Millionaires On Unemployment

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  1. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    By the way, the corporate tax there is lower than the States'. Last I checked it was 26.3%.

    Oh, you'll LOVE the 25% VAT (aka MOMS).
     
  2. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    Because you know I have a penchant for alcohol?....
     
  3. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    You have an interesting outlook: You seem to view what government system is best based on how it benefits you the most. Ironic, given your desire for everyone to share. I guess as long as others are sharing more than you, you think it's cool.

    In contrast, I want everyone to have opportunity. However, I don't think giving people things is the way to go; they should earn them. Regardless of whether you drink or not, would you like to live in a country where the amount of booze you can purchase for your own consumption is limited? Personally, I prefer freedom.
     
  4. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    yes the freedom of america, where you can legally have your door kicked in with no explanation to you our your family, be hauled out with a bag over your head and detained and tortured indefinitely with no charges or reason given, where the government can spy on your phone calls and read your emails...but feel free to drink all the poison you want! :lol:
     
  5. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    You don't think that happens in Sweden?
     
  6. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    i could give two fucks about sweden, just funny what your take on "freedom" is
     
  7. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Why do you think I supported the Patriot Act? Ah...because you can't conceive of anyone but a cardboard cutout.
     
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    i never inferred such a thing, i was only pointing out your hilarious bumper sticker mentality...funny how you are now in turn inferring a non truth about me though, as is your usual tired shtick

    freedom! :lol:

    yawn
     
  9. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Golly, if only I could think with the depth and levels of gradation and complexity as you. One day, with enough work, I may come close. In the meantime, I'll keep reaching for that rainbow!
     
  10. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    good luck with that, in the meantime, you can go buy 100 cases of schnapps and drink them all at once! freedom! :lol:
     
  11. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Thanks!
     
  12. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    I like Heinlein's quote:

    "The democracy will cease to exist when the people realize they can vote themselves tea and circuses."
     
  13. barfo

    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko boomer maniac Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I'm more a fan of George Orwell and Kris Kristofferson's thoughts:

    barfo
     
  14. 3RA1N1AC

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    "To be matter-of-fact about the world is to blunder into fantasy - and dull fantasy at that, as the real world is strange and wonderful."

    Robert A. Heinlein
     
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    Hmm, seems to me that Ben Franklin said something very close to that as well.
     
  16. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

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    democracy is 2 wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner

    i also like this one from franklin

    "he who gives up liberty to obtain safety deserves neither."
     
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    When did you live in or visit Sweden?

    Compared to yours, perhaps. You carry boxes all day. It would be a step down for many.
     
  18. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Obvious douche is obvious.
     
  19. MickZagger

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    Perhaps, an even bigger step down to portray yourself as a Stanford grad to a bunch of strangers on the internet, when you're really not.

    Your insufferable prick routine never gets old, though.

    As soon as you found out I work for UPS you've loved trying to make fun of me for that? Is it the fact that union sap can make more than a guy with a fake Stanford degree?
     
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    i dont get the disdain for blue collar workers coming from some neocons, although it seems to be working for romney so swimmingly! :lol:
     

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