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Two men, each owning 10 acres of land decide to plant potatoes. The first
is just an average guy, works his fields, produces 100,000 pounds of
spuds and manages to make ends meet for him and his family. He is happy.
The second is a real go-getter. Works his fields from dawn to dusk and
often beyond. He yields a crop of 500,000 pounds. His family is lucky
because of his hard work. They are able to enjoy some extras in life.
Every year they take an exciting vacation, put a little aside for the
future, and are content with their position in life.This is a scenario
that could easily occur in the U.S.
Now take the same 2 men in a socialistic society. Most likely they
wouldn't own the land. Their job, according to the gov't is to raise
potatoes for the benefit of the citizens of their country. At the end of
the year man #1 and man #2 have done as described above. Man #2 is
profusely thanked for his efforts by the gov't, but his status in life is
no better than man #1. He gets no fancy vacation or set-aside money for
his future. He has just helped make his fellow man's lives better. How
hard do you think he will work in the second year? Current policies
talked about by Mr. Obama will lead this country in that direction.
Once again, take the same 2 men and put them in Mr. Obamas idea of
America. Same production out of the 2 men. Farmer #1 makes about $75,000
and lives a nice life, comfortable but not an easy life by any means.
Farmer#2 makes about $375,000 and is happy that his efforts let him
afford a few luxuries and ensure his families future. Unfortunately, Mr
Obama comes along and tells him that farmer #1 has needs beyond his means
and you will have to give him some of your money so things are a little
more fair. And the bad thing is, all the g-d d-mn liberal dem's in this
country think this is the fair thing to do. Even if you don't believe
this is fair you vote for the candidares that will institute this kind of
life.
Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:50 -0500, Ken Marino
wrote:

Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Aw hell. It's easier to tell the "Give a man a fishing pole" story.
I like that one - and fishing is more fun than potato farming.

--Vic

"Ken Marino" wrote in message
...
snip stupid-a*s story
Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Suggestion:

Don't pay your taxes next time. In fact, don't even file. See what happens.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:50 -0500, Ken Marino
wrote:

Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Aw hell. It's easier to tell the "Give a man a fishing pole" story.
I like that one - and fishing is more fun than potato farming.

--Vic

Give a man a fish, and if he's smart, he'll eat the fish and make a bunch of
hooks made from the fishbones. He'll sell 1/2 of them, make a bunch of
money, and buy his fish next time instead of sitting on his ass trying to
catch them. For each fish he buys, he'll sell 1/2 the bones, and soon he'll
be making real money, for which he'll have to pay some tax, which will be
used to buy some other smart guy a fish. Thus, capitalism with some social
responsibility. If you teach him just to fish, he'll be a fisherman all his
life.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:07:17 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:50 -0500, Ken Marino
wrote:

Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Aw hell. It's easier to tell the "Give a man a fishing pole" story.
I like that one - and fishing is more fun than potato farming.

--Vic

Give a man a fish, and if he's smart, he'll eat the fish and make a bunch of
hooks made from the fishbones. He'll sell 1/2 of them, make a bunch of
money, and buy his fish next time instead of sitting on his ass trying to
catch them. For each fish he buys, he'll sell 1/2 the bones, and soon he'll
be making real money, for which he'll have to pay some tax, which will be
used to buy some other smart guy a fish. Thus, capitalism with some social
responsibility. If you teach him just to fish, he'll be a fisherman all his
life.

How come he's only selling 1/2 the bones?
I don't get that part. And there should be a punch line.
I still like the "Teach a man to fish" story better.
I'm sorry I let slip the Freudian "Give a man a fishing pole."
Probably something in there about my ma, and me being a commie.
But I deny everything, and I'm not running for Prez.
So maybe I'll get a pass on it.

--Vic

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"Ken Marino" wrote in message
...
snip stupid-a*s story
Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Suggestion:

Don't pay your taxes next time. In fact, don't even file. See what
happens.

If you don't get caught for 7 years you're free, 3 years if the
understatement of income is less than 25%, and absolutely free at any time
if you get a settlement. If interest rates are dropping the IRS usually lags
so one may get pretty good interest on their money if they overpay their
taxes.

I know a person who didn't file state inheritance (not estate) taxes on 4
million dollars, in less than 2 years they won't owe a dime if they don't
get caught.

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:07:17 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
. ..
On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:50 -0500, Ken Marino
wrote:

Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Aw hell. It's easier to tell the "Give a man a fishing pole" story.
I like that one - and fishing is more fun than potato farming.

--Vic

Give a man a fish, and if he's smart, he'll eat the fish and make a bunch
of
hooks made from the fishbones. He'll sell 1/2 of them, make a bunch of
money, and buy his fish next time instead of sitting on his ass trying to
catch them. For each fish he buys, he'll sell 1/2 the bones, and soon
he'll
be making real money, for which he'll have to pay some tax, which will be
used to buy some other smart guy a fish. Thus, capitalism with some social
responsibility. If you teach him just to fish, he'll be a fisherman all
his
life.

How come he's only selling 1/2 the bones?
I don't get that part. And there should be a punch line.
I still like the "Teach a man to fish" story better.
I'm sorry I let slip the Freudian "Give a man a fishing pole."
Probably something in there about my ma, and me being a commie.
But I deny everything, and I'm not running for Prez.
So maybe I'll get a pass on it.

--Vic

He needs spares. After all, this guy is a conservative!! LOL

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:28:50 -0500, Ken Marino wrote:

Two men, each owning 10 acres of land decide to plant potatoes. The
first is just an average guy, works his fields, produces 100,000 pounds
of spuds and manages to make ends meet for him and his family. He is
happy. The second is a real go-getter. Works his fields from dawn to
dusk and often beyond. He yields a crop of 500,000 pounds. His family is
lucky because of his hard work. They are able to enjoy some extras in
life. Every year they take an exciting vacation, put a little aside for
the future, and are content with their position in life.This is a
scenario that could easily occur in the U.S.
Now take the same 2 men in a socialistic society. Most likely they
wouldn't own the land. Their job, according to the gov't is to raise
potatoes for the benefit of the citizens of their country. At the end of
the year man #1 and man #2 have done as described above. Man #2 is
profusely thanked for his efforts by the gov't, but his status in life
is no better than man #1. He gets no fancy vacation or set-aside money
for his future. He has just helped make his fellow man's lives better.
How hard do you think he will work in the second year? Current policies
talked about by Mr. Obama will lead this country in that direction. Once
again, take the same 2 men and put them in Mr. Obamas idea of America.
Same production out of the 2 men. Farmer #1 makes about $75,000 and
lives a nice life, comfortable but not an easy life by any means.
Farmer#2 makes about $375,000 and is happy that his efforts let him
afford a few luxuries and ensure his families future. Unfortunately, Mr
Obama comes along and tells him that farmer #1 has needs beyond his
means and you will have to give him some of your money so things are a
little more fair. And the bad thing is, all the g-d d-mn liberal dem's
in this country think this is the fair thing to do. Even if you don't
believe this is fair you vote for the candidares that will institute
this kind of life.
Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Always enjoy getting 6 responses to a post with nobody actually adressing
the post. Yeah I know, teach him to fish and be self-sufficient, not
depend on the gov't really helps.

"Ken Marino" wrote in message
m...
Don' even bother with the expected comeback. I'm sure the amount of
potatoes and the expected $$ return figures aren't accurate. But plug in
accurate numbers and you get the same results. Spread the (SOCIALISM AT
IT'S BEST) wealth.

Always enjoy getting 6 responses to a post with nobody actually adressing
the post. Yeah I know, teach him to fish and be self-sufficient, not
depend on the gov't really helps.

You said this, not I.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com