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justice1

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36. Despite the age and tone of the article, it does make me consider who should get tax breaks.

Tue Nov 20, 2012, 02:31 PM

Nov 2012

Companies that provide well paying jobs, should get more tax breaks than companies like Walmart, that create an unnecessary burden on taxpayers, having to subsidize their employees income. Companies need to be encouraged to pay a living wage, and a way to do that is higher taxation, on those that can but don't.

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Microsoft CEO to Obama: Drop Tax Break Cuts or We'll Send Jobs Overseas [View all] DaniDubois Nov 2012 OP

Microsoft does that and it'll be the last Microsoft product I ever buy LynneSin Nov 2012 #1

Problem is, they'll do it so gradually, we won't notice. randome Nov 2012 #3

The problem is MS is probably going to do this no matter what happens in Washington Blue_Tires Nov 2012 #19

+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #54

randome donnasgirl Nov 2012 #51

No shit... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #4

That's not at the core of the statement. Igel Nov 2012 #23

But they threaten politicians and the working class ALL THE TIME... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #26

Believe me, you're not the only one who feels that way. AnnieK401 Nov 2012 #61

I have already boycotted Microsoft for you. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #33

Linux is fantastic! lbrtbell Nov 2012 #64

Just talked to the CEO'S secretary and she gave me his direct email!!!! Tell him you are Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #35

At least that will save you from Windows 8. retread Nov 2012 #40

Better yet adieu Nov 2012 #46

I gave up Microsoft two years ago. jerseyjack Nov 2012 #48

June 4, 2009 GeorgeGist Nov 2012 #2

three year old article,,,, sammytko Nov 2012 #12

Does it really matter when he said it? The point is, this is what we're up against. DaniDubois Nov 2012 #18

Yes it does matter. It implies this is a recent decision. denverbill Nov 2012 #52

Right, it does matter, long thread assuming this is a NEW decision/revelation. elleng Nov 2012 #63

So sick of this corporate bully bullshit! Flipper999 Nov 2012 #5

The sweatshop tax would be perfect! DaniDubois Nov 2012 #21

Such a patriotic guy, Mr. Ballmer. louis-t Nov 2012 #6

Bill Gates' college roommate has ruined Microsoft. After the Windows 8/Surface debacle... onehandle Nov 2012 #7

Never negotiate with Blackmailers! B Calm Nov 2012 #8

What this overpaid blowhard fails to acknowledge is, without the Internet BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #9

AHEM**** Jason Mick (Blog) - June 4, 2009 9:10 AM Ghost in the Machine Nov 2012 #10

There ought to be a law department: If a company wants to outsource jobs overseas .... Vox Moi Nov 2012 #11

On edit: Now that I see that it's an old article, I rescind and delete my reply. JohnnyRingo Nov 2012 #13

The article is from 2009 CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #14

They will, if the economic analysis says is best for them. Igel Nov 2012 #24

"It makes U.S. jobs more expensive. We’re better off taking lots of people and moving them out of th MrsMuir Nov 2012 #15

Welcome to capitalistic America, where the employers are the plantation owners of old. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #31

"taking lots of people and moving them out of the U.S."??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WinkyDink Nov 2012 #16

How savvy of you not to include the original date of the article. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #17

I thought this was general discussion and & this mentality is what we're up against. DaniDubois Nov 2012 #27

My apologies. Please don't go back to FP. It's just, well, maybe it would have helped BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #30

Do they want to relocate to a country that will tax them even more? SoCalDem Nov 2012 #20

As a Former Microsoft Tech Support Agent, all I can say is demwing Nov 2012 #22

Tax every job any company sends overseas by 20000% RomneyLies Nov 2012 #25

Another CEO being an asshole. Initech Nov 2012 #28

You mean we might get decent M$ software in the future? HopeHoops Nov 2012 #29

Ubuntu. Fedora. Debian. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #32

Despite the age and tone of the article, it does make me consider who should get tax breaks. justice1 Nov 2012 #36

Two words, Steve Fumesucker Nov 2012 #37

Neah neah-neah neah neah booga booga booga DinahMoeHum Nov 2012 #38

2-0-0-9. Try again. Barack_America Nov 2012 #39

I haven't purchased an M$ product since '97. cliffordu Nov 2012 #41

Dum dum dum, dum de dum, dum de dum MNBrewer Nov 2012 #42

Article from 2009, Microsoft the biggest donor to Obama 2012 campaign. JaneyVee Nov 2012 #43

http://www.ubuntu.com/ retread Nov 2012 #44

because $200K in profit per employee just isn't enough. if bill gates started HiPointDem Nov 2012 #45

I clicked the link to the article and it's from 2009 silhouete2 Nov 2012 #47

Microsoft...jes looking for that Window of opportunity to show some patriotism. HereSince1628 Nov 2012 #49

June 2009 article - Try again fanboy meegbear Nov 2012 #50

Thanks to you and other posters for pointing out the article is 3 years old. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #55

What am I not getting here? Ed Suspicious Nov 2012 #53

Apparently a statement like this is no longer considered anti-American. Doremus Nov 2012 #56

Nothing like the power of a monopoly. elleng Nov 2012 #57

Linux was free in 2009 d_r Nov 2012 #58

I thought they shipped all their jobs overseas ANYWAY. nt valerief Nov 2012 #59

You can take that Windows 8 with Office Pro and shove it! It's time for Linux and open source. TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author plethoro Nov 2012 #62

USE LINUX! It's easy! lbrtbell Nov 2012 #65

Troll much? krawhitham Nov 2012 #66

Obama to Balmer. Angleae Nov 2012 #67

then slap a fucking tarrif on their machines before they can sell them in our market... WCGreen Nov 2012 #68