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Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 11:42 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Spence, on a 10m investment in our example, you...

Spence, on a 10m investment in our example, you said the income needs to be 1.5m for it to return 15%. That’s the net. The gross income on that investment needs to be 2.31m at a tax rate of 35%. ...
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 11:05 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
If the true effective rate is 20%, then cutting...

If the true effective rate is 20%, then cutting the published rate to 20 costs us nothing, and thus the liberals can’t say it’s a gimmick to help the rich. Can’t have it both ways, sorry.
Posted...
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 09:23 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
And what are most businesses? Small or large?

And what are most businesses? Small or large?
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 09:23 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Dialing the corporate tax rate down isn't going...

Dialing the corporate tax rate down isn't going to impact investments as much because if the projects are justified they would typically need to be justified by a wider margin than the difference in...
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 133
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Posted By Jim in CT
"The front half of your statement doesn't make...

"The front half of your statement doesn't make any sense. "

If a business makes a dollar of income, today they owe Uncle Sam 35 cents. Am I going too fast for you?

"In capital budgeting the...
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 08:00 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
It’s going to pass. If it hurts the middle...

It’s going to pass. If it hurts the middle class, the gop will fairly pay a price. If it helps the middle class, the democrats will pay a price.

I read this morning that the claims that the...
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Wdmso, here are some actual facts. The threshold...

Wdmso, here are some actual facts. The threshold below which no one pays any tax is almost doubled to 24,000. The standard deduction is doubled. The 15% tax bracket is reduced to a rate of 12%. ...
Forum: Political Threads 12-02-2017, 07:18 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
"shows your bias against facts " What...

"shows your bias against facts "

What 'facts'? The GOP has studies saying the poor will pay less, the Democrats have studies showing that everyone making less than $500,000 will be tortured to...
Forum: Political Threads 12-01-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 36,819
Posted By Jim in CT
"appears to be few economists who think this tax...

"appears to be few economists who think this tax plan will grow the economy"

when you poll Marxists only, that's probably true. I wonder what those same economists said about the Clinton/Gingrich...
Forum: Political Threads 11-28-2017, 09:51 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
"Middle-income earners would get average cuts of...

"Middle-income earners would get average cuts of $850"

Is that not a good thing?

"The center also said the Senate proposal would generate enough economic growth to produce additional revenue of...
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2017, 12:57 PM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Who said the current system is 'horrible'? But...

Who said the current system is 'horrible'? But it can be better.

"History has shown us big buiness can not be trusted"

I have worked for huge companies - Aetna, Travelers, The Hartford. All...
Forum: Political Threads 11-26-2017, 07:28 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
You can't make this stuff up.

You can't make this stuff up.
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 05:41 PM
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Posted By Jim in CT
I don’t get it. Posted from my iPhone/Mobile...

I don’t get it.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 133
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Posted By Jim in CT
But it doesn’t bother you one bit when Warren...

But it doesn’t bother you one bit when Warren disrespects Native Americans. So your outrage at those who disrespect native Americans is quite selective. Which means, your outrage is fake.
Posted...
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 01:14 PM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Watch the video, don’t take my word for it. ...

Watch the video, don’t take my word for it. Naked contempt for the successful.

If I am making fun of someone who lied about being Native American for personal gain, I can make a compelling case...
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 11:34 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Oh, I did. I've also read Chairman Mao's Little...

Oh, I did. I've also read Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. Similarly useful.
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 11:32 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Ding ding ding! Give that man a cigar! Now...

Ding ding ding! Give that man a cigar!

Now Spence, take it one step further...when corporate taxes are decreased, does that make risk-taking more attractive, or less attractive, than when...
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 11:29 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
Me? I'm great. Here is the speech I was...

Me? I'm great.

Here is the speech I was referring to, by Princess Lies Through Her Teeth.

Nebe, did you know that you didn't build your business? At least, not according to Princess Spreading...
Forum: Political Threads 11-25-2017, 08:02 AM
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Posted By Jim in CT
What your regressive mindset fails to process, is...

What your regressive mindset fails to process, is that high income individuals, only achieve that income thanks to everyone else- public teachers, libraries, public roads, police, etc. as senator...
Forum: Political Threads 11-24-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 36,819
Posted By Jim in CT
But lower taxes, changed the math behind the cost...

But lower taxes, changed the math behind the cost benefit analysis, that is undertaken whenever a new technology is being considered. Me thinks your front row seat has an obstructed view.
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Forum: Political Threads 11-24-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 133
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Posted By Jim in CT
So what do you tell them, to turn over operations...

So what do you tell them, to turn over operations to the masses and to raise minimum wage? Everything you must tell them, spurs in the face if everything you profess to believe here.
Posted from my...
Forum: Political Threads 11-24-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 36,819
Posted By Jim in CT
Maybe they helped fuel the dot-com bubble,by...

Maybe they helped fuel the dot-com bubble,by making it cheaper and more attractive, to take risk on new technologies and products? Maybe they made that surge better than it would have been, without...
Forum: Political Threads 11-24-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 133
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Posted By Jim in CT
Now, that is true. But, lower taxes, by...

Now, that is true. But, lower taxes, by themselves, don't always increase deficits. Because they can be stimulative. Don't you live in CT? We raised taxes one too many times, and tax revenue...
Forum: Political Threads 11-24-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 133
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Posted By Jim in CT
"Higher taxes equate to higher economic growth" ...

"Higher taxes equate to higher economic growth"

Oh my, yes. Which explains the surging economy in high-tax places like Connecticut, Venezuala, Cuba, and the Soviet Union.

"Lower taxes equal...
Forum: Political Threads 11-24-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 36,819
Posted By Jim in CT
Obama referred to published federal studies,...

Obama referred to published federal studies, which said that Obamacare would save each family $2,500. Maybe tomorrow, they'll publish a paper saying the earth is flat. I'm not impressed.

If...
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