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re: How Burger King pleases the 1 percent, screws its workers
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:18 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:18 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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but it appears 43% don't pay income taxes.
We're talking about people whose earnings are so low -- if they did pay more taxes, many would probably be homeless -- what's the solution?
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Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:20 pm to inadaze
quote:The BK-TH merger was basically a merger of equals. Moving forward in that circumstance entails brand preservation/enhancement and implementing economies of scale and other advantages. Relative to the former, what would the Canadian national brand impact be if HQ had been transferred to the states? Relative to the latter, your $9/hr burgerflipper understands neither fiduciary duty nor the concept of repatriation.
How is that clear?
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:24 pm to Eurocat
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I didn't take it as a bitch about having to pay taxes, I read that as a statement of "I pay taxes just like you do" kinda thing.
Lol. He gets taxes taken out and then gets them all back at the end of the year. Just like me. Wait...
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:25 pm to inadaze
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We're talking about people whose earnings are so low -- if they did pay more taxes, many would probably be homeless -- what's the solution?
You're asking the wrong person, I just posted a link.
I do wonder though if the author(s) realized they would lose govt. benefits if their wage was $15/hr.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:26 pm to inadaze
quote:Obviously the solution is to tax the snot out of individual economic generators (aka entrepreneurs). Obviously the solution is to tax them to the point their earnings approach burger flipper level. Do I win?
We're talking about people whose earnings are so low -- if they did pay more taxes, many would probably be homeless -- what's the solution?
OTOH, as a rising tide floats all boats, we could . . . . . . grow the economy.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:30 pm to RogerTheShrubber
So... the guy makes $9 an hour but demands more because BK is getting a tax break this year?
Hilarious
Maybe he should go find a $10 job elsewhere.
Hilarious
Maybe he should go find a $10 job elsewhere.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:31 pm to NC_Tigah
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Relative to the former, what would the Canadian national brand impact be if HQ had been transferred to the states?
Well, what you're talking about relates to BK's stated impetus for the merger -- growth. Moore and many in the media are saying it's about dodging taxes. I think both are factors, but I think it's more of a tax-driven decision than BK is willing to state publicly.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:38 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I do wonder though if the author(s) realized they would lose govt. benefits if their wage was $15/hr.
I think most workers would take that trade-off.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:46 pm to JEAUXBLEAUX
quote:I think Burger King said, "we're tired of being screwed by you America."
Burger King saying screw you America.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:50 pm to Ralph_Wiggum
quote:The top marginal tax rate in the U.S. is 39.6%, plus there are additional taxes on investment income for individuals in the upper income brackets. So they are already paying as much in taxes as, or more than, you think is reasonable. Why aren't you fighting for cuts to the corporate tax rates since the individual rates are where you think they should be?
The executives at BK won't suffer if their income tax rates were around 39% or so.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:54 pm to Ralph_Wiggum
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The executives at BK won't suffer if their income tax rates were around 39% or so. They will still make plenty of money and buy stuff. There is no proof that raising taxes on the top 10 percent hurts the economy and prevents them from buying stuff.
Sometimes I just wish you would do even basic research before you post idiotic drivel like this.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:54 pm to inadaze
quote:Warren Buffett disagrees. But then again Buffett's probably just a voice in the wilderness compared to you and Moore. Right?
Moore and many in the media are saying it's about dodging taxes
Posted on 12/27/14 at 9:59 pm to inadaze
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I do wonder though if the author(s) realized they would lose govt. benefits if their wage was $15/hr.
I think most workers would take that trade-off.
I think you're wrong. They don't lose benefits proportional to the extra money they make.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:07 pm to NC_Tigah
I know Buffett is involved with the deal, and I knew what he said about it before I posted that.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:10 pm to Eurocat
Then don't work for Burger King.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:11 pm to inadaze
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This post was edited on 11/5/15 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:12 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I think you're wrong.
Maybe I am, but I think most people who are receiving benefits would prefer not to, and if $15 per hour could make that a reality, I think most would make that trade-off.
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:14 pm to Michael T. Tiger
Maybe learning correct english in high school was more important than they thought at the time?
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:14 pm to inadaze
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I think most people who are receiving benefits would prefer not to, and if $15 per hour could make that a reality, I think most would make that trade-off.
What "trade-off?"
Posted on 12/27/14 at 10:15 pm to inadaze
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Maybe I am, but I think most people who are receiving benefits would prefer not to, and if $15 per hour could make that a reality, I think most would make that trade-off.
Yeah, I don't think you've had much dealing with folks on the lower end of the income scale.
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