Comments on: Obama's Tax Cut for the Rich (and Red) http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/ FOXBusiness Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5.2 hourly 1 By: Lynne http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1991 Lynne Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:27:36 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1991 It's time for a real man to step up and turn this country around. That man is not Barack Obama, but John McCain. I can't believe some people would vote for Obama with a clear consious. Change is coming, and his name is John McCain! It’s time for a real man to step up and turn this country around. That man is not Barack Obama, but John McCain. I can’t believe some people would vote for Obama with a clear consious. Change is coming, and his name is John McCain!

]]> By: Jeff http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1954 Jeff Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:35:09 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1954 Well said. I agree 100% and I live in Kansas. I recently moved from the East Coast (VA) to KS and got a great deal on a house. However I also agree with MZ, I live in Kansas, there is not much to do. If you visit KC you will find a lot of nice restaurants, because there isn't much to do besides nice eats. You will find a lot of golf courses (some with nice hills). I miss the coast but don't miss the traffic and high-cost of living. I think we have a much bigger problem than a $1,800 credit will cover. Nice subject and great view point. Well said. I agree 100% and I live in Kansas. I recently moved from the East Coast (VA) to KS and got a great deal on a house. However I also agree with MZ, I live in Kansas, there is not much to do. If you visit KC you will find a lot of nice restaurants, because there isn’t much to do besides nice eats. You will find a lot of golf courses (some with nice hills). I miss the coast but don’t miss the traffic and high-cost of living. I think we have a much bigger problem than a $1,800 credit will cover. Nice subject and great view point.

]]> By: MZ http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1872 MZ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:47:02 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1872 First off, let me say I am not an Obama supporter, so this comment doesn't come from that perspective. That being said, I think an important detail has been left out of this argument. There is a reason that the cost of living is higher in some areas than others. Many of these cities/states enjoy excellent weather, easy access to cultural activities and other entertainment, fine dining, public transportation, and better job opportunities. You are paying for the access and enjoyment these places have to offer. In a way, it is apart of your "lifestyle" spending. You are choosing to live there and accept the higher cost of living in return for a better quality. We live in Texas. Yes it's cheaper. However, we're sweating our butts off 11 months out of the year, I don't live on the ocean or any body of water, there is no "change of seasons" to enjoy, and limited entertainment. Yes I'd love to live in Northern California (where I grew up) or the East Coast, but I can't afford it. I don't complain about it, I just live where my budget allows. By giving up the "ideal" climate and lifestyle conditions I can provide more for my family. I don't feel this makes one family "richer" than the other, they just choose to spend there money somewhere else. First off, let me say I am not an Obama supporter, so this comment doesn’t come from that perspective. That being said, I think an important detail has been left out of this argument. There is a reason that the cost of living is higher in some areas than others. Many of these cities/states enjoy excellent weather, easy access to cultural activities and other entertainment, fine dining, public transportation, and better job opportunities.

You are paying for the access and enjoyment these places have to offer. In a way, it is apart of your “lifestyle” spending. You are choosing to live there and accept the higher cost of living in return for a better quality.

We live in Texas. Yes it’s cheaper. However, we’re sweating our butts off 11 months out of the year, I don’t live on the ocean or any body of water, there is no “change of seasons” to enjoy, and limited entertainment. Yes I’d love to live in Northern California (where I grew up) or the East Coast, but I can’t afford it. I don’t complain about it, I just live where my budget allows. By giving up the “ideal” climate and lifestyle conditions I can provide more for my family.

I don’t feel this makes one family “richer” than the other, they just choose to spend there money somewhere else.

]]> By: Twyla http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1846 Twyla Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:15:28 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1846 Mr. Obama should "lead by example"- "charity begins at home" - Maybe he should "redistribute" his own campaign funds to those already in the "entitlement" food chain. What is doing with the monies he is charging the News media for the "good" spots in Chicago on Election night? Mr. Obama should “lead by example”- “charity begins at home” – Maybe he should “redistribute” his own campaign funds to those already in the “entitlement” food chain. What is doing with the monies he is charging the News media for the “good” spots in Chicago on Election night?

]]> By: 1776 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1844 1776 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:12:33 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1844 "3. Giving more to those truly in need is one thing, but the guy in Massachusetts should be livid that some of the money from the tax hikes he faces will be given to those living in a larger home." Well, the guy "living in the larger home" is also "doing without the things in Boston". So the person who decided to be "wise" with their money and invest in a "larger home" at the expense of living near a huge city like Boston trades off the advantages of living near Boston (w/e those could be... i don't see any) and get's the advantage of owning a bigger home. Awwwweee... that's not fair. Although I agree with the direction of this post, the post is crap. Why get mad at the person who decided to live in the middle of the country, where the cost of living is lower due to demand, instead of getting mad at the POLITICIANS who keep raising taxes in those "HIGH DEMAND" populated area's? (i'm speaking to this post itself and not the Obama plan) If the cost of living in the middle of the country is lower... there might be a reason for it... like NO OCEAN. “3. Giving more to those truly in need is one thing, but the guy in Massachusetts should be livid that some of the money from the tax hikes he faces will be given to those living in a larger home.”

Well, the guy “living in the larger home” is also “doing without the things in Boston”. So the person who decided to be “wise” with their money and invest in a “larger home” at the expense of living near a huge city like Boston trades off the advantages of living near Boston (w/e those could be… i don’t see any) and get’s the advantage of owning a bigger home. Awwwweee… that’s not fair.

Although I agree with the direction of this post, the post is crap. Why get mad at the person who decided to live in the middle of the country, where the cost of living is lower due to demand, instead of getting mad at the POLITICIANS who keep raising taxes in those “HIGH DEMAND” populated area’s? (i’m speaking to this post itself and not the Obama plan) If the cost of living in the middle of the country is lower… there might be a reason for it… like NO OCEAN.

]]> By: Robert http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1843 Robert Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:51:11 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1843 OOOOBAAAAMAAAAAA Yes, I am on the OBAMA DRUG, FAct do not matter, What my parent said "Judge a man by his actions do not matter, He just soundsssss sooooooo wonderfulllll, Change, Hope, Peace you can believe in.... Trying to talk to these drug addicts with the FACTS is impossible.. We had to have jimmy carter to get RR. OOOOBAAAAMAAAAAA

Yes, I am on the OBAMA DRUG, FAct do not matter, What my parent said “Judge a man by his actions do not matter, He just soundsssss sooooooo wonderfulllll,
Change, Hope, Peace you can believe in….

Trying to talk to these drug addicts with the FACTS is impossible.. We had to have jimmy carter to get RR.

]]> By: Steve http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1841 Steve Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:32:28 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1841 If America elects Barry H. O. ... we will, unfortunately, get what we deserve.. a collapse of our economy, the "rich" will stop hiring and start firing.. it will be "The Great Depression"..but it will still be Bush's fault! The "intelligent" world is afraid that Obama will be elected and that is the main reason for the world economy troubles. It happened right before Jimbo and Billy got elected in 1976.. anyone remember the Carter years..??? When the poor have no one to turn to for everything Obama promised (that re-distribution of wealth) what will happen then??... by the time the total collapse happens, the new, larger class of poor will have manifested itself into a group too large for whats left of our government to care for! Who is going to feed them? Who is going to provide housing?..sure won't be the Democrats...they will be living in their gated communities, guarded day and night, and not worrying about US. The fairness doctrine will have eliminated all other opposing view points.. where will the rest of turn? Maybe I'll win the lottery before January! If America elects Barry H. O. … we will, unfortunately, get what we deserve.. a collapse of our economy, the “rich” will stop hiring and start firing.. it will be “The Great Depression”..but it will still be Bush’s fault! The “intelligent” world is afraid that Obama will be elected and that is the main reason for the world economy troubles. It happened right before Jimbo and Billy got elected in 1976.. anyone remember the Carter years..???
When the poor have no one to turn to for everything Obama promised (that re-distribution of wealth) what will happen then??… by the time the total collapse happens, the new, larger class of poor will have manifested itself into a group too large for whats left of our government to care for! Who is going to feed them? Who is going to provide housing?..sure won’t be the Democrats…they will be living in their gated communities, guarded day and night, and not worrying about US. The fairness doctrine will have eliminated all other opposing view points.. where will the rest of turn?

Maybe I’ll win the lottery before January!

]]> By: Maria http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1840 Maria Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:23:02 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1840 oops.. I mean fair tax. oops.. I mean fair tax.

]]> By: Maria http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1839 Maria Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:22:44 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1839 Absolutely correct! About time someone wrote this - I've been saying it to anyone who will listen for months. We live in California as that is where I am required to be for my job. Together we earn around $180 000. Our house is currently worth at least 150K less than what we paid, so we can't just 'sell and move somewhere cheaper' as someone suggested in an earlier response. Its also no mansion - a 2 bedroom 1200 sq ft house - which is all we could afford in the CA environment. We also pay over $7500 property tax every year. Fuel is the most expensive in the nation. We have taxes to save frogs, trees, water and the town we live in (which will prbly be bankrupt in the next 2 years). Within the next 4 years we hope to earn over the 250K that Obama is touting. So as a reward for our determination and hard work, we will AGAIN pay more tax. That is if his corporate tax hikes don't see us become unemployed before then. As McCain says - raising taxes in a recessionary environment is a recipe for disaster. Bring on the flat tax! Absolutely correct! About time someone wrote this – I’ve been saying it to anyone who will listen for months.

We live in California as that is where I am required to be for my job. Together we earn around $180 000. Our house is currently worth at least 150K less than what we paid, so we can’t just ’sell and move somewhere cheaper’ as someone suggested in an earlier response. Its also no mansion – a 2 bedroom 1200 sq ft house – which is all we could afford in the CA environment. We also pay over $7500 property tax every year. Fuel is the most expensive in the nation. We have taxes to save frogs, trees, water and the town we live in (which will prbly be bankrupt in the next 2 years). Within the next 4 years we hope to earn over the 250K that Obama is touting. So as a reward for our determination and hard work, we will AGAIN pay more tax. That is if his corporate tax hikes don’t see us become unemployed before then.

As McCain says – raising taxes in a recessionary environment is a recipe for disaster.

Bring on the flat tax!

]]> By: Sean http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/2008/10/21/obamas-tax-cut-for-the-rich-and-republican/comment-page-2/#comment-1838 Sean Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:21:34 +0000 http://briansullivan.blogs.foxbusiness.com/?p=225#comment-1838 That is exactly why I left the southwest for Ohio! I love it here! Now, just keep everyone's taxes low...PLEASE! That is exactly why I left the southwest for Ohio! I love it here! Now, just keep everyone’s taxes low…PLEASE!

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