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#108
The Flea Trap / Re: Panama papers: China censors online discussion
April 07, 2016, 11:32:24 AMSo...Quote from: "RW"
What do you want to bet that a good number of the Canadians who have money in these accounts haven't declared it to CRA as income?
That seems to be a safe bet. After all, the average Joe has no need nor use for an offshore account. They haven't got resources to hide from the gummint.
#109
The Flea Trap / Re: Governments get Greedy and Instead of $78 Million in Taxes They get Zero
April 07, 2016, 11:30:00 AMI have NEVER in my life paid a dime when eating or dining with a millionaire.Quote from: "RW"
Neither do the first four people who have been drinking off the rich guy.
Have you ever talked to a "rich" person about paying taxes?
I am the consultant. I deal with wealthy contractors every single day I am on the lease. I was part owner in a swabbing outfit in the early 2000's. ELPHUPPHY's characterization of wealthy people is so ignorant and wrong I do not even know where to begin.
Tsk tsk, there Herrmie. While you may not agree with me, it's rather harsh to characterize my comments as ignorant. Shame on you. I thought this board was a bit more polite than that.
Herman is a nice guy and has had an interesting work career..
He's a little rough around the edges..
But what you wrote about rich people is the no different than saying poor people are all lazy, drug and alcohol addicted.
I didn't think so at all. It certainly wasnt meant that way. I said, I think, that the few rich people I know tend to pick up tabs because they might have felt sorry for me because I earn less then they do. I make, by the way, a touch under $60,000, so I'm not indigent. I think picking up the tab is something rich folks do as a friendly kind of thing, not as something meant to demean us lowlies. To say my comment was ignorant would, on another board, be grounds for a war. There's no reason to insult me because my statement is not agreed with. I'll over look it because I'm not here to fight with anyone.
#110
The Flea Trap / Re: Panama papers: China censors online discussion
April 07, 2016, 08:15:57 AM
Well then that proves my point. Mr. PK had help and support from his parents, no doubt, and coaches and equipment managers and such. I doubt he was born from a hockey puck with his skills intact.
He has natural skill, that is unquestionable. And he takes good care of his parents. I have no doubt they see what he has become as a good investment of their time and money.
What is questionable is why he should pay millions of dollars to the CRA and Quebec? Did they buy his skates and drive him around when he was in junior? Why should they get more than his family who sacrificed for him? He is a wealthy guy, so he can pay a little more, but there is no way he should be given a multi million dollar bill for services. Nobody should. Remember, like so many wealthy people he donates a lot to charity. One million dollars alone in 2015. What a waste that would be for Canadian society if that money went into general government coffers to buy votes with.
I don't disagree that in many countries, the rich pay much more than their fair share. Especially since any government makes poor use of the taxes they do collect.
#111
The Flea Trap / Re: Governments get Greedy and Instead of $78 Million in Taxes They get Zero
April 07, 2016, 08:11:59 AMI have NEVER in my life paid a dime when eating or dining with a millionaire.Quote from: "RW"
Neither do the first four people who have been drinking off the rich guy.
Have you ever talked to a "rich" person about paying taxes?
I am the consultant. I deal with wealthy contractors every single day I am on the lease. I was part owner in a swabbing outfit in the early 2000's. ELPHUPPHY's characterization of wealthy people is so ignorant and wrong I do not even know where to begin.
Tsk tsk, there Herrmie. While you may not agree with me, it's rather harsh to characterize my comments as ignorant. Shame on you. I thought this board was a bit more polite than that.
#112
The Guest Nest / Re: There's This Troll on TR Forum Named Gargoyle
April 07, 2016, 08:09:43 AMI see a few old friends are on here, like Peaches and Dove. This seems not to be a troll board, but rather one where issues are discussed, mostly politely and with knowledge.Quote from: "ELPHUPPHY"
For you who know me, this will be a stretch for me not to troll, but I will give it my best shot.
Hiya, Dovey dear. I hope life is good to you today!
Life is always good for an old reprobate such as I. I'm above ground, gainfully employed, still able to enjoy a beautiful woman at my age, and a hell of a good cook. What more could I ask for?
#114
The Flea Trap / Re: The Pulse
April 07, 2016, 07:39:44 AM #115
The Flea Trap / Re: The Pulse
April 07, 2016, 07:37:42 AMLOVE Mr. Mister...and that song especially.
My new fave is Ella Eyre, though...
#116
The Flea Trap / Re: Laughter Lounge
April 06, 2016, 05:36:48 PMTry to keep a straight face while listening to this. I couldn't.Quote from: "shin"
OMG!!! This is hilarious!!
