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GypsyJan
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AMLO’s austerity plan includes 50% pay cut for lawmakers, slashing bureaucracy
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/amlo-lawmakers-prepare-aust...
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Paco Facullo
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WOW Wee !
He is certainly going to be peeing off a whole lot of people, he will really need to watch his back...
Since I've given up all hope, I feel much better
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mtgoat666
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If they are looking for tax revenue, they should tax the well-heeled that have moved to Mexico for cheap living but have never paid a lick of taxes in
Mexico: gringo and loonie retirees!
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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GypsyJan
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No S..., Sherlock
That was the first thought that came to me. The locals I know are very happy about the election results, though.
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bajaguy
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"Yes, I would be glad to take a 50% pay cut, where do I sign up".........said no legislator anywhere
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mjs
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Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  | | If they are looking for tax revenue, they should tax the well-heeled that have moved to Mexico for cheap living but have never paid a lick of taxes in
Mexico: gringo and loonie retirees! |
You mean like property taxes or IVA? Where do I go to get my refund? Let's see, I spend my money in Mexico for goods, hire local contractors for work,
I don't use any of their social services and this is bad for them how?
There's a reason governments promote tourism, it's a one way flow of money into their economy. Most retirees are just long term tourists.
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BajaBill74
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With a 50% reduction in pay, it will be easier to buy politicians.
What I'm doing at work is so secret, even I don't know what I'm doing!
One should believe in God, because even Google doesn't know everything.
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SFandH
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The Mexican Congress members aren't going to vote themselves a 50% pay cut. AMLO is blowing smoke.
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del mar
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | If they are looking for tax revenue, they should tax the well-heeled that have moved to Mexico for cheap living but have never paid a lick of taxes in
Mexico: gringo and loonie retirees! |
what a bizarre thing to say? mjs is spot on here, we pay our share!
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by del mar | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | If they are looking for tax revenue, they should tax the well-heeled that have moved to Mexico for cheap living but have never paid a lick of taxes in
Mexico: gringo and loonie retirees! |
what a bizarre thing to say? mjs is spot on here, we pay our share! |
Myopia. You consume way more than you provide by just driving on their roads...not counting police, fire, emergency care, immigration (if your the
type that bothers to be legal), etc, etc. Taxes provide a lot more than "social programs".
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SFandH
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| Quote: Originally posted by rts551 |
Myopia. You consume way more than you provide by just driving on their roads...not counting police, fire, emergency care, immigration (if your the
type that bothers to be legal), etc, etc. Taxes provide a lot more than "social programs".
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You think so? I spent about 6 months and a considerable amount of money in BCS this past winter. I think the area residents (store owners and
employees) benefitted by my pre$ence and of course I paid the 16% sales tax on applicable items.
[Edited on 7-13-2018 by SFandH]
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by SFandH | | Quote: Originally posted by rts551 |
Myopia. You consume way more than you provide by just driving on their roads...not counting police, fire, emergency care, immigration (if your the
type that bothers to be legal), etc, etc. Taxes provide a lot more than "social programs".
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You think so? I spent about 6 months and a considerable amount of money in BCS this past winter. I think the area residents (store owners and
employees) benefitted by my pre$ence and of course I paid the 16% sales tax on applicable items.
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I am sure a few benefited. But I live here and see it first hand. how much does the infrastructure, services, and government that is provided for
citizens and tourists alike cost? Sometimes we take a lot of stuff for granted. You pay no income tax, property tax, etc...only the sales (IVA) tax
when it is charged.
No different than when there are visitors to the USA. They don't spend enough to cover infrastructure used etc.
[Edited on 7-13-2018 by rts551]
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hermosok123
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And the rent or lease you pay to the landlord. Doesn't he pay the property tax?
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rts551
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Of course. I am taking this "we support the country" argument any further. If that is what you think...go for it.
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gnukid
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How about a plan national plan now for
Sewage and water treatment that reduces pollution and provides potable water to homes
Garbage dump mangament and recycling
Reduced use of plastics
Composting
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by gnukid | How about a plan national plan now for
Sewage and water treatment that reduces pollution and provides potable water to homes
Garbage dump mangament and recycling
Reduced use of plastics
Composting |
Socialism!!!OMG
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by gnukid | How about a plan national plan now for
Sewage and water treatment that reduces pollution and provides potable water to homes
Garbage dump mangament and recycling
Reduced use of plastics
Composting |
Problem here has nothing to do with socialism...Mexico has a very poor tax base (most revenues coming from oil production) and a disorganized
government (nice way of saying corrupt). Money and organization is required to give us the social services you describe and others that are
required. Maybe AMLO can do that.
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J.P.
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property tax.
most Mexican land lord's pay very little if any Taxes. They are for the most part Defiant of the goverment
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mtgoat666
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If you want infrastructure, law and order and social services, then you got to pay taxes.
Woke!
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Tioloco
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If you want social services, paved roads, infrastructure- Stay in USA
If you want socialism- Try Venezuela
If you enjoy Mexico- LEAVE IT THE F..K ALONE
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