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  1. Re:People misunderstanding the question... on Resisting the PGP Whole Disk Encryption Craze · · Score: 1

    If you think that was sarcasm, head over to the ars forums and check the rabid response elicited when someone asks a question about plugging a switch into the drop in a conference room because multiple presenters need a wired connection.

    Professional IT staff seem to get more bitter and hostile to the users daring to question their all-knowingness the more years in the industry they get. I'm glad I got out and into coding before I ever hit that level.

    Professional IT staff are exposed to deadly levels of the stupido-quark which has been known to cause bitterness and vitriol in those exposed. In rare cases this quark will cause the complete meltdown of exposed staffers resulting in formatted drives and the cussing out of CEO's. It is an epidemic that is unsung and for your contribution of a dollar a day you can save the career of the disenfranchised IT worker.

  2. Re:Ok..how about taxes? on Discuss the US Presidential Election & the Economy · · Score: 2, Informative

    Yes, welfare and income redistribution is doing horrible things in 3rd world countries like Denmark,Norway,Sweden,France,Germany,Belgium etc...

    Denmark has a very high income tax rate and a moderate corporate tax rate. The top income tax rate is 59 percent, and the top corporate tax rate was cut to 25 percent from 28 percent in 2007. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and an excise tax. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 50.4 percent.

    Norway has a high income tax rate and a moderate corporate tax rate. The top income tax rate is 47.8 percent, and the top corporate tax rate is 28 percent. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and a tax on net wealth. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 43.6 percent.

    Sweden has a very burdensome income tax rate and a moderate corporate tax rate. The top income tax rate is 60 percent, and the top corporate tax rate is 28 percent. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and a capital gains tax. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 51.1 percent.

    France: the top personal income tax rate is 40 percent, down from 48.1 percent. The top corporate tax rate is 33.8 percent (33.3 percent plus a 1.5 percent surcharge). Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and a business tax. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 44 percent.

    Germany has a high income tax rate and a burdensome corporate income tax rate. The top income tax rate is 47.5 percent (45 percent plus a 5.5 percent solidarity surcharge). The federal corporate tax rate is 25 percent (raised to 26.4 percent by a 5.5 percent solidarity tax), but the effective rate can be almost 39 percent. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT) and a trade tax that varies from 13 percent to 20 percent. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 34.7 percent.

    Belgium's income tax rate is one of the world's highest, and its corporate tax rate is also high. The top income tax rate is 50 percent, and the top corporate tax rate is 34 percent (a 33 percent tax rate and 3 percent surcharge). Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT), a transport tax, and a property tax. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 44.9 percent.

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    USA Current tax
    U.S. tax rates are burdensome. Both the top income tax rate and the top corporate tax rate are 35 percent. Other taxes include a property tax, an estate tax, and excise taxes. In the most recent year, overall tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 26.8 percent.

  3. Re:Possible scenario and making it EASY to buy on CD burning Will Never Be The Same · · Score: 1

    Evidently you haven't been paying attention to the trend in CD Players. When they say CD-r compatible they mean that even if your CD-R is data flagged it will play it as if it were not.

  4. Re:Prove Me Wrong, PLEASE!! on Is The Classic RPG Making A Comeback? · · Score: 1

    There are upwards of 3-500 thousand Role-players in the US. Counting tabletop and live action.