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Old 05-22-2013, 07:28 PM
 
Location: Metro Detroit
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The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a report on Monday detailing how Apple had used a network of offshore shell companies in recent year to avoid paying taxes.

At a committee hearing on Tuesday, Paul was livid that Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked to testify.


“I’m offended by a $4 trillion government bullying, berating and badgering one America’s greatest success stories,” the Kentucky Republican told the committee. “Tell me what Apple has done that is illegal?
Rand Paul demands Congress ‘apologize’ to Apple for tax avoidance hearing | The Raw Story

Rand Paul truly the friend of average working person Gotta love the logic, Apple avoiding taxes through loopholes they and other corporation bought and paid for, makes it ok for them to do so.. Someone ought to tell Rand might doesn't make right.
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Old 05-22-2013, 07:30 PM
 
Location: Staten Island, NY
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Tax evasion is illegal, tax avoidance is not.

Don't blame Tim Cook. Blame the people who write, pass, and sign the laws.
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Old 05-22-2013, 07:46 PM
 
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Apple did NOTHING wrong as far as is known currently. So yes they are owed an apology. At this point all I can say is **** <---"caps" the IRS and Ms Lerner.

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Old 05-22-2013, 07:49 PM
 
Location: Long Island
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and they wonder why they lost the last election......
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Old 05-22-2013, 07:51 PM
 
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It is hypocritical when it was the administrations own Treasury Secretary that ran these type of shelters before Obama picked him to run the show.
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Old 05-22-2013, 07:54 PM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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Business to Rand: Jump Rand!
Rand to business: How high?
(Rand jumps)
Business to Rand: Here's a little something for your campaign Rand. Don't forget who loves you.
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Old 05-22-2013, 08:04 PM
 
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It's looking more and more like the Nixon gang more and more with this administration.
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Old 05-22-2013, 08:08 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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Rand Paul demands Congress ‘apologize’ to Apple for tax avoidance hearing | The Raw Story

Rand Paul truly the friend of average working person Gotta love the logic, Apple avoiding taxes through loopholes they and other corporation bought and paid for, makes it ok for them to do so.. Someone ought to tell Rand might doesn't make right.
Somebody ought to tell you who makes the rules; Congress.

If Apple just followed the rules, good for them. If you don't like it, rag on Obama and Congress.

Loopholes are just your name for deductions.
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Old 05-22-2013, 08:10 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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Business to Rand: Jump Rand!
Rand to business: How high?
(Rand jumps)
Business to Rand: Here's a little something for your campaign Rand. Don't forget who loves you.
Idiots to Obama: Jump Obama

Obama to idiots: How high?

Idiots to Obama: OK, now you have my vote. Send me more government money.
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Old 05-22-2013, 08:11 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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It's looking more and more like the Nixon gang more and more with this administration.
The Nixon gang looks like Boy Scouts compared to Obama's gang.
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