These Tax rebate cheques
Feb 9th 2008, 12:03 am
#18
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: NW Chicago suburbs
Posts: 11,253
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
I have wondered - just why is being accomplished, and having money viewed as a negative? And why are those who have managed it often reviled?
I'm sorry, but just smacks of jealousy to me.
I'm sorry, but just smacks of jealousy to me.
Feb 9th 2008, 12:19 am
#19
Cpl Tony
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 92
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
The majority have worked hard, taken risks and now it is showing.
The people who are jealous of that generally rely on those people for their income.
Top 1% of the income earners pay approx 40% of the income taxes.
Feb 9th 2008, 12:28 am
#20
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: NW Chicago suburbs
Posts: 11,253
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
It'd considered to be elitist and terrible for a rich man to look down on poor men.
I'm afraid I consider it similar, for people to call others rich b*stards, etc., just because they have money.
Good people and bad, among the rich and the poor imo
I'm afraid I consider it similar, for people to call others rich b*stards, etc., just because they have money.
Good people and bad, among the rich and the poor imo
Feb 9th 2008, 5:47 am
#21
Not dead yet
Joined: Apr 2004
Location: In a world of my own where I know everyone
Posts: 15,042
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
I depends on your version of rich are we talking a few million from a business say or inheritance ie Paris Hilton because I'm damn sure that slapper hasn't worked a day in her life.
Feb 9th 2008, 5:54 am
#22
Cpl Tony
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 92
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Paris Hilton.....I'm glad we agree on something
Feb 9th 2008, 6:03 am
#23
Not dead yet
Joined: Apr 2004
Location: In a world of my own where I know everyone
Posts: 15,042
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
I've never begrudged someone the benefit of their toil. I'm only jealous of lottery winners because I'd love it to be me. Other than that I hope it brings them happiness half their luck.
Feb 9th 2008, 6:05 am
#24
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Santa Monica,CA from Birmingham, UK
Posts: 18,402
Feb 9th 2008, 7:16 am
#25
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: NW Chicago suburbs
Posts: 11,253
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Thing is - I've known some "old money" folks, who didn't work for it - but inherited it from their family - and were nonetheless lovely people.
My point is only, I don't think a person should be judged for their lack of money, nor for having it (unless they got it some dishonest or unethical way).
Paris Hilton - I don't like her because she's an idiot, not because she's rich.
Feb 9th 2008, 7:18 am
#26
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Santa Monica,CA from Birmingham, UK
Posts: 18,402
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Fair enough, I'd be jealous too!
Thing is - I've known some "old money" folks, who didn't work for it - but inherited it from their family - and were nonetheless lovely people.
My point is only, I don't think a person should be judged for their lack of money, nor for having it (unless they got it some dishonest or unethical way).
Paris Hilton - I don't like her because she's an idiot, not because she's rich.
Thing is - I've known some "old money" folks, who didn't work for it - but inherited it from their family - and were nonetheless lovely people.
My point is only, I don't think a person should be judged for their lack of money, nor for having it (unless they got it some dishonest or unethical way).
Paris Hilton - I don't like her because she's an idiot, not because she's rich.
Feb 9th 2008, 7:20 am
#27
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: NW Chicago suburbs
Posts: 11,253
Feb 9th 2008, 7:32 am
#28
Thinking about it
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Mid-West
Posts: 9,435
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
ok so I was just thinking........
GWB is giving our money back.
simplistically
rich people get upto $1200 and poorer people get back $600
rich people tend to support the Republicans.
poorer people tend to support the Dems.
rich people don't need the money and can give it away
poor people do need the money for themselves.
There is an election campaign to be paid for this year...........
you see how I am thinking here.....
GWB is giving our money back.
simplistically
rich people get upto $1200 and poorer people get back $600
rich people tend to support the Republicans.
poorer people tend to support the Dems.
rich people don't need the money and can give it away
poor people do need the money for themselves.
There is an election campaign to be paid for this year...........
you see how I am thinking here.....
Factually incorrect and just plain stupid to boot.
Feb 9th 2008, 9:23 am
#30
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 14,578
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
The way everyone is talking about this you'd think it was "free" money... 
