Awesome Teaser
This is a teaser from a few years ago but it doesn’t seem to be available anymore.
So I thought I would share it with you all
(better not let your kids see it though)
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Our Tax System is Good!
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Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes,it would go something like this:
The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
The fifth would pay $1.
The sixth would pay $3.
The seventh would pay $7.
The eighth would pay $12.
The ninth would pay $18.
The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.
So, that’s what they decided to do.
The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement, until one day, the owner threw them a curve. ‘Since you are all such good customers,’ he said, ‘I’m going to reduce the cost of your daily beer by $20.’ Drinks for the ten now cost just $80.
The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes so the first four men were unaffected. They would still drink for free.
But what about the other six men - the paying customers? How could they divide the $20 windfall so that everyone would get his ‘fair share?’
They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if they subtracted that from everybody’s share, then the fifth man and the sixth man would each end up being paid to drink his beer. So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man’s bill by roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out the amounts each should pay .
And so:
The fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100%savings).
The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (33%savings).
The seventh now pay $5 instead of $7 (28%savings).
The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (25% savings).
The ninth now paid $14 instead of $18 (22% savings).
The tenth now paid $49 instead of $59 (16% savings).
Each of the six was better off than before. And the first four continued to drink for free. But once outside the restaurant, the men began to compare their savings.
‘I only got a dollar out of the $20,’declared the sixth man. He pointed to the tenth man,’ but he got $10!’
‘Yeah, that’s right,’ exclaimed the fifth man. ‘I only saved a dollar, too. It’s unfair that he got ten times more than I got’
‘That’s true!!’ shouted the seventh man. ‘Why should he get $10 back when I got only two? The wealthy get all the breaks!’
‘Wait a minute,’ yelled the first four men in unison. ‘We didn’t get anything at all. The system exploits the poor!’
The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.
The next night the tenth man didn’t show up for drinks so the nine sat down and had beers without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something important. They didn’t have enough money between all of them for e ven half of the bill!
And that, ladies and gentlemen, journalists and college professors, is how our tax system works!!
The people who pay the highest taxes get the most benefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore. In fact, they might start drinking overseas where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.
David R. Kamerschen, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
University of Georgia
Ranger @ November 3, 2008
In Memory of Tim Russert
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Tim,
I just wanted to say Thank You.
You have done well, and have provided many folks with some good journalism that made us feel like we had a Champion to ask the questions on our minds. I have always felt that you were sincere and honest. Of the Highest caliber. Honor, Integrity, Humility, Strength, Courage, Common Sense.
We Salute You..
May 07, 1950 - June 13, 2008
Ranger @ June 13, 2008
Handicap people Take parking TOO FAR!
Texas-It would seem that Handicap people in Dallas Area have gotten tired of people taking their designated Spots. In the true fashion of parking lot dueling, Several cars all went for the same spot and took it to the streets. After going through a long exhausting battle the handicap made a final 2 wheel shot for the inside track but the other guy just wasn’t going to let the Gimmper get by and kept position. what you see is the final resting place in the Battle.
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Ranger @ June 12, 2008
Part 1: What “Conservative Values” Is Suppose to Mean
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Heartland USA-Perhaps, things have become un-clear. It seems it is time to define the basics.
Well Since the Democrats and Republicans are so far away From doing whats right. Thought I’d bring everyone up to date.
Words to Describe a Conservative
Strength, Honor, Integrity, Character, Humility, Courage.
1. Work Hard, ——-Eat Well.
2. Give Because it is Pleasing to do so.
3. Shake a Mans hand, Its a done deal (forever) . ( Integrity )
4. For God, For Country, For your Neighbor, For a Stranger, For Your Enemy, For Your Friend, For a Poor Man For A Rich Man,… Alike (Honor).
5. A Good Deed Done in Secret. (Character)
6. Do what is “Right” Even when,
it Hurts…. Inconvenient, costly, Uncomfortable– (Strength, Courage).
7. To be aware that “YOU” are not the sole Savior of the Universe (or the Planet) Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful. Note: Weak is NOT a synonym for (Humility)
Two Great Presidents,
Sayings to Live by for a Conservative.
Just a Note, These saying’s are chuck full of philosophy that can be applied in many situations from family to politics to work to church to sports whether local or global the list goes on and the implications are profound.
1. Sometimes Nothing is a Real Cool Hand.
2. It all comes out in the wash.
3. In the immortal words of Mr. Miyagi “Best way win fight Danielson. Don’t be there ”
4. Its time for the birds to leave the nest.
5. If something doesn’t Seem right, It probably isn’t
6. Adult decisions Adult responsibility’s
7. Go to school to learn facts and to learn how to find facts.
8. How you “FEEL” is irrelevant.
9. There is only one yard stick that is accurate to measure with no matter how many people tell you different.
10. Its not the Governments job to teach our kids Morals and Ethics.
11. Be shrewd as a Viper and as Innocent as a Dove.
12. Don’t be Sorry, Be Right.
13. Its easier to do a job right the first time then to explain why you didn’t.
14. Your a Schmuck if you utter these words, “It not my Job”
15. Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t mean it’s right, or good for you.
Rules to Remember About People
1. People will do what pleases them.
2. People will do what they “have” to do.
3. Rule #1 will have influence over rule #2
Rick Signing off
Stay Tuned for the next Installment of Being a Conservative.
Ranger @ June 10, 2008