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wendybeth · 10-27-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Maybe it means 95% of people who pay taxes.

I've always thought that, which is why I've refrained from commenting when the 95% of ALL people came up before. There are a great many people who don't pay taxes at all. Going to be more in this economic climate, I'm afraid.

Alex · 10-27-2008, 08:18 AM

I'm sorry, I fail to see where I mentioned tax policy in the discussion of whether you are misleading people (whether intentionally or not).

But since I'm sure you'd like to change the subject from that discussion.

No, I do not believe that 95% of people will pay lower taxes under Obama's proposed tax plan. And, even if they would, I do not believe that a proposed tax plan is likely to bear much resemblance to the actual tax plan, since after all the president can do nothing more than present Congress with a power point presentation and then wait and see like the rest of us.

However, from my comparison of the two proposed tax plans, it does appear that MORE people would pay lower taxes under Obama's than under McCain's.

So, having answered that question can we go back to the topic you were trying to change away from?

scaeagles · 10-27-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I'm sorry, I fail to see where I mentioned tax policy in the discussion of whether you are misleading people (whether intentionally or not).

That was in response to WB, which I was typing while you posted your most recent, so it appeared as if I was responding to you. Should have quoted her post.

scaeagles · 10-27-2008, 08:58 AM

Obama has said that he'll lower taxes for 95% of "working families". It would seem to me that would have to include a large majority of people who make below the threshhold of paying federal taxes.

JWBear · 10-27-2008, 09:04 AM

My,my,my... We have been busy this morning.

Is it my imagination, or is the tone from the Right getting shriller and shriller as we get closer to the 4th?

Betty · 10-27-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

My,my,my... We have been busy this morning.

Is it my imagination, or is the tone from the Right getting shriller and shriller as we get closer to the 4th?

Yeah - I think everyone's getting a little uppity. Maybe we should all just cocktail it for the next week.

Gemini Cricket · 10-27-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Is it my imagination, or is the tone from the Right getting shriller and shriller as we get closer to the 4th?

I'd say Elizabeth Hasselbeck introducing Gov. Palin is about as shrill as it gets.

Snowflake · 10-27-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I'd say Elizabeth Hasselbeck introducing Gov. Palin is about as shrill as it gets.

A yapping poodle introducing another yapping poodle?

scaeagles · 10-27-2008, 09:06 AM

Why is it shrill to point out what Obama is saying and has said?

scaeagles · 10-27-2008, 09:08 AM

Here is an opinion piece (please note I say opinion because it is and I share the opinion and believe it is well stated here....yes, it is from Bill Whittle at National Review, certainly conservative, but he explains a lot of my concerns better than I ever could....just letting the source be know up front so no one shouts about how it's a conservative source and how it is opinion) that sums up my concerns well.

10-27-2008, 08:18 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm sorry, I fail to see where I mentioned tax policy in the discussion of whether you are misleading people (whether intentionally or not). But since I'm sure you'd like to change the subject from that discussion. No, I do not believe that 95% of people will pay lower taxes under Obama's proposed tax plan. And, even if they would, I do not believe that a proposed tax plan is likely to bear much resemblance to the actual tax plan, since after all the president can do nothing more than present Congress with a power point presentation and then wait and see like the rest of us. However, from my comparison of the two proposed tax plans, it does appear that MORE people would pay lower taxes under Obama's than under McCain's. So, having answered that question can we go back to the topic you were trying to change away from?
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10-27-2008, 08:58 AM	#4
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Obama has said that he'll lower taxes for 95% of "working families". It would seem to me that would have to include a large majority of people who make below the threshhold of paying federal taxes.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	My,my,my... We have been busy this morning. Is it my imagination, or is the tone from the Right getting shriller and shriller as we get closer to the 4th? __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Why is it shrill to point out what Obama is saying and has said?
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10-27-2008, 09:08 AM	#10
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Here is an opinion piece (please note I say opinion because it is and I share the opinion and believe it is well stated here....yes, it is from Bill Whittle at National Review, certainly conservative, but he explains a lot of my concerns better than I ever could....just letting the source be know up front so no one shouts about how it's a conservative source and how it is opinion) that sums up my concerns well.
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