| 164. But when you just say that without giving the context it leaves a false impression |
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Edited on Wed Apr-01-09 08:37 PM by Bjorn Against
I don't know if you noticed this but your post was deleted because it was in violation of the rules, you can't pull my words out of context and post on various threads across this site. I don't have time to be looking at various threads for the out of context quotes that you attack me with so I can defend myself, if you want to debate I will debate you but I am not going to put up with you taking my words out of context to try to discredit me.
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| -PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama Tax Pledge Up In Smoke |
Purveyor |
Apr-01-09 11:49 AM |
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Good, maybe a few more people will quit... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 11:51 AM |
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They probably will |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 11:55 AM |
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You can tax my monkeysex all you want. |
Teaser |
Apr-01-09 11:56 AM |
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So we should tax vegetable oil? |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 11:57 AM |
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yes. |
Teaser |
Apr-01-09 11:58 AM |
#11 |
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monkeysex? |
davidpdx |
Apr-03-09 04:46 AM |
#217 |
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Truthfully, I would gladly pay an additional gas tax of about two dollars... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 11:58 AM |
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Thats not a personal vice |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 12:00 PM |
#13 |
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Well those aren't very bad for a person, but I'd have no problem... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 12:08 PM |
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You do know that it costs less to care for a smoker over their lifetime than it does a nonsmoker... |
Leftist Agitator |
Apr-01-09 04:03 PM |
#77 |
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LOL - that early death thing is a real money saver! Maybe you should... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 04:13 PM |
#80 |
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... |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 04:17 PM |
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I'd be thrilled if they would legalize, then tax the shit out of, marijuana. nt |
RaleighNCDUer |
Apr-01-09 02:41 PM |
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good point.. |
flaminbats |
Apr-01-09 02:53 PM |
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Yeah, what's |
laugle |
Apr-01-09 04:15 PM |
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sorry..I don't need tobacco to survive |
flaminbats |
Apr-01-09 05:48 PM |
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Taxing junk food isn't a bad idea... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 05:51 PM |
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The problem with this, like all regressive taxes, is it hurts the lower class more than anyone else. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:26 PM |
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Well, I would sure trade junk food for high-quality food and smokes for health care. |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 06:34 PM |
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Too bad not one smoker is going to be helped by it. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:33 PM |
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health care is a get through the day cost.. |
flaminbats |
Apr-01-09 06:51 PM |
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Smokers aren't even going to be helped by this program. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:33 PM |
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you missed the point. |
biopowertoday |
Apr-01-09 01:28 PM |
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No I didn't - it's a tax that one can "quit." |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 01:35 PM |
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It's basically luxurizing a non-luxury that mostly the lower class enjoy. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:44 PM |
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It's still an optional activity, and thus an optional tax... |
polichick |
Apr-02-09 11:57 AM |
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Some studies show nicotine is more addicting than herion... |
joeglow3 |
Apr-02-09 08:00 AM |
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My dad quit cold turkey, after growing up on a tobacco farm... |
polichick |
Apr-02-09 11:43 AM |
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Fine, but I hope you are consistent with all drugs nt. |
joeglow3 |
Apr-02-09 03:35 PM |
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I'd like to see them all legal, all taxed - and help available for any user... |
polichick |
Apr-02-09 05:34 PM |
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I think, in the scheme of things, you are missing the greater point, that most people will not quit |
RollWithIt |
Apr-01-09 05:16 PM |
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Actually, my dad (who was raised on a tobacco farm) quit cold turkey... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 05:20 PM |
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I'm not disagreeing with the premise of the tax going to good things... |
RollWithIt |
Apr-01-09 05:55 PM |
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That's just *NOT* true, I know *dozens of people* who are quitting over this. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 05:56 PM |
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See my reply #120 |
RollWithIt |
Apr-01-09 07:22 PM |
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Remember, you don't have to pay taxes on tobacco if you order through the mail. |
billyoc |
Apr-01-09 11:52 AM |
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Customs will start cracking down on mail order cigs, you just watch. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:00 PM |
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I'll be watching, alright. The more they crack down on mail order smokes, |
billyoc |
Apr-01-09 06:07 PM |
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Yep, with RYO taxes jumping 2400% the people will find other ways. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:12 PM |
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States require payment of "use tax" for things you buy out of state |
slackmaster |
Apr-01-09 06:17 PM |
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Does anyone? Maintaining e-commerce taxes is extraoridnarily difficult. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:22 PM |
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I will not pay "use taxes" and I advise everyone else to refuse to pay them. |
billyoc |
Apr-01-09 08:06 PM |
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How do the states keep track? |
avaistheone1 |
Apr-02-09 05:40 PM |
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It's basically voluntary, some e-commerce sites do add them in. |
joshcryer |
Apr-02-09 06:10 PM |
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On most purchases there is no way to track it, compliance is mostly voluntary |
slackmaster |
Apr-02-09 07:50 PM |
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considering the burden they put on the healthcare system, I'm fine with taxing the crap out of them. |
GarbagemanLB |
Apr-01-09 11:52 AM |
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Fat people put as much, if not more, of a burden on the system. |
Celeborn Skywalker |
Apr-01-09 12:52 PM |
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Damn right, tax all those lard asses |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 05:02 PM |
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I wanna see a 2400% tax on hamburger meat. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:18 PM |
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Also alcoholics. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:16 PM |
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Your moralistic post misses the point--that Pres. Obama broke his promise. |
biopowertoday |
Apr-01-09 02:22 PM |
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i guess you finally got one on him |
mkultra |
Apr-02-09 10:32 AM |
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Sigh... |
Leftist Agitator |
Apr-01-09 04:07 PM |
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Yeah, it's basically a win win for the administration. However, people *will* quit due to the hike. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:30 PM |
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what do you say to rounding up all HIV+ people and do something with them? |
friedgreentomatoes |
Apr-02-09 11:27 PM |
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I can think of a way that the people "affected" by this can pay zero% of this tax |
Teaser |
Apr-01-09 11:54 AM |
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Smoking killed my grandfather, father, brother... |
azmouse |
Apr-01-09 11:54 AM |
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It killed my dad as well at age 55 in 2003 |
davidpdx |
Apr-03-09 04:45 AM |
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A lot depends on what the definition of a campaign promise is |
bluestateguy |
Apr-01-09 11:55 AM |
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you don't have to pay this tax |
CreekDog |
Apr-01-09 11:57 AM |
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Does this qualify? |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 12:02 PM |
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Actually I agree he broke a promise |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 12:05 PM |
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It seems to me you'd be in a distinct minority there. |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 12:08 PM |
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What ever happened to the liberal ideal of letting people live their lives |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 12:11 PM |
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doesnt mean your right either. |
mkultra |
Apr-01-09 12:16 PM |
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Read Obama's quote above |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 12:18 PM |
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i read it and understood it |
mkultra |
Apr-01-09 01:24 PM |
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You obviously dont know the definition of the word "any" |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 02:47 PM |
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i don't care to equivocate to that level of minutia |
mkultra |
Apr-01-09 10:42 PM |
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How is raising the cigarette tax telling anyone how to behave? (nt) |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 12:23 PM |
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Surely you're not that naive? |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 12:31 PM |
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It's not the primary reason for the tax. Pretending it is is disingenuous. (nt) |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 12:33 PM |
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Neither is increasing gas taxes |
DJ13 |
Apr-01-09 12:38 PM |
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lol ok |
shagsak |
Apr-01-09 12:57 PM |
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It will drastically affect behavior in a predictable way. |
krispos42 |
Apr-01-09 06:22 PM |
#140 |
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That still doesn't mean it's the primary reason for the tax. |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:08 AM |
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The primary reason for the tax... |
krispos42 |
Apr-02-09 05:45 PM |
#196 |
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So... you're saying Obama isn't raising taxes on the wealthy? |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 05:52 PM |
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I believe his tax plan includes raising the top tax brackets |
krispos42 |
Apr-02-09 07:14 PM |
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That would be good if second hand smoking didn't affect the health |
vaberella |
Apr-01-09 01:37 PM |
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Good point. |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:09 AM |
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You are exactly right - but I don't see that as a liberal idea |
Samantha |
Apr-02-09 06:18 PM |
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You have to raise revenues somewhere. The children's health program is not a one time thing. |
Zynx |
Apr-01-09 12:58 PM |
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AMEN!! |
flaminbats |
Apr-01-09 02:33 PM |
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I'd love to know |
ohheckyeah |
Apr-01-09 04:23 PM |
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in Georgia it's called the Hope Scholarship.. |
flaminbats |
Apr-01-09 05:26 PM |
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Too bad in 14 states it doesn't even go to fund children because adults are using it. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:06 PM |
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Good point! nt |
laugle |
Apr-01-09 04:22 PM |
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sounds like a distortion to me. |
mkultra |
Apr-01-09 12:15 PM |
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Same here. |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 12:26 PM |
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A tax is a tax. He broke his promise. |
biopowertoday |
Apr-01-09 01:27 PM |
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Yuh huh... welcome to DU. |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 02:28 PM |
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Don't buy cigarettes. It's really that simple. Enjoy your stay. |
DevonRex |
Apr-01-09 02:47 PM |
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On second thought, keep supporting the corporations that are willingly killing |
DevonRex |
Apr-01-09 02:49 PM |
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Pot calling the kettle black. you are one hijacking this |
biopowertoday |
Apr-01-09 04:30 PM |
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Dude, this thread is ABOUTcigarettes. |
DevonRex |
Apr-01-09 04:56 PM |
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hey dudy, its about Pres. Obama breaking his pledge. Now you know. |
biopowertoday |
Apr-01-09 05:13 PM |
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If you look around, you'll find you're definitely in the minority about that. |
DevonRex |
Apr-01-09 05:14 PM |
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I am not going to follow your mentality of if the herd jumps |
biopowertoday |
Apr-01-09 05:46 PM |
#112 |
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that is the popularity fallacy |
Lisalisa |
Apr-02-09 10:29 AM |
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Welcome to DU. You sure jumped in with both feet. |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 10:32 AM |
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That's the AP trying to create the perception that Obama is breaking a promise |
CakeGrrl |
Apr-01-09 12:03 PM |
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It sure is a clear example of our conservative media jumping on any chance |
Overseas |
Apr-01-09 12:27 PM |
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Yes, that's how I see it too. (nt) |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 12:34 PM |
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I'm compelled to agree; it is spin. |
Deja Q |
Apr-02-09 06:23 PM |
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* |
Blue-Jay |
Apr-01-09 12:05 PM |
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I think we should tax booze.. |
stillcool |
Apr-01-09 12:11 PM |
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aw hell no!!! not me 40's!!!!! |
dionysus |
Apr-01-09 07:05 PM |
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So don't smoke. Problem solved. nt |
DevonRex |
Apr-01-09 12:28 PM |
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Tell that to Obama, he smokes. |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 05:06 PM |
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If he does still smoke he doesn't need a discount, he can afford his. n/t |
firedupdem |
Apr-01-09 05:43 PM |
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Since he's the monarch, he probably will get them for free |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 05:47 PM |
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No he's the President and people should get used to that. He |
firedupdem |
Apr-01-09 05:50 PM |
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I'm being facetious - I like Obama |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 06:10 PM |
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gotcha! |
firedupdem |
Apr-01-09 06:26 PM |
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If you don't go buy cigarettes you won't be affected. Really simple |
firedupdem |
Apr-01-09 12:34 PM |
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Whats weird is - the prices went up in my area WEEKS ago. |
bunnies |
Apr-01-09 12:39 PM |
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Yes they were. n/t |
ohheckyeah |
Apr-01-09 04:24 PM |
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not the stores... the cig companies... they dictate prices like with gas. |
dionysus |
Apr-02-09 07:15 PM |
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Good. As far as the user tax affecting the poor disproportionately, |
stopbush |
Apr-01-09 12:40 PM |
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You do realize cigarettes are more addictive than heroin, don't you? |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 05:08 PM |
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Actually, the poorest people used to roll their own, which translated to about $1 a pack. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:10 PM |
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it's approaching 10 bux now dude... |
dionysus |
Apr-01-09 07:03 PM |
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Smoke 'em if ya got 'em (it's for the children). n/t |
cherokeeprogressive |
Apr-01-09 12:41 PM |
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I dont know if this qualifies as a campaign promise, but I do know this is a hit and run |
MadBadger |
Apr-01-09 12:42 PM |
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Huh. You're right. I didn't notice until you said it. |
DevonRex |
Apr-01-09 12:59 PM |
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Well they got a bunch of DUers to agree and defend it. |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:11 AM |
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WTF? This is absurd. Tobacco tax does not equate income tax. |
Avalux |
Apr-01-09 12:44 PM |
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No, but right wingers and their apologists... |
Orsino |
Apr-02-09 01:27 PM |
#190 |
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Fair tax |
fifthoffive |
Apr-01-09 12:45 PM |
#39 |
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Smart move. |
TooRaLoo |
Apr-01-09 12:56 PM |
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A whole YEAR??!! |
Leftist Agitator |
Apr-01-09 04:11 PM |
#79 |
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What happens when |
ohheckyeah |
Apr-01-09 04:25 PM |
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Then folks can just grow their own tobacco |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 05:10 PM |
#99 |
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Yeah, expect a tobacco underground ala marijuana. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:46 PM |
#161 |
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If you quite smoking your taxes wouldn't go up. Mine aren't going up. |
Zynx |
Apr-01-09 12:56 PM |
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Idiot article. With this line of reasoning one could say cap and trade breaks the promise. |
cottonseed |
Apr-01-09 01:28 PM |
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Good point, but don't expect the lying M$M's cheerleaders to notice. (nt) |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 05:01 PM |
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cap and trade is a tax for the wealthy |
Lisalisa |
Apr-02-09 10:24 AM |
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As a smoker |
junkiebrewster |
Apr-01-09 01:30 PM |
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I highly doubt one person in this thread would support an alcohol tax. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:38 PM |
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I'd support increasing alcohol taxes |
depakid |
Apr-03-09 02:55 AM |
#215 |
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Impeachment is the only remedy! Smoke up, Johnny. |
AtomicKitten |
Apr-01-09 01:32 PM |
#51 |
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From what |
ohheckyeah |
Apr-01-09 01:37 PM |
#53 |
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Christ, talk about a bunch of out of context bullshit. And I'm a smoker... |
phleshdef |
Apr-01-09 01:40 PM |
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He said any tax. His words were very specific. He clearly indicated he wouldn't effect taxes... |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:39 PM |
#159 |
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A tax on a product is completely unrelated to income, so you still have no point. |
phleshdef |
Apr-02-09 09:50 AM |
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Apr-01-09 01:41 PM |
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See Post #15. //nt |
Overseas |
Apr-01-09 01:46 PM |
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OMG - Limbaugh was just spewing this same garbage - wow - this might be the big guy himself. nt |
AnotherMother4Peace |
Apr-01-09 02:31 PM |
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Sounds good to me. |
WI_DEM |
Apr-01-09 01:47 PM |
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At least they don't tax marijuana |
martymar64 |
Apr-01-09 05:12 PM |
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How absurd. This tax is entirely voluntary. nt |
Occam Bandage |
Apr-01-09 01:54 PM |
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I can't believe you posted this bullshit article as something serious. |
Political Heretic |
Apr-01-09 02:23 PM |
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This is not a tax on families who make under $250,000. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Apr-01-09 02:35 PM |
#65 |
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While filling up the tank? |
AyanEva |
Apr-01-09 02:52 PM |
#72 |
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Perhaps checking the level in the tank. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Apr-01-09 03:01 PM |
#74 |
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Yeah, but it's kind of a voluntary tax. |
Deep13 |
Apr-01-09 02:50 PM |
#70 |
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Good. |
AyanEva |
Apr-01-09 02:51 PM |
#71 |
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This is an easy tax to avoid |
high density |
Apr-01-09 03:01 PM |
#75 |
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In bizarro world, sure. |
izzybeans |
Apr-01-09 03:36 PM |
#76 |
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can't believe that 8 assholes actually rec'd this. |
SpartanDem |
Apr-01-09 04:16 PM |
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I can't believe the thread isn't shut down. |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 04:19 PM |
#84 |
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Maybe they were being ironic. |
Drunken Irishman |
Apr-01-09 04:49 PM |
#93 |
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Help clean up the environment and say hell no to new tax. Smoke other people's butts. n/t |
greguganus |
Apr-01-09 04:22 PM |
#86 |
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Mods mods hello!!! This is distortion of the worst order. |
Uzybone |
Apr-01-09 04:32 PM |
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Why wasn't booze hit with the same tax increase? |
ShareTheWoods |
Apr-01-09 04:34 PM |
#92 |
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Tobacco taxes are unfair! |
Sebastian Doyle |
Apr-01-09 05:13 PM |
#101 |
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I do agree that tobacco taxes are regressive and unfair but Obama broke no pledge. |
Hello_Kitty |
Apr-01-09 05:22 PM |
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That's inaccurate |
Fido Dido |
Apr-01-09 05:43 PM |
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Apr-01-09 05:57 PM |
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Indeed, and the vast majority of smokers? They make under $250k a year. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:15 PM |
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Purveyor, you are a coward! |
MadBadger |
Apr-01-09 05:30 PM |
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I am NOT obligated to sit on this thread and defend the topic. This is an AP article |
Purveyor |
Apr-01-09 06:32 PM |
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Why not state your take on the 'article'? |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:14 AM |
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Are they taxing alcohol too? n/t |
michaz |
Apr-01-09 05:35 PM |
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Good idea. Pot too, as soon as they legalize it. All these things are optional... |
polichick |
Apr-01-09 05:53 PM |
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Heresay! |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 05:59 PM |
#123 |
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Did you mean 'heresy'? |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:15 AM |
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Just wondered as alcohol can cause some health problems too. n/t |
michaz |
Apr-01-09 06:05 PM |
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Alcohol isn't as addictive and most people don't (can't) use it as a vice. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:20 PM |
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The only "fair" tax is one that affects everyone...tax toilet paper... |
rasputin1952 |
Apr-01-09 06:01 PM |
#125 |
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Bu...bu.. toilet paper is a "necessity"! |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 06:06 PM |
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Apr-01-09 06:13 PM |
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And may I just add that it is extremely dishonest for you to attack me without giving the context. |
Bjorn Against |
Apr-01-09 06:27 PM |
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No I didn't. I said you thought it was fair criticism. |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 08:19 PM |
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But when you just say that without giving the context it leaves a false impression |
Bjorn Against |
Apr-01-09 08:36 PM |
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My post was deleted because you can't link to other posts. |
redqueen |
Apr-01-09 10:16 PM |
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Actually you should have been honest and not taken words completely out of context. |
Bjorn Against |
Apr-01-09 10:47 PM |
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You see dissent here, I see people backing up corporate media spin. |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:04 AM |
#173 |
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You will also have to agree to quit making me an issue in threads that have nothing to do with me. |
Bjorn Against |
Apr-02-09 09:15 AM |
#178 |
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Narcissistic much? You're not the only person |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 09:18 AM |
#179 |
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The issue of dissent is not global in scope |
mkultra |
Apr-02-09 10:29 AM |
#184 |
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"Everyone has a right ot dissent." |
Baikonour |
Apr-03-09 01:54 AM |
#213 |
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I'm a smoker and can't say I'm exactly happy about this, but to be fair |
ChimpersMcSmirkers |
Apr-01-09 06:58 PM |
#149 |
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Not really, they don't live as long (and die before health care becomes an issue). |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:29 PM |
#154 |
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Oh, that's bullshit |
Lorien |
Apr-02-09 09:24 AM |
#180 |
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people who smoke recieve more serious and expensive health care |
mkultra |
Apr-02-09 10:15 AM |
#182 |
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Um, I don't think he meant this when he said "no new taxes". |
Arkana |
Apr-01-09 07:07 PM |
#152 |
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He should not have used the word 'any' in his blanket statement, imo. |
joshcryer |
Apr-01-09 07:31 PM |
#155 |
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April fools! |
HughMoran |
Apr-01-09 09:05 PM |
#165 |
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Obama vetoes SCHIP |
denem |
Apr-01-09 10:20 PM |
#167 |
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Fail. People can quit anytime nft |
ecstatic |
Apr-01-09 10:54 PM |
#170 |
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Excellent. More regressive taxes. |
Zavulon |
Apr-01-09 10:57 PM |
#171 |
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I find your title deceptive |
fujiyama |
Apr-02-09 05:43 PM |
#194 |
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I think he should tax internet usage. |
sniffa |
Apr-02-09 05:47 PM |
#197 |
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I wouldn't mind a tax |
fujiyama |
Apr-02-09 05:52 PM |
#199 |
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No, just usage. |
sniffa |
Apr-02-09 06:04 PM |
#203 |
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My dad quit cold turkey so you all can piss off. |
sniffa |
Apr-02-09 05:44 PM |
#195 |
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Article distorts the truth |
mvd |
Apr-02-09 05:50 PM |
#198 |
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This same 'article' is posted in another thread... |
redqueen |
Apr-02-09 05:53 PM |
#201 |
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Sounds like you tuned in to Glenn Beck |
doc03 |
Apr-02-09 05:58 PM |
#202 |
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we gotta pay for children's health care. n/t |
crimsonblue |
Apr-02-09 06:25 PM |
#207 |
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Oh bullshit. By that absolute standard a rise in state or local tax would make him a liar. |
NYC_SKP |
Apr-02-09 07:54 PM |
#211 |
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Good, smokers should pay more |
Liberalalltheway |
Apr-03-09 02:07 AM |
#214 |
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Why are the poor more likely to smoke than the rich? |
Vinca |
Apr-03-09 06:43 AM |
#218 |