Posts by Rik
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So the top 1% of taxpayers pay 15% of the tax, and the top 3% pay 26% of the tax? Does it mean we overtax our rich?
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Yes, I remember reading Keith's post Sacha. Looking at the above statement there are different interpretations to Keith's conclusion. As Russell said about me, just because Keith sees it one way does not make it true, it is just his opinion that it is fair that the top 3% of income earners pay 26% of the income tax base.
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Ooops - duffed my quote syntax!
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Which might be a fairer thing to say if you’d cited any facts rather than simply presenting your claims as self-evidently correct.
Fair enough Russell…so why did you not post this reply to Jackie’s original posting for the same reason?
one should start with corporate tax shenanigans, untaxed capital gains etc. – all systems “milked” by “those on higher incomes”, and I’d hazard a guess worth a whole lot more than benefit fraud
I agree – I’m all for it. And you know what – National are looking in to these areas. I also know plenty of people on lower incomes who have milked untaxed capital gains while claiming family support. Basically gambling with taxpayers money for their own gain. And of course – not all high income earners are involved with “corporate tax shenanigans, untaxed capital gains etc.”.<
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Perhaps it is because I would probably not be classed as poor (at this point in time) however I still find raising a young family financially difficult and feel quite justified in receiving a tax cut care of the National government.
While ideologically I support benefits for those that need them there is ample evidence of many individuals milking the system, and National are brave enough to address the issue.
Bottom line is there is only so much money to go around. For many years Labour swung the balance towards those you refer to as poor, now National might be swinging things back towards the higher income earners - it all balances out over time. Those on higher incomes bear the lions share of personal income tax revenue - is it such a crime that they get a break every now and again?
Rather than "fuck the poor" I think National might be saying something more like "fuck any lazy bastard who think the world owes them a living" which is not such a bad thing. Of course - there's always exceptions, and there will always be those in need who require assistance.
Sounds like we live in similar worlds - it's just that the fairies aren't in charge in my one.
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Fair point Craig...I was just stunned speechless by the comment! Not actually a noob, just haven't posted in a year or so.
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Once again, we have a National Govt making everyone bloody miserable with their policies of slash and burn, and "never mind the promises we made, poor people, you can all get fucked"
What planet do you live on Jackie?
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So if I was James Edgars and the only chance I had to sell some product was to those that couldn't be bothered queueing for beer it is possible I would be trying to keep my tent look as empty as possible to increase the chances of this occurring.
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You've got my vote at the next Super Mayor elections...
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Random Play: Alt.Republic: The rolling mall, in reply to Mikaere Curtis,
Shitty houses on a shitty street in a shitty part of town...a small price for progress!
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Don't forget Sun Araw @ Whammy Bar on 15th Oct...we do OK down here in NZ.