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Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign the read "Vote
Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I
laughed--just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that
I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there
in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to
someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside.
The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server
inside as I decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was
grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized
the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter
was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the
actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept
than in practical application
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u did the right thing bro that server fucd ur gf and that dam bum used your ten bucks and got a lotto ticket and he won 10 mil and he decided to redistribute his wealth back to me for 1 mil.
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Stuck on catchphrases are we? This big "redistribution of wealth" talking point that people like you love to toss around means an increase in the top marginal tax rate from 35% to 39.6%, which is where it was going anyway once Bushie's tax plan expires next year.
In 1993 Clinton, a guy who knew a thing or two about building a strong economy, increased the top marginal tax rate from 31 percent to 39.6 percent and in every measurement our economy was incredibly strong, despite this "redistribution of wealth."
Ask Sarah Palin about real redistribution of wealth. Her little state gets more of your and my federal tax dollars distributed among its citizenry than any other in the nation, by far. Alaska is as close to a socialist state as exists.
BTW- Are you so hung up on this issue because your earned income is over $250,000? Are you upset that you can no longer aspire to be a millionaire because of an extra 4.9% margin for earnings OVER a quarter million (not including the first). Have you even a clue as to the reality of what I'm spelling out here, or will you respond with a kneejerk reaction supporting your unquestioning obeyance to right wing talking points?
Oh, and by the way, the top marginal tax rate AVERAGED over 50% under the beloved Republican hero Ronald Reagan and over 73% under Richard Nixon. So, are you still scared that "socialist" Obama's proposed (and that would have to pass through Congress) 39.6% will have us all marching goosestep as we renounce our worldly possessions, smart ass?
http://www.truthandpolitics.org/top-rates.php
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Stuck on catchphrases are we? This big "redistribution of wealth" talking point that people like you love to toss around means an increase in the top marginal tax rate from 35% to 39.6%, which is where it was going anyway once Bushie's tax plan expires next year.
In 1993 Clinton, a guy who knew a thing or two about building a strong economy, increased the top marginal tax rate from 31 percent to 39.6 percent and in every measurement our economy was incredibly strong, despite this "redistribution of wealth."
Ask Sarah Palin about real redistribution of wealth. Her little state gets more of your and my federal tax dollars distributed among its citizenry than any other in the nation, by far. Alaska is as close to a socialist state as exists.
BTW- Are you so hung up on this issue because your earned income is over $250,000? Are you upset that you can no longer aspire to be a millionaire because of an extra 4.9% margin for earnings OVER a quarter million (not including the first). Have you even a clue as to the reality of what I'm spelling out here, or will you respond with a kneejerk reaction supporting your unquestioning obeyance to right wing talking points?
Oh, and by the way, the top marginal tax rate AVERAGED over 50% under the beloved Republican hero Ronald Reagan and over 73% under Richard Nixon. So, are you still scared that "socialist" Obama's proposed (and that would have to pass through Congress) 39.6% will have us all marching goosestep as we renounce our worldly possessions, smart ass?
http://www.truthandpolitics.org/top-rates.php
Ouch!
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Pretty funny. But seriously this is the classic bait and switch issue.
Gov Palin goes around with McCain and rips on Obama for this "redistribution of wealth" comment.
Fact is that Palin brags about how she TOOK $$$ ( taxes) from the oil companies in Alaska and GAVE it back to the citizens of her state in the form of a $1200 check each.
Hmmmm, I guess since she is a republican that isn't the same thing ??? ::)
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign the read "Vote
Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I
laughed--just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that
I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there
in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to
someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside.
The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server
inside as I decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was
grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized
the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter
was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the
actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept
than in practical application
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Palin did brag about employing socialism, yes.
Took tax dollars and gave 1200 to everyone in the state.
Money for nothing.
Nothing like socialism at work!
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Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign the read "Vote
Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I
laughed--just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that
I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there
in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to
someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside.
The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server
inside as I decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was
grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized
the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter
was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the
actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept
than in practical application
The homeless guy then went into that same restaurant, purchased a $6 meal, and tipped the server $4.
Your experiment was a success!
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This thread is going the way the OP hoped...he'll need to check his Foxnews account for a good response. Hold tight everyone.
By the way...did you know that Obama was BLACK as well...and a muslim...and a terrorist...and a communist...and anti-american...and black...and a muslim...and a terrorist...and a communist...and anti-american...and black...and a muslim
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Redistribute this thread to the politics board.
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RagingBull just got raped.
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RagingBull just got raped.
I wonder if he drives a vehicle that's gas- or diesel-powered.
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I wonder if he drives a vehicle that's gas- or diesel-powered.
My car runs on hope and change. ;D
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Ragingbull just pulled this from another web site and claims it as his own story.
Under the McCain version, the guy chooses not to tip the waiter, spits on the homeless guy and tells him to "get a job" and hands over the tip to his local banker as part of a "bailout." ;D