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11. You misunderstand me. Most people do, on this issue.

Wed Jan 25, 2012, 04:39 PM

Jan 2012

They would not send it back. Anybody can send any amount of money they want to the IRS at any time. There is a mechanism in place for this.

My point is that all the people calling for higher taxes... have not taken advantage of this process, at the very least to prove their intent. In other words, "put their money where their mouth is". I don't think his statement is a bad idea at all. They can, in fact, start at any time.

And yes, I know the Gates' give massive amounts to worthy causes. Totally beside the point of discussion here.

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Bill Gates (Joins Buffet): I don't pay enough tax [View all] kpete Jan 2012 OP

I'm in shock OhioChick Jan 2012 #1

How come? TheWraith Jan 2012 #2

"Tech industry is primarily Democratic" ??? ChromeFoundry Jan 2012 #8

Reality says so. TheWraith Jan 2012 #14

The employees of tech companies usrname Jan 2012 #43

Not sure where you are getting your statistics ChromeFoundry Jan 2012 #54

Really? Gates father started an iniative in WA state to increase tax on the wealthy grantcart Jan 2012 #45

Lead the way Bill, write a check to the IRS. PavePusher Jan 2012 #3

The IRS would just send it back. tridim Jan 2012 #9

You misunderstand me. Most people do, on this issue. PavePusher Jan 2012 #11

A couple of people paying more won't make much difference. It's like insurance... CJCRANE Jan 2012 #18

The point, it went right by you.... PavePusher Jan 2012 #20

"Moral hysteria" - that's pretty rich Hugabear Jan 2012 #23

Now you're being intentionally disingenuous. I'm don't play that game. Have fun. n/t PavePusher Jan 2012 #24

No, it's not being disingenuous. I want you to explain 'moral hysteria' too muriel_volestrangler Jan 2012 #53

We need them ALL to pay - colorado_ufo Jan 2012 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author PavePusher Jan 2012 #21

Agreed. n/t Sera_Bellum Jan 2012 #27

Yes, all the people with all the money--the millionaires--should chip in. It would make a big valerief Jan 2012 #51

Well, it would make a small dent. Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #55

The rich people can contribute way more because they have way more to spare. valerief Jan 2012 #58

Which is only twice as much as my example Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #59

Yes, but I used a small number of rich people with a small (to them) amount they can contribute. valerief Jan 2012 #60

Fair enough Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #61

I think YOU are missing the point of the discussion here Hugabear Jan 2012 #22

You are ascribing statements to me that I did not make. PavePusher Jan 2012 #47

you've learned your republican talking points well... provis99 Jan 2012 #44

The FACT that they could, if they so desired, send additional funds to the IRS... PavePusher Jan 2012 #48

You almost exactly quoted Mitch McConnell talking about Warren Buffett. provis99 Jan 2012 #49

No, I didn't. I learned about that process some years ago. Sorry to burst your bubble. PavePusher Jan 2012 #50

He'll help a lot more by helping to get the whole system changed than he would by writing one check. pnwmom Jan 2012 #29

Thank you Bill Gates for being a voice of reason think Jan 2012 #4

It's only good business! Mopar151 Jan 2012 #5

Good for him! ChromeFoundry Jan 2012 #6

Nothing stops Sera_Bellum Jan 2012 #7

I don't think it works like that. Liberal Veteran Jan 2012 #10

No, there is a mechanism set up to do this. It's been mentioned on D.U. before.... PavePusher Jan 2012 #15

I was mostly being sarcastic. Sera_Bellum Jan 2012 #16

Maybe he does but it would be a drop in the ocean anyway. CJCRANE Jan 2012 #19

It's easy to say that when you know no one is going to make you pay more taxes. HuckleB Jan 2012 #12

It's easy to say that when you know no one is going to make you pay more taxes. AlbertCat Jan 2012 #13

I like challenging the GOPers greed as much as the next guy. HuckleB Jan 2012 #33

Pre-xactly. n/t PavePusher Jan 2012 #37

Bill Gates is a far better man than Steve Jobs Ron Obvious Jan 2012 #17

I agree. As a Buddhist I found Steve Jobs lack of philanthropy bizzare. grantcart Jan 2012 #46

Realize this Spoonman Jan 2012 #26

Bingo. PavePusher Jan 2012 #28

Um...wrong number...the higher rate proposed is for those earning over $250K not $100K. CJCRANE Jan 2012 #30

The disgrace is JJ Jan 2012 #31

Try again, and try this read Spoonman Jan 2012 #35

+100000 (nt) Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #56

While I am often not a fan of Bill Gates - I'm glad he's come out and said this slay Jan 2012 #32

A famous household name throwing his support in is a very good thing. n/t deacon Jan 2012 #34

Go here... Glassunion Jan 2012 #36

I'll take that list with a grain of salt.... PavePusher Jan 2012 #38

Understood Glassunion Jan 2012 #39

I'm no software wiz but can use Turbo Tax. Take the standard deduction, Bill. Then you can 24601 Jan 2012 #40

The hate for Bill Gates makes me feel uncomfortable DaveJ Jan 2012 #41

If Gates wants to help, he should bring back the jobs Microsoft outsourced... AdHocSolver Jan 2012 #42

it took 42 posts... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2012 #52

If Gates want to help he should unhook his self from Big Pharma and Monsanto. glinda Jan 2012 #57