billvon 3,132 #76 October 11, 2010 >Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #77 October 11, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuoteTo paraphrase Reagan, Seriously? That's your model? Model? What do you mean? I was paraphrasing him because I could not recall the direct quote, but he said that we don't get the best minds in government, we get the least-common denominator. The best are busy elsewhere, and have better things to do. I don't blame them, and I agree with the observation, not necessarily with the originator. Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not truth. mh . Gee I guess I am doing somethign right with my taxes... the only time I got to meet an IRS agent was when I sold off some stock options that were underwater, and they thought I owed on the value of the whole thing.. and not the losses that occured. After bringing in a whole stack of the paperwork for those 2 years... I ended up getting about $12000 more back than what my very conservative accountant had put down. On the flip side.. I have met well over two dozen people who I have voted for. I have only worked on about 5 of their campaigns but its funny about how they seem to remember you.... AND their friends seem to know you as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #78 October 11, 2010 Quote>Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Rather than respond to the assertion with meaningless individual histories, it seems like a pretty easy question to tackle. How many people does the IRS contact in person for audit matters per year? Then ballpark how many constituents a Senator or Representive might meet in a year. If the numbers aren't matched yet, then give a WAG on the local politicians. I have no doubt the statement will fall false at this point. But at the Congressional level, may hold up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #79 October 11, 2010 Quote On the flip side.. I have met well over two dozen people who I have voted for. I have only worked on about 5 of their campaigns but its funny about how they seem to remember you.... AND their friends seem to know you as well. On the flip-flip side, the IRS knows all of your friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #80 October 11, 2010 Quote Quote On the flip side.. I have met well over two dozen people who I have voted for. I have only worked on about 5 of their campaigns but its funny about how they seem to remember you.... AND their friends seem to know you as well. On the flip-flip side, the IRS knows all of your friends. Render unto Ceasar is sound advice that goes back a hell of a long way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,184 #81 October 12, 2010 Quote>Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. He was probably thinking of small business owners and the self employed - the folks the IRS says are most likely to cheat on their taxes.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,184 #82 October 12, 2010 QuoteQuote>Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Rather than respond to the assertion with meaningless individual histories, it seems like a pretty easy question to tackle. Disagree - the quote starts "YOU are..." - clearly directed at the individual listener/reader.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #83 October 12, 2010 the IRS tends to send lots of personal correspondence before meeting in person . politicians , not so much ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #84 October 12, 2010 QuoteQuoteQuote>Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Rather than respond to the assertion with meaningless individual histories, it seems like a pretty easy question to tackle. Disagree - the quote starts "YOU are..." - clearly directed at the individual listener/reader. FAIL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #85 October 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote >Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Rather than respond to the assertion with meaningless individual histories, it seems like a pretty easy question to tackle. Disagree - the quote starts "YOU are..." - clearly directed at the individual listener/reader. FAIL. Universal You, maybe?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,184 #86 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote >Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Rather than respond to the assertion with meaningless individual histories, it seems like a pretty easy question to tackle. Disagree - the quote starts "YOU are..." - clearly directed at the individual listener/reader. FAIL. Universal You, maybe? I doubt Kelp has polled the entire US population, or even a small subset thereof. An assertion was made without one shred of actual evidence to support it, and two counterexamples have already been provided,... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #87 October 13, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote >Here's another great quote: "You are far more likely to meet an IRS agent >than you are to meet someone whom you voted for." Now tell me that's not >truth. Certainly not true for me. Rather than respond to the assertion with meaningless individual histories, it seems like a pretty easy question to tackle. Disagree - the quote starts "YOU are..." - clearly directed at the individual listener/reader. FAIL. Universal You, maybe? I doubt Kelp has polled the entire US population, or even a small subset thereof. An assertion was made without one shred of actual evidence to support it, and two counterexamples have already been provided, good thing such polling is besides the point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #88 October 13, 2010 to paraphrase longshanks is it now ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
