Comments on: Time To Protect The Insurance Companies http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/ Like Kryptonite To Stupid Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:56:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: farfroo http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180591 farfroo Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:01:19 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180591 @Luv Sorry Luv, I forget that most of the people here don't actually pay taxes, let me explain. A 1040 EZ form doesn't allow itemization of deductions. That means that if barbara streisand and funny boy Farrell filed them, they would pay a WHOLE lot of tax! And they are welcome to do it! However, both of those individuals have legions of CPA's just to find out how to get out of paying said taxes. However, those of us rich people (you know, the ones making at least 10 times less than the rich hollywood types) need to have their taxes increased. Come back and talk to me when the rich hollywood liberals are filing 1040 EZ forms. @Luv

Sorry Luv, I forget that most of the people here don’t actually pay taxes, let me explain.

A 1040 EZ form doesn’t allow itemization of deductions. That means that if barbara streisand and funny boy Farrell filed them, they would pay a WHOLE lot of tax! And they are welcome to do it!

However, both of those individuals have legions of CPA’s just to find out how to get out of paying said taxes. However, those of us rich people (you know, the ones making at least 10 times less than the rich hollywood types) need to have their taxes increased.

Come back and talk to me when the rich hollywood liberals are filing 1040 EZ forms.

]]> By: Sean D. Martin http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180455 Sean D. Martin Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:09:30 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180455 Luv: <i>I beginning to think you people don’t even know WHY you’re against health-care reform.</i> Oh, that's easy. It's because a Democrat is president. Luv: I beginning to think you people don’t even know WHY you’re against health-care reform.

Oh, that’s easy. It’s because a Democrat is president.

]]> By: gumby http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180423 gumby Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180423 ...and lack of compassion is often mistaken for strength. …and lack of compassion is often mistaken for strength.

]]> By: Repack Rider http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180415 Repack Rider Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:43:06 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180415 <i>Can somebody explain to me what is so virtuous about saying you “don’t mind” paying more in taxes? </i> Generosity and compassion for one's fellow citizens are overrated as virtues. Can somebody explain to me what is so virtuous about saying you “don’t mind” paying more in taxes?

Generosity and compassion for one’s fellow citizens are overrated as virtues.

]]> By: Luv http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180399 Luv Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:57:48 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180399 "farfroo September 22, 2009 at 8:47 pm Who wants to bet that Will doesn’t turn in a 1040 EZ form every year, but has a legion of accountants to help him minimize his taxes?" And that has to do with discussion...what, exactly? I beginning to think you people don't even know WHY you're against health-care reform. “farfroo
September 22, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Who wants to bet that Will doesn’t turn in a 1040 EZ form every year, but has a legion of accountants to help him minimize his taxes?”

And that has to do with discussion…what, exactly?

I beginning to think you people don’t even know WHY you’re against health-care reform.

]]> By: gumby http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180366 gumby Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:05:10 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180366 Yes, but he spells it with a "ph". Yes, but he spells it with a “ph”.

]]> By: Quaker in a Basement http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180355 Quaker in a Basement Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:43:46 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180355 <em>(Psst… Jay. Look up “ad hominem” in the dictionary! It’s a fallacy. Then look up fallacy.)</em> Hey, lighten up, gumbs. Jay knows all about logical fallacy. (Psst… Jay. Look up “ad hominem” in the dictionary! It’s a fallacy. Then look up fallacy.)

Hey, lighten up, gumbs. Jay knows all about logical fallacy.

]]> By: gumby http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180353 gumby Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:33:14 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180353 Rich people can't support health care reform because they are rich and should give all their money away or shutup. And poor people can't support health care reform because they are just trying to leech off the system and make other people pay for something they should pay for themselves. So, voila! No one can support health care reform! (Psst... Jay. Look up "ad hominem" in the dictionary! It's a fallacy. Then look up fallacy.) Rich people can’t support health care reform because they are rich and should give all their money away or shutup. And poor people can’t support health care reform because they are just trying to leech off the system and make other people pay for something they should pay for themselves.

So, voila! No one can support health care reform!

(Psst… Jay. Look up “ad hominem” in the dictionary! It’s a fallacy. Then look up fallacy.)

]]> By: fafaroo http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180348 fafaroo Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:06:55 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180348 <i>farfroo</i>? WTF. farfroo?

WTF.

]]> By: Southern Quaker http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180347 Southern Quaker Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:03:34 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180347 <i>Can somebody explain to me what is so virtuous about saying you “don’t mind” paying more in taxes?</i> I don't mind paying my taxes. I like schools, and roads, and yes, even safety nets for the less fortunate. Who knows, I or my kids may be less fortunate in the future. Maybe it has something to do with wanting to help build a society that benefits everyone? just a thought Can somebody explain to me what is so virtuous about saying you “don’t mind” paying more in taxes?

I don’t mind paying my taxes. I like schools, and roads, and yes, even safety nets for the less fortunate. Who knows, I or my kids may be less fortunate in the future.

Maybe it has something to do with wanting to help build a society that benefits everyone?

just a thought

]]> By: Jaim http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180340 Jaim Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:22:45 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180340 What, no GOP talking points Jay? Stop being so lazy and get to back to work trolling. What, no GOP talking points Jay? Stop being so lazy and get to back to work trolling.

]]> By: Jay http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180338 Jay Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:07:41 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180338 Why is it absurd Oliver? Can somebody explain to me what is so virtuous about saying you "don't mind" paying more in taxes? <i>Ferrell doesn’t need the kind of money you make from a TV spot, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he did it gratis.</i> It wouldn't surprise me either dummy. He founded 'Funny or Die.' Run along. Enjoy yr beer and popcorn (a nasty combination btw). Why is it absurd Oliver? Can somebody explain to me what is so virtuous about saying you “don’t mind” paying more in taxes?

Ferrell doesn’t need the kind of money you make from a TV spot, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he did it gratis.

It wouldn’t surprise me either dummy. He founded ‘Funny or Die.’ Run along. Enjoy yr beer and popcorn (a nasty combination btw).

]]> By: Repack Rider http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180331 Repack Rider Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:13:38 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180331 <i>nothing irks me more than multi-millionaires bleating about about how the government needs to spend more tax dollars.</i> Unless they are on the boards of Halliburton, KBR, Blackwater, who are <i>getting</i> those tax dollars through the simple expedient of buying a politician like Cunningham or Cheney. Ferrell doesn't need the kind of money you make from a TV spot, and it wouldn't surprise me if he did it gratis. When you point out that the guy has made a lot of money over the last few years, I notice you didn't say how much of that he donated to charities, or how many appearances he might have made on behalf of good causes. Because you don't know, and I don't either. But Ferrell puts his mouth where his money is, which really irks you, and whatever irks you entertains me. Popcorn? Check. Beer? Check. Comfortable chair? Check. Okay, please continue your complaining about Will Ferrell's social consciousness. nothing irks me more than multi-millionaires bleating about about how the government needs to spend more tax dollars.

Unless they are on the boards of Halliburton, KBR, Blackwater, who are getting those tax dollars through the simple expedient of buying a politician like Cunningham or Cheney.

Ferrell doesn’t need the kind of money you make from a TV spot, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he did it gratis. When you point out that the guy has made a lot of money over the last few years, I notice you didn’t say how much of that he donated to charities, or how many appearances he might have made on behalf of good causes. Because you don’t know, and I don’t either.

But Ferrell puts his mouth where his money is, which really irks you, and whatever irks you entertains me.

Popcorn? Check.

Beer? Check.

Comfortable chair? Check.

Okay, please continue your complaining about Will Ferrell’s social consciousness.

]]> By: william http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180330 william Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:10:57 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180330 Speaking of insurance...you do know that the FDIC is essentially bankrupt? They are now proposing that banks insure themselves - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32963393/ns/business-the_new_york_times/ Bwahaha - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRNYqsMIbg0 Speaking of insurance…you do know that the FDIC is essentially bankrupt? They are now proposing that banks insure themselves –

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32963393/ns/business-the_new_york_times/

Bwahaha –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRNYqsMIbg0

]]> By: farfroo http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180325 farfroo Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:47:47 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180325 Who wants to bet that Will doesn't turn in a 1040 EZ form every year, but has a legion of accountants to help him minimize his taxes? Who wants to bet that Will doesn’t turn in a 1040 EZ form every year, but has a legion of accountants to help him minimize his taxes?

]]> By: Luv http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180323 Luv Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:38:10 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180323 Wait, Jay finds something wrong with wealthy entertainers (who were more than likely all born in middle class or poor circumstances) wanting affordable health care for those less fortunate than they are? WTF? Wait, Jay finds something wrong with wealthy entertainers (who were more than likely all born in middle class or poor circumstances) wanting affordable health care for those less fortunate than they are?

WTF?

]]> By: White Whale http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180317 White Whale Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:18:12 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180317 Shorter Farris: "You can't call someone a chickenhawk! They don't exist!" Shorter Farris: “You can’t call someone a chickenhawk! They don’t exist!”

]]> By: Jaim http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180315 Jaim Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:13:39 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180315 Shorter chickenhawk Jay: Rich people aren't allowed to sympathize with poor people! Shorter chickenhawk Jay: Rich people aren’t allowed to sympathize with poor people!

]]> By: SaveFarris http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180310 SaveFarris Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:56:29 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180310 Coming straight after 8 solid years of "Chickenhawk" ... no, it's really not. Coming straight after 8 solid years of “Chickenhawk” … no, it’s really not.

]]> By: Oliver Willis http://www.oliverwillis.com/2009/09/22/time-to-protect-the-insurance-companies/#comment-180293 Oliver Willis Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:08:13 +0000 http://www.oliverwillis.com/?p=16797#comment-180293 This is an absurd argument, even for you Jay. This is an absurd argument, even for you Jay.

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