The Unnoficial Democratic Convention Thread - Page 15

Laodaron · 08-30-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Illuminator

Income taxes are legal, the amendment by now has surely been ratified by enough states. It's legal, but unethical.

Conceded.

Deson · 08-30-2008, 07:59 PM

I can't get that speech out of my head.

Considering how diverse the backgrounds of the presidents have been over history, what did Obama mean when he said he wasn't of the same pedigree?

3devious · 08-30-2008, 08:03 PM

Most of those folks were percieved as being rich, yada yada yada...

Deson · 08-30-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 3devious

Most of those folks were percieved as being rich, yada yada yada...

Yeah. It just kind of struck me as I was going through the roster of presidents that he really does fit the mold of a fair amount of presidential rises.

So you think the wealth is the only big thing?

3devious · 08-31-2008, 09:58 AM

Nah, that was just the easiest.

Illuminator · 09-01-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 3devious

Why do you feel that way?

In a nutshell, it penalizes work and success rather than consumption and imports. Its non-application in the non-profit sector is used to coerce organizations out of their right to political free speech.

3devious · 09-01-2008, 09:16 AM

Then, everyone should get the same bill for public assets? (Not judging, just wanting to know how stuff is going to get paid for.)