a senator) Franken and base their votes only on liberal views. And there is nothing I can do about it either.
HOWEVER, this does NOT mean that I cannot voice my opinion about it. The whole "I can do whatever I want and there's nuttin' you can do about it" argument is, quite frankly, a moot point.
Indeed he did. Is he your second account or something? Didn't I ask YOU? But whatever. It was just Jon Stewart anyway. Funny how after I attempted to correct myself, he didn't post a video of a liberal political figure, which is what I was after in the first place.A final question, Didn't MontyB provide an interview of a liberal on Foxnews?