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So where do you think the profits are going?

Posted By: Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA
Date: 6/10/08 1:01p.m.

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In Response To: Yes, I disagree (Doug King, Santana 23 & Sundowner 36)

They're either paid out as dividends or they're reinvested in the business which makes the shares worth more.

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What do you think about Obama's plan to seize middle income retirment savings? -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 7:39a.m.

It's worse than his plan to round up CEOs and put them in reeducation camps. -- Russell -- 6/10/08 7:43a.m.

Likely too much bandwidth would result -- Arlyn Stewart -- 6/10/08 8:14a.m.

Well he is from Chicago.... -- Francois -- 6/10/08 8:21a.m.

He's got that figured out. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 8:30a.m.

Ok, so I can see your point... -- Francois -- 6/10/08 10:27a.m.

Seeking Clarity -- Arlyn Stewart -- 6/10/08 11:13a.m.

Keep in mind, some people live on dividends. -- Russell -- 6/10/08 11:35a.m.

Not dissing dividends -- Arlyn Stewart -- 6/10/08 12:45p.m.

I'm not sure why you're having such difficulty. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 12:59p.m.

You claimed that savings would be seized... -- Arlyn Stewart -- 6/10/08 1:08p.m.

Dividends in the US are doubly taxed. -- Russell -- 6/10/08 1:08p.m.

Thanks... clarity is helpful -- Arlyn Stewart -- 6/10/08 1:15p.m.

Yes it does. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 11:55a.m.

I'll repeat my request. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 12:03p.m.

Hmm.. Still no answers. I figured as much. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/11/08 4:13p.m.

Don't just throw that out there -- That Guy -- 6/10/08 10:14a.m.

Just google for Obama and Windfall Profit Tax. You'll find it. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 10:45a.m.

I disagree w/windfall profits tax. But think you're phrasing is dishonest. -- Russell -- 6/10/08 11:21a.m.

I think Obama's phrasing is dishonest -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 12:00p.m.

Surprise surprise.... you think *every* Democrat is dishonest -- Doug King, Santana 23 & Sundowner 36 -- 6/10/08 12:26p.m.

Do you disagree with what I believe will be the consequences? -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 12:35p.m.

I think the effects will be small. And easily avoided. -- Russell -- 6/10/08 12:41p.m.

Yes, I disagree -- Doug King, Santana 23 & Sundowner 36 -- 6/10/08 12:45p.m.

Yeah, it's surprising how little divided domestic oil companies pay. -- Russell -- 6/10/08 12:53p.m.

So where do you think the profits are going? -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/10/08 1:01p.m.

Nope, no answers here either. Par for the course. -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 6/11/08 4:13p.m.

I've been out of town.... thanks for your patience -- Doug King, Santana 23 & Sundowner 36 -- 6/12/08 1:51p.m.

I think that plan is just awful! -- dave -- 6/10/08 9:28p.m.

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