90 % tax on AIG bonuses - Page 2

Digital_Trucker · 03-20-09, 03:51 PM

Yeah, but isn't firing the stoner roadie, Chuck, kinda against the creating jobs idea that the teleprompter had

AVGWarhawk · 03-20-09, 03:54 PM

True.

SteamWake · 03-20-09, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan D

What I don't understand is why are bonuses paid when the company does not realise any profit or even worse when the company would have gone bankrupt without government help.

Youve actually answered your own question here.

Sea Demon · 03-20-09, 06:29 PM

There is a danger here. These Dem politicians in Congress are targeting specific individuals who have received some money that they, for political purposes, just do not want them to have. So they're going to pass a law allowing the government to confiscate that money. Regardless of the inappropriateness of AIG bonuses, the government wielding this kind of selective enforcing power over individuals and their property for political purposes is much worse. And as we all know, the government not only knew about the bonuses beforehand, but have acknowledged they're legal contracts (no law has been broken), and Obama himself got a little bonus himself from AIG. Is he going to give it back? This stinks to high Heaven.

SUBMAN1 · 03-20-09, 06:37 PM

Sea Demon - see my post above. It's crazy why the common person can't see this.

-S

Sea Demon · 03-20-09, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Sea Demon - see my post above. It's crazy why the common person can't see this.

-S

I did view what you wrote. And you are absolutely correct about the mushrooming effect. You get the government you elect I guess. People wanted over-reaching big government????...They voted for it. They got it. Time for people with a vested interest in the country to wake the hell up. Things like this are going to affect everybody. It's not good at all.

Dan D · 03-20-09, 09:06 PM

Lol, there seems to be some kind of political turmoil in the US of A, are we all political extremists here ?

Ok, here is 1:22 min of rage for everyone: some Norwegian Punk-Rock:

My understanding of policies fits on a beer mat:
The motto of the French revolution: liberty, equality and fraternity has found its way into all modern constitutions..
Freedom and Equality are conflicting principles. The „Rich“ accentuate „freedom“, freedom to be left alone to make more money and to spend the money (small government). The „Poor“ lay stress on „equality“, they want part of the cake and ask for state assistence (big governement) which imo is legitmate insofar as to create equal opportunities to climb up or fall down the social ladder; it is never too late to break out.

And Brotherhood, that is the glue to keep it all together.

And let's not forget about the principle of effeciency.

03-20-09, 03:51 PM	#16
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Yeah, but isn't firing the stoner roadie, Chuck, kinda against the creating jobs idea that the teleprompter had __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

03-20-09, 06:37 PM	#20
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sea Demon - see my post above. It's crazy why the common person can't see this. -S __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	True.

03-20-09, 06:29 PM	#19
Sea Demon Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,552 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	There is a danger here. These Dem politicians in Congress are targeting specific individuals who have received some money that they, for political purposes, just do not want them to have. So they're going to pass a law allowing the government to confiscate that money. Regardless of the inappropriateness of AIG bonuses, the government wielding this kind of selective enforcing power over individuals and their property for political purposes is much worse. And as we all know, the government not only knew about the bonuses beforehand, but have acknowledged they're legal contracts (no law has been broken), and Obama himself got a little bonus himself from AIG. Is he going to give it back? This stinks to high Heaven.

03-20-09, 09:06 PM	#22
Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lol, there seems to be some kind of political turmoil in the US of A, are we all political extremists here ? Ok, here is 1:22 min of rage for everyone: some Norwegian Punk-Rock: My understanding of policies fits on a beer mat: The motto of the French revolution: liberty, equality and fraternity has found its way into all modern constitutions.. Freedom and Equality are conflicting principles. The „Rich“ accentuate „freedom“, freedom to be left alone to make more money and to spend the money (small government). The „Poor“ lay stress on „equality“, they want part of the cake and ask for state assistence (big governement) which imo is legitmate insofar as to create equal opportunities to climb up or fall down the social ladder; it is never too late to break out. And Brotherhood, that is the glue to keep it all together. And let's not forget about the principle of effeciency.