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Mz Pip

(27,396 posts)
42. Most people can't
Wed Jul 11, 2012, 05:23 PM
Jul 2012

I can only imagine the bevy of tax lawyers and accountants t Mitwit's beck and call who are privy to all the ins and outs and loopholes that exist in our gazillion page tax code.

That's what rich people get to do to the detriment of the rest of us.

It's really American to avoid South Carolina byeya Jul 2012 #1
Yes, Lindsay, it is "American." But it is also "unpatriotic." nanabugg Jul 2012 #40
Because that's why we send our military overseas to fight and die for us, so we can avoid paying blm Jul 2012 #2
Oh goody! Can I play? BeyondGeography Jul 2012 #3
Gee, I thought it was mandatory. Now that I know that it's just a game smirkymonkey Jul 2012 #23
If its just a game then I think I'll just take my ball and go home. chemenger Jul 2012 #65
Translation: Roy Rolling Jul 2012 #4
I reviewed several prominent tax returns posted, included Romney, Obama & Biden. All three 24601 Jul 2012 #75
They hate us for our freedoms. Our freedoms to play our games -- the games SDjack Jul 2012 #5
Wait, I thought it was uniquely American to work three jobs. Lindsey must have meant Amercian. tanyev Jul 2012 #6
Unless, of course... neeksgeek Jul 2012 #7
nice stenography from the Huffington Post Enrique Jul 2012 #8
And that's why we are in danger Sekhmets Daughter Jul 2012 #9
That would be "tax evasion.' Igel Jul 2012 #24
No, Lindsay....it isn't Swede Atlanta Jul 2012 #10
Sorry, he's right. randome Jul 2012 #20
Maybe we can't shame Romney into doing better; but we can say "don't elect him" muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #33
Barely legal doesn't cut it when you're running for President meow2u3 Jul 2012 #45
Perhaps it's time for the IRS to take a look at Lindsey's returns Siwsan Jul 2012 #11
He sounds pretty shitty to me Angry Dragon Jul 2012 #53
excuse my language... handmade34 Jul 2012 #12
some of the greatest Americans were scoflaws maindawg Jul 2012 #13
I assume then, that Mr Graham quakerboy Jul 2012 #14
So let's make it un-American MissMillie Jul 2012 #15
That's REALLY reaching, isn't it? "It's a game we play." Speak for yourself, dipstick. Judi Lynn Jul 2012 #16
Looks as if Lindsey is chunking up a bit. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #19
he's a fat cat, what do you expect? wordpix Jul 2012 #38
Keep letting him talk . . . he is just making it worse. siligut Jul 2012 #17
Well put in few words. judesedit Jul 2012 #47
It is really American to ignore Lindsey Graham. yellowcanine Jul 2012 #18
It is really American to treat someone's life as a game? McCamy Taylor Jul 2012 #21
It's unpatriotic, Lindsey. Qutzupalotl Jul 2012 #22
Asshat. complain jane Jul 2012 #25
Sadly there's some truth in what he's saying fujiyama Jul 2012 #26
"We play" high density Jul 2012 #27
I have a problem with this attitude from a lawmaker aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2012 #28
Agreed. Duer 157099 Jul 2012 #36
Good point! treestar Jul 2012 #60
+1000000000. nt riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #74
"Tax avoidance" is legal - "tax evasion" is not. David__77 Jul 2012 #29
Lindsey Graham is an ass! With Americans like him, we are doomed. denvine Jul 2012 #30
It is your civic duty to pay taxes davidpdx Jul 2012 #31
It's not a question of whether it's illegal; it's whether it's moral muriel_volestrangler Jul 2012 #32
It would appear that morality is Smilo Jul 2012 #34
He embarrassed me once again, for being a senator from my state. nt raccoon Jul 2012 #35
OMG, Gomer speaks the truth! Now THERE's an ad for Obama, "Not a level playing field" wordpix Jul 2012 #37
Claiming deductions is one thing, hiding assets is another thing though. cstanleytech Jul 2012 #39
wow - we've not heard from Mr Rogers in some time (with apologies to the real Mr Rogers) NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #41
Most people can't Mz Pip Jul 2012 #42
Umm.. word to Graham.. MOST of your RNC voters don't make enough to take deductions.. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #43
Okay, so Romney is playing games with his taxes Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2012 #44
Yeah. If you're an unpatriotic American who cares little about this country or anyone in it.... judesedit Jul 2012 #46
It really is American to rob banks too. What the fuck is your point, asshole? enki23 Jul 2012 #48
I guess I'm unAmerican. Betsy Ross Jul 2012 #49
They are pathetic low lifes! mercymechap Jul 2012 #50
FUCK YOU Lindsey Angry Dragon Jul 2012 #51
Sounds like a good ad... eom Frustratedlady Jul 2012 #52
Otlaws R US way to promote breaking the law Dipshit Lindsey n/t kevinmc Jul 2012 #54
Not the point, Lindsey. You're purposefully deflecting. truthisfreedom Jul 2012 #55
That's most certainly true for the class Graham and most of congress belong to but not the class I Citizen Worker Jul 2012 #56
Lindsey BE10sCoach Jul 2012 #57
Myth Romney amuse bouche Jul 2012 #58
I guess that means it's really American to be totally against the country. Nice sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #59
What a fucker! and-justice-for-all Jul 2012 #61
What blood suckers... MrMickeysMom Jul 2012 #62
I'm sure the IRS is on board with this opinion Canuckistanian Jul 2012 #63
WTF is he blathering on about? SammyWinstonJack Jul 2012 #64
I guess Lindsey doesn't want to run for President. sarcasmo Jul 2012 #66
OMG! Yes, a game for the filthy rich! Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2012 #67
Well, fuck, let's just give him the Presidential Medal of Freedom since he's so "really American" hatrack Jul 2012 #68
This "Game" the elite plays disenfranchises the working people who pay for this "Game". midnight Jul 2012 #69
re: "It's a game we play" ... TeeYiYi Jul 2012 #70
It may be "American" for the 1% but not so much for me justiceischeap Jul 2012 #71
One un-American to all other un-Americans. lonestarnot Jul 2012 #72
Oh yes, every American looks at tax time as just a "game", doing your taxes is fun doncha know riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #73
If it's a game, the playing field is tilted very heavily in favor of the rich. geckosfeet Jul 2012 #76
You & Mitch Marbles in my mouth , yearn for orpupilofnature57 Jul 2012 #77
With crap like this amfortas the hippie Jul 2012 #78
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