Originally Posted By: LS2JSTS
Oh yeah,, get Buffett and his secretary involved...lol. Just another lie, a set of twisted facts to misrepresent the real truth.
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Forget one example- let's look at the larger point here. Independent analysis by Politifact proved this statement true "Warren Buffett says the super-rich pay lower tax rates than others". The point remains: the wealthiest Americans pay a lower tax % than the middle class. Try this link and please respond in a way that specifically disputes these facts (instead of vague media references):
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/...ower-taxes-oth/
Originally Posted By: LS2JSTS
As for the rest of your rant, where did I ever call employees "spoiled brats"[...]
I see..."the rest of my rant" consisted solely of calling employees "spoiled brats", etc. So your strategy is to address (feign offense at) the lowest-hanging fruit so you can ignore the meat of my post. Nice try, if a bit transparent. But I won't let you get away so easily!
Here goes again, without the low-hanging fruit. Would be interested in your response.
Originally Posted By: LS2JSTS
Why is whether the money was inherited or earned somehow relevant, it's his?
Because inheriting a successful business along with a lot of wealth and assets is a lot like winning the lottery. It is certainly not like earning it. In the case of a business that is successful, it is more like a golden goose.
Originally Posted By: LS2JSTS
The guy is putting the money to work and employing people, instead of living off it on some beach somewhere...in all likeliehood he should be commended. Not labeled like some kind of trust fund baby.
Why are the wealthy 2+ generation dealership owners putting their money to work and employing people instead of relaxing on a beach somewhere? Because a fixed amount of wealth only goes so far. Investing it (in a business, for example, especially a successful business with history and where you've been shown the ropes) is a way to maintain the wealth within and beyond your own generation. Even if such a business is not very successful in your own generation, keeping it alive is not only a legacy, but it can help provide for future generations as the economic cycle progresses.
Originally Posted By: LS2JSTS
btw...rat or anyone else out there. There are dealerships that are for sale currently. Just give me a call and bring your cash...lol...I'll set you up. If any of you wants to risk your wealth and put in a LOT of time and sweat, you too can be a successful car dealer
What does this have to do with what rat is talking about? You think rat has the money to purchase a dealership- working behind a parts counter? A dealership wasn't handed to him along with plenty of wealth and advice and a silver spoon. If you want to address rat directly, go ahead and hand him a successful car dealership, where he'll be shown the ropes, and ask him to continue running it, along with a lot of wealth and assets- and I'll betchya' he can be a more successful dealer than his employer is. That is, if you want an apples to apples comparison, since you seem to be addressing rat's comments directly.