Luckily the government has scrapped the internet filter idea Not that the whole thing makes much sense as even if it was implemented, you only have to call some number to opt out of the filter irrc.Turquoise wrote:
I question the validity of statistics measured in poorer nations because of the inherent corruption of their systems, so I can agree with you regarding the inaccuracy of certain statistics.Macbeth wrote:
If you actually read most of my post you would realize I don't care for any of those things nor do I really care all that much for this 'America fuck yeah' type thing.
My point was: our way of life is very close and very far above the rest of the world. List like these are stupid when people use them to try to make some nationalistic point or to 'take down American ego'. The 0.015 between the U.S. And the top country is so small it doesn't really mean much of a difference.
And I don't think America really needs to 'change' or 'keep up' with the countries higher on the list. My way of life is pretty comfortable as is the vast majority of most Americans. Whether we close that 0.015 gap between us and the #1 spot means nil to me or most people.
But whatever makes you guys feel better about yourselves go for it.
Also, even though Japan is higher on the list than we are, I would never want to live there because of how crowded and corrupt they are as well. Also, I'm not a fan of Japan's culture either -- they are WAY too conformist.
Likewise, I would not want to live in Australia despite their economic progress because of things like the internet blacklist.
So, I can see where you are coming from -- although places like Norway and Canada certainly seem nice.
Filter is deader than dead. No one likes it at all.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
Well, I just want to make this clear... You're saying that the internet blacklist is no longer in effect, correct? If that's true, then you can post a link to the sites that were blocked, right? I remember earlier on that even revealing the sites in question would get you fined by the Australian government.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Luckily the government has scrapped the internet filter idea Not that the whole thing makes much sense as even if it was implemented, you only have to call some number to opt out of the filter irrc.Turquoise wrote:
I question the validity of statistics measured in poorer nations because of the inherent corruption of their systems, so I can agree with you regarding the inaccuracy of certain statistics.Macbeth wrote:
If you actually read most of my post you would realize I don't care for any of those things nor do I really care all that much for this 'America fuck yeah' type thing.
My point was: our way of life is very close and very far above the rest of the world. List like these are stupid when people use them to try to make some nationalistic point or to 'take down American ego'. The 0.015 between the U.S. And the top country is so small it doesn't really mean much of a difference.
And I don't think America really needs to 'change' or 'keep up' with the countries higher on the list. My way of life is pretty comfortable as is the vast majority of most Americans. Whether we close that 0.015 gap between us and the #1 spot means nil to me or most people.
But whatever makes you guys feel better about yourselves go for it.
Also, even though Japan is higher on the list than we are, I would never want to live there because of how crowded and corrupt they are as well. Also, I'm not a fan of Japan's culture either -- they are WAY too conformist.
Likewise, I would not want to live in Australia despite their economic progress because of things like the internet blacklist.
So, I can see where you are coming from -- although places like Norway and Canada certainly seem nice.
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
65% is a bit high... I don't think income tax rates should go any higher than say.. 50%.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
The reason for the Social Security Base Wage Cap is due to the fact that a lack of a cap would create a situation where millionaires would be due ridiculous amounts of money from the SS system. In the short run, it might look like ending that cap would shore up some debts, but in the long run, it would just increase entitlement spending massively.
If anything, we should be moving away from SS altogether.
Stick to Irish politics.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
I've already been banned due to commenting on the Irish.JohnG@lt wrote:
Stick to Irish politics.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
Could it be because you are clueless?Lotta_Drool wrote:
I've already been banned due to commenting on the Irish.JohnG@lt wrote:
Stick to Irish politics.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
Social Security is capped because the people who make over that much aren't the people that will be using the benefits when they retire. It's designed as a system of forced retirement savings, not as a wealth redistribution system where the rich subsidize the retirements of the poor. It never was and never should be anything more than that.
Stop being a jealous bitch and go make yourself rich instead of whining and crying about people with more money than you.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
WTF, where do you get your info from??Turquoise wrote:
Well, I just want to make this clear... You're saying that the internet blacklist is no longer in effect, correct? If that's true, then you can post a link to the sites that were blocked, right? I remember earlier on that even revealing the sites in question would get you fined by the Australian government.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Luckily the government has scrapped the internet filter idea Not that the whole thing makes much sense as even if it was implemented, you only have to call some number to opt out of the filter irrc.Turquoise wrote:
I question the validity of statistics measured in poorer nations because of the inherent corruption of their systems, so I can agree with you regarding the inaccuracy of certain statistics.
Also, even though Japan is higher on the list than we are, I would never want to live there because of how crowded and corrupt they are as well. Also, I'm not a fan of Japan's culture either -- they are WAY too conformist.
Likewise, I would not want to live in Australia despite their economic progress because of things like the internet blacklist.
So, I can see where you are coming from -- although places like Norway and Canada certainly seem nice.
Yes there was a plan to block some sites. Yes they wanted to conceal the addresses of those sites. But it was never introduced (baring some volunteer testers) and it never will be introduced. The list has been leaked and talked about on national television almost 1.5 years ago.
http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/ … t-revealedDrunkFace wrote:
WTF, where do you get your info from??Turquoise wrote:
Well, I just want to make this clear... You're saying that the internet blacklist is no longer in effect, correct? If that's true, then you can post a link to the sites that were blocked, right? I remember earlier on that even revealing the sites in question would get you fined by the Australian government.Little BaBy JESUS wrote:
Luckily the government has scrapped the internet filter idea Not that the whole thing makes much sense as even if it was implemented, you only have to call some number to opt out of the filter irrc.
Yes there was a plan to block some sites. Yes they wanted to conceal the addresses of those sites. But it was never introduced (baring some volunteer testers) and it never will be introduced. The list has been leaked and talked about on national television almost 1.5 years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_c … _Australia
In March 2009, after a user posted a link to a site on ACMA's blacklist on the Whirlpool forum, Whirlpool's service provider, Bulletproof Networks, was threatened with fines of $11,000 per day if the offending link was not removed. The same link in an article on EFA's website was removed in May 2009 after ACMA issued a "link-deletion notice", and the EFA took the precautionary step of also removing indirect links to the material in question.
The 2009 winner of the George Polk award for videography shows footage of 26-year-old Neda Agha-Soltan being shot and dying during Iran protests. This footage has also been declared "prohibited content" by ACMA, attracting fines of $11,000 per day for any Australian website which posts a link to the video
There's more if you would like me to post it.
I thought you were banned for being an utter mong in the first place that does nothing but instigate on matters you know very little about?Lotta_Drool wrote:
I've already been banned due to commenting on the Irish.JohnG@lt wrote:
Stick to Irish politics.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
No, it was because I said that the Irish invented alcoholism and wife beating. I think I pissed off a Moderator that is Indian because I didn't give his race the credit. Oh well, I'm willing to put that all behind me now.jord wrote:
I thought you were banned for being an utter mong in the first place that does nothing but instigate on matters you know very little about?Lotta_Drool wrote:
I've already been banned due to commenting on the Irish.JohnG@lt wrote:
Stick to Irish politics.
So how is life Jord, you and the Mr. still doing ok?
Just fine major_spittle. So are you going to be gracing us with the same opinions and thoughts you did all those years ago?Lotta_Drool wrote:
No, it was because I said that the Irish invented alcoholism and wife beating. I think I pissed off a Moderator that is Indian because I didn't give his race the credit. Oh well, I'm willing to put that all behind me now.jord wrote:
I thought you were banned for being an utter mong in the first place that does nothing but instigate on matters you know very little about?Lotta_Drool wrote:
I've already been banned due to commenting on the Irish.
So how is life Jord, you and the Mr. still doing ok?
ghettoperson wrote:
Personally, I'm all for tax increases. Seriously.
الشعب يريد اسقاط النظام
...show me the schematic
...show me the schematic
Yeah G@lt.JohnG@lt wrote:
Stick to Irish politics.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I think there should be a special tax income tax bracket for people who make over $500,000 a year. 65%. And people that served in the military for 4+ years in a combat MOS should get a 50% federal income tax break for life. There should also be NO cap for Social Security, why only tax Social Security for the first $80,000???? Unfair to poor young people that need Social Security but will never see a dime.
Drool was before your time, so I understand why you would think that, but he's really just some right-wing nutjob (you can tell by the sig) and a while ago he got banned for insulting CameronPoe for being Oy-Rish and he re-registered within the hour with more than a few not so subtle derogatory terms built into his new account and he hasn't changed the location back.
i see he hasn't changed much. someone on the moderation staff has, though - three years ago some of these accounts wouldnt've been let back in . . .Doctor Strangelove wrote:
Drool was before your time
I don't think you can put two contractions together like that. What is with all the hate towards me? Not like I said taxes should be lowered or something. Throw me a bone here.burnzz wrote:
wouldnt'veDoctor Strangelove wrote:
Drool was before your time
i can and did.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I don't think you can put two contractions together like that. What is with all the hate towards me? Not like I said taxes should be lowered or something. Throw me a bone here.burnzz wrote:
wouldnt've
it's not hate, especially towards someone who hasn't been around much - it's wondering why the moderation would allow back all these accounts that were banned for reason.
Only MajorSpittle was banned, and that had more to do with making a certain Moderator that I won't name look like a jack'ass after he said I was racist for bad mouthing Muslims.burnzz wrote:
i can and did.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I don't think you can put two contractions together like that. What is with all the hate towards me? Not like I said taxes should be lowered or something. Throw me a bone here.burnzz wrote:
wouldnt've
it's not hate, especially towards someone who hasn't been around much - it's wondering why the moderation would allow back all these accounts that were banned for reason.
I wonder if Varegg ever figured out that Muslim is a religion?
him and usmarine went round and round about it. you haven't missed much, actually . . .Lotta_Drool wrote:
I wonder if Varegg ever figured out that Muslim is a religion?
Actually it might have been Ty that I got into that arguement with, can't remember now. Who are you, were you???? it is really bugging me because I feel like I shouldn't hate you, but I do.burnzz wrote:
him and usmarine went round and round about it. you haven't missed much, actually . . .Lotta_Drool wrote:
I wonder if Varegg ever figured out that Muslim is a religion?
Muslims is not a religion. Islam is a religion. A Muslim is a person who follows Islam.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I wonder if Varegg ever figured out that Muslim is a religion?
Learn it!
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...show me the schematic
...show me the schematic
Thanks for letting me know, I'm sure that I didn't just type out an incomplete thought on the obvious. Excuse me while I bath in your wisdom.Beduin wrote:
Muslims is not a religion. Islam is a religion. A Muslim is a person who follows Islam.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I wonder if Varegg ever figured out that Muslim is a religion?
Learn it!
tl;drBeduin wrote:
Muslims is not a religion. Islam is a religion. A Muslim is a person who follows Islam.Lotta_Drool wrote:
I wonder if Varegg ever figured out that Muslim is a religion?
Learn it!
More power to you and your UK gov. Here, higher taxes are associated with more corruption.ghettoperson wrote:
Personally, I'm all for tax increases. Seriously. I've thought about this for a while, and whilst I don't like paying taxes, it seems really obvious when you actually visit places that differ to what you're accustomed to. The UK is a fucking shithole, whereas if you visit places like Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, which have much higher taxes, they seem really nice and organised in comparison. I've come to the conclusion that I'd much rather live in a decent country and have less spending money than live in an utter shithole and have more money.