Post by: ksnecktieman on March 12, 2008, 05:03:39 PM
Adding a tax to your retirement is simply another way of saying to the
American people, you're so stupid that we're going to keep doing this until
we drain every cent from you. That's what the Speaker of the House is
saying. Read below...............
Nancy Pelosi wants a Windfall Tax on Retirement Income. You aren't
going to believe this. Madam speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to put a Windfall
Tax on all stock market profits (including Retirement funds, 401Ks and
Mutual Funds!) Alas, it is true - all to help the 12 Million Illegal
Immigrants and other unemployed Minorities! Boy, are we in trouble... This
woman is frightening. She quotes..." We need to work toward the goal of
equalizing income in our country and at the same time limiting the amount
the rich can invest. "When asked how these new tax dollars would be spent,
she replied: "We need to raise the standard of living of our poor,
unemployed and minorities. For example, we have an estimated 12 million
illegal immigrants in our country who need our help along with millions of
unemployed minorities. Stock market windfall profits taxes could go a long
ways to guarantee these people the standard of living they would like to
have as 'Americans'."
Post by: MechAg94 on March 12, 2008, 05:13:52 PM
The many minorities in my neighborhood seem to have a standard of living that is just fine. They don't need her help.
Post by: MechAg94 on March 12, 2008, 05:16:01 PM
I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
Post by: ksnecktieman on March 12, 2008, 05:44:47 PM
Post by: Werewolf on March 13, 2008, 10:10:25 AM
Post by: HankB on March 13, 2008, 11:27:59 AM
Post by: K Frame on March 13, 2008, 11:30:56 AM
A quick trip to Snopes will reveal that.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/pelosi.asp
Post by: El Tejon on March 13, 2008, 11:59:54 AM
Post by: christopher on March 18, 2008, 11:01:57 AM
Post by: Justme on April 16, 2008, 06:03:57 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on April 16, 2008, 06:06:34 AM
I am absolutely amazed at how many people feel that if they run something through "snopes" and "snopes" says it's not true - well then, it can't be true. Come on people. . . think! Quit relying on an internet source to determine what's true and what's not - particulary when it comes to your future. Baby-boomers are now the "retirement generation" and anyone who wants to take from our future better realize the severity of their plan!
I am more likely to believe Snopes, which values its reputation, than a random chain email.
Post by: Justme on April 16, 2008, 06:08:13 AM
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/pelosi.asp
I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
Really - and who manages snopes - ever think about that???
I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
Post by: Manedwolf on April 16, 2008, 06:09:27 AM
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/pelosi.asp
I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
Really - and who manages snopes - ever think about that???I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
The illuminati and the Invisible Hand, of course.
Post by: MechAg94 on April 16, 2008, 06:49:07 AM
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/pelosi.asp
I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
Really - and who manages snopes - ever think about that???I did a quick search and this came up. Says it is not true she said that.
If you are going to go round suspecting conspiracies behind every corner, you are going to live a miserable life.
Post by: Perd Hapley on April 16, 2008, 03:03:01 PM
Post by: El Tejon on April 18, 2008, 11:08:00 AM
Post by: Regolith on April 18, 2008, 09:36:10 PM
Instead, you should cling bitterly to guns and religion. Works for me!
I just cling to guns.
Post by: Archie on April 19, 2008, 07:19:42 AM
Folks, it is a religious obligation for a liberal to raise taxes. End of discussion.
Did Speaker Pelosi make such a statement as quoted? Scopes says no. Will the liberal faction in Congress keep attempting to tax the population of the United States into unconsciousness? It appears so from their past record.
And every time you hear the old canard about "... the rich should pay their fair share..." just remember the bottom half of American earners pay no tax at all. None. The top one percent (1%) pay something near forty percent (40%) of all income taxes. So who is paying their 'fair share'?
Post by: The Annoyed Man on April 21, 2008, 10:52:48 AM
The above is an open invitation for all you Rush/Hannity/Cunningham, etc hatemongers to spew. Go for it.
Post by: Boomhauer on April 21, 2008, 11:01:21 AM
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Pelosi, a Democrat, is Speaker of the House. And a Republican is not. Why is that?
And Congress's approval rating is lower than Bushes. Why is that?
Post by: The Annoyed Man on April 21, 2008, 11:14:55 AM
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on April 21, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
Its not about aiming for Bush's approval ratings.
Post by: RevDisk on April 21, 2008, 01:22:18 PM
I am absolutely amazed at how many people feel that if they run something through "snopes" and "snopes" says it's not true - well then, it can't be true. Come on people. . . think! Quit relying on an internet source to determine what's true and what's not - particulary when it comes to your future. Baby-boomers are now the "retirement generation" and anyone who wants to take from our future better realize the severity of their plan!
Actually, the Snopes article I was in was remarkedly well researched and balanced. I realize it's anecdotal evidence, sorta. But still. But I have few doubts some taxes will be levied directly or indirectly on retirement. Usually the govt is pretty good about burying taxes so you don't initially notice them.
Post by: wcb on April 22, 2008, 10:29:57 AM
I have no doubt that taxes on my Roths, SEPs are coming. It's just too soon.
Yea but you can bet they will. The Roth account was a huge chess move which brought a lot of cash into the coffers because people could convert traditional accounts (a smart temporary move) and the deductions went away but you watch, they will change that when government starts feeling the crunch of billions of tax free dollars going to people.
Post by: Scout26 on April 22, 2008, 10:36:15 AM
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Yeah. Bush's approval rating is a real goal to strive for.
When you have lower approval ratings *cough* Democrat Controlled Congress *cough* then yes, any approval rating higher then yours would be a goal.
Post by: taurusowner on April 27, 2008, 08:16:07 PM
The whole idea of "equalizing incomes" is one of the most harmful ideas in teh history of modern economics. The idea that no matter how hard you work, you can never profit from it, and no matter how hard someone slacks off, they will never be punished for it. The fact that there is a low end to strive against and a high end to strive for is the essance of the "American Dream".