PhileasFogg

Tell me something I don’t know 😉 Pay attention and you’ll learn plenty you don’t know If you mattered, I’d care.

Wow! Still making it personal. Game Set Match You lose. Now go the the gym.

There you go…making a personal attack while actually admitting you’re wrong. But thank you for admitting you’re wrong with an eloquence that would make all judgmental gay men proud. You do “you” so good…but whoever it was who told you to “just be yourself” gave you very bad advice. You’re “mature” enough to know that hyperbole is an exaggeration like “I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.” It not hyperbole to say that rich people don’t pay any taxes. It’s a LIE. But bless your sweet little heart, you actually think I might believe you meant it as a rhetorical tool Please don’t bring crayons to the debate next time.

Sir, you are wrong. Completely wrong. A w-4 employee making $2MM has very few “tax breaks” emanating from those earning activities. You can ask me how I know. The marginal tax rate at that level of income makes wealth creation at that level very difficult. Assuming you take someone in NY, with a $1MM house, social security, state tax, Medicare, Medicare surtax…they will pay 48% of their income in taxes. In TN, where I lived before retirement, it would have been 19% less And this is EFFECTIVE tax rates, not Marginal So, what were you saying about tax breaks?

Let’s talk about this one. YOUR OWN SOURCE states that those billionaires paid an effective tax rate of 18.2% ON AVERAGE. The only way they get to the conclusion that they pay 4.8% is to include unrealized capital gains. A politically charged issue that is a fabrication to make a headline. But the fact that they say they pay ANYthing rebuts your argument Why do they only pay 18.2%. Dividends…and dividends are double taxed - at the corporate level and then again at the 15% recipient level YOU are suggesting I have a weak argument? Sir, you have no argument when your own sources refute your assertion. So, this isn’t political?

Economics is not political - it’s the dismal science and has many empirically supported theories. Taxation is inherently political by its nature. Citation of incomplete data on taxation as fact in support of a stated position is political debate. I’ve appealed to no authority but you and you double down without addressing the errancy in support for your contention or the point that I’ve made Yet, you’ve still not supported your position of “any” and “most”. It’s simply not true and your diversionary response is the one revealing weakness. This is a topic on personal spending and not taxation or political will

Interesting, you said “any” and “most” and then you refute your own statement with links you’ve provided under the “guise” of factual support aren’t you in fact stating a politically hyped position better not discussed under the rules of this forum? Your sources say it all… 😉 and also, please don’t confuse marginal tax rates with effective tax rates.

A government that issues its own currency can’t literally run out of dollars. The real constraints are inflation, available resources, and the laws governing Social Security—not solvency in the household sense. This is also not true. Everytime I see it asserted, it only takes a search of but a few SEC files to see it’s false. While many large corporations use deductions, credits, and international tax planning strategies that can significantly reduce their effective tax rates, they still generally pay corporate taxes in the countries where they operate. The extent of taxation varies widely by jurisdiction and company, but “not paying taxes” is an overstatement.

The SEC assures I have no privacy 🤣

No, just send it to me😇 I fly guys here first class all the time let everyone else get in line 🤣🤣

Sketchy means untrustworthy Your word not mine 😉 referring to people like me. Saying it’s not your thing is neutral Saying it’s sketchy is not And you’re doubling down But I’m sure that you harbor not one iota of judgment in your chosen words and observations. And I’m so glad you have a strong pulse on the attitudes (and aptitudes) of the PTown crowd. C’est la vie…See ya 👋🏼

+1 except to note that mine are generally travel companions so it’s a minimum of a weekend or in some cases 10 days. I rarely have mere hookups

Hiring has the potential to be practice for anything you want to try with limited downside. Just have clear communication of needs and expectations. Go for it!

Then shame on them for even paying attention. But my first comment about judgment had nothing to do with them or a trip to PTown. It had to do with what you said and how - in my opinion - this should be a judgment free place (unless someone asks for opinions). Would you like me to go unsolicited down the list of what I’ve gleaned about your preferences and how I might generically judge those preferences based on my own life experiences or opinions? Frankly, I don’t need you telling me that people judge me when I’m with a younger man….they judge me for a million things other things too…and I’m at a point in life where I’ve earned the ability to not care and the right to confidently push back on the pettiness of being falsely accused based on superficial assessments! And I’ll also note that, despite attacking older guys (including many here) who like younger guys, you also accused younger guys of essentially being immature and dumb. That’s a judgmental stereotype or assertion not based in fact and easily disproved. Please don’t double down on a myopic assertion that’s easily refuted by fact or others’ comments and observations. I think it’s time for the gay community to stop using gay as an excuse for pettiness. But until that happens, I say more power to this young man who knows what he wants, is milking what he has, and to all the good looking rich guys who have what it takes. @ACluelessGent, please PM me his info….I’m confident I’ll make the cut

It’s not as rare as you think if you look hard I’m suspicious of men who are interested in boys. But 18 - 25 is a young MAN…a completely different dynamic. In that range, I have one regular studying for the CPA and another with an IT degree. @purplekow has met both of them and will probably vouch for their maturity and intellect. Again, I accept anything formed in your life experience as being real to you. However, our life experiences are our own and shouldn’t be used as a basis to judge especially when they are only a narrow sliver of a broad spectrum i will NOT be called creepy or judged for enjoying the company of young MEN without responding strongly.

You are on a roll and I’m ROTF

I will admit that I’ve always enjoyed sex (gay and straight) in a bed directly on the floor. Living now in a centuries old house in the French Quarter gives me pause until I’m certain I have pests under control. I need to be able to jump on something higher and scream like a girl if I find a mouse in my room 🤣

Oh, he gets knackered, especially when the Fogg is in him too 😇

I spent last week with a 20 yr old in PTown. We’ve seen each other regularly for nine months. First meeting, he told me he’d not accept anything from me. But I talked him into allowing me to pay for this trip EVERYthing we discuss is academic - from genetics to the vagaries of economic theory Honest comment: After a 10 mile bike ride on the very hilly trail through the Provincelands dunes “Phileas! I couldn’t keep up with you on those hills!!” He’s precious and one of the most kind hearted guys you can imagine. I think young men who know who they are and what they want are incredibly fun to be with.

Fine. Whether I read things with judgment in mind is indeed irrelevant. I think the more relevant question is - are you OK with that? - do you think it’s ok to criticize the preferences of others in a place with such diverse tastes as this? As to THIS provider, looks to me like - for now - he has a pretty good thing going and I’d absolutely love to consider meeting him when he’s stateside again. But before that might happen, I’d in fact have a video call with him - as I do with all - to assess his maturity, sobriety, and intelligence.

Oh? Then I wonder what you think of me - in my 60’s - regularly getting together with or traveling with 19 and 20 year olds…some of which have no financial arrangement. While I may wonder, I don’t particularly care What you find sketchy is irrelevant in a forum that - by definition of what it is - should be completely non judgmental! In other words, some opinions are best when kept silent For the record, I get fully formed frontal cortexes and energy to match my own because I stay healthy and in good shape. So thank you for responding by doubling down and casting a wider net of judgmentalism. But I don’t think you’re well enough informed to judge anyone with different preferences.

Sounds like he’s anything but naive

Really? Might there be a kinder way to express your disagreement? Not been my experience with younger guys - particularly if they have a mentor. I’m with @ACluelessGent

I searched and I’m surprised there’s no thread on this, but I’m renovating my French Quarter home and have a lot of exposed rafters at the moment. So I got to thinking - is this time to plan for accommodating a sex swing?? I know nothing about these contraptions but I’m confident many here do. My challenge - I’m 5’7” and a top. My weight is good but my height makes traditional doggy style awkward with taller men or men with longer legs, especially for extended sessions. So - with a sex swing, my thinking is that adjustable heights and the ability for my partner to completely relax might enhance the mutual experience. Plus, the kenetic motion might be more forgiving on my energy levels in long sessions than my solid foam mattresses Am I thinking about this right? What are the must haves with a swing/sling? Are they easy to use? I have grandkids, so it’s not something I’m going to leave out as a permanent fixture…what are storage considerations? Please enlighten and guide me swsmis

@purplekow, he was fortunate to be with a physician and that you maintained professional composure! I think the fact that he was non-plussed and reaching for more is a bit disconcerting. Interestingly, as permissive as NOLA is, Louisiana is one of two states that ban sale and possession. Not an issue for me…but I’m surprised more states don’t.