To date I have paid nearly $189,000.00 in income tax.

I've heard something about how it's not actually illegal to not pay tax, it's just that the IRS has so much influence in the courts that it's hard to get away with not paying.

Anyone know much about this?

Holy Moly.

I was going through a box of records yesterday and for fun (yeah, right!) added the amounts I've paid since my first taxable job in 1975 at the age of 15.

The scary thing is that this isn't including such things as property taxes from when I owned homes, sales taxes, taxes on my former small business, or charitable deductions.

The total must surely be near a half a million dollars.

And this country STILL is in debt?!

People, I am 52 years old. I have nothing left to give to this country.

But I know you're all younger than me.

You must do something NOW to save yourselves.

I have no idea what that might be but hopefully this thread will start a discussion.

Jimminy. This truth was one tough pill to swallow.

Miggy

That is over a 35 year period....
My response to people who want to know the solution is (my opinion only)...
When were you at your last city hall or town meeting? It really starts at the ground floor.
Where I live is very small town...I hate going to these meetings...but either I am part of the problem or part of the solution.
It is frustrating when leaders become large fish in small ponds. Ego gets in the way...so I stay clear...and they are left to make all the decisions and vote into law what "they " choose.
There needs to be better checks and balances. There are many that suck off the system and it is NOT just the poor. Corruption runs deep and in every aspect of our community.
Disclosure in every branch of government should be expected by the American people...but it is easier to walk away and toss out the old phase "Well what can you do about it?" It's starts with pointing the finger at ones self to start change.

Leadership would be another great place to start....but sadly they are more interested in looking at how to stay in office than serving the people.

Great thread OP...should have some interesting thoughts and remarks.

Please be careful.

I am now on food stamps.

I am considered a "hood rat" by many here.

I can't "crash" it.

It's crashing me.

Please be careful.

I am now on food stamps.

I am considered a "hood rat" by many here.

Holy Moly.

I was going through a box of records yesterday and for fun (yeah, right!) added the amounts I've paid since my first taxable job in 1975 at the age of 15.

The scary thing is that this isn't including such things as property taxes from when I owned homes, sales taxes, taxes on my former small business, or charitable deductions.

The total must surely be near a half a million dollars.

And this country STILL is in debt?!

People, I am 52 years old. I have nothing left to give to this country.

But I know you're all younger than me.

You must do something NOW to save yourselves.

I have no idea what that might be but hopefully this thread will start a discussion.

Jimminy. This truth was one tough pill to swallow.

Miggy

I am sure Wesley Snipes would be able to tell you all about it.

Its called REVENGE.

Obama spoke the words himself.

REVENGE is what the current administration wants. REVENGE against the working class.

He plans to take the money away from those working and give it to the democrat voting class non working welfare recipents.

You have 2 options.
1. Become a leach and get on the government check.
2. Buy a big jar of vaseline so that is doesn't hurt as much.

Good luck with the change that was voted in by the welfare class.

That bought lots of beers for hood rats

That bought lots of beers for hood rats

Holy Moly.

I was going through a box of records yesterday and for fun (yeah, right!) added the amounts I've paid since my first taxable job in 1975 at the age of 15.

The scary thing is that this isn't including such things as property taxes from when I owned homes, sales taxes, taxes on my former small business, or charitable deductions.

The total must surely be near a half a million dollars.

And this country STILL is in debt?!

People, I am 52 years old. I have nothing left to give to this country.

But I know you're all younger than me.

You must do something NOW to save yourselves.

I have no idea what that might be but hopefully this thread will start a discussion.

Jimminy. This truth was one tough pill to swallow.

Miggy

Holy Moly.

I was going through a box of records yesterday and for fun (yeah, right!) added the amounts I've paid since my first taxable job in 1975 at the age of 15.

Shut the fuck up and pay your taxes and be thankful you are alive.

Holy Moly.

I was going through a box of records yesterday and for fun (yeah, right!) added the amounts I've paid since my first taxable job in 1975 at the age of 15.

The scary thing is that this isn't including such things as property taxes from when I owned homes, sales taxes, taxes on my former small business, or charitable deductions.

The total must surely be near a half a million dollars.

And this country STILL is in debt?!

People, I am 52 years old. I have nothing left to give to this country.

But I know you're all younger than me.

You must do something NOW to save yourselves.

I have no idea what that might be but hopefully this thread will start a discussion.

Jimminy. This truth was one tough pill to swallow.

Miggy

Hi Miggy,

Just to reassure that you are loved by many here on GLP and I have had you in my prayers. The Lord has used you in a special way to touch people. Please continue keeping us aware....Good things come to those who wait on the Lord.

God Bless You

A cruise missile costs $600,000.

[link to www.kgbanswers.com]

At least 1526 used in combat since cruise missile inception and 3500 stockpiled equaling $2.6 billion and giving the US and the World more security.

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

This is only a fraction of how much the US spends on defense each year. They also spend on maintaining the roads you drive every day, the schools your kid goes to, and everything else you take for granted.

Your estimated contribution to this years budget is 3.4x10^-10%. Shut the fuck up and pay your taxes and be thankful you are alive.