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WTF is wrong with the left?

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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8655 on: January 03, 2026, 06:00:57 PM »
Quote from: illiniray on January 03, 2026, 02:29:00 PM
Republicans are so afraid they will support everything and everyone Trump supports and oppose everything and everyone Trump opposes, no matter what or who it is.

I don’t think they’re afraid, I think they’re mostly ecstatic with what he’s getting done.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8656 on: January 03, 2026, 06:27:21 PM »
Quote from: Custard on January 03, 2026, 06:00:57 PM
I don’t think they’re afraid, I think they’re mostly ecstatic with what he’s getting done.

They fear the wrath of Trump  imo
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8657 on: January 04, 2026, 11:31:15 AM »
Quote from: Judge Judy on January 03, 2026, 02:24:32 PM
Democrats are so insane that they will support anything Trump opposes and oppose anything he supports, no matter what it is.

Totally insane! LOL
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8658 on: January 04, 2026, 04:36:11 PM »
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8659 on: January 04, 2026, 05:05:55 PM »
Yeah, the left is all for the middle/lower class hard working people!!! 😂

https://x.com/laralogan/status/2007910675319021863?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8660 on: January 04, 2026, 06:11:11 PM »
Quote from: Judge Judy on January 04, 2026, 05:05:55 PM
Yeah, the left is all for the middle/lower class hard working people!!! 😂

https://x.com/laralogan/status/2007910675319021863?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ

The "no tax on tips" policy, enacted in July 2025 as a temporary federal income tax deduction, benefits some workers by increasing their take-home pay, but it does not help the lowest-income earners and has potential negative long-term impacts.

How the Policy Works

The provision is a tax deduction, not a complete elimination of tip taxes.

Federal Income Tax Deduction: Eligible workers can deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips annually from their federal taxable income for the 2025 through 2028 tax years. The deduction phases out for single filers with a modified adjusted gross income over $150,000 (or $300,000 for married couples filing jointly).

Still Subject to Payroll Taxes: Tips remain subject to federal payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare, as well as state and local income taxes.

Eligibility: Only tips reported on an IRS Form W-2 or 1099 from eligible occupations qualify for the deduction.

Impact on Workers

Potential Benefits

Increased Take-Home Pay: Workers who earn enough to have a federal income tax liability and fall within the income limits will see an increase in their take-home pay.

Modest Tax Savings: For those who benefit, the average tax cut is estimated to be around $1,800 a year.

Potential Drawbacks and Criticisms

Excludes Lowest Earners: Workers with very low total incomes often pay little to no federal income tax already due to the standard deduction and tax credits, so the tip deduction offers them no or minimal benefit.

Potential Wage Stagnation: Critics argue that the policy may reduce pressure on employers to raise base wages for tipped workers, as the tax break could be used as justification to keep wages low.

Impact on Benefits: Some workers might see a reduction in benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Fairness Concerns: The deduction gives preferential tax treatment to tipped workers over non-tipped workers with similar incomes and disproportionately benefits higher earners within the tipped workforce (e.g., in high-end restaurants vs. lower-end diners).

Employer Incentive: The policy may incentivize businesses to expand the use of tipped work, potentially leading to consumers being asked to tip in more scenarios, effectively making customers subsidize employer payrolls.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2026, 06:21:33 PM by illiniray »
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8661 on: January 04, 2026, 08:19:35 PM »
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8662 on: January 04, 2026, 08:20:28 PM »
Quote from: Judge Judy on January 04, 2026, 05:05:55 PM
Yeah, the left is all for the middle/lower class hard working people!!! 

https://x.com/laralogan/status/2007910675319021863?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ

Take your union busting trickle-down gaslighting somewhere else.
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"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8663 on: January 05, 2026, 03:45:10 PM »
Quote from: illiniray on January 04, 2026, 06:11:11 PM
The "no tax on tips" policy, enacted in July 2025 as a temporary federal income tax deduction, benefits some workers by increasing their take-home pay, but it does not help the lowest-income earners and has potential negative long-term impacts.

How the Policy Works

The provision is a tax deduction, not a complete elimination of tip taxes.

Federal Income Tax Deduction: Eligible workers can deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips annually from their federal taxable income for the 2025 through 2028 tax years. The deduction phases out for single filers with a modified adjusted gross income over $150,000 (or $300,000 for married couples filing jointly).

Still Subject to Payroll Taxes: Tips remain subject to federal payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare, as well as state and local income taxes.

Eligibility: Only tips reported on an IRS Form W-2 or 1099 from eligible occupations qualify for the deduction.

Impact on Workers

Potential Benefits

Increased Take-Home Pay: Workers who earn enough to have a federal income tax liability and fall within the income limits will see an increase in their take-home pay.

Modest Tax Savings: For those who benefit, the average tax cut is estimated to be around $1,800 a year.

Potential Drawbacks and Criticisms

Excludes Lowest Earners: Workers with very low total incomes often pay little to no federal income tax already due to the standard deduction and tax credits, so the tip deduction offers them no or minimal benefit.

Potential Wage Stagnation: Critics argue that the policy may reduce pressure on employers to raise base wages for tipped workers, as the tax break could be used as justification to keep wages low.

Impact on Benefits: Some workers might see a reduction in benefits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Fairness Concerns: The deduction gives preferential tax treatment to tipped workers over non-tipped workers with similar incomes and disproportionately benefits higher earners within the tipped workforce (e.g., in high-end restaurants vs. lower-end diners).

Employer Incentive: The policy may incentivize businesses to expand the use of tipped work, potentially leading to consumers being asked to tip in more scenarios, effectively making customers subsidize employer payrolls.

You don't have to tip if you don't want to. Or can tip less to offset the tax deduction.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8664 on: January 05, 2026, 07:23:40 PM »
PAMan is Mr. Pink, confirmed.
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"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8665 on: January 05, 2026, 07:27:22 PM »
Quote from: Hired Gun on January 05, 2026, 07:23:40 PM
PAMan is Mr. Pink, confirmed.

I didn't say that I forgo tipping or tip less. Just noting the obvious for Nichi.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8666 on: January 05, 2026, 07:49:19 PM »
Quote from: ThePAMan on January 05, 2026, 07:27:22 PM
I didn't say that I forgo tipping or tip less. Just noting the obvious for Nichi.

I spent 20 years in the industry, it’s usually the non-tippers that say “you don’t have to tip!”
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"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8667 on: January 05, 2026, 07:49:46 PM »
I’m not saying you don’t tip. Just busting your balls.
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"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8668 on: January 05, 2026, 08:01:24 PM »
Quote from: ThePAMan on January 05, 2026, 07:27:22 PM
I didn't say that I forgo tipping or tip less. Just noting the obvious for Nichi.

Nobody said not to tip. Just pointing out the flaws in the tax law..

One more thing, those who rely too heavily on tip income could lose eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid in addition to the EITC.

Not tipping is not going to help them..
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Re: WTF is wrong with the left?
« Reply #8669 on: January 05, 2026, 08:21:28 PM »
Do you guys know what tipped employees usually make per hour?
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"He commented more than once that, 'You know, Hitler did some good things, too,'" Kelly recalled to The Times. Kelly said he would usually quash the conversation by saying "nothing (Hitler) did, you could argue, was good," but that Trump would occasionally bring up the topic again.
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