It’s a natural reaction from those who are forced to pay when major corps and most of the 1% pay almost nothing in taxes, compared to their earnings. Bring ’em all back onshore in the US and turn up the heat.
Visiting DC some years ago, we passed by the IRS HQ building. I suggested stopping in to ask where they kept the pints of blood. No one else seemed to think it was a good idea.
I woke up this lovely Easter morning wondering how much of a company’s profit is paid to top dog. I found this Cornell professor’s column addressing the matter. https://archive.ilr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/workspan/02-11-Research-for-the-real-world_0.pdf
“This level of pay increased untilthe largest 10 percent of companies(those with annual revenue of morethan $9 billion), where the mediancompensation of the CEOs was about$10.2 million.”
Ten million is about one nine-hundredth of nine billion — a lot to me and thee, but a tiny fraction of total income. It also pointed out it was across the board and included nonprofits and labor unions even though they don’t technically make profits.
“I respect your opinion but can’t agree. The problem is ongoing and a balance needs to be found. You and I aren’t the ones to do that.”
In this case I am left wondering if there really IS a problem. I seldom expect any to agree with me, just try to speak the truth as best I can.
I appreciate your intentions and well wishes. I wish you and yours well as well.
C over 2 years ago
Nobody likes a tax collector
sandpiper over 2 years ago
It’s a natural reaction from those who are forced to pay when major corps and most of the 1% pay almost nothing in taxes, compared to their earnings. Bring ’em all back onshore in the US and turn up the heat.
Kaputnik over 2 years ago
For some reason, this makes me think of The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes”.
No one knows what it’s like,
to be the bad man,To be the sad man,
Behind blue eyes.
…
But my dreams,
they are as empty,
as my conscience seems, to be.
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 2 years ago
♫♪
Let me tell you how it will be
There’s one for you, nineteen for me
…
If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet.
…
And you’re working for no one but me.
♪♫
rossevrymn over 2 years ago
heeeeeeeeeee
Dani Rice over 2 years ago
I think it resembles a mother trying to keep control of her passel of kids.
ktsndog over 2 years ago
don’t get it
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Are all hands on deck…
cactusbob333 over 2 years ago
He’s a handy guy to have around.
paranormal over 2 years ago
Kind of ugly, isn’t it? Looks a little like Pooty…
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 2 years ago
Visiting DC some years ago, we passed by the IRS HQ building. I suggested stopping in to ask where they kept the pints of blood. No one else seemed to think it was a good idea.
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
I can see why that would come to mind.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“keep the salaries of the top tier intact. "
I woke up this lovely Easter morning wondering how much of a company’s profit is paid to top dog. I found this Cornell professor’s column addressing the matter. https://archive.ilr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/workspan/02-11-Research-for-the-real-world_0.pdf
“This level of pay increased untilthe largest 10 percent of companies(those with annual revenue of morethan $9 billion), where the mediancompensation of the CEOs was about$10.2 million.”
Ten million is about one nine-hundredth of nine billion — a lot to me and thee, but a tiny fraction of total income. It also pointed out it was across the board and included nonprofits and labor unions even though they don’t technically make profits.
“I respect your opinion but can’t agree. The problem is ongoing and a balance needs to be found. You and I aren’t the ones to do that.”
In this case I am left wondering if there really IS a problem. I seldom expect any to agree with me, just try to speak the truth as best I can.I appreciate your intentions and well wishes. I wish you and yours well as well.