‘Tax Me, For F@%&‘s Sake’: Author Stephen King Slams the GOP & Calls for Higher Taxes on the Wealthy In Virulent Op-Ed
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Author Stephen King is known for his horror stories that hold the potential to scare the pants off of readers. But now, he’s using his fame and editorial talents to target more specific subsets of the American public — the so-called 1 percent and conservatives who tout small-government tax policies. In a new article for The Daily Beast on Monday entitled, “Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake!,” the famed author sounds off on his penchant for increased taxes for the wealthy.
As Inquisitr notes, King has taken a pro-tax-increase-on-the-upper-class stance that mirrors that of billionaire Warren Buffet. The article, which starts out by calling New Jersey’s Republican Gov. Chris Christie “fat,” also claims that charity isn’t the end-all, be-all solution to solving the overwhelming need present in the United States. He writes:
I’ve known rich people…I’m one of them…The majority would rather douse their dicks with lighter fluid, strike a match, and dance around singing “Disco Inferno” than pay one more cent in taxes to Uncle Sugar. It’s true that some rich folks put at least some of their tax savings into charitable contributions. My wife and I give away roughly $4 million a year to libraries, local fire departments that need updated lifesaving equipment (jaws of life are always a popular request), schools, and a scattering of organizations that underwrite the arts. Warren Buffett does the same; so does Bill Gates; so does Steven Spielberg; so do the Koch brothers; so did the late Steve Jobs. All fine as far as it goes, but it doesn’t go far enough.
What charitable 1-percenters can’t do is assume responsibility—America’s national responsibilities: the care of its sick and its poor, the education of its young, the repair of its failing infrastructure, the repayment of its staggering war debts. Charity from the rich can’t fix global warming or lower the price of gasoline by one single red penny. That kind of salvation does not come from Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Ballmer saying, “Okay, I’ll write a $2 million bonus check to the IRS.” That annoying responsibility stuff comes from three words that are anathema to the Tea Partiers: United American citizenry.
So, King‘s point is that the wealthy can’t — and don’t — pay for certain mass projects and institutions that the government is primarily responsible for. Donations, he maintains, do not fill this apparent service void. However, what the author isn‘t addressing here is the government’s appropriation of funds, as he seems to be making the assumption that current tax monies are being spent adequately.
It’s possible, per se, that the government could operate more efficiently without raising taxes on anyone (this is an argument conservative economists and advocates have advanced). However, King doesn’t make this consideration, as the pieces goes on to address multiple related themes that equally overlook some of the facts, while focusing upon primarily anecdotal information.
King also calls the conservative Koch Brothers “creepazoids,“ and claims that most wealthy individuals like to ”keep their dough.“ The angsty author says later in the piece that the ”right wing of the Republican Party“ is now the ”only wing“ and that it delivers up ”fresh bullsh*t” about taxation.
Among these purported “crocks” is the claim that the richer people are, the more jobs they will create. As an employer himself, King dismisses this notion entirely, without speaking about those people who do, indeed, re-invest. Additionally, he warns that Occupy may just be ramping up and that last year’s protests, if conservatives don’t take heed, may just be the beginning:
…it’s not fair to ask the middle class to assume a disproportionate amount of the tax burden. Not fair? It’s un-f–king-American, is what it is. I don’t want you to apologize for being rich; I want you to acknowledge that in America, we all should have to pay our fair share. That our civics classes never taught us that being American means that—sorry, kiddies—you’re on your own. That those who have received much must be obligated to pay—not to give, not to “cut a check and shut up,” in Gov. Christie’s words, but to pay—in the same proportion. That’s called stepping up and not whining about it. That’s called patriotism, a word the Tea Partiers love to throw around as long as it doesn’t cost their beloved rich folks any money.
This has to happen if America is to remain strong and true to its ideals. It’s a practical necessity and a moral imperative. Last year, during the Occupy movement, the conservatives who oppose tax equality saw the first real ripples of discontent. Their response was either Marie Antoinette (“Let them eat cake”) or Ebeneezer Scrooge (“Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?”). Short-sighted, gentlemen. Very short-sighted. If this situation isn’t fairly addressed, last year’s protests will just be the beginning. Scrooge changed his tune after the ghosts visited him. Marie Antoinette, on the other hand, lost her head.
Read the rest of King’s op-ed here.
(H/T: Inquisitr)
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70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:40pmKing is the Bobby Fischer of writing. He can do little else than that. He has no critical thinking ability and is as crazy as a loon. Morals are lacking and as CS Lewis stated he is a man without a chest. He burned most of his brain drinking and doing drugs. Got his son on a team coached by a former professional baseball player and appearance in the little league world series. King walks around in a daze living in a world of his stories and has no sense of reality. Outside of his writing he should be committed.
Report Post »TEA PARTY UNTOUCHABLES!!!!!!!
Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:49pmThat was a perfect description of a liberal as far as I can tell.
Report Post »lbyrd26
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:05pmI have read his writings and it’s no wonder a mind as spooky as his thinks he should be taxed more. My question is, what makes people who refuse to pay their taxes think that all the other rich people should be taxed. It’s easy to scream about taxing more on others when you refuse to pay your own.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:07pmI don’t give a rats behind what this cromag thinks.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:13pmYou want to pay more taxes Stephen? Well….”Write a check for f@#’s sake”. Stupid liberal git.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:15pm,
Another limousine liberal.
I guarantee he has an accountant going over his return
getting him every penny where he can reduce his tax liability.
Maybe he didn’t like Buffett getting all the adulation of the left.
Steve, can I call you Steve? Here’s an idea.
Report Post »Just send in more. Don’t take all your deductions.
Write a check.
I’ve never, ever found a liberal who pays a penny extra.
ChiefGeorge
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:16pmIn short he is OK with giving more billions to a government that spends the money it gets right now on many things other than taking care of the sick and poor, educating its young. We spend more money on those things than any other nation and we still have a problem? Its about responsibility Stephen, its about the same thing you need, initiative, hardwork, dedication. Not everyone is like you nor will they ever be, giving them free stuff will make them worse people, they have to try and try hard again and again to make it in this country. No free rides Stephen. Did you get a free ride? I didn’t think so!
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:17pmI say the IRS sends his a@@ a bill, just like he wants…And NOW!!
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:22pmWhat is ‘Crazy’ really? Because I think crazy is being obsessed with day to day life, and only worrying about the things in front of your face, or getting the best deal on something, and driving a shiny car. All while they have no idea what’s going on in their own country. They could if they wanted to, but they are content sitting on their lore captive in Babylon.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:29pmThe concept of ‘Crazy’ is just a movable window that those in power move from time to time to maintain their power-hold, when things are really a matter of good, and evil. Because evil purports to take away things that don’t belong to the evil – such as someone’s life, someone’s purpose in-spirit (what they need to learn), someone’s wealth they created from nothingness. Evil is usually all about action, while good is about inaction, because there is more action in inaction.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:31pmAnd it actually literally takes more energy, and less slothfulness to be a person of inaction, meaning to not do things when you know you can do things.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:33pmLike for example with homeless people who choose to be homeless. Even though I have the desire to feed them, and make them comfortable in homelessness I will not, because I know that they carry their ‘Tent’ with them, and there is nothing I have to teach them.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:33pm@AvengerK
My thoughts exactly… Nothing is stopping these people from giving more to the IRS… My question is why does the government have to impose a higher tax on these liberal elite that are calling for higher taxes on the rich? Why are they not allowed to give more because they want to?
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:38pmMoreover, would people say a Eunuch (not meaning gay), is more about action, or more about inaction? Because Eunuchs are not preoccupied with the world around them, and therefore a Eunuch is more to do about less action on the face of the earth, and more to do with the action in the mind and spirit.
Report Post »Twobyfour
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:39pmTax him 110%. Just like Sweden once taxed Bergmann–who had to leave the country because of it. The diff is Bergmann did not ask for it.
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:44pmWhy do these guys need the government to force them by taxation? They could always donate more. Idiots.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:50pmAnd what happens to the people who would presume to hurt a Eunuch? Are not people trying to hurt children with autism, and planning and plotting how to rid the earth of them? Why yes they are. And people also scoff at day-dreamers, and they don’t like it when day dreamers escape from Babylon. I had this wicked teacher a long time ago, and I would day dream, and it would make her mad that to me God was more important than the things she had to say.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:51pmMaybe if teachers didn’t teach crap, and maybe if the system was such crap, people would find that children day dream less, and there would be less children with autism.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:54pmBecause God always knows the truth.
Report Post »Ballot_Box_Revolution
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:57pmWhat does King know about what is American?
I love the guys books, and the movie “Stand by me” (based on King’s book “The body” was a totally American story about friends going on an adventure….The adventure could not happen today, because of all the communist laws being put in place. If your kids were caught off on an adventure like those kids the parents would end up in jail or some crap being labeld as bad parents….
The most recent book i read of King (and i didn’t finish it) was called “The Dome” where one of the star characters was in love with the “communist manifesto”…..at that point i realized that King was a communist from how he portrayed it look like a perfect little book full of great knowledge…….
So King……STFU on what is American, and you pretending to be pro-America…..you are not, and you are not fooling anyone…..
Report Post »TheEDGE
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 3:45pmAt least he still has his looks:)
Report Post »JokerWatcher
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 4:25pmExcellent analysis, describes King to a tee.
Report Post »Nothing is preventing him from writing a check for more than he owes, the government will take all he sends.
Why does he think his opinion should be codefied upon all of us? Could it be, as is the case with all moron progressives, that its really OUR money that he wants delivered to the government?
fblair
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 5:12pmIf you want to pay more money to the government, just write a big enough check to make you feel good.
Report Post »Blackop
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 5:37pmHmm.
Report Post »His IQ is probably 50 points higher than yours. That counts for ‘something’ even if you aren’t able to understand what that might be.
I find it tragic and pathetic that the working class people of the Blaze are such shills and patsies that the idea of taxing the rich causes them to go into hysterics. What do you care if the rich pay more? The whole ‘job creator’ thing is malarkey designed to get people of your demographic to vote for a rich, self-interested Republican, who has ZERO interest in you or your problems. Why is that so hard to grasp? Why have you forsaken your own self- interest? I guess your minds are just small enough and the right-wing ability to manipulate public opinion is just great enough to tip the balance on their favor.
Truly Pathetic. But sure, beat up on a guy who writes novels. He’s the real enemy.
janedough1
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 5:43pmWhen was the last time he wrote a profitable book? I bet he doesn’t have any income to tax. Twice zero is zero. I’ve read two of his books, if I remember correctly, one a gift, and one assigned in a juvenile lit. class. Both were quite forgettable. I really never had any desire to pick up another, and I certainly wouldn’t pay for another. They were pretty pathetic. Why is it that I’m supposed to care what he thinks? If he wants to pay more to the government, he can whip out that checkbook and do it. Why is it that airhead liberals are only happy if they can force everyone else to follow them like lemmings?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 6:19pmBLACKOP…I find it tragic and pathetic that a blind lefty dolt like you actually believes that your whole “hate the rich guy” schtick would have any traction beyond Media Matters and it’s audience of idiots. Are that saturated in your leftist indoctrination that you truly believe everyone has the same warped world view you have? King doesn’t have to wait for any government to tell him how much tax to pay, he can cut a check for any amount he wants to and send it to the IRS. Is this beyond you sport? Tell you what..you‘re so mesmerized by King because he’s a writer why don’t YOU write to him and tell him what I just told you, the he should just “write a check for f!@#’s sake”? Clearly you’re both pig ignorant to the fact. While you’re at it BLACKOP…why don’t you cut a check to the IRS also and “pay your fair share” sport?
Report Post »dave3433
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 6:19pmOkay, I surrender. I give in. I quit. Finis. It’s over. Kaput! Toast, man. I’m through. Phew! That having being so stated, on with my comment. Let’s give Mr. King and all those uber rich, exactly what they want. Let’s require all rich to pay ay a higher rate, by law. However, include the option to obtain a waiver to pay at a lower rate, like the waivers granted to Obamas’ buddies in the business world, (his donors) concerning Obama care. What’s sauce for the goose . . . ;-) Thanks, Dave
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 6:24pm“The man who views the world at 50 the same way he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” – Mohammed Ali
King needs to fire his accountant- on his tax form is a place to check and send in a check for your contribution. Why don ‘t you send in 20 million – you won’t miss it. As far as Buiffet he is a windbag! I Hope our new president has testicals and selects a new head at the IRS with some also. That Billion $$ Buffet owes will help go against our debt.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 7:01pmIf someone has already said this, I apologize………..but he is starting to look like Janet Reno.
And that might be a new book scenario for him / her.
Report Post »hypnos
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 8:38pmAgain you can write an extra check to the IRS, you fuc$ing idiot. That would be your decision jac$ass. My decision is not give the government one more dollar until some degree of financial restraint.
Report Post »Marci
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 9:23pmI wonder exactly how stupid he is that he hasn’t realized that Democrats control the Senate and could easily pass it at any time, and that King Obama is on a roll under the banner of “We Can’t Wait” and will gladly roll out another executive order if needed…
Or does Stephen know this and choose to keep appealing to the stupid people in America who do not know any different?
Report Post »candcantiques
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:18amTo many stupid people in this world.
Report Post »In order to force the richest people in the USA to “pay their fair share” it would be necessary to start taxing what are now tax free investments. If the government starts taxing the for now tax free investments the only people that it will hurt are those that are trying to BECOME rich. The rich already are rich, they dont care but those that are trying to get there never will because of the extra burden of taxes. IDIOTS.
candcantiques
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:19amIt is impossible to tax the rich and their now “tax free” investments without also forcing the non rich to pay increased taxes on the same investments.
Report Post »TheSoundOf Truth
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:09amHe hasn’t actually written a book in years. He just writes up an outline, and a beginning/ending chapter and ghost writers and the editor do the rest.
He is a fraud. He know that if he “pays more in taxes” he’ll find a way to deduct more. Plus, the guy is so right it doesn’t matter what he pays because most of his wealth is tied up in assents, non-taxable savings, and tax shelters. Plus, he has royalties that would make you cry.
Increases in taxes hurt me, and people like me, who are trying to create personal freedom from having a small business and a modest lifestyle. We pay the most taxes, and are hit the hardest.
So, Mr King, here is all I have to say to you:
The Red Sox SUCK.
Report Post »TheSoundOf Truth
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 1:11amI think we can all conclude that blackop is an idiot, no?
Report Post »VoteBushIn12
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 2:04am@OBAMA_SHAM
Taxes aren’t optional. If there is inequality between tax payers, it shouldn’t be left up to the just among us to compensate for the greed of others.
In other words, the rich pay less in taxes than they have in over 30 years and they pay a considerable percentage less than the middle class. That is an inequality. These “liberal” rich people understand this, but they shouldn’t be expected to correct the problem alone.
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 2:43amIf not wanting wealthy people (who are the people who generally hire others) to pay more taxes, if wanting the government to spend less, and wanting the poor to get smaller refunds is a crime worthy of the guillotine, then I stand guilty. One other point of note, my family has not earned above the poverty level in several years, yet I stand with the 1%.
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 5:36amHere is what I don’t understand about the Libterds like King, Buffet and the rest of them. They scream that they are making too much money and want to pay more but never will do it voluntarily. If they really feel so guilty and feel they need to give the government more of their money then why aren’t they just taking an extra 5 minutes out of their time each month or have one of their secretaries write a big check payable to Uncle Sam to calm their intense guilt. But for others who think that they themselves can do a better job of deciding how to spend their money don’t force me to pay extra so these crooks can waste it on a 5 million dollar art sculpture in the middle of a lake in Antartica.
Report Post »PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 7:44amWould never read his trash! He is definition of Sick Twisted Freak.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 7:44am@VoteinBush12
“Taxes aren’t optional. If there is inequality between tax payers, it shouldn’t be left up to the just among us to compensate for the greed of others.
In other words, the rich pay less in taxes than they have in over 30 years and they pay a considerable percentage less than the middle class. That is an inequality. These “liberal” rich people understand this, but they shouldn’t be expected to correct the problem alone.”
Fist off, taxes are optional. It is a choice. However, one must be willing to suffer the consequences of failure to pay taxes. Secondly, you call for the rich to pay more in taxes to compensate for the short fall of government spending. However, you do not address those that do not pay taxes and/or receive a refund that is higher than the taxes they have paid making their net taxes paid negative. How is that fair? Lastly, stop being brainwashed by your ideological leaders. Be your own person and pay some taxes (no, I do not believe you are one that pays net taxes however you are one to blame others for your own shortcomings).
Report Post »Prudibel
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 7:51amHe can always contribute to the government if it means that much to him. Him and Warren Buffet. Just write out a big one and drop it in the mail. I am certain our government will be able to spend it, no matter the amount, in less than two seconds.
Report Post »VoteBushIn12
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 11:28am@OBAMA_SHAM
People that get their tax refunds back do so because they are TOO POOR to pay taxes. The wealthy paying less in tax is disgusting. They earned it, and good for them, but being successful shouldn’t entitle you to keep a greater PERCENTAGE of your income.
I’m not calling for the redistribution of wealth in its most literal sense. I’m calling for the wealthiest Americans to pay an equal portion of their annual income – not more, and not less, than what every “normal” middle class American pays.
Also, you have some saying, “stop being brainwashed by your ideological leaders.”. You are being brainwashed by the wealthy elites into rallying for THEIR benefit. The concept that wealthy people create jobs is ridiculous and you playing right into their game.
“Be your own person and pay some taxes (no, I do not believe you are one that pays net taxes however you are one to blame others for your own shortcomings).”
Report Post »I pay taxes, thank you. And I don’t blame anyone for my personal shortcomings, but I do blame big business for the economic shortcomings this nation is experiencing. True Capitalism will never work – you need a healthy mixture of open market and strict market accountability. The question is finding that balance.
AvengerK
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 11:39amReally BUSHIE…you blame big business for the problems today? The mortgage meltdown, foreclosures, lower property values..etc? Hmmmm….what role did the lobbying for lower lending standards have in all this would you say?
Report Post »MEANS2RESIST
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 11:59amThis guy is as bizarre as his stories. Anyone wanting to give more of their hard earned $$ to the government has got to be off their rocker.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:02pmVoteBushin2012
Alas, you do not understand simple mathematics… So, as you state… The poor get more back and then go to state that the rich need to pay the same percentage…
Take gross taxes paid – refund = net taxes paid
Then divide net taxes paid by grossable income = percentage of taxes paid
Once you compare apples to apples, then come back and talk to me about paying the SAME PERCENTAGE… Here’s a little hint… If your refund is greater than gross taxes paid, the net PERCENTAGE is less than 0.
Once again, you are brainwashed by your ideological leaders advocating TAX THE RICH MORE… No, the fair system is that all poor, middle, and upper classes pay the same percentage with no deductions, credits, safe havens, refunds, etc… Which is something the progressive tax system does not allow…
Lastly, it does not matter if you think I am brainwashed by the rich or not… But to clairfy, I am not the one calling for more taxes on the rich, trickle down economics doesn’t work, etc. You are stating talking points from the leftist ideological leaders, I am not stating talking points by anyone, just giving my own opinion… So please tell me again, who is brainwashed? The one that spews talking points or the one that does not?
And I stand by statement that you do not pay taxes, but let me clarify… Your net taxes paid is 0…
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:14pmSounds like he wants to be SPANKED by a Zoftig Women Named Olga
Report Post »4BlueStars
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 12:20pmHe’s not even that good of a writer, to tell the truth.
Report Post »I mean he can weave a story but most of them are on the shallow side and there is nothing remarkable about his writing style. Seriously. Can anybody produce a single quote from his millions of words that make you want to stop and go, “Wow, that was good. I want to read that again just for the pleasure of the words”?
StevenNarbonne
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 4:06pmOthers have said this just as well as I can but here goes: “Hey, Stevie, there is no one stopping you from giving ever dime you make to the government. Just keep your stickly fingers out of my wallet. And please encourage your baby-killing female friends to keep their oozing vaginas out of my wallet. You could always pay for their play if you wish. I do not wish to.”
Report Post »Jezcruzen
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 4:41pmMaybe he can be encouraged to take another slow walk along the highway once again.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 6:47pmIt’s very easy Mr King find out from your Accountants how much Money you made during the year. Take that number fill out the EZ Form Tax Form listing no Deductions and send in a check at the 35% rate.
Report Post »What’s that Mr King…. Oh You’re Nuts but not that Nuts
happygranny
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 9:34pmIf he feels he is not paying his fair share, how about just write a check and send it to the IRS. All the so called rich want to be taxed but none of them volunteer to pay on their own. What a bunch of hypocrites.
Report Post »huufarted
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 3:01amThe older Stephen King gets to more he looks like that gimp Stephen Hawking…
Report Post »slidder
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:40pmTalking is easy for a lib actually walking the walk not so easy! Name a big time rich Lib whom just writes IRS a check for MORE than whats due? Just one!
Report Post »I believe all that earn should sacrifice and the only way to do that would be to change the Tax system to a Fair or Flat Tax where the Fairness of actually paying to live in the greatest Nation ever on earth should make ALL including the Liberals feel FUZZY all over!
inblack
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:38pmDonate to the govt or better yet create a company, produce something and employ people.
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:36pmI’ll be Mr. King is on Obummer‘s ’Waiver list’
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 4:01pmHe better be, that hack hasn’t written anything worth a damn in 20 years.
Report Post »Just in time
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:36pmStealing is a crime. Even when the IRS does it. Charity is voluntary. What is so difficult about that. The government gets more than it’s fair share in taxes. The govt. needs to spend within it’s means. It’s borrowing money and devaluing the US dollar in order to stay afloat. It’s time to cut spending and the size and scope of govt.
Report Post »tzion
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:55pmThe Federal Reserve steals as well. Every time the Reserve prints more money they are stealing. Printing more dollars lowers the dollar’s value, effectively stealing from everyone who has holding in dollars, and transfers the lost value onto “new” dollars which are then given to Obama. To use the pie metaphor, they are taking part of your pie but they do it before it’s been baked so it still looks whole afterwords.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:36pmDid anyone actually feel sorry for Stephen King when he was hit by a car some years back?
Report Post »inblack
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:39pmThat was Dean Koontz
Report Post »THXll38
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:45pminblack -
King was hit by a car in 1999.
http://articles.cnn.com/1999-06-20/entertainment/9906_20_stephen.king.accident.02_1_horror-master-stephen-king-novels-pet-semetary?_s=PM:books
Report Post »Barbarian
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:51pmDoesn’t appear to have made SK any less daim bramaged.
Report Post »circleDwagons
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:04pmi was, he had not finished the Gunslinger series. I’ve not read any of is stuff since. It’s amazing and desturbing how someone with nothing, works hard makes big and then goes nuts Drugs?
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:18pmI feel sorry for the car…It didnt kill him. FAIL…
Report Post »Cavallo
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:29pm@Circledwagons, That was when the series really jumped the shark. When he was arrogant enough to write himself in as a character in the Dark Tower series and have Roland save him from death. Lame, lame, lame… ever since his writing has been really subpar. I think his brain might have been damaged in the accident. If the brain damaged writer wants the government to take more of his money he can just give them some. However Misery loves company, so I guess he is asking the rest of us to have our legs broke as well (pun intended).
Report Post »alexegz30
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 5:54pmYes, it was King. Hit by a van. Most people would have taken such a brush with death as a wake up call to re-evaluate their lives. Not King. He went whole hog into bashing America and embracing Communism.
BTW – Koontz wasn’t hit by a car, his dog passed away.
Report Post »Azathoth68
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:36pmThere is absolutely no point in raising taxes on “the rich” (whatever that is supposed to mean, since its definition changes depending on whom is speaking) until the SPENDING is corrected. Fix the spending, then eliminate tax break loopholes for everyone, and THEN set the taxation levels to be uniform.
An American citizen should not be punished for making a profit. And an American citizen should not be rewarded for not making a profit. Each should bear their fair weight of the tax burden (but then again, we can argue over what is fair till we are blue in the face). But fix the SPENDING.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:35pmThese ******** that demand to be taxed more, are the very ****** that take advantage of every loophole allowed to make sure they pay little to no taxes. I’d love to see a law that requires that if you ask for or vote to raise taxes at any level, you be automatically audited for the last 10 years, and the results to be posted online for all to see for the next 5 years. Stop the damn tax deductions, make EVERYONE pay 10%.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:35pmSo the bottom 48% are net tax receivers and the top 10% pay something like 50% of all taxes. Tell me more about being American like maybe a simple flat tax for all.
Report Post »Saving_the_Republic.com
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:35pm!@#$%^&*#$%^&*!@#$%^&*&^%$#@!@#$@#$%$%%^#@!$#@@#!@#$%^&*(@#$#%^&*()!!!
F-Hollywood!
Is this nut aware he can pay any amount he wants ANY TIME he wants. You dont have to be taxed to pay more. You can send money to two govt agencies to pay down the debt. Why doesnt someone ask Stevie how many tax deductions he took this year? If youre rich and want to pay more you dont have to take any deductions! You can also pay more on tax day when you file your return!
I want everyone to tweet, instant message email and/or post it up on Facebook today
PAY UP or SHUT UP! http://tinyurl.com/3qfvfrz
All the info is there to pay more (including my unique two cents )
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:34pmThe funny thing about evil people, is that the things which they see as evil to themselves are not evil to the good. Case in point, Darth Vader on the death Star – but in reality Darth Vader would be good in real life.
Report Post »scuba13
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:40pmAnd you would be good if you had a real life.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:44pmWhat do you mean, I do have a real life. I’m waiting for the Death Star.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:47pmBut mostly my real life entails of waiting for commies to drop off the ace of the earth so people can see the real cool inventions.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:34pmStephen who?
Report Post »mcsledge
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:33pmWhile the left slams the right for being greedy, they fail to look in the mirror. Coveting what another has achieved through hard work, risk, motivation, education, etc. is just as greedy. At least one side has enough character to get off their a$ses to do something about it.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:33pmKing is one dumb SOB,if you want to waste your money give all of it to the IRS,no ones stopping you.
Report Post »These libs are the stupidest people on earth thinking paying more to government will do any good,bunch of F ups the lot of them.
hunttm
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:32pmStephen King is far more ignorant and arrogant than I would have believed prior to reading this OP-ED piece. Who designated this guy a spokesperson for the upper-class, or any class for that matter? Based upon his ignorance and arrogance I would not want King making decisions for anyone outside his immediate family. Another guilt-ridden, do-gooder who believes he knows what’s best for everyone. I would consider King credible if he had any understanding of our system of government, our founding political philosophy, and economics.
Report Post »Kerstile
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 4:51pmHeck, some knowledge of math would be useful. Tax ALL of us at 100% and we still don’t even come close to solving the SPENDING problem. Geez.
Report Post »Tandem2011
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:32pmI’m glad I gave away my collection of Stephen King novels years ago. I’ll never read another or watch movies based on his books. He’s merely proving that most if not all liberals are delusional and dangerous to our Constitutional freedoms.
Report Post »Barbarian
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:59pmAbsolutely with you there…Any (and all) Steven King books, movies and media In my house are being donated to oKKupy Austin. Let them support is mangy butt.
Report Post »I cast my vote and express MY opinion with my wallet…and…
Mr King, you ARE a pinko-commie-socialist-liberal fink, GOOD BYE!
Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:32pmCome on, who didn’t think Stephen King was evil?
Report Post »scuba13
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:33pmWho doesn’t think you are a crazed lunatic?
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:49pmHey Scuba, just because you are swimming around in a sea of fire, you can blame yourself.
Report Post »scuba13
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:03pmYou are swimming around in a pool of stupidity.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:41pmRight on… Evil or Crazy, I’m not sure!
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:31pmPeople who come by money easy always call for higher taxes on people who work hard for money, and they can freely give more money any time they want. But they don’t like doing it themselves, because they like it when the entire table gets lowered on every one.
Report Post »Cesium
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 3:16pmI wouldn’t conclude the volumes of work that the “socialist” Stephen King put forth was “easy.”
Report Post »justinj5869
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:30pmNo ones stopping you from writing a check you f’in moron!!!! Put you‘re money where you’re mouth is dude!!!
Report Post »TOMSERVO
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:38pmDid you read the piece? You can certainly make an argument disagreeing with it, but what you said right here is a throwaway line by someone who obviously did not read the article.
Report Post »justinj5869
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 11:58pmYou’re right, i didn’t read it. I just glanced and made a comment. Im not too worried about it.
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:30pmIt’s not fair to demand that the productive live a lower standard of life to enable wealthfare mothers,drug addicts,and every other gold bricker to bilk the system. It’s also not fair to demand the privately employ live a lower standard of life so that publiuc union workers can get paid at almost twice the rate of the private citizens and get golden parachute benefits packages that most privately employed will never see withoiut great sacrifice….
Report Post »**** YOUI STEPHEN (COMMIE)KING
SBR308
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:29pmI think the langoliers have eaten his brain or the parts that make up rational thought. Sorry Mr King I pay enough and don’t want to waste anymore of my money. Throw away your own bigmouth.
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:27pmYou can send in xtra TAX $$$$ ANYTIME Mr King. Why wait for an invitation? PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS, JUST SEND MORE TAX MONEY IN AND SHUT UP!
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:26pmwhat a disgusting troll crawl back in your cave you freak and stay out of politics
Report Post »Tandem2011
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:37pmCelebrities (liberals mostly) somehow think that they’re better and smarter than anyone who disagrees with them. In fact, it’s their ignorance that gives them their arrogance and denial.
Report Post »Soquel by the Creek
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:25pmUseful Information for Under-taxed Individuals
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freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:25pmHe can ALWAYS make a donation to IRS. Why has he not done so, if he has felt he has not ever paid enough in taxes? lol
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 1:48pmAbsolutely….he can just give all his money to Uncle Sam if he feels that generous….every last penny.
Report Post »GERATMO
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:26pmRead the story first. Its about why he wont just write a check. You might find it interesting.
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 2:59pmRead the article….he still can write a check for as much as he wants…I think $4 Million in donations is great..but why wouldn’t 50 mill or 100 mill do even greater good? By taking away the ‘means and ways’ of our choosing to be charitable, forced through greater taxes….is not charity, in fact it erodes ones personal choice and Freedoms.
Report Post »disenlightened
Posted on April 30, 2012 at 8:52pmI read the article…it’s contemptible bullsh*t…if he wants to pay more he should write a check.
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