Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118299)

You probably said it in a way that made her feel stupid. Not that you said it in a bad way necessarily. No one likes side seat driving, and she is probably a bit overly sensitive as well. She needs to work on not taking it personally, and you should either offer to drive or bite your tongue.

Flat tax, seems fair. But, dont you think a business, like Apple, eating a larger piece of the pie, should pay more of a tip/ tax?

I think if we charged Billy Joe the same amount of tax that we charge Exxon Mobil, the economy would suffer.

Originally Posted by Ryridesmotox (Post 118301)

The thing is though, that it seems like the large corporations and their high level emploees seem to be able to find some kind of shleter to get around taxes. I doubt Apple pays more than 17%. Though, I'm not sure what they do pay, is that even public record? I'm not really sure to be honest. It seems like they have charitable ways to get around it. For example, I remember a few months ago everyone was tripping about how Obama was paying like 14% (can't remember exactly) in taxes... really? come on, I pay in the upper 20%. How is a guy making 5x what I make paying less than me? That seems REAL fair. There really isn't a good solution here I don't think. It's kind of like do the least jacked up thing possible.

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 (Post 118311)

Corporations don't pay taxes they pay tax lawyers to enure they don't have to pay taxes. I could do my taxes myself for free or pay H & R block $100 to get my taxes done. I choose to pay my CPA a fuck whack to do my taxes, but my returns are fucking awesome. I pay a lot in taxes, but not percentage wise.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118299)

Flat tax, seems fair. But, dont you think a business, like Apple, eating a larger piece of the pie, should pay more of a tip/ tax?

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118315)

What pie is Apple eating exactly?

They are a net benefactor to society. A great giver. An engine of progress. A base for civilization and society. Apple never took a thing from me. The only thing that pisses me off about Apple is they are notorious patent trolls. Fuck them for that. Otherwise, eternal peace and light upon them. They don't owe me shit.

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118330)

Apple pie?

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118331)

Haha

The pie thats in all of our wallets.

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118334)

Their existence is a benefit, not a cost to everyone. They trade what they make for what's in you wallet and don't owe anything extra for doing a damn fine job of making what people actually want. Don't want it, don't buy it. Try that with your taxes.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118336)

Im on your side breh. Just making an analogy. The pie is the economy, and the government is the waitress insisting on a tip. The more pie you eat, the more tip she expects.

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118342)

She doesn't deserve a bigger tip! She's just been standing there bitching the whole time.

What I'm balking at is the "fixed pie fallacy". Though no one has stated it explicitly that's what I'm feel'n is being hinted towards.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118346)

Actually she's taunting you with a prison jumpsuit.

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118357)

All women.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118361)

When youre 23, ya. Itll get better.

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118365)

That's still adolescent territory (guys are still total idiots in that range too). Around 30 is a big change.

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118365)

That's still adolescent territory (guys are still total idiots in that range too). Around 30 is a big change.

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118370)

Here ya go Adam. Can you handle it?

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118371)

All women, 19, 29, 39 all of dem. First hand.

FTR, not 23.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118373)

Hahahaha :) Ive seen it. I was a fan back when Pitch Black was a direct to VHS, B movie. The sequels started to get kind weird, with strange aliens who have old English accents. Hopefully this one is more normal.

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118372)

Oh hai

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118374)

Nonsense.

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118375)

Never saw "Pitch Black". Kind of liked "The Chronicles of Riddick."

You keep what you kill!

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118393)

The Chronicles was the sequel to pitch black, itll make more sense if you watch pitch black.

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow (Post 118394)

I love the series and think its some of Vin's best work. I'm excited to see riddick. What's confusing to me, is this before or after chronicles? The trailer looked like a nechromonger (sp) was firing at riddick...

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118399)

Just got back from pacific engine.

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118388)

SRS, tried broad age range. All crazy.

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow (Post 118394)

I love the series and think its some of Vin's best work. I'm excited to see riddick. What's confusing to me, is this before or after chronicles? The trailer looked like a nechromonger (sp) was firing at riddick...

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118405)

I'm guessing before because at the end of Chronicles he's like the big cheese.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118401)

Is that what that Ford racing thing was? New block?

Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 118404)

That's because only the crazy ones are interested in you.

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118416)

This man might be onto something

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 118368)

Its probably because girls that are worthwhile in that age bracket are dating older guys, the ones willing to date guys their own age are immature.

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane (Post 118426)

Who wants to see some porn?