bwb

63 ms·

931.
by bwb 5y ago
What is your point with this? That because other religions are bad, Hinduism should shift to that model? :) I hope not, but I am not clear on what you mean here...
932.
by bwb 5y ago
It is pretty clear this is religious persecution by a majority government with Hindu nationalistic tendencies. Are they fully there yet? No, but the moves they are making are worrisome... democracy doesn't just end, it slowly exits the
933.
by bwb 5y ago
That is a very broad statement, what do you mean? In India specifically they are a religious minority so there are some very troubling things happening by what looks to be a growing Hindu nationalist state that is tearing down a multi-relig
934.
by bwb 5y ago
They are not illegal migrants, they are people who live there and don't have paperwork and are being pushed out by a Hindu nationalist led government. If your definition of government success is a lack of terrorist attacks which are al
935.
by bwb 5y ago
They didn't enter illegally, please read up on the issue and this article as the countries didn't have borders until after independence so this has and many times this is because they don't have paperwork or proof even if th
936.
by bwb 5y ago
It doesn't work so well for muslims in India... https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/02/21/india-muslims-deported-... https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2021/country-chapters/india
937.
by bwb 5y ago
I was in my 3rd year of college, I woke up early for some reason and was watching CNN while eating some breakfast. I was watching when they went to the building after the first plane hit and everyone was scrambling to figure out what was go
938.
by bwb 5y ago
That is a warped view of history IMO :), America was born out of the idea that we can make a better place for everyone, one where everyone counts and has a chance to build the life they want (historically a big one was to practice their rel
939.
by bwb 5y ago
In a working system you stop because someone needs something who provides a valuable service to society. And, we are all part of what makes that system work. That said, the USA does not seem to be there yet.
940.
by bwb 5y ago
Ya, it is weird to watch as I am a dual American/EU citizen and somehow both Spain and the USA are failing to make the economic system work for 70% of their citizens. Spain has gone way too far in protecting labor, and the USA falls ve
941.
by bwb 5y ago
Ya, I saw that startup stuff and laughed :) Especially since the wealth tax punishes giving equity to employees as well. IE, if someone has stock options or stock in a company worth $1 million they have to pay taxes on that every year, and
942.
by bwb 5y ago
No prob, cool project :)
943.
by bwb 5y ago
Agreed... I wish I could live there, but the wealth tax makes it impossible as I would owe 70% or more of my income :( Which sucks as I just started a new business and was going to hire and build the business there but moved to Portugal ins
944.
by bwb 5y ago
Valencia Spain, i love it!
945.
by bwb 5y ago
Import taxes like the EU is looking at to charge a carbon tax look interesting…
946.
by bwb 5y ago
Bought it, I'd love to see an Owl and a Fox :)
947.
by bwb 5y ago
Sweet idea, i am going to try it in a bit as it sounds kinda whimsical :)
948.
by bwb 5y ago
I would argue you are reversing it. The people create government which creates a platform that creates greater wealth, which the government gets a percentage of through taxes to further improve the platform... repeat.. repeat...
949.
by bwb 5y ago
I read it very closely :) The government doesn't just print money to pay for what it needs. It also takes money from it's citizens so that we all pay for what it provides us with. Inflation isn't controlled by the government
950.
by bwb 5y ago
Hah nah, that just isn't true, look at history at any point. By enforcing regulations to ensure clean restaurants and food, that market has grown so much bigger because people trust eating out by default.Don't overestimate the pow
951.
by bwb 5y ago
I don't agree, taxes provide the platform that runs everything. Taxes are group spend to improve the entire platform that is the country. The people in charge are just like you and me, they are trying to improve things and work really
952.
by bwb 5y ago
Yes and those things are fantastic, as they provide the platform we all run on.
953.
by bwb 5y ago
Taxes create civilization and they power most of the things we love about society... roads, infrastructure, retirement, keeping the environment protected, keeping food safe, keeping restaurants from giving us all rat poop, etc etc... the li
954.
by bwb 5y ago
Sure, and back then people didn't fathom flying, tanks, or space exploration either. Good thing we learned better :)
955.
by bwb 5y ago
And state, but if this article isn't counting these it is a wildly inaccurate bit of "journalism"
956.
by bwb 5y ago
See, why does this stat even matter without payroll taxes. Payroll taxes go to federal and state. I hate articles like this.
957.
by bwb 5y ago
Does this count payroll taxes? Very confused how this is possible if they accurately count payroll taxes.
958.
by bwb 5y ago
Kinda but not really. I just went through the process and talked to quite a few experts down here. It has changed a bit.
959.
by bwb 5y ago
I really doubt anyone is applying for NHR status with a few thousand a month, more than likely they would get denied for that. The rules have gotten a lot tighter over the last few years. I would way that anyone moving to Portugal to apply
960.
by bwb 5y ago
ya those people are all wealthy :)

More ›