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Opie Taylor: Tax the Rich
The Daily Caller ^ | 09/21/2011 | Jeff Poor

Posted on 09/21/2011 10:53:03 AM PDT by martosko

Life was simpler in the fictional town of Mayberry, N.C., where “The Andy Griffith Show” was set, and images of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his son Opie evoke a more prosperous America. But did the mystique of that setting include a 90 percent tax rate on the wealthy?

On MSNBC Wednesday, appearing from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., director and producer Ron Howard said he would be open to the wealthy paying more taxes.


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: andygriffith; howard; ronhoward; taxes; warrenbuffet
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To: Rumplemeyer

There are several reforms that could be done.
The first one would be to eliminate withholding.

Make everyone write a check to the IRS every month, just like rent or mortgage payments.
or
Move tax day to Oct 31st (right before elections).

But seriously, I like the consumption tax (with the elimination of all other taxes of course).


41 posted on 09/21/2011 11:44:48 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter knows whom he's working for)
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To: Portcall24
Probably because he’s rich. On the other hand he’s bald. He could also advocate a bald tax for all bald men...or perhaps a tax on hair.

That tax would hit Meathead too.
42 posted on 09/21/2011 11:55:21 AM PDT by crosshairs (If Sharia Law becomes the law of the land, heads are gonna roll.)
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To: wally_bert

Never met any of them, but Dopie’s real life brother seems like a good guy, though he plays a lot of odd characters.


43 posted on 09/21/2011 11:58:08 AM PDT by This I Wonder32460
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To: Rumplemeyer
In my humble but exalted opinion, a REAL flat tax would be everybody paying the same.

Not the same percentage of anything; the same.

44 posted on 09/21/2011 12:01:49 PM PDT by Erasmus (I love "The Raven," but then what do I know? I'm just a poetaster.)
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To: martosko

Homer Simpson: “Rock stars ... is there anything they don’t know?” That applies to Hollywood people as well.


45 posted on 09/21/2011 12:06:57 PM PDT by shortstop (It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful)
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To: Erasmus

A head tax does indeed have merit.

Is a rich man afforded any more freedom under the law than a poor man?

No, I say.

Lefties argue, though, that the rich man has more to be protected by the government than the poor man, so should pay more.


46 posted on 09/21/2011 12:09:03 PM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter knows whom he's working for)
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To: Erasmus

i don’t follow you, please explain how to do this?


47 posted on 09/21/2011 12:18:06 PM PDT by Rumplemeyer (The GOP should stand its ground - and fix Bayonets)
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To: martosko

bkmk


48 posted on 09/21/2011 12:20:09 PM PDT by Sergio (An object at rest cannot be stopped! - The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight)
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To: martosko

Dear Opie,

Please explain to me how the government taking more money from John is an improvement for Jane....


49 posted on 09/21/2011 12:37:57 PM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the "Dave Ramsey Fan" ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: martosko

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.


50 posted on 09/21/2011 12:38:36 PM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the "Dave Ramsey Fan" ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: kcvl

****ing communist fag... FUopie!

LLS


51 posted on 09/21/2011 12:38:41 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Is the person that you support a Crony Capitalist... A.K.A. CRAPITALIST?)
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To: martosko

Hollywood kid. They are all brain dead. Even Andy was shilling for Obamacare.


52 posted on 09/21/2011 12:41:40 PM PDT by Venturer
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To: dsc

I just want to give them what they think they want... I want to hurt these leftist bastards in the wallet.

LLS


53 posted on 09/21/2011 12:42:16 PM PDT by LibLieSlayer (Is the person that you support a Crony Capitalist... A.K.A. CRAPITALIST?)
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To: martosko

I really resent people, Ron – Warren, who, once they are wealthy beyond any foreseeable need, say “tax the rich”, by which they mean, “prevent those who want to be rich like me from getting here. I don’t want to have to compete with them for resources.”

If I had it, I’d be dumping Berkshire Hathaway. Mr. BH has taken his eye off the prize and his recent performance shows it. The old man has gone dotty.

The NappyOne


54 posted on 09/21/2011 12:48:23 PM PDT by NappyOne
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To: Rumplemeyer

“How about taxing EVERYONE at same rate, say 18% no deductions and no tax credits, just 18% of your income...and one other thing, no weekly payment to the taxman, payment due from you by April 15.”

Although I prefer the FairTax, I would buy in to your proposal with one MAJOR change. I would change the payment required date for the tax bill to be the first Monday of every November.


55 posted on 09/21/2011 12:50:46 PM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the "Dave Ramsey Fan" ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: Portcall24

A baseball cap tax would change his mind.... not....

Poor Opie, and Andy went of the deep end a couple years ago. Where do you think Helen Crump or Aunt Bea are?


56 posted on 09/21/2011 2:01:38 PM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: dsc

Tax the Hollyweird liberals on wealth, they’ll scream like a pig.


57 posted on 09/21/2011 2:06:47 PM PDT by Indy Pendance
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To: ReformationFan
While I’m sure Mr. Howard is qualified to discuss the TV/filmmaking industry, what are his qualifications to discuss this topic?

Probably the same qualifications you and I have, we all read, discuss and vote. What I don't get is why aren't the super rich, after being asked if they should pay more in taxes and have answered in the affirmative, asked if they ever send in more money than what the IRS requires to fund the US government?

58 posted on 09/21/2011 2:12:19 PM PDT by Sawdring
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