AARP editor’s dream kids are “not selfish” but eager to tax

The US Report ^ | May 9, 2011 | Kay Day

[pnh102]

There will reach a day when the next generation looks at the bill, tears it up, and says, "F*@# you, I'd rather go bankrupt right now and suffer the consequences than pay your trillions and live broke forever."

Amen... and way ahead of you on that one!

[mjp]

For another, they’d be glad to levy new taxes, even though the taxes “would affect them disproportionately.”

causes of allowing oneself to be a victim of altruism:

1)guilt
2)need for approval from others
3)belief that one has no right to live for one's own sake
4)low self esteem

[allmendream]

“Kids don’t pay taxes.. duh What do they care?”

And old AARP geezers already made their income - and are the wealthiest group of Americans in terms of assets. So they don’t really care about increasing income tax rates either.

Wow, two groups that are net recipients of government money are all for increasing the rate at which those who work and pay taxes are taxed.

Color me not very surprised.

[Emperor Palpatine]

"Does the term "Skulls full of mush" mean anything to you???"




Whenever I hear that phrase I always think of this ^^^ guy.

[Kellis91789]

Stop pussyfooting around ! No need to sugar coat it !

[Kellis91789]

“The students’ new taxes would include a carbon tax, higher gas taxes and a new 5 percent sales tax ...”

I wonder if anyone informed these students that a flat 10% income tax replacing all the various income tax brackets would solve the problem all by itself ?