joedirt 0 #51 May 24, 2007 I don't feel strongly about it but yeah, I know what you mean. Theoretically no minimum wage would be best for the economy, everything has an equilibrium price, even wages. I'll do you one better and say eliminate income tax, leave taxation proportionate to consumption, this will benefit a lot more people and the economy in general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #52 May 24, 2007 Quote Precisely! Can you imagine 'big business' not hiring 'cheap' labor and lose money in the process? To me, it's the end result of plain old greed and they couldn't care less about anyone or anything but themselves. Chuck Companies refused to hire regardless of their qualifications for much of the 20th Century. Hiring practices are not always rational.... 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 2,026 #53 May 24, 2007 Quote See the future...visit Texas!! We're all going to be overweight?... 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
masterrig 1 #54 May 24, 2007 QuoteQuote Precisely! Can you imagine 'big business' not hiring 'cheap' labor and lose money in the process? To me, it's the end result of plain old greed and they couldn't care less about anyone or anything but themselves. Chuck Companies refused to hire regardless of their qualifications for much of the 20th Century. Hiring practices are not always rational. ____________________________________ That's sure the truth. I have lived through most of that. I recall a time, when it was difficult for a white male to get a job because of 'hiring practices and government pressure to hire minorities. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #55 May 24, 2007 Quote Quote See the future...visit Texas!! We're all going to be overweight? ___________________________________ Have you tried our BBQ? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #56 May 24, 2007 QuoteI don't feel strongly about it but yeah, I know what you mean. Theoretically no minimum wage would be best for the economy, everything has an equilibrium price, even wages. I'll do you one better and say eliminate income tax, leave taxation proportionate to consumption, this will benefit a lot more people and the economy in general. The problem with a consumption tax alone is that it can encourage a black market, because the government has to make up for what it loses in income tax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCclimber 0 #57 May 24, 2007 This morning I passed a trailways type bus with all the passenger windows painted white. The bus was white, too. On the side: "U.S. Department of Immigration - Enforcement" It's 1389 miles to the Mexican border. Kinda makes you wonder... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #58 May 24, 2007 QuoteThis morning I passed a trailways type bus with all the passenger windows painted white. The bus was white, too. On the side: "U.S. Department of Immigration - Enforcement" It's 1389 miles to the Mexican border. Kinda makes you wonder... _________________________________ ...but, not surprising. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #59 May 24, 2007 Quote and take away the reason they're doing it (cheap labor). I don't think killing all the illegals is a moral solution. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #60 May 24, 2007 QuoteThis morning I passed a trailways type bus with all the passenger windows painted white. The bus was white, too. On the side: "U.S. Department of Immigration - Enforcement" It's 1389 miles to the Mexican border. Kinda makes you wonder... Was the driver wearing a white robe with a pointy hat?... 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
Enrique 0 #61 May 24, 2007 QuoteThe problem with a consumption tax alone is that it can encourage a black market, because the government has to make up for what it loses in income tax. Everything encourages or leads to black market or trafficking or smuggling. Any attempt by the government to set control measures or policies, no matter how fool-proof they seem, will eventually be overtaken. I don't know if the above made any sense, but it's just like with money: no matter how hard the government tries to come up with clever "unforgeable" bills, there will be someone out there willing and able to forge it. No matter what the tax strategy is, someone will find a way to find a loop hole. No matter how high or strong the wall between our Countries, immigrants will find a way across because there is always someone, at least one, corrupt enough to allow it. Enrique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n23x 0 #62 May 24, 2007 You forgot the reduced toothcount, overalls, and a shotgun, as well. Seriously though, texas sucks. .jim "Don't touch my fucking Easter eggs, I'll be back monday." ~JTFC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #63 May 24, 2007 Quote Quote See the future...visit Texas!! We're all going to be overweight? Hey...I'm losing weight!!! very slowly, but..... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #64 May 24, 2007 Quote You forgot the reduced toothcount, overalls, and a shotgun, as well. Seriously though, texas sucks. .jim Channeling "Deliverance" again, are you? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
