mnealtx 0 #26 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteDo you know who Willie Sutton was? He had an insight that you seem to lack. Funny thing is, Willie claimed he never said that..... Correct - it *was* Leona Helmsley, as I thought. QuoteWe don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #27 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteDo you know who Willie Sutton was? He had an insight that you seem to lack. Funny thing is, Willie claimed he never said that..... Correct - it *was* Leona Helmsley, as I thought. QuoteWe don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes. Whoosh. You are several posts slow. Rehmwa gets it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #28 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you know who Willie Sutton was? He had an insight that you seem to lack. Funny thing is, Willie claimed he never said that..... Correct - it *was* Leona Helmsley, as I thought. QuoteWe don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes. Whoosh. You are several posts slow. Rehmwa gets it. And a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Why don't you go ahead and enlighten us plebes with your blinding wisdom and insight.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #29 October 24, 2007 QuoteWhy don't you go ahead and enlighten us plebes with your blinding wisdom and insight. Mike - the quote attributed to Willie is a glib one reporter - why did you rob all those banks? Willie - "Because that's where the money is" Interesting that this is used in a tax discussion when the topic is larceny... the other quote "go where the money is.....and go there often" ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #30 October 24, 2007 QuoteAnd a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Many taxes are robbery - especially when supporting social programs. I think it's a great acknowledgment by the prof. Though he'd NEVER say it directly. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #31 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you know who Willie Sutton was? He had an insight that you seem to lack. Funny thing is, Willie claimed he never said that..... Correct - it *was* Leona Helmsley, as I thought. QuoteWe don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes. Whoosh. You are several posts slow. Rehmwa gets it. And a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Why don't you go ahead and enlighten us plebes with your blinding wisdom and insight. Not had your coffee this morning? See Bill's explanation.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #32 October 24, 2007 Quote Quote And a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Many taxes are robbery - especially when supporting social programs. I think it's a great acknowledgment by the prof. Though he'd NEVER say it directly. At least someone is awake.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #33 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteAnd a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Many taxes are robbery - especially when supporting social programs. I think it's a great acknowledgment by the prof. Though he'd NEVER say it directly. I did read the quotes (mainly because I remembered the quote being from Helmsley) and I do agree with most taxes being robbery by gov't fiat. The Prof's humor was a bit obtuse in comparison to the rest of the thread.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #34 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteDo you know who Willie Sutton was? He had an insight that you seem to lack. Funny thing is, Willie claimed he never said that..... Correct - it *was* Leona Helmsley, as I thought. QuoteWe don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes. Whoosh. You are several posts slow. Rehmwa gets it. And a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Why don't you go ahead and enlighten us plebes with your blinding wisdom and insight. Not had your coffee this morning? See Bill's explanation. I didn't catch the humor, John - my apologies.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #35 October 24, 2007 QuoteThe Prof's humor was a bit obtuse in comparison to the rest of the thread. If by "obtuse", you mean subtle or even obscure and requiring a bit of coffee, then I agree with your new def of 'obtuse' ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,147 #36 October 24, 2007 QuoteAnd a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Not really, but the same comment is even used in Medical school in the form of a "law"....go figure... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #37 October 24, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Do you know who Willie Sutton was? He had an insight that you seem to lack. Funny thing is, Willie claimed he never said that..... Correct - it *was* Leona Helmsley, as I thought. Quote We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes. Whoosh. You are several posts slow. Rehmwa gets it. And a bank robber is germane to a discussion about a consumption tax, how? Why don't you go ahead and enlighten us plebes with your blinding wisdom and insight. Not had your coffee this morning? See Bill's explanation. I didn't catch the humor, John - my apologies. No problem. It's just that you're usually more fun.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #38 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteThe Prof's humor was a bit obtuse in comparison to the rest of the thread. If by "obtuse", you mean subtle or even obscure and requiring a bit of coffee, then I agree with your new def of 'obtuse' I think he meant the sort of humor of the snobbish elite - who is dismayed when everyone doesn't understand his little (and extremely convoluted) joke. But he's not alone in that one. Everyone has their own cloud in the sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #39 October 24, 2007 QuoteQuoteThe Prof's humor was a bit obtuse in comparison to the rest of the thread. If by "obtuse", you mean subtle or even obscure and requiring a bit of coffee, then I agree with your new def of 'obtuse' I bet you've read some Lewis Carroll.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #40 October 24, 2007 Quote Quote Quote The Prof's humor was a bit obtuse in comparison to the rest of the thread. If by "obtuse", you mean subtle or even obscure and requiring a bit of coffee, then I agree with your new def of 'obtuse' I bet you've read some Lewis Carroll. Probably both of them, at least on audio tape. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
