Nathan's Corner
Quote: BozWithout insulting you, that’s pure jealousy and only rewards poor life choices. Make more, pay more, at the same rate as everyone. Hard to get much fairer than that. And it’s what Democrats depend on, class envy. Yea it’s a different thread but Nathan’s opinion on our tax system would be interesting.
Not sure where you are pulling jealously from because I don’t think I’ve ever disclosed what I earn here.
A progressive system is completely fair. Everyone is subject to the same tax rates. A minimum wage worker pays exactly the same amount of taxes on their first $10k as a Billionaire would. What exactly is not fair about that?
The basic cost of living is the same for everyone despite their income, so taxes are a greater financial burden for low earners, thus they are taxed at a lower rate.
Bad decisions?? No one decides to stay home and stop earning money because they would owe 3% extra on their next $100k....keep dreaming.
Quote: BozWithout insulting you, that’s pure jealousy and only rewards poor life choices. Make more, pay more, at the same rate as everyone. Hard to get much fairer than that. And it’s what Democrats depend on, class envy. Yea it’s a different thread but Nathan’s opinion on our tax system would be interesting.
I agree with you. People who make more money should pay higher taxes and people who make less should pay lower taxes. Even Peter Griffin from Family Guy mentioned the same thing and he's usually a Moron, but had a bright spot of intelligent clarity to think of that on his own
Quote: NathanI agree with you. People who make more money should pay higher taxes and people who make less should pay lower taxes.
Sounds a bit like communism: "From each according to his ability; to each according to his need."
The problem, of course, is that millions of Americans "fail" at life and it is up to those who succeed to carry them.
That ain't fair; they should not be my problem.
Nature: survival of the fittest.
Coddling failures and mental defectives undermines the ability of humanity to evolve in a positive direction.
Quote: MrVSounds a bit like communism: "From each according to his ability; to each according to his need."
The problem, of course, is that millions of Americans "fail" at life and it is up to those who succeed to carry them.
That ain't fair; they should not be my problem.
Nature: survival of the fittest.
Coddling failures and mental defectives undermines the ability of humanity to evolve in a positive direction.
But not everyone has the opportunity to succeed. The once able bodied guy minding his own business and got hit by a drunk driver and now is paralyzed in a wheelchair would not be near as successful as the burly construction worker who is able bodied. Let's see who is more likely to succeed. A paralyzed wheelchair bound man or the burly, able bodied Construction Worker. -.-
To give water to the thirsty.
To clothe the naked.
To shelter the homeless.
To visit the sick.
To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive.
To bury the dead.
It's what separates us from the beasts. I usually throw in another- to educate the ignorant.
America is the land of opportunity; if people are too lame to figure out how the game of life is played it shouldn't be my problem.
"Keep up, or get out of the way."
Quote: billryanTo feed the hungry.
To give water to the thirsty.
To clothe the naked.
To shelter the homeless.
To visit the sick.
To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive.
To bury the dead.
It's what separates us from the beasts. I usually throw in another- to educate the ignorant.
You’re a real Mother Theresa hiding out in Vegas. Acting all noble while making an underhanded comment like you always do toward those who don’t agree with your politics of dependence. Life choices, Billy, life choices.
Why so bitter Billy, why so bitter?
And Thanks Nathan for your taxation thoughts!
Rude.Quote: BozYou’re a real Mother Theresa hiding out in Vegas. Acting all noble while making an underhanded comment like you always do toward those who don’t agree with your politics of dependence. Life choices, Billy, life choices.
Why so bitter Billy, why so bitter?
And Thanks Nathan for your taxation thoughts!
Quote: onenickelmiracleRude.
I wish you wouldn't quote him. I've ignored him for months. I'm wondering if he has figured it out or if he takes these shots knowing I won't see them. Either way, it's sad.
Quote: Boz
And Thanks Nathan for your taxation thoughts!
You're welcome! :D
Quote: billryanI wish you wouldn't quote him. I've ignored him for months. I'm wondering if he has figured it out or if he takes these shots knowing I won't see them. Either way, it's sad.
Can someone share with Billy I take my shots not caring if he sees them or not. He knows how I feel about him and people who know me, know it’s not an act. I totally disagree with him on almost everything from his politics of dependence to his fake persona. His hatred of others who he doesn’t agree with shows his true colors.
What’s sad is how he lives off others hard work and presents himself as better than others.
He’s living proof we should always Thank Vets for their service, but some didnt learn anything from the opportunities it presented them.
Now Bill, go back to ignoring me and go enjoy that free Burger, you certainly earned it.
Quote: onenickelmiracleRude.
Thank You, appreciate the feedback! It means so much to me.
Quote: NathanI agree with you. People who make more money should pay higher taxes and people who make less should pay lower taxes. Even Peter Griffin from Family Guy mentioned the same thing and he's usually a Moron, but had a bright spot of intelligent clarity to think of that on his own
What are your thoughts on a Flat Tax compared to adjusted tax rates based on income?
Quote: BozWhat are your thoughts on a Flat Tax compared to adjusted tax rates based on income?
I'm okay with adjusted tax rates based on income.
You'll be nuked long before Nathan. I'd vote for it. unfortunately you are not even worthy of a corner.Quote: BozThank You, appreciate the feedback! It means so much to me.
Quote: onenickelmiracleYou'll be nuked long before Nathan. I'd vote for it. unfortunately you are not even worthy of a corner.
*ahem*
If in fact you believe that Nathan was put in the corner because of "worthiness" you are mistaken.
Think back to kindergarten: remember who teacher put in the corner, and why?
Same-same.
Quote: onenickelmiracleYou'll be nuked long before Nathan. I'd vote for it. unfortunately you are not even worthy of a corner.
Thanks for your support! It means so much to me.
And I’d vote for the old one nickel dude to come back.
Another interesting backstory that would be interesting reading for all of us.
By hey, life happens and we all know it’s not always a Rose Garden.
Quote: NathanI'm okay with adjusted tax rates based on income.
Care to say why you believe people should be penalized for success or hard work?
Isn’t paying more since you are making more enough? Or do you believe that a family of 4 should be punished if one parent takes a 2nd job to provide his children a better life? Even if it’s just on the extra money, should he or she pay a higher rate on that money assuming it moves them into a higher bracket?
Not sure if you ever get OT at your job, but do you notice how much the tax goes up? While you personally may get it all back at tax time, others don’t.
Thanks Nathan.
Quote: BozYou’re a real Mother Theresa hiding out in Vegas. Acting all noble while making an underhanded comment like you always do toward those who don’t agree with your politics of dependence. Life choices, Billy, life choices.
Why so bitter Billy, why so bitter?
Personal insult. Per the Martingale policy, two weeks this time.
Quote: NathanAbout not being a Welcher, let's say I made a Sports Bet with a certain bar and let's say I said, 'The Miami Dolphins are such a good Team, I have a strong feeling they will win at least one game within two weeks, and if they lose every game in two weeks I promise to pay the Bar Owner , let's say Timothy, $100. The Dolphins lost every game in those two weeks and too late won three games in the third week. Yikes. On a side note I didn't day the exact date I would pay Timothy the bet if I lost. I stopped being a Patron at that bar but I did tell another bar that Timothy visited sometimes that I would pay him on say January 10th. I went to Timothy's Bar one day and Timothy barred me(No bar pun intended, ;) from coming back for welshing on the bet! He wouldn't even let me in! So, do I still have to pay Timothy the $100 since he barred me from his bar? :/
Let's just say, I gave an unbanned bar Patron $100 to give to Timothy yesterday. :) So, technically, my "Bar tab," is paid off. :)
Quote: AxelWolfI would just like to say that Nathan sent me a $100 Amazon code to give to Dan Druff on that other forum(not sure what day she sent it). He checked the code and it worked. Looks like he has now lifted her ban from that forum. Prior to this, Dan Druff seemed to indicate she would be on a tight leash.
Thank you, Bar Patron! :D
Quote: AxelWolfI would just like to say that Nathan sent me a $100 Amazon code to give to Dan Druff on that other forum(not sure what day she sent it). He checked the code and it worked. Looks like he has now lifted her ban from that forum. Prior to this, Dan Druff seemed to indicate she would be on a tight leash.
So you inviting us out for drinks today is a big coincidence?
That would make sense had I not sent Dan the code.Quote: billryanSo you inviting us out for drinks today is a big coincidence?
Hmm.. after further thought, I don't even know how the codes work, I can't even recall if I have ever used an Amazon gift card. So let me ask, if 3 people have the code, then what? Can either Me, Nathan or Dan now use the code? Would anyone know who used the code? Can you lock the code to your account so no one else can use it once you receive it?
People do do that, but more laws apply. How is this money coming home is the question. You need to declare how much money you enter Canada with and how much you have when you leave. They must have thought I was a drug dealer, because my car was searched coming and going. I was the only white man stopped, forgot my white privilege card darnit. Most were indian, Pakistani, or Arab btw. Think what actually did it was I had $400 in my arm rest container I didn't initially recall, plus I didn't have a hotel room booked at the casino(ooh suspicious). Now you need a passport too. It's a big inconvenience, just to be afraid of taxables as they're called.Quote: NathanDoes Canada not take out taxes on slot wins? I've heard that multiple times. So everyone should just go play in Canada if they aren't legally prohibited from visiting Canada, right? A $240,000 slot win(a wink for a fellow WOV Member, ;) is all yours in Canada if my assumption is correct. :)
Quote: petroglyphMight not want to mess with Walgreen employees? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-20/walgreens-employee-fatally-shoots-man-after-photos-dispute
O.O You never know who has a legal concealed weapon and can use it on you when you come at them. O.O
Quote: NathanO.O You never know who has a legal concealed weapon and can use it on you when you come at them. O.O
Quote: walgreen employee code of conduct, page 11
Violence and threats of violence are prohibited. Walgreens will not
stand for any threatening behavior, even if made in a seemingly
joking fashion. In that regard, we must never bring any weapons
into the workplace.
You might want to rethink your attitude.
Too late for me, you just lost my business. But since you're out there, on social media in your smock, you're representing the company.
I doubt they appreciate you saying this.
Quote: beachbumbabsYou might want to rethink your attitude.
Too late for me, you just lost my business. But since you're out there, on social media in your smock, you're representing the company.
I doubt they appreciate you saying this.
I seriously meant to add,"How was the Walgreen's Employee even allowed to have a concealed weapon on him on the job in the first place?" But neglected to put it in my post.
Quote: NathanI predict that 83 Front Pair Pick is coming up within 2 weeks. :)
Called it! :D 8300 Pick 4 came up a few days ago!
What did you bet and what did you win?
Quote: MrVVery nice.
What did you bet and what did you win?
Nothing considering I was broke a few days ago, ;)
15 stupid lottery winners
When and if you win, Nathan, what would YOU do to avoid this sort of thing?
Quote: MrVHere's a tale of "15 stupid lottery winners."
15 stupid lottery winners
When and if you win, Nathan, what would YOU do to avoid this sort of thing?
I would keep working at Walgreen's, nothing sadder than winning The Lottery, quitting your job, and end up broke within a year and begging for your job back like what happened to a literally poor sap, keep quiet about winning The Lottery for the most part, and provide for my family and friends.
I would put some of the money into Walgreen's Stock, buy a modest car,(My childhood Fantasy car was a Toyota Camry, I was a weird child, ;) but with all the Toyota Recalls I'd get a Nissan I guess, and my own modest house, like the house I grew up in(When I was young, my house had 4 bedrooms, with two bathrooms, but as an adult, the house was renovated to become a duplex and now has 5 rooms, but still only two bathrooms, LMAO! :D) If I become a Lottery Winner, a four bedroom house like my childhood home would be sufficient, ;) No need to have a 5 bedroom house like it is now. In fact, a 3 bedroom house would be even more ideal since I am a single woman with no children. One bedroom for me and two for company who might come over. So, a three bedroom house it is if I win. :)
I would donate to charities that are legitimate and not scams. I'd give money to people down on their luck on the streets. I'd make sure that generations after my own generation are still living off of my Lottery win. :) Great nephews and nieces would still be living off of my Lottery win. :)
I note however that you said nothing about how winning a lottery might influence your future gambling.
Seems to me it would be tough to resist increasing both the amount bet at your current games as well as taking up new gambling games, given the infusion of free money.
Quote: billryanIt's obvious Nathan hasn't thought this through. You simply owe it to the forum to attend a WOV get together. With money no longer an excuse, we expect you at the very first meeting after.
I don't like flying on planes.... :/
Quote: MrVNathan, those are sensible.
I note however that you said nothing about how winning a lottery might influence your future gambling.
Seems to me it would be tough to resist increasing both the amount bet at your current games as well as taking up new gambling games, given the infusion of free money.
To be fair there really wouldn't be any real point to continue gambling after winning say 100 million in cash after taxes.
Quote: NathanTo be fair there really wouldn't be any real point to continue gambling after winning say 100 million in cash after taxes.
What?
Are you saying you gamble to MAKE MONEY?
Girl, you are playing negative expectation games.
If I won 100M in a lottery I'd most certainly step up my gambling activity, as it is fun to gamble, I enjoy it.
You might want to rethink it when you hit.
Quote: NathanI would donate to charities that are legitimate and not scams.
Quite commendable.
If you are so lucky might I suggest you consider giving to the Hullabaloo-Definitely-Not-A-Scam Foundation?
Quote: HullabalooQuite commendable.
If you are so lucky might I suggest you consider giving to the Hullabaloo-Definitely-Not-A-Scam Foundation?
That’s the one that helps all those Nigerian princes get their money out of Nigeria and into other countries due to wars and conflicts in their country, right?
Quote: HullabalooQuite commendable.
If you are so lucky might I suggest you consider giving to the Hullabaloo-Definitely-Not-A-Scam Foundation?
LMAO! :D Maybe I'll give you $1,000 to go play in the Casinos. ;)
