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Xyzse

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118. Yeah, it is one of the reasons some kids drop out since they are just not ready.

Thu Jan 28, 2016, 12:47 PM

Jan 2016

Schooling is also a state level issue, and unfortunately some are not willing to invest enough on the children.

It is one of the reasons I am hating my current governor, and still can't believe he won.

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I'm OK with paying more taxes for: [View all] w0nderer Jan 2016 OP

Makes perfect sense. I'm on board. Hayduke Bomgarte Jan 2016 #1

common sense isn't half as common as it's supposed to be n/t w0nderer Jan 2016 #3

That's because half the country is Republican. tecelote Jan 2016 #4

maybe w0nderer Jan 2016 #7

Which means 25% were voting Democrats. former9thward Jan 2016 #90

point i was hoping to make was w0nderer Jan 2016 #100

Its not untapped. former9thward Jan 2016 #124

If only conservatives had no sense. Hortensis Jan 2016 #9

Scoot your ass over on that bench there madokie Jan 2016 #2

*scooch* have a seat w0nderer Jan 2016 #5

What is the income line between rich and not rich? clarice Jan 2016 #13

Just a guess here madokie Jan 2016 #20

100%nt clarice Jan 2016 #21

Mittens paid 15% on his income because he doesnt work for a living, his money does. randys1 Jan 2016 #30

In mittens case madokie Jan 2016 #38

There's a question I ponder a lot DFW Jan 2016 #102

Same here! I hate that all our taxes go to WAR PROFITEERS. nt valerief Jan 2016 #6

Infrastructure, social programs, universal healthcare, education REP Jan 2016 #8

hi w0nderer Jan 2016 #11

I don't mind paying (more) taxes bigwillq Jan 2016 #10

Yes... on hopeless Gov programs. IMHO. clarice Jan 2016 #14

Curious...what percentage of your income.... clarice Jan 2016 #12

spoken like the richer senses w0nderer Jan 2016 #17

I paid...$53,000.00 dollars to the Gov last year... clarice Jan 2016 #18

congrats w0nderer Jan 2016 #25

I've always been curious...what exactly is the criteria for being in the 1%? nt clarice Jan 2016 #26

and you could have let your fingers do the walking nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #31

EXCELLENT....you are the queen of Googleography......just what I was looking for. thanks nt clarice Jan 2016 #33

You welcome nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #34

Guilty. lol. nt clarice Jan 2016 #52

Ignore the whining. First, we dont know what anybody here actually makes, now do we. randys1 Jan 2016 #32

Why don't you put up a poll SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #44

So you wouldnt be willing to give up half of your income to guarantee healthcare for all, education randys1 Jan 2016 #45

No, I would not n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #50

TO insure all have food, housing, jobs, educatoin, healthcare, I would do it in an INSTANT randys1 Jan 2016 #54

No, it's YOUR definition of a liberal SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #56

Right STRAIGHT off of the most RIGHTWING BOARDS in the country. randys1 Jan 2016 #57

Are you saying it's rightwing to live your convictions? SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #62

3rd time now, twice by you and once by the other, one of the most RIGHTWING TALKING randys1 Jan 2016 #63

I don't know any rightwing talking points SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #64

Well personally I would love to see a MORE PROGRESSIVE tax rate nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #65

lol....great post...but I'm afaid that it is falling on deaf ears. nt clarice Jan 2016 #87

ohhhhhhhh....be careful...your adversary is well known for baiting...then alerting. nt clarice Jan 2016 #59

Almost as absurd as pretending one poster is someone else simply to save face and change subjects. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #79

Thanks Randi. nt clarice Jan 2016 #88

No - I wouldn't leftynyc Jan 2016 #112

What the hell does SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #42

You paid more in taxes than most working families earn in income? cleanhippie Jan 2016 #111

actually.... I believe that we are in the 35%-38% bracket... clarice Jan 2016 #119

Italians pay around 40 percent yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #51

35% across the board ? nt clarice Jan 2016 #89

Yes across the board yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #91

35% ...Even for low income wage earners? nt clarice Jan 2016 #92

Yes. My friend was a relatively low wage earner. yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #97

Keep in mind what they get. yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #98

Wages are not taxes, though can be taxable nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #15

It's not a question of mandate....everyone is able to pay more tax...if they want to.... clarice Jan 2016 #16

you beat it with a "mandate" heh heh restorefreedom Jan 2016 #19

Are you serious...that post was alerted? My oh My. nt clarice Jan 2016 #22

yup. its gettin crazy! nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #23

wow ~!! Thanks for the heads up Freedom. Guess I had better start towing the line. nt clarice Jan 2016 #24

lol....that's what the thought police want us to do! restorefreedom Jan 2016 #27

You are my hero/heroine. nt clarice Jan 2016 #28

pishaw....right back atcha! :) nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #29

That post is STRAIGHT out of rightwing land randys1 Jan 2016 #35

which one? nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #36

The one that was alerted on randys1 Jan 2016 #37

i think its fair to point out restorefreedom Jan 2016 #39

No, that wasnt their point at all. And your defending them tells me what I need to know randys1 Jan 2016 #40

please elaborate, if you care to nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #41

He won't SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #43

I just make sure rightwing comments are pointed out... randys1 Jan 2016 #46

Yes, we know SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #48

I couldnt do that, there are way too many rightwingers here...way too many randys1 Jan 2016 #49

Well shoo then and track them down!! SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #53

I just like being around liberals. Too bad so many folks here arent randys1 Jan 2016 #55

Oh, don't be sad SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #58

It does make me sad to have to deal with people who are here for reasons that randys1 Jan 2016 #60

lol. best post of the day. nt clarice Jan 2016 #66

Bias often forces low expectations. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #81

Its not right wing to point it out... beevul Jan 2016 #71

And again...where am I again? randys1 Jan 2016 #73

In the position you put yourself in... beevul Jan 2016 #74

And again, and again, how many times is it now the rightwing talking point has been randys1 Jan 2016 #75

Yes, you are n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #77

Calling it right wing does not make it so. beevul Jan 2016 #78

OMG....you are soooo correct...but be carefull...other poster likes,,,, clarice Jan 2016 #85

I know... beevul Jan 2016 #93

My new friend. *sigh* nt clarice Jan 2016 #94

Don't let it get to you. beevul Jan 2016 #95

well, my office door is always open for discussion. nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #61

lol.....I love this thread....be careful though.. some people are very quick on the alert button.. clarice Jan 2016 #67

lol....i will keep my eye out :). nt restorefreedom Jan 2016 #68

That's an ironic allegation if we regard from whom it came. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #80

No idea what you're talking about SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #82

Don't try to figure it out.....poster is not worth an alert. nt clarice Jan 2016 #86

What BULLSHIT alert leftynyc Jan 2016 #114

I think most Duers would rather donate money to charities than go that route. ohnoyoudidnt Jan 2016 #96

yup. nt clarice Jan 2016 #99

K&R CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #47

I lived in Europe for 4.5 years and it really opened my eyes to the world Victor_c3 Jan 2016 #69

+ German girls are hot! GOLGO 13 Jan 2016 #76

I live in Germany, but I hate beer DFW Jan 2016 #103

+1 German beer? naah i'll do Danish n/t w0nderer Jan 2016 #108

To me, that's like telling a vegan what cut of steak you prefer n/t DFW Jan 2016 #116

ahhh ...nice picture anyway n/t w0nderer Jan 2016 #117

We, the beer ignorant DFW Jan 2016 #121

Me the beef ignorant w0nderer Jan 2016 #122

Beef has been off my menu for 12 years now DFW Jan 2016 #123

They're not paying for their empires anymore The2ndWheel Jan 2016 #84

China? Slave wages and incredible pollution? redstateblues Jan 2016 #101

how did china get into the conversation? n/t w0nderer Jan 2016 #120

K&R. JDPriestly Jan 2016 #70

I, also. hifiguy Jan 2016 #72

that's why i'm not overpaying my 1040 w0nderer Jan 2016 #109

You graciously blame poor eyesight for getting hit on your bicycle? JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2016 #83

I live in an area with a lot of snowbirds w0nderer Jan 2016 #107

I'd have added better education in there. Xyzse Jan 2016 #104

i actually assumed it was automatic...my bad...correction added w0nderer Jan 2016 #105

Oh cool! Xyzse Jan 2016 #106

i took it for granted that when i mentioned college w0nderer Jan 2016 #110

Yeah, it is one of the reasons some kids drop out since they are just not ready. Xyzse Jan 2016 #118

How do you pay more taxes for $15+ Hour and paid sick days for all CommonSenseDemocrat Jan 2016 #113

that's what i wish i could w0nderer Jan 2016 #115

The point is SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #125