It does if you consider the alternative. NK could have opened their borders long ago, but what do you suppose would have happened to those in power? If his own people didn't kill him, some tribunal would. Remember https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
The Seoul is well within artillery range of the DMZ. We're not talking nukes here. Missile defense will do little against artillery. Millions would die in the south, but don't let that get in the way of your idiotic statements.
Past time? We've been doing so for decades, and have continued to reduce our troops on the ground. I was there between '85-94 as a civilian contractor...some things take actual engineers instead of troops.
Iraq was a flat desert. You won't be driving Abrams and Bradleys through NK. And with all of the mountainous bunkers, you're clearly underestimating the ease with which we'd defeat them. Just my $.02 as someone who spent six years looking across the DMZ.
So, if I'm a soldier with a gun, I certainly should be responsible to know where that gun is. But if enemies have guns that are pointed in my general direction, do you think I'd be paying really close attention to those?
This is easily dealt with if you can budget to live off of the 2 check/month amounts. Then, when you get 3 checks, put the extra check aside...invest them somewhere.
I believe the primary reason is that longer term is considered to be investing in a company rather than trying to take advantage of market highs and lows. I buy into stocks of companies that I believe are good long term investments.
Here's the Wikipedia answer... Holding period[edit] The one-year threshold between short-term and long-term capital gains is arbitrary and has changed over time. Short-term gains are disparaged as speculation and are perceived as self-interested, myopic, and destabilizing,[26] while long-term gains are characterized as investment, which supposedly reflects a more stable commitment that is in the nation's interest. Others call this a false dichotomy.[27] The holding period to qualify for favorable tax treatment has varied from six months to ten years (see History above). There was special treatment of assets held for five years during the Presidency of George W. Bush. In her 2016 Presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton advocated holding periods of up to six years with a sliding scale of tax rates.[
As someone who's preparing to retire, I've done a lot of reading on how much you need. The basic rule of thumb is that you'll be able to take 4-5% of the money you've set aside, as income every year. So, a million would give you $40-50k/yr. That methodology is intended to help you keep that principle amount without going broke before you die. There are other theories about spending it down, and dying broke, but that's risky as you have little chance of predicting how long you'll live. You also need to consider all sources of income...do you have a pension...will you be getting social security...will your expenses be reduced when you retire? We'll be moving from the DC Metro area to a lower cost of living area, so we're fortunate in that our home equity here will likely buy our retirement home outright, and reduce our expenses. There are a lot of strategies to use.
But not enough to want them to be paid the same as a man?
If they can make the same number of widgets, I don't care. But, if you're not working, for whatever reason, and can't produce widgets, why should the pay be the same?
And, FWIW, I say this having been a single dad, with no family help, for seven years. I would have loved to be paid to spend time with my kid.
My mother to my new bride... "What's yours is yours and what's his is yours". My first wife lived by that rule. I learned a lesson, and remarried someone who makes more than me.
I know men, like myself who ended up a single dad, who feel offended that men aren't given the same opportunities for time off as women. I did that for seven years, and it clearly affected my job opportunities. Why should it be any different for women?
One of the core issues is that women tend (and you can google plenty of articles on this) not to negotiate. Sometimes you have to ask for it...squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't like your pay?...ask for more.
As a taxpayer, if the govt. has a right to see it, you do have a right to see it, unless it's Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which needs to be protected, or classified in some way. That said, there would be plenty that should be available.
YMMV for values of "rich", but as someone who's been working for 40+ years, and investing for 36 of those, I'll personally say that you're wrong. At 58, I plan to retire and live off of my investments next year, and could have done so much earlier had I not lost half to a divorce, and now supporting two women who live on SS...mother & mother-in-law (2nd marriage). It's not bullshit...learn to invest.
Earlier post..."I stopped there. First of all, I can figure this stuff out on my owrn."
Follow up..."It's not easy because it isn't PRACTICAL for many people. I guess what I am trying to say is, at least show me something practical if it is to be considered an option."
Maybe you shouldn't have "stopped there"? The vast majority of people don't know how to handle money, that's why you see so many lottery winners go bankrupt. It's not that difficult to put a little money aside and start investing at a young age. I started at 22 yrs old, with just $600 going into a utility stock back in '82. That stock (with dividends being reinvested) is currently worth over $30k...I still have it, not including the original shares that I sold off long ago.
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It does if you consider the alternative. NK could have opened their borders long ago, but what do you suppose would have happened to those in power? If his own people didn't kill him, some tribunal would. Remember
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Only 4 Whisky class did, and it's suspected they may be retired/scrapped.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Bullshit.
The Seoul is well within artillery range of the DMZ. We're not talking nukes here. Missile defense will do little against artillery. Millions would die in the south, but don't let that get in the way of your idiotic statements.
Past time? We've been doing so for decades, and have continued to reduce our troops on the ground. I was there between '85-94 as a civilian contractor...some things take actual engineers instead of troops.
Iraq was a flat desert. You won't be driving Abrams and Bradleys through NK. And with all of the mountainous bunkers, you're clearly underestimating the ease with which we'd defeat them. Just my $.02 as someone who spent six years looking across the DMZ.
No
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
50s?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
What we don't have is a similar network to detect planes.
Well, we sorta do to defend against bombers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Suggested reading
http://www.hisutton.com/Analys...
At most, 4 are former Whiskey class. They have roughly 75-80.
These ARE Russian subs. They just have a different owner.
Not so much
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
So, if I'm a soldier with a gun, I certainly should be responsible to know where that gun is. But if enemies have guns that are pointed in my general direction, do you think I'd be paying really close attention to those?
This is easily dealt with if you can budget to live off of the 2 check/month amounts. Then, when you get 3 checks, put the extra check aside...invest them somewhere.
I believe the primary reason is that longer term is considered to be investing in a company rather than trying to take advantage of market highs and lows. I buy into stocks of companies that I believe are good long term investments.
Here's the Wikipedia answer...
Holding period[edit]
The one-year threshold between short-term and long-term capital gains is arbitrary and has changed over time. Short-term gains are disparaged as speculation and are perceived as self-interested, myopic, and destabilizing,[26] while long-term gains are characterized as investment, which supposedly reflects a more stable commitment that is in the nation's interest. Others call this a false dichotomy.[27] The holding period to qualify for favorable tax treatment has varied from six months to ten years (see History above). There was special treatment of assets held for five years during the Presidency of George W. Bush. In her 2016 Presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton advocated holding periods of up to six years with a sliding scale of tax rates.[
Care to share which critter that is?
As someone who's preparing to retire, I've done a lot of reading on how much you need. The basic rule of thumb is that you'll be able to take 4-5% of the money you've set aside, as income every year. So, a million would give you $40-50k/yr. That methodology is intended to help you keep that principle amount without going broke before you die. There are other theories about spending it down, and dying broke, but that's risky as you have little chance of predicting how long you'll live. You also need to consider all sources of income...do you have a pension...will you be getting social security...will your expenses be reduced when you retire? We'll be moving from the DC Metro area to a lower cost of living area, so we're fortunate in that our home equity here will likely buy our retirement home outright, and reduce our expenses. There are a lot of strategies to use.
But not enough to want them to be paid the same as a man?
If they can make the same number of widgets, I don't care. But, if you're not working, for whatever reason, and can't produce widgets, why should the pay be the same?
And, FWIW, I say this having been a single dad, with no family help, for seven years. I would have loved to be paid to spend time with my kid.
My mother to my new bride... "What's yours is yours and what's his is yours". My first wife lived by that rule. I learned a lesson, and remarried someone who makes more than me.
The world doesn't need more ACs. I want a new Porsche, doesn't mean I'll get one.
I know men, like myself who ended up a single dad, who feel offended that men aren't given the same opportunities for time off as women. I did that for seven years, and it clearly affected my job opportunities. Why should it be any different for women?
One of the core issues is that women tend (and you can google plenty of articles on this) not to negotiate. Sometimes you have to ask for it...squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't like your pay?...ask for more.
As a taxpayer, if the govt. has a right to see it, you do have a right to see it, unless it's Personally Identifiable Information (PII), which needs to be protected, or classified in some way. That said, there would be plenty that should be available.
YMMV for values of "rich", but as someone who's been working for 40+ years, and investing for 36 of those, I'll personally say that you're wrong. At 58, I plan to retire and live off of my investments next year, and could have done so much earlier had I not lost half to a divorce, and now supporting two women who live on SS...mother & mother-in-law (2nd marriage). It's not bullshit...learn to invest.
Earlier post..."I stopped there. First of all, I can figure this stuff out on my owrn."
Follow up..."It's not easy because it isn't PRACTICAL for many people. I guess what I am trying to say is, at least show me something practical if it is to be considered an option."
Maybe you shouldn't have "stopped there"? The vast majority of people don't know how to handle money, that's why you see so many lottery winners go bankrupt. It's not that difficult to put a little money aside and start investing at a young age. I started at 22 yrs old, with just $600 going into a utility stock back in '82. That stock (with dividends being reinvested) is currently worth over $30k...I still have it, not including the original shares that I sold off long ago.
"You should realize that your congress critters work for rich people ...blah, blah, blah"
Standard tin-foil, knee-jerk response above.
Have you ever actually written to, or called your congressional reps? There are ways to be heard...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
http://theslot.jezebel.com/how...
https://www.wired.com/2017/01/...