WORLD leader CEOs give thanks

[G-Man]

to President Trump.  Promise investments in American manufacturing directly because of the tax reform law, regulation overhaul, and providing a positive business atmosphere worldwide.

Funny, I keep hearing things like man-child, embarrassment, incompetent, bad business person, etc.

Don't they (the entire left) get tired of being WRONG?

[Gavin_Sons]

Didn't some on here tell us it would be horrible for business? (Baldo)  it's turning out he was wrong again. Man the lefts track record is not looking so good.

[Skinhead]

It is horrible for those that paid our previous elected officials for special treatment and now have to compete on a level playing field.

[Robert]

Trump got a big welcome at Davos, it was nice to see  Its also nice to see that some finally got some relief from the oppressive taxes and regs that were killing the US. It may not be a whole lot yet but at least it was more than all the previous admins had done. I hope this direction can keep up and pray for Trump everyday. I have not seen the cockroaches come out so clearly as now and even Soros is upset by the welcome and good direction that things are taking.

[f6john]

Yes, but he golfs too much and spends too much time in Mar-a-Largo!!!   

[Serk]

[Hook#3287]

Think the 150K workers at Starbucks will give back the bonuses and pay raises?

[RP#62]

Think the 150K workers at Starbucks will give back the bonuses and pay raises?

The probably will if they live in California whether they want to or not.

-RP

[Serk]

Think the 150K workers at Starbucks will give back the bonuses and pay raises?

The probably will if they live in California whether they want to or not.

-RP

[Jess from VA]

You see where the blue states are planning to challenge the Fed tax cut package?

They specifically don't like the limitation on (federal) deductions for state and local taxes.  They argue the money saved is being given to corporations.

I think they (really) see that their citizens are about to get very unhappy about just how high and bad their state taxes are, and start voting for politicians who will lower them (unlikely to be Ds).  And that it will adversely impact their generous free money vote buying programs.

Why should the Federal taxpayers as a collective underwrite the high tax blue states by giving their citizens credit for exorbitant state taxes? (and my condolences to our members struggling there) 

And less we forget, all taxes (today) are exorbitant.

[Serk]

And less we forget, all taxes (today) are exorbitant.

...you misspelled theft.....

[Jess from VA]

And less we forget, all taxes (today) are exorbitant.

...you misspelled theft.....

I don't disagree with that word, except....  I believe that the collective Gs do need some operating capital to perform their (what should be) minimal, least intrusive functions (all of which should be run perfectly, not completely screwed up like so much of what we have).

I'm not sure what that operating capital is exactly.  But when we get into the 30s 40s, and 50%s (adding all 187 taxes we actually pay, however hidden), it becomes exorbitant, and legalized theft (though that's an oxymoron).  I think as a starting point we agree to pay the fed 10% and our state 5%, (with no deductions) and they learn to live with it.  Maybe that's too low, but it's a good starting point.

IMHO exorbitant taxes should become sufficient (at some point), all by itself, to cause a shooting revolution by the people, with no other political issue of any kind involved.  Except yes, there's no denying conservatives have always identified with less govt and lower taxes (and Ds the reverse),  but you would think at SOME tipping point all (working) Joe Citizens would say that's it, I'm just not going to work a whole year and give six months of it to the Gs.  As it is, don't most working men give between three and four months' wages to the collective Gs each year?

I don't do budgets very well.  My whole life I lived by the theory that you spent what you had to as frugally as you could, and saved everything else (with some backsliding for a couple reasonable hobbies) (exactly like my parents).  So I never drafted a budget in my life.  

The one tour I ran a 2-man USAF shop, I got my SSgt to do our budget because he had done them before and knew what he was doing (even though I was the responsible officer, I made him sign it too).  My one-year budget as Area Defense Counsel for all 17 USAF operating locations in Turkey was in the neighborhood of $600.  And against his advice, I had money left over at the end of the year (instead of running it dry to insure it didn't go down next year, which was the solid practice at every other USAF legal office I was assigned, and all 18 years at my division of US Veterans Affairs).  And I didn't really make any effort to save money, I just spent money on the things we needed, and stopped spending.  What a novel idea.

Government has been out of control (in many ways) for a long time, and the only real way to reign it in is to reduce taxes (starve the beast).  We don't seem to be able to vote in lower taxes, or less control of the populace, no matter who runs or who we get to vote for.  

Except one guy does come to mind who seems to be going in that direction lately.  (Though one guy is not enough, even if he's the top guy)

And BTW, just when was the last time our fearless ruling class in Sodom on the Potomac actually showed us a real budget anyway?   I never needed one, but they obviously need one badly.

http://www.usdebtclock.org/

[Savago]

Hey G-man

Got any link to a respectable newspaper/etc talking about the subject?

[Alpha Dog]

And less we forget, all taxes (today) are exorbitant.

...you misspelled theft.....

I don't disagree with that word, except....  I believe that the collective Gs do need some operating capital to perform their (what should be) minimal, least intrusive functions (all of which should be run perfectly, not completely screwed up like so much of what we have).

I'm not sure what that operating capital is exactly.  But when we get into the 30s 40s, and 50%s (adding all 187 taxes we actually pay, however hidden), it becomes exorbitant, and legalized theft (though that's an oxymoron).  I think as a starting point we agree to pay the fed 10% and our state 5%, (with no deductions) and they learn to live with it.  Maybe that's too low, but it's a good starting point.

IMHO exorbitant taxes should become sufficient (at some point), all by itself, to cause a shooting revolution by the people, with no other political issue of any kind involved.  Except yes, there's no denying conservatives have always identified with less govt and lower taxes (and Ds the reverse),  but you would think at SOME tipping point all (working) Joe Citizens would say that's it, I'm just not going to work a whole year and give six months of it to the Gs.  As it is, don't most working men give between three and four months' wages to the collective Gs each year?

I don't do budgets very well.  My whole life I lived by the theory that you spent what you had to as frugally as you could, and saved everything else (with some backsliding for a couple reasonable hobbies) (exactly like my parents).  So I never drafted a budget in my life.  

The one tour I ran a 2-man USAF shop, I got my SSgt to do our budget because he had done them before and knew what he was doing (even though I was the responsible officer, I made him sign it too).  My one-year budget as Area Defense Counsel for all 17 USAF operating locations in Turkey was in the neighborhood of $600.  And against his advice, I had money left over at the end of the year (instead of running it dry to insure it didn't go down next year, which was the solid practice at every other USAF legal office I was assigned, and all 18 years at my division of US Veterans Affairs).  And I didn't really make any effort to save money, I just spent money on the things we needed, and stopped spending.  What a novel idea.

Government has been out of control (in many ways) for a long time, and the only real way to reign it in is to reduce taxes (starve the beast).  We don't seem to be able to vote in lower taxes, or less control of the populace, no matter who runs or who we get to vote for.  

Except one guy does come to mind who seems to be going in that direction lately.  (Though one guy is not enough, even if he's the top guy)

And BTW, just when was the last time our fearless ruling class in Sodom on the Potomac actually showed us a real budget anyway?   I never needed one, but they obviously need one badly.

http://www.usdebtclock.org/

You had money saved from a 600 dollar budget against the advise of your SSGT.  Back in those days I remember reading reports how agencies would go on lavish spending sprees at the end of the year to spend all  the budget in order to get the same or higher budget the next year.  That always included new office furniture.  I  learned of this by Martin Gross who has written several books on gov/t waste ect. back in the 90s.  He was a regular on Chuck Harder's For the People Radio program in the 90s.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b&q=A+Call+for+Revolution:+How+Government+is+Strangling+America--and+how+to+Stop+it&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLRT9c3NDLJMs2zLDZX4gXxDJNzTU0tK9NLtAQcS0sy8otC8p3y87P983IqAe6lKs4xAAAA&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjlxtHDhPjYAhVCuFMKHXvlCI8QxA0IqAEwFA&biw=1680&bih=949


Earlier this month someone listed how finally the amount spent in Federal Agencies has come down in 2016, in 2 to up to 7 percent thanks to the actions of Trump and his cabinet heads that have a clear directive of saving the citizens tax dollars, once again fulfilling a campaign promise as he has so many other, with many more to go.

[Patrick]

Think the 150K workers at Starbucks will give back the bonuses and pay raises?

The probably will if they live in California whether they want to or not.

-RP

LOL !

[Gavin_Sons]

Hey G-man

Got any link to a respectable newspaper/etc talking about the subject?

Watch or listen to anything other than liberal fake news and you would see it. I listened to kel-tecs owner the other day saying they gave all their employees a 1k bonus and pay raises directly from the tax cut. He is increasing production also. Kel-Tec is a gun manufacturer in case you didn't know. Also heard apple is going to spend 350 billion here in The US over the next 5 years.

[Gavin_Sons]

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/01/apple-accelerates-us-investment-and-job-creation/

[Serk]

Hey G-man

Got any link to a respectable newspaper/etc talking about the subject?

Is USA Today leftist enough for you?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/01/26/did-your-company-pay-you-bonus-tax-savings-check-list/1065291001/

CNBC maybe?

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/26/us-companies-that-have-announced-bonuses-investments-after-tax-cut.html

CNN perhaps?

http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/11/news/economy/tax-law-raises-bonuses/index.html


(Of course, being loyal leftist sources, they try their hardest to spin it against Trump, but that's to be expected.)

[Alpha Dog]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

[baldo]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

[MAD6Gun]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

[baldo]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

[rocketray]

#TrumpTheEstablishment

[Gavin_Sons]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

Sure you will 

[MAD6Gun]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

 OK so let me get this straight. You are going to give your extra tax return to the DNC. But if you get a big bonus check as a result of Trump's tax plan you will not donate that?  You trash Trump every chance you get and say he is worthless but are OK reaping the results of his policies. Your sir are a HYPOCRITE.

[baldo]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

Sure you will 

What are you doing out from under your bridge?

[Gavin_Sons]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

Sure you will 

What are you doing out from under your bridge?

Same thing you're doing out from under your rock. 

[Serk]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

Wouldn't it make more sense to donate it to the RNC and/or Trump 2020, seeing as they're the ones who enabled you to have less of your money stolen from you?

[baldo]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

 OK so let me get this straight. You are going to give your extra tax return to the DNC. But if you get a big bonus check as a result of Trump's tax plan you will not donate that?  You trash Trump every chance you get and say he is worthless but are OK reaping the results of his policies. Your sir are a HYPOCRITE.

You asked me if I was going to honor a commitment that I had made regarding my future tax return. I responded in the affirmative. But that's not good enough for you?

From what we're hearing, there won't be a "big bonus check". It will most likely be a scheduled raise received earlier than planned.

How about you worry more about your spot in the world, and I'll take care of mine. OK?

[baldo]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

Wouldn't it make more sense to donate it to the RNC and/or Trump 2020, seeing as they're the ones who enabled you to have less of your money stolen from you?

Well, now that's a different way of looking at it.....but no, I don't think that will be happening....

[Serk]

Well, now that's a different way of looking at it.....but no, I don't think that will be happening....

Well then, may I suggest the non-partisan non-political Serk and daughter Inzane 2018 fund?

(Hey, can't blame a guy for trying!)

[MAD6Gun]

Here is another company putting out bonuses and more to employees.   I know Fred Smith in a statement not too many days ago put out a statement that because of the tax advantages they are actively seeking expansion that would have been quite difficult if not for this legislation.   I think at least one person on this board works for this company ( probably several do )  and I expect is overjoyed  about this nugget right now.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/370871-fedex-announces-wage-increases-bonuses-amid-tax-reform


I myself got mine through increased rates on Jan. 1, 2018

We got word of this today, no details yet.

Of course, the fact that we had record-breaking profits this year played a large part in this decision.

And hats of to Mr Smith for being so generous. I don't know if it would have happened without this new tax plan.

 You realize that most if not all of these companies are doing this because of Trump's tax plan lowered the corporate tax rate.

 So if you get a bonus from your company are you going to donate it to the DNC like you told me you would?

That was if I get anything back from my tax return. And yes, I will still do that.....

Thanks for reminding me.

 OK so let me get this straight. You are going to give your extra tax return to the DNC. But if you get a big bonus check as a result of Trump's tax plan you will not donate that?  You trash Trump every chance you get and say he is worthless but are OK reaping the results of his policies. Your sir are a HYPOCRITE.

You asked me if I was going to honor a commitment that I had made regarding my future tax return. I responded in the affirmative. But that's not good enough for you?

From what we're hearing, there won't be a "big bonus check". It will most likely be a scheduled raise received earlier than planned.

How about you worry more about your spot in the world, and I'll take care of mine. OK?

 So your company's record year has nothing to do with Trump right? My brother works for Norfolk $ Southern. They had a record year because of president Trump reversing the war on coal your buddy Obama started. So I would bet your company had a good year because of Trump. OK you may not get a bonus but a raise. Hmm  could be Trump again. HYPOCRITE...HYPOCRITE....HYPOCRITE.....

[Hacked Valk]

It's a little early to judge whether Trump has effected the economy. The Economy had been recovering nicely for the last several years. In a recovering economy a tax cut has the potential to trigger inflation by overheating growth. Also, trumps protectionist moves may also be inflationary as it will increase the cost of imports.  If effected nations retaliate with their own tariffs (most likely and historically, agricultural products) its possible farmers will be effected with possible further damage to businesses that supply agricultural needs.  This potentially could trickle through the entire economy, slowing growth.   Remember Stagflation?  Remember high inflation and interest rates?  Mortgages at 12% and up?  Let's wait and judge the immediate results after a couple of years and the long term effects even further in the future.
It's easy to lay immediate blame or credit to any presidents actions but unfortunately we often don't know the results of such actions for years or decades.  When Obama levied tariffs on imported tires, American tire manufactures instead of enjoying increased business due to competitive advantage simply increased their prices and profits to match the imports. 

[Savago]

So... name calling is ok in the forum now?

From the rules of the road: "It is imperative that participants converse in a courteous, respectful manner. Differing opinions and viewpoints are normal and foster lively debate, but please keep your comments relevant to the subject being discussed and not about the person who offers a differing opinion than your own."

[baldo]

Well, now that's a different way of looking at it.....but no, I don't think that will be happening....

Well then, may I suggest the non-partisan non-political Serk and daughter Inzane 2018 fund?

(Hey, can't blame a guy for trying!)

LOLOL.....I've got to say, you certainly think outside the box.....

However, I wouldn't be adverse to supplying some sort of liquid refreshment at the shindig.

PS....clever photoshop with the chess board/nachos. Where's his pigeon?

[baldo]

 So your company's record year has nothing to do with Trump right? My brother works for Norfolk $ Southern. They had a record year because of president Trump reversing the war on coal your buddy Obama started. So I would bet your company had a good year because of Trump. OK you may not get a bonus but a raise. Hmm  could be Trump again. HYPOCRITE...HYPOCRITE....HYPOCRITE.....

Sorry my friend. In the short three years I've been there, the company has awarded a modest raise each year. And the same for at least the dozen years prior to that.

So there's that....

[Robert]

Awesome video from the Trump campaign that outlines the whole corrupt system. He spoke the truth then and now he is fulfilling his promises. 


This Video Will Get Donald Trump Elected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2qIXXafxCQ

[Alpha Dog]

Awesome video from the Trump campaign that outlines the whole corrupt system. He spoke the truth then and now he is fulfilling his promises. 


This Video Will Get Donald Trump Elected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2qIXXafxCQ

And They will use any means possible.  Little did he know, and us, that the Deep State would arise and rear its ugly head.