They don't dump animals. They have volunteers that are foster parents. As long as I know a couple of the people who are foster parents, I will continue to donate money. I know my money is well spent, unlike some other charities. They are taking care of the animals. The strays I have taken in are worth every dime I give.

Merry Christmas Not Again. Hope to see you on the paths.

If I was really, really rich, I would have lost a lot more money this year. LOL.

Aren't you lucky to have assets in the market to lose?
I assume you only had the recommended 20% of your assets in stocks?

Granted your house is worth less, but only if you sell it!
Bet it is paid for already from hefty earnings in the past!

Your bank stock probably isn't worth too much right now.
But, the bailout will soon cure that---hang on.

The main thing is just to NOT need a job right now!

You failed to add back in the Alternative Minimum Tax Penalty into your equation. I'd give Jeff's left testicle up to be in a 15% bracket.

Thanks for thinking about me but I'd just as soon you paid a lot of taxes.

I vote for you keeping yours and for me to keep more of mine.

Merry Christmas to the Carter families.

Turns out that taxation with representation ain't so great either.

We're outta here for a while. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Git and the Gittlings. And to all the bloggers here.

Here's a special shout out to Wulfman and his family. Merry Christmas! Hang in there we're thinking of you.

PS: Thomas Carter, 12/23/08, 8 pounds 1 oz. My brother Jack's second grand baby. We're jealous.

Come on, Jeff. Git's only asking for one testicle - take one for the team, be a trooper, give to your fellow man.....

Merry Christmas. Keep an eye on Santa's sack (and yours too)

"That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet."
- Emily Dickinson

I believe that would be give one for the team, and Jeff if it's any consolation, you could finally hit those high notes in Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Git, there's a very simple way to get yourself into the 15 percent bracket, and it doesn't involve anyone's testicles. Just make less than the income limits for that bracket.

But my guess is that it's worth more to you to enjoy the fruits of a higher income than it is to have a lower tax bill.

Boy! That was rich. It would help if you were cognizant enough to fully understand the conversation that is taking place here.

Lucky Dog's words.... spoken like the bitter, jealous loser he is.

At this point I'll remain content in the 35% plus bracket unless jealous nut cases like you succeed in penalizing me more.

... resort to inane and self-aggrandizing insults.

Dude... I didn't miss a thing. Looks to me like the hit dog yelped.

...but that was more of a laugh than a yelp my friend. Happy holiday to ya all the same.

It gets old listening to people mouth off about how they expect me to ante up more because I make a few more bucks than they do. It's as if I'm obligated to fund every school fundraiser, little league team, church trip, charity, etc., not to mention that I'm obligated to provide Christmas bonuses to employees too. I used to enjoy doing that until it was no longer viewed as a gift but an annual expectation. You see... it doesn't end with how much I'm taxed with people like you.

Things have slowed down and you would think employees would step it up a notch or two and make the extra effort to aide in preserving their jobs. But nooooo.... instead they are like you.... they whine about what everyone else has or they whine about their daily tasks. Much like listening to your smart mouthed remark that I should make less so I could pay a reduced tax rate. I tell jealous folks like you to bite me anymore. It's amazing that those that refuse to put in the time, sacrifice, energy and effort into building a successful revenue producing entity are always the ones who expect folks like me to step up and give a bigger percentage of my rewards.

I hear it all the time from clowns like you that "it must be nice being rich", as if I stick 90% of every dollar that passes through my biz in my pocket. I sure don't get any recognition when I'm the lowest paid person in my organization when times get real hairy. But I can promise you I get recognition for being over paid when I have a few good years to put away some cash in the storehouse for difficult times such as this.

Yeah... I hear snide comments like yours every day Lucky Dog. But guess what? I have a few Lucky Dogs at my biz that are envious of those who supposedly "don't pay their fair share" and who resemble your attitude. Guess who the first ones to hit the street will be if I need to lay someone off?

Heck... In honor of you, I might just use this time to dump those ungrateful bums anyways. Find some folks who can maybe appreciate a decent position. If I do I'll make sure I send them your way to see if you're hiring. You'll get along perfectly as you sit around complaining about people like me who, in your minds, do nothing to earn what the gumament allows me to keep.

And oh... BTW... Just what percentage of the revenues that I earn do you think I should be allowed to keep?

Merry Christmas Dog!

Well that was more thoughtful, sort of, although to be honest it is really hard to tell if you are writing parody or not. If you are, it's pretty good.

Anyway, after you tell me again what a jealous/clown/loser/retard I am, I suggest we both go have a great Christmas with our families.

Cheers....

I knew you wouldn't or couldn't relate. Retard eh? I can use that one too?

All aside: Merry Christmas and I hope a very good 09 to you and yours. Really!