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chihuahua0 Since: Jul, 2010
#32876: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:25:21 PM

Question: Should the tax code be simplified? I heard it's quite big.

johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#32877: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:25:43 PM

Sadly, this is a centrist debate mostly focusing on credibility. Neither is daring to breathe the words 'climate change."

I'm a skeptical squirrel
Nettacki Since: Jan, 2010
#32878: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:25:45 PM

Except for that one point about energy were suddenly they were leaning towards Romney.

GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#32880: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:26:14 PM

@Koysta

Don't you have a computer?

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#32881: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:26:57 PM

God damn. If anyone thinks Romney is the go to guy for energy independence then I really feel bad for them. Honestly how can our public be so ignorant of how gas prices are set on the world market?

[up]...What else would I be typing on?tongue

Yes, I do but I prefer to not watch it in person because I'll probably punch the screen in frustration.

edited 16th Oct '12 6:27:46 PM by Kostya

johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#32882: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:27:20 PM

HE JUST PROPOSED TAX CUTS AND DECRIED THE DEBT IN ONE BREATH FJDJKDBJGHFD:S

I'm a skeptical squirrel
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#32884: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:27:53 PM

Romney never did go to school because he'd know about the specifics. Specifics are an important part of our society. They let us know that people aren't bullshitting.

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
vanthebaron Mystical Monkey Master from Carlyle, Il Since: Sep, 2010
Mystical Monkey Master
#32885: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:27:59 PM

@Kos:

Mittens: I need to reply

Mod: no you don't

Mittens: but

Mod moving on

WE NEED TAXES. THE MIDDLE CLASS HAS NOT BEEN BURYED! MAKING 250K IS NOT MIDDLE CLASS.

My dad is look at me like I'm a idot for yelling at mittens when his lying through his teeth.

Mittens is acting like a typical republican "TAXES BAD TAXES BAD OGGA BOOGA BOGGA". Fucking cavemen.

edited 16th Oct '12 6:29:24 PM by vanthebaron

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Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#32886: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:28:09 PM

johnyfrog: Call him on it Obama! Call him on it damn you!

[up]Does your dad think that's middle class? Really?

edited 16th Oct '12 6:28:52 PM by Kostya

GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#32887: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:29:16 PM

There we go! Call out the Republicans

Drop Clinton's name please

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#32888: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:29:39 PM

Having visions of Mitt Gruber, "holding the 99% hostage" in Nakatomi Tower.

I'm a skeptical squirrel
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#32889: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:29:45 PM

[quoteblock]Question: Should the tax code be simplified? I heard it's quite big. [/quoteblock]

No

Butterfinger Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Sinking with my ship
#32890: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:29:46 PM

OH SNAP OBAMA THAT WAS SOME SICK BURNS.

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chihuahua0 Since: Jul, 2010
Erock Proud Canadian from Toronto Since: Jul, 2009
Proud Canadian
#32892: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:30:28 PM

@Kostya: When he mentioned gas prices being so low because of the incoming recession he helped stop (sort of).

This tax thing definitely favours Obama at this point.

If you don't like a single Frank Ocean song, you have no soul.
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Couchpotato20 Will kill you from Hell Since: Apr, 2011
Will kill you
#32894: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:31:03 PM

I love this moderator. Look @ the stress on Romney's face.

"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -Mugen
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#32895: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:31:19 PM

[up][up][up][up]Too many loopholes will be exploited

edited 16th Oct '12 6:31:38 PM by NoName999

johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#32896: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:32:03 PM

This is turning into the Mitt Romney Comedy Jam.

I'm a skeptical squirrel
Ekuran Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#32897: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:32:04 PM

Romney: I don't want to cut taxes on the rich/I want to cut taxes by 20% across the board.

Hahahaha.

TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#32898: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:32:07 PM

So far, I have yet to see any exemptions that I think shouldn't be exemptions. The tax code is complicated, but it's not without order.

GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#32899: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:32:25 PM

Looking like a deer in the headlights there Mitt, look at Obama's face evil grin

No its not settled

edited 16th Oct '12 6:32:39 PM by GearLeader

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
tclittle Professional Forum Ninja from Somewhere Down in Texas Since: Apr, 2010
Professional Forum Ninja
#32900: Oct 16th 2012 at 6:32:29 PM

@No Name: Double brackets for quoteblocks.

[[ quoteblock ]] type stuff here [[ /quoteblock ]]

Remove the spaces and voila!

type stuff here

"We're all paper, we're all scissors, we're all fightin' with our mirrors, scared we'll never find somebody to love."

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