Smallc Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 Obviously it would never happen although I certainly wouldn't mind privatizing the whole thing. Because then we could pay taxes and insurance premiums. Quote
mentalfloss Posted February 24, 2012 Report Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Yes nearly all public services are bloated. 10% is not a small increment and corporate taxes don't need to be raised at all. You have never made any argument why corporate taxes need to be raised other than "look at this infographic" and "it will save $1B". No one will take you seriously if those are the best arguments you can come up with. I've stated it's a nice bonus to help ease the austerity measures and that there are no severe economic impacts with an increase of that percentage. The onus of proof is on you to show all services are bloated or that the tax increase will be harmful to the economy. Edited February 24, 2012 by mentalfloss Quote
CPCFTW Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 Because then we could pay taxes and insurance premiums. I already pay insurance premiums and taxes. The idea is to pay less taxes and get better service. Quote
CPCFTW Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) I've stated it's a nice bonus to help ease the austerity measures and that there are no severe economic impacts with an increase of that percentage. The onus of proof is on you to show all services are bloated or that the tax increase will be harmful to the economy. Nope the onus of proof is on you to show why we should "raise corporate taxes by 5%." So for your only argument is "take a look at this infographic", and "because it's a nice bonus to ease austerity" (3% of the deficit is not a bonus, it is an afterthought. No one would care if our deficit was 450M, or 900M for a 10% hike). Try harder. Edited February 25, 2012 by CPCFTW Quote
Smallc Posted February 25, 2012 Report Posted February 25, 2012 I already pay insurance premiums and taxes. The idea is to pay less taxes and get better service. People have a lot of ideas. They aren't always right. Quote
mentalfloss Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Nope the onus of proof is on you to show why we should "raise corporate taxes by 5%." So for your only argument is "take a look at this infographic", and "because it's a nice bonus to ease austerity" (3% of the deficit is not a bonus, it is an afterthought. No one would care if our deficit was 450M, or 900M for a 10% hike). Try harder. No, I said that it would create a nice billion dollar bonus - in addition to cuts - that would cost no economic penalty. And considering you've continued to fail to prove that a 10% increase would have anything but a negligible effect on the economy, it looks like I was completely justified. Edited February 27, 2012 by mentalfloss Quote
CPCFTW Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 No, I said that it would create a nice billion dollar bonus - in addition to cuts - that would cost no economic penalty. And considering you've continued to fail to prove that a 10% increase would have anything but a negligible effect on the economy, it looks like I was completely justified. I don't have to prove economics to you. Pick up a textbook. Quote
mentalfloss Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) I don't have to prove economics to you. Pick up a textbook. Yes, "CPCFTW" speaks volumes about your take on the economy, lol Edited February 28, 2012 by mentalfloss Quote
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