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Rich Liberals are Welcome to Pay the Higher Taxes of Their Dreams
North Star Writers Group ^ | August 11, 2008 | Paul Ibrahim

Posted on 08/11/2008 7:02:17 AM PDT by Invisigoth

Somewhere in between the stories about Americans staying home due to high gas prices, shortening their grocery lists to avoid paying too much at the register, fighting serious illnesses or dealing with crumbling families, there is a real tragedy being wholly overlooked by society: Since the Bush tax cuts, rich liberals have been grieving and despairing over the fact that Uncle Sam isn’t taking more of their money.

One example of this is Chris Kirkpatrick, former ‘N Sync star and contestant on the CMT reality show Gone Country. Asked about his finances, Kirkpatrick assured us of his financial comfort, saying:

“I still have lots of money, I am good. Actually, the president made it easier for rock stars because anybody who was above that tax limit got a break, which isn't really fair, but that's just the way it goes.”

That evil, evil George W. Bush. How dare he cut our taxes? We want to pay more!

Poor Kirkpatrick and his Hollywood and Manhattan friends. They just want – nay, demand – that they be able to pay more of their own money to the government so they can feel better about themselves.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: 2008; celebrities; democratparty; democrats; dnc; elections; liberals; rich; taxes

1 posted on 08/11/2008 7:02:18 AM PDT by Invisigoth
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To: Invisigoth
"“I still have lots of money, I am good. Actually, the president made it easier for rock stars because anybody who was above that tax limit got a break,"

Moron! The entire federal income tax rates were reduced. Everyone with a paycheck got a tax reduction.

2 posted on 08/11/2008 7:05:47 AM PDT by avacado
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To: avacado

Heck; even people who don’t work got a tax cut.


3 posted on 08/11/2008 7:09:32 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Invisigoth

Why would they want to pay more taxes? The joy of socialism is spending other people’s money. Neither the rich nor anybody else would waste their own money on crazy socialist programs.


4 posted on 08/11/2008 7:17:44 AM PDT by magslinger (A politician who thinks he is above the law is actually beneath contempt.)
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To: Invisigoth
It's 100% legal to “donate” $$$ to the US Treasury....over and above anything you owe to the government in taxes,fees,etc......both while you're alive and in your will.I've read that many people leave money to the government in their wills....mainly immigrants who want to show their gratitude to the United States for taking them in and giving them opportunities.

I think that the 1040 should include a line giving the taxpayer the opportunity to "donate" money to the Treasury....just like the Massachusetts state tax form does.

Of course,stats in ultra-leftist....sorry,progressive and compassionate...Massachusetts show that about 200 returns a year have that "donation" box checked.In a state of 6 million progressives.

5 posted on 08/11/2008 7:23:25 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Obama:"Ich bin ein beginner")
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To: avacado

I had that arguement witrh one of my buddies. When he said he didn’t need a tax cut, I told him to take out his check book and write a check. Odd, he wouldn’t do it.
Then I asked him if he took his mortgage deduction. Why, I asked. if he doesn’t need a tax break, would he take a dedustion that a renter does not get.
He is, as most liberals, all talk and no action.
I always say, “Don’t write a check with your mouth that your ass can’t cash!”


6 posted on 08/11/2008 7:29:23 AM PDT by Holicheese (Hillary deserves the CMoH for her time in Tuzla!)
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To: Gay State Conservative

I would like to see such a box on the 1040 then ask the liberals how much extra they gave each year.


7 posted on 08/11/2008 7:31:20 AM PDT by Mr. K (Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants don't help)
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To: Invisigoth
I'd like a list of the "rich liberals" who are voluntarily donating money to Uncle Sam.

No tax write-offs - just plain and simple sending the money in.

Anyone got that list? Write it out on the back of a postage stamp and send it to me.

8 posted on 08/11/2008 7:32:25 AM PDT by GOPJ (If Hillary steals the nomination, blacks will sit home. The GOP can take it all. Go for it Hillary.)
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To: magslinger

What they want is to a) deflect envy, and b) keep their money. How they accomplish that is by pretending to be on the side of those that envy them. They do it because it works. Talk is cheap. Warren Buffet is the master at this. He talks about raising his taxes but does everything he can to avoid paying any. He claims to support the Democrats but donates next to nothing to elect them. And the Democrats think he’s a great. He’s completely off their attack radar.


9 posted on 08/11/2008 7:34:21 AM PDT by Reeses (Leftism is powered by the evil force of envy.)
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To: Mr. K
I would like to see such a box on the 1040 then ask the liberals how much extra they gave each year.

Exactly.As I said,in a state of 6 million liberals only about 200 returns checked the donation box here in MA.And I'd bet the clothes on my back that neither Teddy's nor John F'ing Kerry's returns were among those 200.

10 posted on 08/11/2008 7:35:30 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Obama:"Ich bin ein beginner")
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To: Holicheese

I too had one of those talks with a liberal friend on mine. He was showing me pictures of his family’s vacation (wife, 3 kids) to the Grand Tetons. I asked whre he got all the money and he said he got $5K back in taxes. I told him that he can “thank GWB” for that vacation. He goes full BDS on me. I ended up kicking him out of my backyard and sent him on his way.


11 posted on 08/11/2008 7:35:33 AM PDT by avacado
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To: Invisigoth

They should just tax all the registered Rats double.

You want higher taxes and bigger government? Pay for it.


12 posted on 08/11/2008 7:35:56 AM PDT by varyouga ("Rove is some mysterious God of politics & mind control" - DU 10-24-06)
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To: varyouga

With their own money? How dare you!


13 posted on 08/11/2008 7:40:36 AM PDT by kenth (Just think, .000001783% of the population is screwing it all up for the rest of us.)
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To: varyouga

Exactly. I’ve been saying the same thing for awhile now.


14 posted on 08/11/2008 8:04:11 AM PDT by popdonnelly (Boycott Washington D.C. until they allow gun ownership)
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To: Invisigoth
“I still have lots of money, I am good. Actually, the president made it easier for rock stars because anybody who was above that tax limit got a break, which isn't really fair, but that's just the way it goes.”

He's a dope and a hypocrite. There's no way in hell this guy doesn't have at least one accountant handling his mo and taking every tax deduction he can possible take. He must think we're as stupid as he is.

15 posted on 08/11/2008 8:07:25 AM PDT by floozy22
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To: Invisigoth
One example of this is Chris Kirkpatrick, former ‘N Sync star and contestant on the CMT reality show Gone Country. Asked about his finances, Kirkpatrick assured us of his financial comfort, saying:

“I still have lots of money, I am good. Actually, the president made it easier for rock stars because anybody who was above that tax limit got a break, which isn't really fair, but that's just the way it goes.”

Hey Jerk, if you want to PAY more -- you can!! You don't have to pay just what is owed, you won't get arrested if you feel quilty about your riches and pay MORE taxes.

However, the AVERAGE American wants lower taxes!!

16 posted on 08/11/2008 8:22:13 AM PDT by EagleandLiberty
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To: Reeses
Nicely put. Another way of putting it is "they" want to appease their own guilt by spending other peoples money. For some this is without any conscious recognition of doing so.

Throughout recorded history there have been various notable individuals who have risen above egomania and self-occupaton, and clarified what honesty is, that is, to be honest with one's self. Buddha, Christ, St Francis, Shakespeare, and a host of classic writers, Camus, Conrad, HG Wells. All the same message - to face your own values. Sometimes it manifests as a "religion" sometimes as a literary classic.

For those who cannot face themselves, but maneuvered to have to do so, the psychological defense is what is so often today called liberalism, although leftism is a more appropriate assignation. And when such occurs they go assertively ballistic, e.g. Nancy Pelosi.

There is a definitive treatise, The Origin of Consciousness and the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, Julian Jaynes. It clarifies that there are human beings unable to objectively evaluate themselves, they are without conscious awareness of themselves and of the ramifications of their actions, and thus civilly function only through topdown authority, that is extortion. This is Leftism. The converse is real religion, or enlightenment, and it definitely takes significant strength of mind (over ego).

Jaynes says, and it becomes quite obvious, that the ancient Greeks, the acknowledged basis of "western civilization," were the ones who broke out of bicameralism, and first looked at themselves consciously; thus the theatre, philosophy, science, for which they are known. The theatre thing is especially obvious, Euripedes and the boys consciously created an activity that led one to look at one's self and others objectively.

Today, bicameralism reads as the Left, the massive authoritative manipulation of human minds. And I'm not sure we're ever to globally overcome it. The forefathers of America saw it, the Reformation was a historical breakthrough, George Bernard Shaw wrote the breakthrough as the "Superman," Paine discussed it in "Common Sense", etc.

I would venture the people who follow Obama, like the Jews after a Savior to come, are striving for this. But it sure doesn't look to me like he's the illuminating path.

17 posted on 08/11/2008 8:41:36 AM PDT by jnsun (The LEFT: The need to manipulate others because of nothing productive to offer)
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