TheResidentSkeptic (profile), 25 Feb 2022 @ 7:39am
My Favorite Books
When growing up were Haynes and Chiltons. Haynes doesn't even offer a manual for my C7. So there are other casualties in associated industries as well.
TheResidentSkeptic (profile), 29 Jan 2022 @ 4:44am
another point of view on this
It makes it so much easier for several interested parties.
1) Every transfer automatically has sales tax added - both from the "sellers" location and the "buyers" location, thus doubling tax revenue for states.
2) Every sellers transaction is automatically tracked for the new year-end 1099 reporting requirements. Thus increasing IRS revenue. Up to the seller to find receipts for every transaction to prove the actual profit/loss.
Turning everyone into a business in the eyes of the government for increased tax regulation and auditing data. Allowing instant seizure of any funds whose source can not be tracked.
So we get tax wins for states, tax win for IRS, and tons of work for CPAs. What's not to love?
TheResidentSkeptic (profile), 29 Dec 2021 @ 10:49am
Response to 7(b)
The same way you addressed it. After all, you did put new rules in place to prevent members from posting threatening videos against other members, right? You jumped right on that, didn't you?
TheResidentSkeptic (profile), 18 Aug 2021 @ 8:31am
Re: copyrights wet dream
Since they want copyright to last forever and pay heirs for generations to come, seems right that they would setup a fine to be paid by generations to come...
"interest" being a key here.
These businesses make up whatever fees they want to increase their bottom line.
The government regulates these businesses and enables and allows them to charge whatever they want to increase their stock value and returns for their investors.
Social Security Trust Funds invest heavily in these industries, and rely on them making an excessive rate of return and dividends paying high interest.
There is ZERO chance of this circle jerk being resolved in the consumers favor.
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My Favorite Books
When growing up were Haynes and Chiltons. Haynes doesn't even offer a manual for my C7. So there are other casualties in associated industries as well.
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another point of view on this
It makes it so much easier for several interested parties.
1) Every transfer automatically has sales tax added - both from the "sellers" location and the "buyers" location, thus doubling tax revenue for states.
2) Every sellers transaction is automatically tracked for the new year-end 1099 reporting requirements. Thus increasing IRS revenue. Up to the seller to find receipts for every transaction to prove the actual profit/loss.
Turning everyone into a business in the eyes of the government for increased tax regulation and auditing data. Allowing instant seizure of any funds whose source can not be tracked.
So we get tax wins for states, tax win for IRS, and tons of work for CPAs. What's not to love?
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Re: Re: Re:
"minimize" s/b "eliminate"
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Response to 7(b)
The same way you addressed it. After all, you did put new rules in place to prevent members from posting threatening videos against other members, right? You jumped right on that, didn't you?
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Re:
I am far less afraid of the "bad guys" than I am of the "good guys" in the government.
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This has entertainment potential all over it...
So I immediately placed my order at https://www.thepopcornfactory.com
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But times have changed
We used to have the BEST government that money could buy.
Now we have the WORST government that money has bought.
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And how does it handle
... identical twins? First one gets fed, second turned away?
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Long ago and Far away...
"They" said our generation was ruined by watching too many cartoons in the late 50's. I guess that "screen time" was really bad for us...
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seems to me
... that these guys think Hypocrisy is a sport to be won. They keep trying to out-do each other. Is there some sort of award we aren't aware of?
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Just another new revenue stream
Fine 'em if they do; Fine 'em if they don't.
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I'm nearly 70.
They have been trying to ban it all my life. Hasn't worked yet.
And it is HILARIOUS to me that there is always an exception for Playboy.
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How far we have come.
America used to be proud of having the absolute BEST government that money could buy.
With the state of politicians these days, we are down to having the WORST government that money has bought.
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Re: copyrights wet dream
Since they want copyright to last forever and pay heirs for generations to come, seems right that they would setup a fine to be paid by generations to come...
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History Repeats again..
Haven't we seen this several times before? In stories right here on TD?
1) Court orders FBI
2) FBI Ignores Order
And Then?
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Easier to understand this way...
If you take down content we like, we will fine you.
If you don't take down content we don't like, we will fine you.
Seems like the basic message from all the governments these days..
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If it gets good enough...
... to tell identical twins apart, then they can roll it out to the public.
Think that day will ever come?
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Re: The technology fixes anything myth
"... Student 42 is troubled and has 90% chance of doing something bad ..."
I believe the Pasco County Sheriff in Florida can help them with that part...
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Conflict of conflict of conflict of interest..
"interest" being a key here.
These businesses make up whatever fees they want to increase their bottom line.
The government regulates these businesses and enables and allows them to charge whatever they want to increase their stock value and returns for their investors.
Social Security Trust Funds invest heavily in these industries, and rely on them making an excessive rate of return and dividends paying high interest.
There is ZERO chance of this circle jerk being resolved in the consumers favor.
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Strong
the snowflake is in these guys.
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