If the republican primary were today, who would you vote for?

[IndyDave1776]

Compared to what, though? Taxes are at their lowest in many decades now.

Compared with the reasonable cost of performing the functions for which the government has constitutional authority.

 

[bwframe]

Compared with the reasonable cost of performing the functions for which the government has constitutional authority.

On top of that, billions and billions of taxable dollars are lying in wait for an administration that encourages business rather than over regulates it. The repeal of Obamacare will see a huge surge in small to large business expansion.

 

[24Carat]

On top of that, billions and billions of taxable dollars are lying in wait for an administration that encourages business rather than over regulates it. The repeal of Obamacare will see a huge surge in small to large business expansion.

Translation: Barry has made it so bad that there is nowhere to go but up .

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Vote for Kanye ****ing West.

Kanye West announces he is running for president in 2020 #VMAs [vine] | Twitchy

 

[Cygnus]

I wonder if Kanye will get help from any other artists in his genre.......Maybe like this?

vote or die south park - Bing Videos

 

[bwframe]

Vote for Kanye ****ing West.

Kanye West announces he is running for president in 2020 #VMAs [vine] | Twitchy

Kanye's a badass, if he'd just STFU and sing:

[video=youtube;PsO6ZnUZI0g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsO6ZnUZI0g[/video]

 

[jamil]

Compared with the reasonable cost of performing the functions for which the government has constitutional authority.

Social justice prevents me from repping.

 

[MisterChester]

From that quote it sounds to me that he is talking about business/corporate tax. While he didn't specify it, the quote seems to at least imply it. And per your link


So if he was talking corporate tax, he would be correct.

That is mostly correct but it doesn't take into account deductions, loopholes, credits, etc. It's misleading.

 

[MisterChester]

Compared with the reasonable cost of performing the functions for which the government has constitutional authority.

I'd take issue with the government's suppliers too. I don't remember where I saw it but I was reading something about how much the government pays for regular day-to-day things and what caught my eye was they would spend like $40 for a hammer you'd find in a tool shed. Things like that add up. Whoever is buying stuff for the government at overpriced rates should look into getting stuff from Amazon!

 

[IndyDave1776]

I'd take issue with the government's suppliers too. I don't remember where I saw it but I was reading something about how much the government pays for regular day-to-day things and what caught my eye was they would spend like $40 for a hammer you'd find in a tool shed. Things like that add up. Whoever is buying stuff for the government at overpriced rates should look into getting stuff from Amazon!

Indeed so. My thought revolves around not only overpaying for merchandise, but also buying merchandise to carry out actions for which the government lacks constitutional authority to be doing in the first place.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I'd take issue with the government's suppliers too. I don't remember where I saw it but I was reading something about how much the government pays for regular day-to-day things and what caught my eye was they would spend like $40 for a hammer you'd find in a tool shed. Things like that add up. Whoever is buying stuff for the government at overpriced rates should look into getting stuff from Amazon!

$40 for a hammer? A bit high depending, the last one I bought was a bit over $30 iirc. Just a plain hammer like you would find in a tool shed.
Here it is.
Estwing Rip Claw Hammer, 20 oz. E3-20S | Zoro.com
But then again it might have been a steal if it was a hammer like this.
Nail & Framing Hammers | MSCDirect.com

 

[Timjoebillybob]

That is mostly correct but it doesn't take into account deductions, loopholes, credits, etc. It's misleading.

Which is why they gave it a mostly true rating. In OECD countries, the US rates 2nd in highest effective tax rate only New Zealand is higher. Out of 189 ranked countries the US is 15.
Does the U.S. have the highest corporate tax rate in the free world? | PunditFact

How many US companies have transferred to New Zealand?

 

[MisterChester]

Which is why they gave it a mostly true rating. In OECD countries, the US rates 2nd in highest effective tax rate only New Zealand is higher. Out of 189 ranked countries the US is 15.
Does the U.S. have the highest corporate tax rate in the free world? | PunditFact

How many US companies have transferred to New Zealand?

I have no idea but I imagine the number is quite small. Nobody wants to spend 22 hours on a plane anyway!

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Reince Priebus, You Need To Get Carly Fiorina Into the CNN Debate. Do It Now. - Kurt Schlichter

 

[MisterChester]

$40 for a hammer? A bit high depending, the last one I bought was a bit over $30 iirc. Just a plain hammer like you would find in a tool shed.
Here it is.
Estwing Rip Claw Hammer, 20 oz. E3-20S | Zoro.com
But then again it might have been a steal if it was a hammer like this.
Nail & Framing Hammers | MSCDirect.com

AFAIK it was just any old regular hammer. It also mentioned things like screws, nuts, bolts, etc. going for really high prices as well. It's like going to the hospital and they charge you $5 for one Tylenol.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I have no idea but I imagine the number is quite small. Nobody wants to spend 22 hours on a plane anyway!

They don't have to spend 22 hrs on a plane. Just "move" the "main" office there and staff it with a local janitor. I'd guess the number approaches zero, where places with lower tax rates are probably a good bit higher.

AFAIK it was just any old regular hammer. It also mentioned things like screws, nuts, bolts, etc. going for really high prices as well. It's like going to the hospital and they charge you $5 for one Tylenol.

The first one I posted is just a regular old hammer the second one is also, no dead blow or beryllium or anything like that. One thing that raises the price up is that they are required to buy made in America if possible. Which the one I posted is. And you might be surprised at what some nuts and bolts cost.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Carson ties Trump in Iowa.

http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=h...donald-trump-in-iowa-poll/?smid=fb-share&_r=1

 

[jamil]

Carson ties Trump in Iowa.

http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=h...donald-trump-in-iowa-poll/?smid=fb-share&_r=1

Wow. Not that I was rooting for Carson to be the nominee, but I'd rather have him than Trump. Maybe there's hope.

 

[bwframe]

Wow. Not that I was rooting for Carson to be the nominee, but I'd rather have him than Trump. Maybe there's hope.

I think the bumpy ride to the primaries has begun. This'll keep the frontrunners honest and in the game.

 

[Cygnus]

Social justice prevents me from repping.

I'd rep that but........

I swear one day someone will bring back the PW threads.....