I don't receive money from anyone. I believe that if a prick has millions in the bank and continues to receive millions more a year (all of which comes from others labor) then that son of a ***** can and should pay MORE. If another million is taken in tax, it won't be missed. If that million will allow for less taxes taken from someone that actually works to build wealth for the rich, to keep an extra $20 or $30 dollars a week, then so be it. $30 to someone living paycheck to paycheck of $400/week would help greatly, especially with rising insurance costs, less of which is being paid by the employer.
Taking extra taxes on the rich as well as cutting spending from non-Domestic and non-Social programs are the key to getting the country back from the brink. But as long as people (ie Right wingers) choose to support those that hold their chains, then America is done. Period.
From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.
If a man needs a job, make one available...instead of allowing escalating imports from China, thanks to Capitalism.
If a man has way too much money then they have the ability to pay more tax and, unfortunatly not effect their high quality of life.
Blah Blah Blah its over Bry, America has said enough!
By jrw159 
Date 01-24-2010 22:11
Edited 01-24-2010 22:15
Bryon,
You know, I was going to suggest that you take a minute and edit your post, but instead I am just going to hand you your ass.
The "pricks" that have millions do pay more in taxes.
Those taxes do not benefit the working man with an extra $20 to $30 dollars a week, it benefits the f*ckers that DON'T WORK! You know, the ones that want MORE for doing NOTHING.
"If a man needs a job, make one available..." There is a job here in Claremore OK that you are qualified for and I WILL LET YOU HAVE IT!!! Come on down and I will ace you in, but you will need to show up every day and do what you are required to do. The pay is not bad and the benefits are better than I have experienced in quite some time. I am willing to do this because I know that I can find another job, probably before you could put in a full week.
"they have the ability to pay more tax and, UNFORTUNATELY not effect their high quality of life"
That statement sounds as if you feel that the successful people should be punished for their success. Typical of those that feel they deserve MORE for doing NOTHING. Sorry punks crying "Give me more for doing nothing!" "I want to sit at the house and squash my nuts on the couch and cry about those that get out there and make things happen." "I deserve a free ride!"
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." You should be paying more taxes than I do because you have the ability (that you are not utilizing) and by your own admission, do not need any help from anyone. LOL Lets raise your taxes and lower mine, how does that sound? Not so good?
Bryon, you are going to lose your cert if you do not get busy my friend. You only have to utilize it for ONE year out of three. Personally I don't think you are going to make it, even if you were to take me up on my offer, which I know you will not. Let the excuses roll. :-)
jrw159
Bryon says:
"I believe that if a prick has millions in the bank...."
So you hate anybody who is succsessful... If they have big money they are pricks?
You were trained to think this way....
Trained by the likes of Jon Stewart and the Air America folks.. Of course they have the money and they depend of folks such as yourself to keep thier gig going.
I bet you deeply believe you pay your fair share too..... How is it that you get to judge that others who already pay a share at least twice the percentage of yours, should pay even more?
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."
This statement means that your years of experience mean nothing... forget about that red truck, fishing boat, flatscreen, property for your house.... You don't need these things...
"If a man needs a job, make one available..."
Jobs are available... and there are many folks who refuse to accept unemployment and work flippin burgers or baggin groceries because they would rather work and not make ends meet than sit and collect a check... Thats just how some men are.
Trust me.. If your "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." doctrine was a reality, you would be sent notice to go pick grapes, or dig in a pit, or flip a burger by your government rather than collect unemployment... If you really believe in that system than save them the postage and go get that work,,, its sure out there.
Lawrence,
Very good point!
"Trust me.. If your "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." doctrine was a reality, you would be sent notice to go pick grapes, or dig in a pit, or flip a burger by your government rather than collect unemployment..."
How scary is being told what you will be doing for a living rather than choosing what you will do for a living?
That is what we will end up with if we keep supporting the ones who don't/will not work with our hard earned money.
jrw159
"Jobs are available... and there are many folks who refuse to accept unemployment and work flippin burgers or baggin groceries because they would rather work and not make ends meet than sit and collect a check... Thats just how some men are."----Lawerence
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You obviously have not read the news lately or done the math.
It is a nice "platitude" to tell people to "just flip burgers" during a layoff. Well right now today, there are 35 people in line who want every single burger flipping job. That means that 34 people walk away with no job. There are 200 in line for every higher paying job.
Furthermore, if a person is at work all week flipping burgers, how are they going to be able to interview for other jobs that might actually provide a living and actually pay the bills? If they are a no show at work because they have an interview for a real job, they will probably just get fired.
And you don't understand how unemployment works. It is NOT a “tax” that YOU pay to support others. It is an INSURANCE policy that you EARN based upon time worked and earnings. Employers pay 4% of gross income into the fund.
Bravo, bravo, bravo. One of the most excellent posts of all time. Finally someone, besides myself, that has some sense.
Overqualification is a definate drawback when looking for a "lesser" job. I've done several phone interviews where they had asked me about any posibility of me getting a job in my former profession. Although I adament said, "I would seriously doubt it." I was still shot down.
I'm sure there will be a backlash from the Irrational Right. Good luck on you job hunt.
I have been thinking about officially joining the Republican party, they all seem to have all the answers and all the money too. That way I won't have to work anymore, I can just sit around and shoot guns all day and bi*tch about everyone that doesn't have a job. That's the life!!!
I will finish this up with a quote from George Lopez: "If an illegal immigrant takes your job, then you must have had a f*cked up job!"
Shameless plug: "Check out George's new comedy album, Tall, Dark and Chicano". It will give you more reasons to hate latinos.
Bryon,
This wins you the "dumbest remark of the day" award.
"That way I won't have to work anymore, I can just sit around and shoot guns all day and bi*tch about everyone that doesn't have a job."
Quite amusing to say the least.
jrw159
OBEWAN,
As politely as possible.. It's not all about you.
I said *some* folks prefer to operate that way (working for less than than need rather than collecting unemployment insurance) Thats just how they are... And it sounds like that is how you would prefer to be as well.
I diddn't tell anybody to do anything... Simply stated that some folks do things another way.
Unemployment is very high (near 20%) in my region... I see folks every day still getting jobs. Not all of them to be sure. Some folks will need to move to where the jobs are.
In our profession there are still THOUSANDS of jobs available if people are willing to go where the work is and accept the wages offered.. It may not be enough money for some... but it will be enough money for others to accept. How much is enough is determined by the workers themselves. It's a choice.
I do understand unemployment insurance... Some people are still loath to collect it. Even though they have payed into it for decades and have never drawn a dime... It's a choice you know. Again.. Some folks would prefer to work for less than their unemployment insurance will provide rather than collect it..
As far as being overqualified.... You make a great point... And I admit to not thinking about that when I made my post. Not much you can do about that other than maybe making a special resume that leaves out some of the more high level things... Sins of omission?
I would hire you in a New York minute!
When this rough season is over you are going to make somebody (and hopefully yourself) alot of money.
Being overqualified is simply a catalyst for more creative resume' writing and job interviewing. Of course, not everyone can swing it. I think the theme of this thread is clear: if you want to work, then you will find work. To follow the path suggested by Bryon is to concede to communism. Or, for you trekkies, to be a part of the collective. Have fun with that. I would rather that I keep what little I earn, and if someone earns a lot more then so be it. It was that "prick's" initiative, creativity, resolve and determination that earned him all that cash. Who am I to say take it all away and share it with others?
Another millionaire I presume.
At the expense of appearing to be baited, no. Just another slob living payday to payday and doing my best to let my kids have a piece of the American Dream. What remains of it.
Well, I have a stripped down resume with all engineering job titles removed. It only has companies and departments and technical tasks.
Your awsome Joel
One day soon you will be interviewed by a non-idiot.
All the best for tomorrow!
As I suggested a few times before, You should move to Cuba and see how much Comrad Castro decides You need.
