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Poll on Taxes

Raise My Taxes?

  • Yes

    Votes: 15 57.7%

  • No

    Votes: 11 42.3%
  • Total voters
    26
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I'd say that is taxes enough, yeah? That's our good friend the dollar btw.
 
Anyone who says taxes should be raised should start by setting the example and sending in a check that goes above and beyond what they are currently paying in taxes to the government. Hell, have a rule that says in order to discuss raising taxes, you must donate $1,000 to the US government. 10 bucks says the topic of raising taxes never comes up again. Democrats like their money too much.
 
How much are we talking about here? I will happily pay 1% or 2% more if it means we can stop all these attacks on unions, medicare, medicaid, and social security.

I also want to see a high speed rail network linking our cities. Any alternative to driving and flying is a good thing. And the jobs it would create would also be good.
 
green said:
Anyone who says taxes should be raised should start by setting the example and sending in a check that goes above and beyond what they are currently paying in taxes to the government. Hell, have a rule that says in order to discuss raising taxes, you must donate $1,000 to the US government. 10 bucks says the topic of raising taxes never comes up again. Democrats like their money too much.
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What a worthless post.

I voted yes. I received four THOUSAND dollars on my return this year. I'm not complaining, but seriously? I would've been tickled pink to just not have to pay, let alone a return like that.
 
SaltyDawg said:
How much are we talking about here? I will happily pay 1% or 2% more if it means we can stop all these attacks on unions, medicare, medicaid, and social security.

I also want to see a high speed rail network linking our cities. Any alternative to driving and flying is a good thing. And the jobs it would create would also be good.
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I try to make this point with my wife during our budget battles. Spending on infrastructure, tools, equipment increases our productivity and have estimatible returns on the investment. Good business requires prioritizing spending on these things.

Sorta like giving a person a fish might satisfy a need for one day, but teaching someone to fish(and letting them) can enable them to eat well for a lifetime.

But she wins, and the kids get their piano lessons. . . .
 
JazzSpazz said:
Maybe a tax on cheese?
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or maybe the ability to pay with cheese?

Here are some recipes for Cheese Coins, including a Hanukkah version:
Cheddar Cheese Coins (Cooks Illustrated)
About 60 coins

To make this dough with a handheld electric mixer, mix all the ingredients except the water until combined, about 3 minutes. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a ball of dough is formed. Proceed with forming the logs of dough as directed in step 1.

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1-stick), softened
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 - 4 tablespoons water

1. Pulse all the ingredients except the water in a food processor until combined, about 12 pulses. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water. Squeeze the mixture between your hands to form a ball, adding additional water as necessary. Form the dough into two 10-inch logs. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Adjust two oven racks to the upper- and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the logs into 1/8-inch-thick coins and place on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake to deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes, reversing the positions of the baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through baking. Cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

To Make Ahead: The dough can be prepared through step 1 and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before continuing with step 2.
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Hanukkah Cheese Gelt Coins Recipe

These tasty Cheddar cheese crackers are great not only as edible gelt for Hanukkah, but also a great appetizer cracker for any occasion, party, or just as a snack. You may make the dough in advance and freeze.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients:
* 8 ounces (about 2 cups packed) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
* 1 cup all-purpose unbleached white flour
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* Sesame seeds

Preparation: Place Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade (or a heavy-duty mixer). Blend until a dough forms. Divide dough in half and shape each into a log about 1 inch in diameter and 12 inches long. Roll logs in sesame seeds to coat. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, nonstick foil, or Silpats.

Slice dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned and firm. Let rest for 5 minutes and move to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container to keep them crispy.

Note: You can freeze the logs of dough after wrapping. Let thaw slightly in the refrigerator before cutting to bake, but be sure the dough remains cold enough to slice.
Yield: about 7 dozen cheesy gelt coin wafers
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this would go well with Bean's ideas too!

And we could put folks to work baking cheese coins and perhaps make a dent in the unemployment numbers too!
 
This thread makes me think there should be a poll tax.
 
by the way, I voted yes.

though I wish my property taxes would go down, they are way too high.
 
JazzSpazz said:
Maybe a tax on cheese?
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LogGrad98 said:
Blasphemer!!


I shall have to neg rep you when I have spread some rep around.
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moevillini said:
or maybe the ability to pay with cheese?

Here are some recipes for Cheese Coins, including a Hanukkah version:




this would go well with Bean's ideas too!

And we could put folks to work baking cheese coins and perhaps make a dent in the unemployment numbers too!
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I like the idea of paying my taxes with cheese, but I could see LogGrad being offended by the idea.
 
Considering that I pay 40% on my bonuses here at work (50% of my income if not more) and there isn't a damn thing I can do about it because its a Bonus vs. actual pay I voted no. I can claim 7 for my base pay but the monthly bonuses and the 3 to 6k I get monthly before its a kick in teh ***. No away around me paying 40% taxes on that ****.
 
Scat said:
Where's the option to raise everyone else's taxes but not mine?
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that one failed in ancient Grecian democracy. Democracy can only work so long as folks don't don't realize they've got the keys to the public treasury.

It's what we've been doing for quite a long time too.
 
Maybe they should make Tax hikes and such, open ballot propositions. Because it looks like the people of this board, who probably represent a wide variety of American sentiments... are more willing to get things done then Congress is.
 
Sirkickyass said:
I will admit that I'm pleasantly surprised by the board. Faith in humanity restored today.
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I'm not jumping on that bandwagon so quickly.

So what if you raise taxes if the people spending that money do so improperly?
It won't do a bit of good. That's how we got in this mess in the first place.

Another interesting thought is that money problems are never rooted in money.
Those money problems are never solved by throwing more money at them.
 
Cope said:
Considering that I pay 40% on my bonuses here at work (50% of my income if not more) and there isn't a damn thing I can do about it because its a Bonus vs. actual pay I voted no. I can claim 7 for my base pay but the monthly bonuses and the 3 to 6k I get monthly before its a kick in teh ***. No away around me paying 40% taxes on that ****.
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If the 40% is an overpayment, you'll get the refund on that.
 
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