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All of it?
Probably going to be cutting it close. The thing to keep in mind is that the US has administered more vaccine that most of the world. Italy is way behind the US as is Europe. In the US, about 1/3 of the adult population already has 1 dose and 14% fully vaccinated, Italy is more like 4%. Israel is up to 58% with one dose and their numbers are way down. Doom and gloom sells, but the numbers don't really support it, most see the economy pulling out in the summer. I'm already making some travel plans.
Taxes disgust me. Not that I have issue with paying for what I use or benefit from (military, roads, public education, etc.), but all of these things are mismanaged and full of pork. They need to be torn apart and remade without the waste. See again my post about sponges and fluff.
I hope you're correct. We were just one decent mutation of that spike protein away from wash, rinse, repeat, though.
What reopening stocks / mutual funds / ETFs for reopening do BITOG folks like ?
Some say Disney, others say the airlines and hotels.... ?
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I just saw this on CNBC. Very interesting.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/24/fid...giant-builds-its-digital-asset-business-.html
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Some say Disney, others say the airlines and hotels.... ?
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I just saw this on CNBC. Very interesting.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/24/fid...giant-builds-its-digital-asset-business-.html
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No, it does not. Those people are contributing, even if it's less. What makes you a sponge is when your absence would lighten the load. People who simply make less wouldn't lighten the load of they were dissapeared.
For example. I paid 30% of my income to taxes, and got $0 back. You may have paid 50% and got zero back. You paid way more dollars and percent to be defended by our military than I did. Would getting rid of me save you money? No. Would it benefit the military? No.
Now let's take someone who is in section 8 housing and refuses to work. Would their absence save you money? Yes.
Then you get into disabled/retired. Disability...real disability...is not a choice. This is where the safety net of taxes comes in, and is why we pay into insurance, etc. Retirement...SS is shafting those people. You need to do it on your own and that's a bonus. SS isn't sponging. It's getting back a fraction of what you paid.
By the same token, if you make more money, should I be jealous? No. If I envied you, I'd go do what you do. If I could not, and wanted to, then that's a "me" problem. Legislating my hand into your bank account is absolute theft. It just has many steps more than traditional muggings. Taxes...
What reopening stocks / mutual funds / ETFs for reopening do BITOG folks like ?
Some say Disney, others say the airlines and hotels.... ?
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I just saw this on CNBC. Very interesting.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/24/fid...giant-builds-its-digital-asset-business-.html
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Energy stocks including oil. As travel picks up the demand for fuels on all the transportation types will rise.
Your basic S&P index will have this covered
I would rather not and I’m a capitalist too. The inefficiency and waste of government plus the graft and corruption is not a place I would want to send my money.
I think it's already factored into most stocks.What reopening stocks / mutual funds / ETFs for reopening do BITOG folks like ?
Some say Disney, others say the airlines and hotels.... ?
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I just saw this on CNBC. Very interesting.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/24/fid...giant-builds-its-digital-asset-business-.html
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I don't send them my money; I send them their money. That's the law.
Got it. So there is not a hierarchy of sponges. Good to know.
So if someone pays $1 and another pays $100K in taxes, that's OK. The $1 guy is not spunging off the $100K guy even though he gets the same benefits.
Personally, I am simply thankful that I am not in section 8; but for the grace... I am lucky to pay taxes; it's a blessing. Not getting a stimulus check is a blessing. Paying $100K in Federal Income taxes is a great problem to have.
I don't think about sponges too much; I consider it a waste of valuable energy and time. Unless I am doing the dishes, of course.
I would rather focus on productive things. Like how to pay more taxes and stay outta section 8.
Just my 2 cents.
And thanks for your reply Ws6. I appreciate your point of view even if it is different than mine.
If some of those "sponges" see you working, paying taxes and doing well, you just might inspire them to be more like you. Ya never know...
pretty much so .
Because hard worm leads
That said, no, as long as someone is putting in, instead of taking out, then yeah, they are contributing.
I am not in section 8 because of hard work.
That said, no, as long as someone is putting in, instead of taking out, then yeah, they are contributing.
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Jeff: you are what my Scottish friend would call a “good egg” … Whilst < eh? we may not line up on all ideologies …
I too enjoy very good wages and accept the fact that I’m taxed accordingly … glad to help - also do so directly like you.
Do I wish our “leaders“ used it more efficiently? Do I wish more would work like I did on the way up ?
Yes, Yes, but when was that ! Totally missed it. We roll on …
Wait until the rates go up. Everything else is. Good luck with the Geezer.
Nope. It's my money. I worked for it, not them. I also did not get a vote on the law, nor is anyone entitled to my money. Literally the only reason I pay taxes because it's cheaper than the alternative.
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