“No business wants to invest in a place where the government skims 20% off the top.”

Bob Blaylock · 12th September 2009, 02:28 AM

That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana.

Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies.

Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase.

ImaginalDisc · 12th September 2009, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock

That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana.

Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies.

Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase.

Taxes = graft now?

Also, how is calling Obama "comrade" even a political argument?

Upchurch · 12th September 2009, 04:12 AM

Hey, Bob. Quick question.

What does "off the top" mean and how is it completely different from how the US handles corporate taxes?

SezMe · 12th September 2009, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock

That's what Comrade ....

Stopped reading right there.

Upchurch · 12th September 2009, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock

That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana.

Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies.

Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase.

Just read the link. A cherry picked quote, a false premise, an unsupported claim, and a scare-mongering ad hom.

Well done, Bob. This OP is almost 100% FAIL. What do you do for an encore?

Perfume V · 12th September 2009, 05:11 AM

Once again: if you think the current top income tax rate of 35% is pushing the US towards being a Communist dictatorship, you must be hopping mad at Reagan and Eisenhower, under whom the average top rate of income tax was 48% and 91% respectively.

WildCat · 12th September 2009, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Perfume V

Reagan and Eisenhower, under whom the average top rate of income tax was 48% and 91% respectively.

That was the top rate in theory. In practice nobody paid that rate.

Dancing David · 12th September 2009, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock

That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana.

Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies.

Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase.

Lets see taxes are the same as what? Leaders skimming?

Oh you are talking about the contract fraud in Iraq under the Wizard of Oz!

Like getting paid for contracts you never finsih.

GreNME · 12th September 2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by ImaginalDisc

Taxes = graft now?

It is when there's a Democratic POTUS.

leftysergeant · 12th September 2009, 10:31 AM

[quote=Bob Blaylock;5098713]That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana.

Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies.

Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase.[/QUOT
no, you don't get to bend reality to your own imagining.

Obama was speaking of the graft that goes to corrupt officials which gets nothing done. He was not talking about the utility bills that you have to pay to do business in the USA. Now pay your utility bills and stop whining. I can't afford to subsidize you whiners.

GreyICE · 12th September 2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by WildCat

That was the top rate in theory. In practice nobody paid that rate.

Whereas today the rich now pay every penny?

Pull the other one, it has bells on it.

12th September 2009, 02:28 AM	#1
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12th September 2009, 02:44 AM	#2
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12th September 2009, 05:11 AM	#6
Perfume V Scholar Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Posts: 103	Once again: if you think the current top income tax rate of 35% is pushing the US towards being a Communist dictatorship, you must be hopping mad at Reagan and Eisenhower, under whom the average top rate of income tax was 48% and 91% respectively.
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12th September 2009, 06:58 AM	#7
WildCat NWO Master Conspirator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albany Park, Chicago Posts: 24,976	Originally Posted by Perfume V Reagan and Eisenhower, under whom the average top rate of income tax was 48% and 91% respectively. That was the top rate in theory. In practice nobody paid that rate.
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12th September 2009, 07:23 AM	#8
Dancing David Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 18,357	Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana. Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies. Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase. Lets see taxes are the same as what? Leaders skimming? Oh you are talking about the contract fraud in Iraq under the Wizard of Oz! Like getting paid for contracts you never finsih.
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12th September 2009, 04:12 AM	#3
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 19,555	Hey, Bob. Quick question. What does "off the top" mean and how is it completely different from how the US handles corporate taxes?

12th September 2009, 04:25 AM	#4
SezMe Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 9,129	Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock That's what Comrade .... Stopped reading right there.

12th September 2009, 04:31 AM	#5
Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 19,555	Originally Posted by Bob Blaylock That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana. Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies. Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase. Just read the link. A cherry picked quote, a false premise, an unsupported claim, and a scare-mongering ad hom. Well done, Bob. This OP is almost 100% FAIL. What do you do for an encore?

12th September 2009, 10:31 AM	#9
GreNME Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 6,412	Originally Posted by ImaginalDisc Taxes = graft now? It is when there's a Democratic POTUS.
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12th September 2009, 10:31 AM	#10
leftysergeant Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 6,717	[quote=Bob Blaylock;5098713]That's what Comrade Obama said in a speech in Ghana. Of course, he was addressing Africans and Africa's economies. Here in the U.S., government consumes twice that, and if Comrade Obama gets his way, this will drastically increase.[/QUOT no, you don't get to bend reality to your own imagining. Obama was speaking of the graft that goes to corrupt officials which gets nothing done. He was not talking about the utility bills that you have to pay to do business in the USA. Now pay your utility bills and stop whining. I can't afford to subsidize you whiners.

12th September 2009, 11:08 AM	#11
GreyICE Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,542	Originally Posted by WildCat That was the top rate in theory. In practice nobody paid that rate. Whereas today the rich now pay every penny? Pull the other one, it has bells on it.
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