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9. MY SISTER AND

Reply to augyboston (Original post)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 11:43 AM

Jun 16

brother in law started a business when the tax rate was 90%. Of course they were disturbed and sought a solution, which they found. They started a pension fund for their delighted employees and reduced their tax rate to 30%...everybody was happy!

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Losing so called friends over Donnie Rotten [View all] augyboston Jun 16 OP

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It seems that one of the main objectives of maga is to split up family and friends Walleye Jun 16 #2

So many people like him Tesha Jun 16 #3

The cult teaches people to project their fears, weaknesses and failures onto others. Beats self-improvement and growth usonian Jun 16 #4

They never connect taxes with the massive subsidies the rich people they support travelingthrulife Jun 16 #5

The tax issue is real IbogaProject Jun 16 #6

I am reminded of a scene in "Out of Africa"... Moostache Jun 16 #7

So it was taxes, huh? MyOwnPeace Jun 16 #8

MY SISTER AND homegirl Jun 16 #9

augyboston.......... Upthevibe Jun 16 #10

Remember when all interest was deductable? Grumpy Old Guy Jun 16 #11

I walked away from all my trump-supporting acquaintances some time ago, relatives included. Paladin Jun 16 #12

I've had to do the same thing. Mr. Evil Jun 16 #13