Posted on 01/21/2013 5:12:50 AM PST by tellw
Word is, Phil Mickelson is mad as hell about rising tax rates, and hes not going to take it anymore. What follows is a brief portion of an interview Mickelson gave earlier today after carding a final-round 66 at the Palmer Course at PGA West in La Quinta which I assure you, is not associated with the La Quinta next door to your local Dennys in which the golfer hinted that he is considering drastic career changes because of a combined tax rate nearing 62, 63 percent:
(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...
and let’s not forget, the tick in the whitehouse is planning on sucking more money from the producers during his next four years, or more, reign of terror.
I am not talented enough to be earning the threshold amounts for the higher tax rates BUT I don’t envy those who do. Let’s say Phil quits, frankly with his arthritis I expect him to cut back anyway, and along with him go many of those who are the top earners in each of their fields because they got there based on talent, what will be left? There was a news article recently wherein Cal was “surprised” the new tax rates are not bringing in more money. Do we really elect people this stupid that they don’t know that taxes kill? I guess that is rhetorical.
That's an easy one. He sits at a desk and has people yell at him all day. :-)
Dear Toni:
Besides the obvious brain damage, what’s your handicap? You snarky wankers are jealous of hard work and talent because you don’t want to work and have no talent.
Clete
That Forbes writer needs to be smacked upside the head. Only one or two commentors at the site get it...the rest of them are whining, snarky, sissies.
Old picture - I think his boobs are bigger than hers by now.
Keep more of his money? Who does Mickelson think he is, Al Gore?
Seems like most retire and go fishing!
Mickelson is an anomoly. Yes the top pros make huge amounts of money, most from endorcements and appearance fees outside the US. Those at the below elite level, say beyond the top 30 or so do well but when they deduct their expenses and fees, sponsor arrangements, training, TAXES etc they are not super rich. Lastly, their high paid careers don’t extend over 30 years either.
I am happy for Phil. I am glad he put this on the record.
I thought Forbes was pro-Capitalism. When did they make the sharp left turn?
Very punny.
Phil Mickelson has been a tremendous asset to the game of golf. A legendary player and a real gentleman.
Phil Mickelson is a gentleman who has provided stalwart support during his wife's battle with breast cancer.
On the other hand, your comment reflects a witless cretin.
He wasn't happy with the PGA when they came up with the end of year playoff which demanded another month out of anyone who wanted/qualified to stay in it. The other thing he wasn't happy with was the prize money for it was all tied up in annuities that didn't mature for another 10 years.
“What does a professional golfer do when he retires?”
What color does a Smurf turn when you choke him?
LOL.
It appears that there is an opening for a course pro at the Galt’s Gulch Country Club.
I thought I was going to read a “real” article, but instead it’s nothing but sarcasm aimed at Mickelson.
“What does a professional golfer do when he retires?”
Go on the Senior Tour.
My guess is, Phil “officially” moved to Florida... a state with NO income tax...
Or, maybe even a little FURTHER Southeast??
I don't blame him...I wouldn't work that hard for a measly 20 million take home pay, per year...
When someone else owns more of your labor than you do, there’s a word for that: slavery.
If Mickelson only hit a small ball into a hole for his money, what did the government do to deserve 30% of his money?
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