Rstanley0312

If you want to discuss cuts worth making, the Knights are a looooong way from the top of the list. No worries for now.... http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/jul/18/nascar-wins-fight-keep-taxpayer-funding/ Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

The video may be misleading. At least some of that may be from the fact that reserve risers are short, so the reserve toggles start out low. I just noticed that he did NOT wave off before he pulled.... everything else imho was done right. He made a decision, altitude aware, and he is not hurt. Seems like he did a great job to me. OP... I hope one of the pros you are talking about has the fortitude to tell you that you are out of your league on that canopy. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Okay, I understand that, but we're still talking about profit, not gross revenue. I understand it sucks that more profit will be taken in the form of taxes. What I don't understand is why people are saying this will affect business decisions to hire. If you're making $250k+ in profit, and the rate goes from 30% to 35%, is that $12.5k difference going to change your decision to hire a new person? I'm assuming you're planning on hiring because you think that new hire will increase profit? I suppose it could affect the decision in some limited circumstances, but it doesn't seem to me like it should be a real driver of the decision to hire. I've never run my own business, but I'm sure it's tough as hell. On the other hand, if your business is established to the point that you are bringing home $250k+ in profit, it doesn't seem like your'e on the verge of failure just yet. Many if not most small business do not incorperate therefor the business and the owner are the same. I think the term individual contributor is what they are called (I dont remember for sure) The business may make a million dollars but early in many new businesses those dollars go back into building the business. The owners take little more money than what is needed to live and pay a mortgage or two but they are still taxed on those dollars they re-invest. They are not making a million but they are taxed on it. Really? Then they need better accountants. What? That is a statement that shows an utter lack of understanding. There are several pros and cons to incorporating. Most of the time it is not beneficial to incorporate a small business in the early years and may not be later either. It has nothing to do with ones accountant. You just cannot admit the truth that raising taxes like Obama proposed will hurt small business. Not to mention it is just class warfare.... Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Okay, I understand that, but we're still talking about profit, not gross revenue. I understand it sucks that more profit will be taken in the form of taxes. What I don't understand is why people are saying this will affect business decisions to hire. If you're making $250k+ in profit, and the rate goes from 30% to 35%, is that $12.5k difference going to change your decision to hire a new person? I'm assuming you're planning on hiring because you think that new hire will increase profit? I suppose it could affect the decision in some limited circumstances, but it doesn't seem to me like it should be a real driver of the decision to hire. I've never run my own business, but I'm sure it's tough as hell. On the other hand, if your business is established to the point that you are bringing home $250k+ in profit, it doesn't seem like your'e on the verge of failure just yet. Many if not most small business do not incorperate therefor the business and the owner are the same. I think the term individual contributor is what they are called (I dont remember for sure) The business may make a million dollars but early in many new businesses those dollars go back into building the business. The owners take little more money than what is needed to live and pay a mortgage or two but they are still taxed on those dollars they re-invest. They are not making a million but they are taxed on it. Nail on head. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Okay, I understand that, but we're still talking about profit, not gross revenue. I understand it sucks that more profit will be taken in the form of taxes. What I don't understand is why people are saying this will affect business decisions to hire. If you're making $250k+ in profit, and the rate goes from 30% to 35%, is that $12.5k difference going to change your decision to hire a new person? I'm assuming you're planning on hiring because you think that new hire will increase profit? I suppose it could affect the decision in some limited circumstances, but it doesn't seem to me like it should be a real driver of the decision to hire. I've never run my own business, but I'm sure it's tough as hell. On the other hand, if your business is established to the point that you are bringing home $250k+ in profit, it doesn't seem like your'e on the verge of failure just yet. The difference is most small businesses are not incorporated so they are paying a higher tax than their big brothers. Because small business is a huge part of the US it is not right to make their taxes the higher of the two or to put the burden on them. Hiring employees as a small business is a bit more involved because every little position matters more. It matter with big companies as well but with more capital not as much. When I hire someone I am doing so in the "hopes" it helps my bottom line but it may not and it may set me back so with less reserves it makes me stop and think a lot more before I hire someone new. 5% of 250k + is a lot of money and could very easily make a business owner decide to take on more themselves or delegate to his/her already existing employees. That's all I am saying. It will not crush my business it will just slow down my growth and we as a country do not want to slow small business growth. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

During the time that President Obama has been in office, he has earned some $2,711,340 from foreign sources. That’s 30.1 percent of Obama’s total income during that time. During that period, Obama forked over $87,429 to foreign countries. Most of that cash comes from book sales. That’s an inordinately large amount of money coming from overseas – far more than the typical American, certainly. And the question becomes whether President Obama is outsourcing his book sales. After all, why not pay American tax rates on that income? Why not ship from the United States, rather than printing abroad? I see nothing wrong with it except that Obama is railing against this. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

And I appreciate the reply. I disagree with your analysis, but I thank you for your input to the discussion. No, it doesn't. The proposal is to increase the individual rate for people making $250k+. If you're a business owner and you pay yourself over $250k, how is increasing your individual tax rate going to affect your decision to grow your business? It shouldn't. Most economists I've heard have said we really didn't have much choice. Obviously you disagree, and I respect that. Not really, but that's the talking point. I agree there will probably be some businesses that use the ACA as an excuse to provide less or no insurance, but once the BS litigation and Republican posturing settles down, we'll end up with a system that is (unfortunately) very similar to what we have already. Not sure what specifics you're talking about, but do you really think Wikileaks would have held off if McCain had been elected? Do you think the Pentagon changed their security policies because of Obama? The automatic cuts were agreed to by both parties. It is the fault of both parties in Congress that they are going to kick in. I knew at the time that both sides would fuck this up, but you really can't blame Obama for that bipartisan compromise andfailure to follow through. Well, by some metrics, we haven't had a new budget for 15 years. Again, do you really think that would be any different under a Republican President? My point: Obama is no different than any other politician. He make promises he can't keep, panders to his base, and in the end doesn't change anything. Why the right thinks he's such a danger to Mom and apple pie is truly beyond me. We see things differently but I respect your opinions and I appreciate the discussion. The one item I want to comment on is the 250k+ bit.... if you own an LLC or any business not incorporated and the business makes 250k+ that trickles down to the individual meaning that even if I was going to keep 200k of that in the business I would be taxed at the "new obama rate" bc of the business structure. That profit becomes the owners profit regardless of his plans for it. Again, I appreciate your civility and the conversation. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Yes.. that's what I mean. I know you say it over and over and I agree with you that government absolutely has its place. So does regulation but not to the extent that we have now. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Good guess. Maybe I haven't been paying attention, but I didn't think the business tax rate had changed. Am I wrong? If you agree that less military is needed, why do you disagree with proposals to scale down the force? I agree that raising health costs for retirees is wrong, but adjusting pay for people who haven't even signed up yet is not breaking faith. I don't give a shit what Putin says. He was speaking to his domestic base, who want a tough leader and a return to Soviet power. He's not a credible witness. Security leaks happen under everyone's watch. Who is in the White House doesn't change that. I agree that Fast and Furious is very fucked up. I strongly disagree with how Obama has handled that whole affair. Not sure what your problem with how Obama has handled the Israeli situation is. Clearly, enough was not said. Besides business taxes (which I don't think have actually changed) what has he done to keep the economy down? Your post "Can you give some specific examples of what Obama has done or promised to do" He wants to raise taxes on businesses 250k+ ring a bell? He also has printed money to prop up markets but that has done nothing to help us recover other than dig us in to a deeper hole. Obama Care has many taxes in it and is by itself one big tax on the middle class which will also force businesses to drop their insurance for employees. The security leaks that happened and mounted are unacceptable and more than I have heard about in my adult life. We do need to make some cuts in military and I agree with you that raising health care costs on retirees is wrong. We do not need the cuts that are about to automatically kick in though... they are too deep especially with what is going on in the world. Let me also point out.... how long has it been since this country had a budget? The Senate controlled by the left will not even try.... Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

I see them arguing that they shouldn't have to support all the other social programs in a disproportionate way, despite benefiting from society disproportionately. the benefit from society is they get to use the roads and sewers - just like everyone else- any success beyond that you claim that's also because of society and not their efforts - others claim that the extra benefit they earned....that's the real question, isn't it? and because everyone is not a successful business owner I would say there is a lot more to it then what the government "helped" us with. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Sure I can and I am sorry I never saw your question before. In giving these examples I know you are just going to counter and say they are wrong but lets give it a shot... business --> Tax increases and regulation that kills industries (i.e. coal) Military --> Massive cuts ( less could be used) http://www.navytimes.com/news/2012/02/military-budget-break-faith-troops-families-022812w/ Standing in the world--> I could throw some stuff at you that you would just call opinion so let me just share the view of our country now in the eyes of hostiles... you may still call this opinion... Putin thinks we are weak and crumbling and has no respect for Obama at all... nor do a lot of other hostile countries and their leaders An insane amount of security leaks that have put US lives in danger Gun running that led to a US death and many Mexican deaths. The cover up is what is hurting our relationship with many south of the border. Israel... enough said. Edited to add: The economy he has kept from moving hurts us all around. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

I will give you that on rare occasions some smart people in the government make things happen but it is not comparable to what business does. Business could survive without government. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

He demonstrates that over and over ... even with his attacks on Romney. This crap about Mitt possibly being a Felon comes with a complete lack of understanding corporate structure. Obama wants to claim it is he who is creating jobs but the truth is that the small amount of jobs that are being created are bc of businesses finding a way to make things work. I know this to be true bc I am one of those business owners. This is the same president that called a Naval Corpsman a "Corpse man" three times in a speech bc he has no clue about the military either. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/02/04/obama_mispronounces_corpsman_at_prayer_breakfast.html Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Bill .. you got the point.. paved roads came out of necessity for things like carts etc. they were not created by the government. I stand by my point that the government is reactive and business is proactive. In terms of government I was speaking about ours.... not a communist government which by the way probably needed business in a big way. China certainly relies on it. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Business is proactive... government is reactive. Which came first... paved roads etc. or the automobile? The point is we need some of these structures and that is the job of government but it has gone way too far with the power it claims or Barry claims. Could businesses exist without the government? YES Could government exist without business? NO This country is built on small business. (period) Obama thinks the federal government should provide for all and knows best. That is not what this country was founded on. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

She would get some votes, but I think would have been a better fit for someone like Santorum. Not Romney. Biden should know by Friday who he gets to debate I hope you are wrong! It would be STUPID to announce the veep pick prior to the convention! Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Very well done! Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

You have no clue...... Obama is locked in a dead heat with Romney and Obama's approval ratings + the polls that say the country is heading in the wrong direction are staggering. Especially with the Obama campaign spending 100 million on negative tv ads. They do not seem to be working... maybe because they are all lies. This is all Barry's got and he cannot keep doing it the closer it gets to the election. If this does not really hurt Mitt..... Barry is in serious trouble. Obama is even going to other countries to fund raise bc he is sucking it up here. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Let 'em DIE! Fuck yeah!!! I love how suggesting people support themselves becomes let them die. The vast majority of welfare recipients are people who can't support themselves. When you demonize them by calling them lazy and "worthless" as a group - for purely political and ideological reasons - and deny them access to the safety net, that is exactly what you are saying. "vast majority" source please? Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Thanks for the tips. I don't push Jake but if he decides he wants to do it then I just explain to him he has to give it his best. As for the freeflyer bit.... I'm one so I would love to get him on his head with me! Skiing is a different story... I switched to a board for 3 seasons and am one of the few that went back to skis ..... Skis are faster and way more fun. Snowboarding to me seemed more challenging in the beginning but not so challenging once I got it. I'm no X games bad ass but I think skiing is more challenging and I live to ski bumps... I will until my knees cannot take it anymore. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Awesome... my stepson is 8 and I had tunnel time scheduled for him a couple of weeks ago in Orlando but TS Debby screwed us and we left early. I think it is great though and still plan on getting my little guy in a tunnel soon. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

I read up on this more and it does seem this guy was an A hole who ignored warnings. I did that at first but could not really find much but with a little more effort I was able to do so. As the OP I will say my bad. This does seem to be a case of a guy ignoring warnings and not really being cool with the neighbors. Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

Well, we'll have to wait and see. There are other interpretations besides what What the Washington Post say. Fact-Check is just opinions too. We all know that Romney is a liar ... that's not even in dispute We need to see the tax returns. and he will provide them just like every candidate does but he is right not to let Barry and his cronies dictate when. They will do anything to talk about something other than Barry's record and the economy. FYI as a guy who worked in investments for a long time the link I provided makes sense... obama's cronies interpretation does not at all as much as you want it to be true. Y'all need to get over the fact that he is rich. Focus less on what he does with HIS money and more on what Barry is doing with OUR money. I cannot remember when being successful was interpreted as a bad thing. I don't think it ever came up with Kerry and he just married in to it.... JFK? Nope, not an issue..... Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/mitt-romney-and-his-departure-from-bain/2012/07/12/gJQAASzUfW_blog.html The fact that these lies are coming straight from the Obama camp is pretty bad. It's not one of his super PAC's doing this.... it is his campaign. Sad.... they are desperate right now! Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com