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Nope, just stating that his comment against the pioneer of the Federal Reserve System as well as the Federal Trade Commission were indicative of him leaning towards the laissez faire point of view in which we let the free market economy work on it's own with as little governmental intervention as possible.

I think if I called Mike a communist, he would come after me with one of those fancy rifles of his.

LOL, Shawny, I was talking about that. If the US gov't had a hands-off approach and let capitalism run it all, then it could end up like the old Russian gov't. Hence a Marxist-style revolution. So Mike is really crying out for a revolution because he does have all the guns. But Shawn, I think you and I are safe where we are because Mike has a snow-phobia.
 
There is an upper limit on income for this tax rebate too. If you make more than $75000/year as an individual, you probably won't get any rebate. Oh well. Rebates are a very short-sighted way to stimulate the economy. What we need is a long-term, sustainable solution.
I heard that the total dollar amount of this rebate plan is about equal to the increased oil (gasoline, mostly) burden that was placed on people last year, due to the high oil prices. So in effect, they are trying to offset the extra amount everyone (who makes less than $75000 per year) paid last year for higher gas prices.
 
And all the people that were supposed to get a big refund get screwed. Great.
 
So long as your parents don't claim you on their taxes and you have made at least $3,000 and your adjusted gross income is less then $75,000.

I made a little under 28k and I am not sure if they are claiming me. WTF? If they claim me I am slapping them.
 
If you are a couple making a combined $80,000 a year, and I believe have 2 kids, you will be receiving $2400 back from the government.
 
Tommy Jeff said we should have regular revolutions just to keep The Government honest.

The people are far too distracted with unimportant 'news' to be bothered to revolt. You know, feed them some extra tax return every now and then, they will be docile.

Hehe, I'm not a communist, I just think that we should take care of our national issues and leave other nations to sort themselves out. If we are attacked (by a nation or private individuals) sort them out and leave it at that. Beirut was merely a sign of things to come but unfortunately no one listened (or cared, it would seem).

I'm not acheing for a Marxist style government, the theory is interesting but (as we've seen with the history of the USSR) Human Nature tends to ruin even the most equal of ideas. Off topic, but I do have some issues with the erosion of state's rights.

Capitalism works fine if left alone and used honestly. My problem is with some of the more Socialist programs the United States has adapted over the years. I want my tax dollars to go towards improving the abysmal roads around here, not towards people who are too goddamned lazy to work or have 3 kids by the time they are 18. People need to think more about the things they do, even the smallest of winds can change your course. The government's size has expanded due to these style of programs.

Why is it that We have to police the world? We can barely even hold morals and ethics upon ourselves, let alone the rest of the Earth.
 
The people are far too distracted with unimportant 'news' to be bothered to revolt. You know, feed them some extra tax return every now and then, they will be docile.
What? You don't think it's important that we're told about how crazy Britney has become? How else could we figure it out?
Why is it that We have to police the world?
Someone's always had to. After the cöck-up Britain made of the job, we thought it looked easy.
We can barely even hold morals and ethics upon ourselves, let alone the rest of the Earth.
Pff. Our country will continue its headlong rush toward hell so long as "the government" insists on keeping the drug business profitable for all sides.
And the key to the trouble is that any of us ever call it "the government". It was supposed to be us.

But we mustn't discuss politics here. :nono:
 
Pff. Our country will continue its headlong rush toward hell so long as "the government" insists on keeping the drug business profitable for all sides.

Another interesting point. I've read quite a few anecdotes about how the CIA has attempted to use units such as 1st SFOD-Delta to cover up (read: kill) loose cannons for them (involved in drug-smuggling or arms tranfers, such as Central America back in the day). If they had too many questions or didn't agree, CIA would attempt to make a mess of the whole situation. Eric Haney discusses that in his book (he was a charter member of Delta.)

And the key to the trouble is that any of us ever call it "the government". It was supposed to be us.

But we mustn't discuss politics here. :nono:

You're correct, of course, but too many people have been bullshitted into thinking that's not the way things were supposed to be. You know, we HAVE to have an elite.. :rolleyes:

Anyways, I'm done, I think I might be crossing the line here (rules-wise).
 
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