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Random Politics & Religion #01
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Random Politics & Religion #01
Ragnarok.Raenil said: » I mean, if you want to ignore me specifically pointing out the American Government throwing a *** ton of Japanese-Americans into internment camps, repossessing all of their property, liquidating the physical assets, and then selling off what eventually became some of the most expensive property in the entire country for relatively cheap prices... You are trying to connect that with poor European immigrants that came here about 200 years before that supposedly happened. Which is wrong. Ragnarok.Raenil said: » Oh, and implying we've paid proper reparations for nearly wiping them off the face of the planet if hi-***-larious. "Here, have a miniscule amount of land we stole from you while ruthlessly slaughtering your entire race! Oh, and some money, that at one point meant nothing to you or your peoples way of life so you can sorta function under our rule!" Ragnarok.Raenil said: » The past isn't irrelevant, it's literally what shaped out government and culture and way of life into what it is today. And sweeping the bad ***under the rug doesn't help or fix anything. Quote: "Here, have a minuscule amount of land we stole from you while ruthlessly slaughtering your entire race!" For one, it wasn't stolen it was taken/conquered. For two, nothing is going to change it or make it better. Why dwell? Unless you have a time machine... Altimaomega said: » For one, it wasn't stolen it was taken/conquered. That makes everything better. "Your honor, I did not steal the defendant's wallet. I merely conquered him and took it."
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You're right. It's just to bad that the Indians didn't have anyone to save them from their conquerors. I guess not everyone is as lucky as the Danish.
Altimaomega said: » Money that the Republicans in congress refuse to spend. Because "No new taxes." Raenil, there are a few things you need to know.
1, Hawaii never interned any of their Japanese population. That was done on the west coast where running the orientals out of town and seizing their property had been a sport not 30 years before Pearl Harbor. 2, Arguing with Alti is a bit like pissing into the wind. 3, Fone occasionally makes serious posts. Mostly not though. Don't respond to the weird off the wall posts unless you can extend or comment on the joke. We find the money to support these illegal immigrants without new taxes. Not even mentioning they are illegal.. No need for all of that stuff, ship them out asap.
Garuda.Chanti said: » 2, Arguing with Alti is a bit like pissing into the wind. So you're saying I am a force of nature. Thanks for the compliment!
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Altimaomega said: » You're right. It's just to bad that the Indians didn't have anyone to save them from their conquerors. I guess not everyone is as lucky as the Danish. That moment when you realize someone doesn't know a lick of European history. *Hint* German principalities, England, Sweden. Ah, gotcha. Could've sworn I'd read Hawaii reacted harshly as well, but I'm glad to be corrected on that one.
I'm aware trying to discuss anything with Alti is pointless and only leads to headaches. Or I've been reminded, anyway. Not posting here for a month or so at a time can cause lapses, I guess. I've been blissfully unaware of any post Fone has made for nearly a year at this point. Caitsith.Zahrah said: » Altimaomega said: » You're right. It's just to bad that the Indians didn't have anyone to save them from their conquerors. I guess not everyone is as lucky as the Danish. That moment when you realize someone doesn't know a lick of European history. *Hint* German principalities, England, Sweden. *Hint* Every country has had it's conquerors the farther you go back in time. Bahamut.Milamber said: » Altimaomega said: » For one, it wasn't stolen it was taken/conquered. That makes everything better. "Your honor, I did not steal the defendant's wallet. I merely conquered him and took it." In a court of law you would call it manifest destiny.
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Altimaomega said: » Caitsith.Zahrah said: » Altimaomega said: » You're right. It's just to bad that the Indians didn't have anyone to save them from their conquerors. I guess not everyone is as lucky as the Danish. That moment when you realize someone doesn't know a lick of European history. *Hint* German principalities, England, Sweden. *Hint* Every country has had it's conquerors the farther you go back in time.  You're really not helping yourself out by saying that.
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Care to elaborate?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/04/03/reactions-panama-papers-leak-go-global/82589874/
Of course, that is very related to all the crap going on here in Brazil. (car wash investigations) And wow it goes around the world. I was seeing some news flash about it in the TV like 10 minutes ago... Hot stuff.
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In my last post I didn't have any 'after' pictures but I found this
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Bismarck.Dracondria said: » In my last post I didn't have any 'after' pictures but I found this *** ruin everything.
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leo said: » http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/04/03/reactions-panama-papers-leak-go-global/82589874/ Of course, that is very related to all the crap going on here in Brazil. (car wash investigations) And wow it goes around the world. I was seeing some news flash about it in the TV like 10 minutes ago... Hot stuff.
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It's been all over the news here because one of our biggest banks has done that stuff for 4-500 clients
Surprisingly no politicians
Garuda.Chanti said: » leo said: » http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/04/03/reactions-panama-papers-leak-go-global/82589874/ Of course, that is very related to all the crap going on here in Brazil. (car wash investigations) And wow it goes around the world. I was seeing some news flash about it in the TV like 10 minutes ago... Hot stuff. International law dictates that people can hold offshore brokerage accounts. What these "papers" did was release financial information from companies owned by foreign nationals (to the country which these companies are founded). They did not show any actual money laundering activity or any questionable activity at all. Long-story short: Sensational story meant to radicalize the uneducated masses. Until there are specific cases that these "papers" release showing any money-laundering schemes, all this is is an illegal release of personal and private information. It's paramount to somebody hacking into a computer and releasing your name, address, social security number, bank account info, and credit history. What's worse is that people are applauding said behavior. Quote: Actually, all the articles associated with this story has yet to state what law was broken or what action was deemed "tax evasion." As far as actual law breaking, people realize that nothing illegal was done here. Could it be used as a stepping stone for future laws? Sure. Did any of these people actually break any laws? Highly unlikely. I'm no expert on international law, especially concerning how many Countries are involved with this. To elaborate: Tax evasion as in reporting or not paying taxes in the country where the company in question resides.
If the country in question does not have income tax, then there is no tax evasion. Asura.Failaras said: » Could it be used as a stepping stone for future laws? Sure. These "papers" may show some questionable activity, but it would require investigation beyond the scope of any one firm to do. I.E. review of bank transfers to see where the money originated from and why. My english vocabulary when it comes to law and economics is a bit limited so I apologize if I use the wrong ones; but this is about undeclared income I think. These are basically hidden possessions.
*wrong ones=wrong words I meant
Valefor.Sehachan said: » My english vocabulary when it comes to law and economics is a bit limited so I apologize if I use the wrong ones; but this is about undeclared income I think. These are basically hidden possessions. All income from this firm has to be declared. Otherwise, they wouldn't be associated with these foreign companies. Undeclared income is generally income made "off the books" so to say. Best example is exchanging money outright for services without reporting it to the proper authorities. Good luck finding a paper trail on those. No, all this income is declared, otherwise it wouldn't be coming from a firm.
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Asura.Failaras said: » Quote: Actually, all the articles associated with this story has yet to state what law was broken or what action was deemed "tax evasion." As far as actual law breaking, people realize that nothing illegal was done here. Could it be used as a stepping stone for future laws? Sure. Did any of these people actually break any laws? Highly unlikely. I'm no expert on international law, especially concerning how many Countries are involved with this. Lakshmi.Flavin said: » Asura.Failaras said: » Quote: Actually, all the articles associated with this story has yet to state what law was broken or what action was deemed "tax evasion." As far as actual law breaking, people realize that nothing illegal was done here. Could it be used as a stepping stone for future laws? Sure. Did any of these people actually break any laws? Highly unlikely. I'm no expert on international law, especially concerning how many Countries are involved with this. |
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