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Morrigoon · 04-18-2008, 04:26 PM

Well obviously it would help if they sought the point of maximum benefit, because one expects the benefit to be a curve (or curves).

I can't believe I can't think of the name for that point on the graph, but you know what I'm getting at here. The point at which a movement in either direction would see a decreasing benefit in terms of total tax paid.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-18-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Well obviously it would help if they sought the point of maximum benefit, because one expects the benefit to be a curve (or curves).

There are 2 problems with that, the first being that there's been no reliable data to determine what that point is, the second being that in all likelihood that point is a moving target.

In other news, Howard Dean is stepping up pressure on Superdelegates to state who they're supporting, which in turn is indirect pressure for Clinton to drop out.

Morrigoon · 04-18-2008, 04:48 PM

Hmm... CP, GD, anyone, wanna do phone bank for Barack? They've even got a location called "The Lot".

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/nvp2region6/

I could do Saturday morning, perhaps. As long as they don't mind a registered Libertarian phone banking for them.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-19-2008, 01:41 PM

I have considered doing the phone thing for Barack for months now, but I have to bow out. (The site is always asking for volunteers.) I simply do not like it when people call me to support their candidate. It makes me like the candidate less. I can't do it to other people in good conscience, even though it may help.

JWBear · 04-19-2008, 04:18 PM

Here's something not being reported by the "liberal" (cough, cough) mainstream press.

I'm sure those who think the words of Rev Wright make Sen Obama disqualified to be President will now denounce Sen McCain. It's only fair, after all.

Strangler Lewis · 04-19-2008, 04:27 PM

How are McCain's pastor's views about America's destiny inconsistent with conservative denunciation of Reverend Wright?

scaeagles · 04-19-2008, 04:46 PM

Well, I would hope that McCain does renounce that. I do, however, fail to see a comparison between hailing someone as a spiritual leader and sitting under his teaching for 20 years. I'll just wait for McCain to come out with some lame justification like "I wasn't at church the day he said it".

Also, interestingly, the story about "Reverend" Wright had been out amongst conservative circles for a very, very long time before the "mainstream" media picked it up.

edited for typos.

3894 · 04-21-2008, 10:02 AM

Speaking of the audacity of hope, I audaciously hope for the demise of Sen. Clinton's candidacy tomorrow.

scaeagles · 04-21-2008, 10:10 AM

I have read polls today saying anything from a 5 point to an 11 point win in PA for Clinton. I think that keeps her in the race.

3894 · 04-21-2008, 02:56 PM

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I think that keeps her in the race.

Come on, high voter turnout!

04-18-2008, 04:26 PM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Well obviously it would help if they sought the point of maximum benefit, because one expects the benefit to be a curve (or curves). I can't believe I can't think of the name for that point on the graph, but you know what I'm getting at here. The point at which a movement in either direction would see a decreasing benefit in terms of total tax paid. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Hmm... CP, GD, anyone, wanna do phone bank for Barack? They've even got a location called "The Lot". http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/nvp2region6/ I could do Saturday morning, perhaps. As long as they don't mind a registered Libertarian phone banking for them. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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04-19-2008, 01:41 PM	#4
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I have considered doing the phone thing for Barack for months now, but I have to bow out. (The site is always asking for volunteers.) I simply do not like it when people call me to support their candidate. It makes me like the candidate less. I can't do it to other people in good conscience, even though it may help. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Here's something not being reported by the "liberal" (cough, cough) mainstream press. I'm sure those who think the words of Rev Wright make Sen Obama disqualified to be President will now denounce Sen McCain. It's only fair, after all. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	How are McCain's pastor's views about America's destiny inconsistent with conservative denunciation of Reverend Wright? __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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04-19-2008, 04:46 PM	#7
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Well, I would hope that McCain does renounce that. I do, however, fail to see a comparison between hailing someone as a spiritual leader and sitting under his teaching for 20 years. I'll just wait for McCain to come out with some lame justification like "I wasn't at church the day he said it". Also, interestingly, the story about "Reverend" Wright had been out amongst conservative circles for a very, very long time before the "mainstream" media picked it up. edited for typos. Last edited by scaeagles : 04-19-2008 at 04:56 PM.
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Speaking of the audacity of hope, I audaciously hope for the demise of Sen. Clinton's candidacy tomorrow.
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04-21-2008, 10:10 AM	#9
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I have read polls today saying anything from a 5 point to an 11 point win in PA for Clinton. I think that keeps her in the race.
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