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Lars39

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20. With the rich paying their fair share they would not need help or as much help.

Reply to clarice (Reply #19)

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 02:54 PM

Aug 2016

You are looking micro, I'm looking at the systemic reason. We both agree they need help, I'm saying that the Tax holidays would not be needed if there were serious tax reform.

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Considering all of the people that it helps....shouldn't the annual Tax Free Week End.. [View all] clarice Aug 2016 OP

What is the tax free week? JustAnotherGen Aug 2016 #1

We do it here in Florida OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #3

Ahh the back to school tax in NY State JustAnotherGen Aug 2016 #5

Ummmmm nice try. lol clarice Aug 2016 #6

its restricted to school clothing and supplies in Florida - also shortened this year DrDan Aug 2016 #16

You tryna tell me a 65" LED-LCD smart TV ain't a supply? OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #31

What "annual Tax Free Weed End"? WillowTree Aug 2016 #2

Maybe it's only on a State level... but many States participate. nt clarice Aug 2016 #4

Tax Free WEED End ???!!! lol clarice Aug 2016 #11

If it helps people why not lengthen it to 52 weeks? Statistical Aug 2016 #7

+1000%.... but try to push that through the DU juries . LOL clarice Aug 2016 #14

I'm not inclined to argue numbers OriginalGeek Aug 2016 #32

No! It's "eating your seed corn". Lars39 Aug 2016 #8

Makes deficits WORSE !!!!!!???? How can it be any worse????? clarice Aug 2016 #10

It means that there is that much less tax money to work with. Lars39 Aug 2016 #12

WOW !!!!!! So back to the original question.... clarice Aug 2016 #13

It is a short term fix that worsens the situation year by year. Lars39 Aug 2016 #18

With all respect... you haven't said yes or no to helping middle... clarice Aug 2016 #19

With the rich paying their fair share they would not need help or as much help. Lars39 Aug 2016 #20

LOLOL....It's a very simple question...there's no reason to obfuscate..are you for or clarice Aug 2016 #21

Waiting. nt clarice Aug 2016 #22

Why so combative? We agree that people need help. Lars39 Aug 2016 #23

If I seemed combative... I humbly apologize. No harm intended.... clarice Aug 2016 #24

I understand. Lars39 Aug 2016 #28

Sooooo Sorry... nothing worse than back pain...feel better soon. nt clarice Aug 2016 #30

Thanks, clarice! Lars39 Aug 2016 #33

Keep me up to date on how you are feeling... I might have to post you one of my stale jokes. clarice Aug 2016 #34

lol, and I might be able to read it. Lars39 Aug 2016 #35

Now THAT was funny. See ya later. nt clarice Aug 2016 #36

Just curious ... NashuaDW Aug 2016 #27

Well, bless their hearts! Since they also have as much or more money than Lars39 Aug 2016 #29

Waiting. nt clarice Aug 2016 #17

We went to TN last weekend, will finish up this weekend in Va. ileus Aug 2016 #9

I agree... especially for very low income families. Thanks. nt clarice Aug 2016 #15

Two weekends would help. Ilsa Aug 2016 #25

I think so too. Thanks. nt clarice Aug 2016 #26