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Clodfobble · 10-14-2008, 10:59 AM

Well, Merc was bitching about taxpayer-funded programs, of the kind he believes Obama will increase by taking more of Merc's money. I indirectly pointed out that Merc himself has been taking advantage of a taxpayer-funded social perk all these years, in the form of tax deductions for his children. Just because they didn't call it "welfare" doesn't mean he isn't getting a break from the government to help raise his kids.

His response seems to be that it's okay to give back money to people who already pay taxes, it's giving free money to people who pay no taxes that he has a problem with--but I'm not entirely sure, his last post above isn't terribly clear.

Shawnee123 · 10-14-2008, 11:11 AM

And worthy to note, in most cases the money you are getting "back" is not money you paid out during the year. You are getting back more than paid out i.e. a total tax liability in the negative range.

glatt · 10-14-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

His response seems to be ..... but I'm not entirely sure, his last post above isn't terribly clear.

If Clodfobble can't understanding a post, ain't nobody gonna understand that post.

TheMercenary · 10-14-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

His response seems to be that it's okay to give back money to people who already pay taxes, it's giving free money to people who pay no taxes that he has a problem with.

She gets it.

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10-14-2008, 11:11 AM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	And worthy to note, in most cases the money you are getting "back" is not money you paid out during the year. You are getting back more than paid out i.e. a total tax liability in the negative range. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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