Dante Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/04/08/irs-awards-45m-whistleblower/ "It's a win-win for both the government and taxpayers. These are dollars that are being returned to the Treasury that otherwise wouldn't be," Young said. Odd state of things where someone who assisted the government in confiscating money is celebrated like he's some kind of hero. We've got it wrong. Its the government who are stealing. Would be nice if this rat bastard was unknowingly working for a mob outfit. He wouldn't make it to the bank to deposit the cheque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hmmm....can't agree with you on that one. No question that government is corrupt and criminally wasteful, but I don't see how you make the leap to tacit approval of tax cheats and call for the murder of an honest person who turns in criminals. If we had more people turning in tax cheats perhaps those of us who pay our taxes wouldn't be asked for more so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Frenkle Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hmmm....can't agree with you on that one. No question that government is corrupt and criminally wasteful, but I don't see how you make the leap to tacit approval of tax cheats and call for the murder of an honest person who turns in criminals. If we had more people turning in tax cheats perhaps those of us who pay our taxes wouldn't be asked for more so often. C'mon, you know I'n not calling for the murder of anyone. For myself, I'm not sure who the cheats are anymore. From my perspective, if you earn money your entitled to keep it. Not saying there shouldn't be taxation but you know where I'm going with this. Like everything else it gets abused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 C'mon, you know I'n not calling for the murder of anyone. Would be nice if this rat bastard was unknowingly working for a mob outfit. He wouldn't make it to the bank to deposit the cheque. Uh....ok. From my perspective, if you earn money your entitled to keep it. Not saying there shouldn't be taxation Uh....ok. No, I have absolutely no idea where you were going with this. If you are trying to argue for a less onerous tax system, than argue that -- you'll certainly find plenty of company. But I don't see how someone who turns in a tax cheat has anything to do with politicians overtaxing Americans. Nor do I understand why you would equate a filthy rodent with the honest person in this story instead of the criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 we love secret police from the nanny state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I thought this was going to be about some one squealing on their neighbors over a lawn sale or babysitting or cutting hair on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Uh....ok. Uh....ok. No, I have absolutely no idea where you were going with this. If you are trying to argue for a less onerous tax system, than argue that -- you'll certainly find plenty of company. But I don't see how someone who turns in a tax cheat has anything to do with politicians overtaxing Americans. Nor do I understand why you would equate a filthy rodent with the honest person in this story instead of the criminal. Didn't know my post would be taken so literally. Obviously, or so I thought, the mob scenario was kind of an exaggeration. For effect I suppose. So I officially retract and apologize for such an irresponsible post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Chitwagons! That's a big payday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Chitwagons! That's a big payday... tax's taken out up front, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Omerta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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