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Scuba Forum / General / November 2006diving in America will never be the same
The democrats have control of the congress by the way OT > The democrats have control of the congress > > by the way OT Great. According to the new speaker of the house, we will now have an unprecedented run of bi-partisanship. I read that to mean that we will now see the Democrats try to ramrod their legislation through the system to "level out" what the Republicans have done over the last few years. I bet that they're now wishing they had passed some of that legislation limiting the 60/40 rule. I also fully expect that our taxes will start going up and our spending power will begin going down. It will all be okay though, because they will raise minimum wage so the poorest of the poor (who are still working) will have more money (even though that money will end up buying less). Lla qindi qawdihaw "Chris Guynn" <chris.guynn@gmail.com> dawghattlxhasi: > I also fully expect that our taxes will start going up Typical simple-minded paranoia by a Repug.  SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >> The democrats have control of the congress >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >It will all be okay though, because they will raise minimum wage so the poorest of the poor (who are >still working) will have more money (even though that money will end up buying less). Well seeing the size of the federal deficit and US national debt why should your kids and their kids be the only ones to foot the bill (apart the fact they can't (yet) vote)? > >> The democrats have control of the congress > >> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > should your kids and their kids be the only ones to foot the bill > (apart the fact they can't (yet) vote)? Why do people think that the only possible way to fix a federal deficit and high national debt is by raising taxes? >>>>The democrats have control of the congress >>>> [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > Why do people think that the only possible way to fix a federal deficit and high national debt is by > raising taxes? Lack of responsibility? > > >> The democrats have control of the congress > > >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Why do people think that the only possible way to fix a federal deficit and high national debt is by > raising taxes? I'd say its poor education. When I'm in debt, I cut back on spending until I'm out of it. Dennis >> Why do people think that the only possible way to fix a federal deficit >> and high national debt is by >> raising taxes? > I'd say its poor education. > When I'm in debt, I cut back on spending until I'm out of it. When your fixed costs, particularly debt payments, exceed your income, you can't break even by spending less. You have to increase income or default on your debts. You aren't in this position because you won't let yourself be. Many people weren't so wise. They, and perhaps our country, are in over their heads. Besides, it's easier to raise taxes for those who do not have the political organization to resist, than to reduce benefits for those who demonstrated their political power when they got the benefits. > >> Why do people think that the only possible way to fix a federal deficit > >> and high national debt is by [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > have the political organization to resist, than to reduce benefits for those > who demonstrated their political power when they got the benefits. While, indeed, many folks may be in over their heads, I doubt that is the case for the country. I'm pretty sure there's still a good bit of waste in the budget. Dennis Go gcreime na péisteoga do cheann "Dennis \(Icarus\)" <nojunkmail@ever.invalid>: > When I'm in debt, I cut back on spending until I'm out of it. Yet you and your buddies support Bush and the Repugs. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > > > >> The democrats have control of the congress > > > >> [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > I'd say its poor education. > When I'm in debt, I cut back on spending until I'm out of it. What a novel idea. That's friggin brilliant. Has anyone thought to let our Congresscritters know how effective that plan is? I've been letting mine know, but apparently they aren't too bright. >> The democrats have control of the congress >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >It will all be okay though, because they will raise minimum wage so the poorest of the poor (who are >still working) will have more money (even though that money will end up buying less). I have a prediction. The market will tank at the end of 2008. You see, the current tax structure for capital gains ends then and those of us with large, unrealized capital gains will sell our winners. The coming of the Democrats hearlds a new era in the stock market. One where the dot com bust will look like a minor correction. Boy howdy, I just can't wait. Meanwhile, I have an AR15 to buy. Along with some 30 rd mags. Signaturedillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. Go gcreime na péisteoga do cheann Dillon Pyron <dmpyronINVALID@austin.rr.com>: > The > coming of the Democrats hearlds a new era in the stock market. A repeat of the market performance from 1993 - 2000, the Clinton years. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > >> The democrats have control of the congress > >> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Boy howdy, I just can't wait. Meanwhile, I have an AR15 to buy. Along > with some 30 rd mags. I'll be positioning myself into a much more conservative holding structure around that same time. Currently, I'm "super aggressive". In two years, I'll probably be moderately conservative. Amazing what a few years difference can make. I'm young enough to be able to handle the risk of a moderately conservative portfolio during a downturn. I don't htink anyone is young enough to weather a super aggressive downturn in the same circumstances. :-) > The democrats have control of the congress Hmm...Only in Amerika Signature~Rick www.BrethrenoftheCoast.net > > The democrats have control of the congress > > > Hmm...Only in Amerika Yeah. You know how often you hear any single one of us Americans voicing our opinion of Australian politics, trying to impose our will there, let alone calling the people who live there idiots one way or the other. > You know how often you hear any single one of us Americans voicing our > opinion of Australian politics, trying to impose our will there, let alone > calling the people who live there idiots one way or the other. Well, we might call 'em "sheep f.ckers", but it's in a friendly sort of way... <grin> >> You know how often you hear any single one of us Americans voicing our >> opinion of Australian politics, trying to impose our will there, let [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Well, we might call 'em "sheep f.ckers", but it's in a friendly sort of > way... <grin> I needed a good laugh tonight. Well done. > I needed a good laugh tonight. Well done. We all need a good laugh every night, mu-a-f.cker! Glad you could join in. Now, at the risk of being called a drunkard by a kept man; Barkeep! A round for the house. > > You know how often you hear any single one of us Americans voicing our > > opinion of Australian politics, trying to impose our will there, let alone > > calling the people who live there idiots one way or the other. > Well, we might call 'em "sheep f.ckers", but it's in a friendly sort of > way... <grin> I know quite a few good ole boys who happen to be aussies and I found each to be damned fine men, and they take the sheep jokes in stride. Pomme jokes, all of it, they take it with a smile. Doesnt make it any less fun to let one fly. We have a lot more in common with them than the Brits, IMHO. Spiritually and socially at least. http://makeashorterlink.com/?C5075232E rec.scuba's resident pussy "Scott" <pugetsounddiver@gmail.com>: > I know quite a few good ole boys who happen to be aussies and I found > each to be damned fine men, and they take the sheep jokes in stride. That's because they know they could shove you up a sheep's a.s without a problem. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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