PDT has risen from the ashes

[Phoenix]

Hello all!

I have returned, with an appropriate username. :)

Here's how this happened...

Earlier this week, I received an email from JQP regarding the upgrades here at GS-US, at the email address I used for PDT. I thought it quite odd, since it was the first (only) message I had received since I left months ago, and, my wife did not receive the same message (it appeared to be purposefully targeted to me).

I ignored this message at first, but when I found that Awoke had contacted my wife about missing us, I thought that maybe a concerted effort was being extended to welcome us back. After some thinking, last night I decided to come back if I would be welcomed by management. Obviously, that welcome has been extended.

I can't say if Lisa will come back, but we shall see (she's found other homes online).

I don't want to discuss "the past" (THAT past, other "past" issues are OK), since a lot of embarrassment and offense occurred to all parties. I would like to say thanks to JQP and Gaillo for facilitating my return, and, thanks to everyone who missed me!


(I see that some believe another person, "Quantum," was me. NO, I am not / was not "other users." I will make no sustained effort to dissuade anyone from believing it, however. During my GIM "career," most of my usernames were fingered as multiple people, the most hilarious being "End of Hope" as Sukhoi Fan - that was fun to play into. Just accept that "the original" is here, now).

[crazychicken]

Welcome back!

CC

[StackerKen]

Im glad you came back

Welcome

[sirgonzo420]

I knew you couldn't stay away for a whole 24 hours.

;)

[cedarchopper]

Welcome back! Dang, it seems like just yesterday:]

[gunDriller]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.

[undgrd]

Good to have you back!
:)

[TPTB]

This is fun. ;D

[General of Darkness]

Very Cool. Let's riot.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/798/rioterarrested.jpg

[Phoenix]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer

[Ponce]

Who are you again? :oo-->..............hehehehehhee welcome.

[Book]

http://www.lovebscott.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mahatma_gandhi_111808.jpg

...from Exile the peacemaker returns as the unwashed divided GSUS masses gives thanks for Unity once again with The Big Is.

:)

[I am me, I am free]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.

[Gaillo]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif

[StackerKen]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif


Yeah...?...I don't get it...we are all "taxpayers" are we not?

[sirgonzo420]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif


Yeah...?...I don't get it...we are all "taxpayers" are we not?


There are taxpayers and non-taxpayers.

[I am me, I am free]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif


Yeah...?...I don't get it...we are all "taxpayers" are we not?


The terms 'taxpayer' and 'tax payer' are not synonymous.

And as SG420 stated, there are also 'non-taxpayers', 'people who pay as little tax as they can' and 'people who just don't pay taxes, period'.

[Phoenix]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


I'm not "dangerous," either - it's a JOKE.

[I am me, I am free]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


I'm not "dangerous," either - it's a JOKE.


The terms 'dangerous' and 'potentially dangerous' are not necessarily synonymous.

[Phoenix]

The terms 'taxpayer' and 'tax payer' are not synonymous.

And as SG420 stated, there are also 'non-taxpayers', 'people who pay as little tax as they can' and 'people who just don't pay taxes, period'.


Who exactly are the "people who pay as much tax as they can"?

[gunDriller]

If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


i appreciate the sentiment for sure, but there is probably some merit to tossing the IRS a bone so as to simulate compliance.

i wonder if the IRS is reading this.


Hi IRS Boyz ! Do you guys remember that part about "no taxation without representation" ?

hey, IRS Boyz - i got a question. how many of you are Jewish ?

IRS Boyz, do you think it's our job to pay your taxes when you don't have the guts to investigate 9-11 ?


that'll show 'em. ;D

speaking of Jewish tax collectors, Rahm Emanuel's terrorist father or the father of his terrorist father, Rahm's grandfather, was a Soviet tax collector.


one final note, to illustrate my mastery of the subject matter. i think one of the possible reasons for the closure of GIM1 was that it was a breeding ground for PDT's and other independent & honest thinkers.

[I am me, I am free]

The terms 'taxpayer' and 'tax payer' are not synonymous.

And as SG420 stated, there are also 'non-taxpayers', 'people who pay as little tax as they can' and 'people who just don't pay taxes, period'.


Who exactly are the "people who pay as much tax as they can"?


'Taxpayers' lol

[Phoenix]

Hi Phoenix !

OK I'm slow. what does PDT stand for ?

i remember GypsyBiker left.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_dangerous_taxpayer


If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


I'm not "dangerous," either - it's a JOKE.


The terms 'dangerous' and 'potentially dangerous' are not necessarily synonymous.


It depends on what the meaning of the word "is" is.

::)

You sure you don't work for the government? You've got the semantics down!

[I am me, I am free]

If you consider yourself a 'taxpayer' then I consider you a dolt.


i appreciate the sentiment for sure, but there is probably some merit to tossing the IRS a bone so as to simulate compliance.


Indeed, 'burning a pinch of incense for Caesar' makes it all good. lol

[Phoenix]

The terms 'taxpayer' and 'tax payer' are not synonymous.

And as SG420 stated, there are also 'non-taxpayers', 'people who pay as little tax as they can' and 'people who just don't pay taxes, period'.


Who exactly are the "people who pay as much tax as they can"?


'Taxpayers' lol


You mean the "taxpayers" who file for a variety of exemptions, credits, and refunds?

[I am me, I am free]

i appreciate the sentiment for sure, but there is probably some merit to tossing the IRS a bone so as to simulate compliance.

Follow members gave a thank to your post:

Phoenix
For this post, 1 member gave a thank you!

Interestingly, Quantum was also a huge proponent of 'burning a pinch of incense for Caesar' as well. lol

http://books.google.com/books?id=2ML-V8ytZT4C&pg=PA19&lpg=PA19&dq=burning+a+pinch+of+incense+for+Caesar&source=bl&ots=0dQPQ_wEG2&sig=sRJdE8CykCmeyGLGFLE8qIZpdBI&hl=en&ei=YoI3TJbQMIO8lQeHk8XVBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBsQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=burning%20a%20pinch%20of%20incense%20for%20Caesa r&f=false (http://books.google.com/books?id=2ML-V8ytZT4C&pg=PA19&lpg=PA19&dq=burning+a+pinch+of+incense+for+Caesar&source=bl&ots=0dQPQ_wEG2&sig=sRJdE8CykCmeyGLGFLE8qIZpdBI&hl=en&ei=YoI3TJbQMIO8lQeHk8XVBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBsQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=burning%20a%20pinch%20of%20incense%20for%20Caesa r&f=false)

[sirgonzo420]

i appreciate the sentiment for sure, but there is probably some merit to tossing the IRS a bone so as to simulate compliance.

Follow members gave a thank to your post:

Phoenix
For this post, 1 member gave a thank you!

Interestingly, Quantum was also a huge proponent of 'burning a pinch of incense for Caesar' as well. lol


Perhaps they were separated at birth?

lol

[gunDriller]

Indeed, 'burning a pinch of incense for Caesar' makes it all good. lol


this reminds me of Passover. where the Jews would paint their doorway with human or animal blood to keep away the bad guys, or the bad spirits.

does that work on the IRS ? i can get some liver cheap from the supermarket, that's got blood in it.


Speaking of PDT's, i never found out what the IRS did to Joe Stack that pissed him off so much. anybody got the background story on him ?

i wonder if he tried to "do the right thing", in terms of tax compliance, but got screwed on some technicality, lost part of his life savings, and got pissed.

[sirgonzo420]

Indeed, 'burning a pinch of incense for Caesar' makes it all good. lol


this reminds me of Passover. where the Jews would paint their doorway with human or animal blood to keep away the bad guys, or the bad spirits.

does that work on the IRS ? i can get some liver cheap from the supermarket, that's got blood in it.


Speaking of PDT's, i never found out what the IRS did to Joe Stack that pissed him off so much. anybody got the background story on him ?

i wonder if he tried to "do the right thing", in terms of tax compliance, but got screwed on some technicality, lost part of his life savings, and got pissed.


Perhaps his manifesto can shed some light?

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0218102stack1.html

[Bullfrog]

Very Cool. Let's riot.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/798/rioterarrested.jpg
Is that one of those new hi-tech blow guns I see in the background?

[Dave Thomas]

LOL, MJK Can't seem to stay unbanned for more than about 5 months.

MJK1971
107.6882
Fred
Portmenteau
Shasta Gold
EndofHope
Real Money Now
State of Jefferson
Ruthless Defaulter
PDT
Quantum
Phoenix

[willie pete]

Very Cool. Let's riot.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/798/rioterarrested.jpg
Is that one of those new hi-tech blow guns I see in the background?


Maybe it's a Nairobi Cell-Phone.... :D

[tater]

Very Cool. Let's riot.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/798/rioterarrested.jpg
Is that one of those new hi-tech blow guns I see in the background?


Maybe it's a Nairobi Cell-Phone.... :D


S'pose it could be a phone, I thought it was just one of them pink vulva thangs they was blowin on cause they like soccer.

[woodman]

Welcome back MJK. Always enjoyed reading your posts.

[General of Darkness]

These damn things are everywhere. ;D

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3937/pantsontheground2.jpg


http://www.jesseshunting.com/images/oakland_riots_footlocker_vuvuzela.jpg


http://www.jesseshunting.com/images/oakland_riots_woman_looter_vuvuzela.jpg

[cedarchopper]

LOL, MJK Can't seem to stay unbanned for more than about 5 months.

MJK1971
107.6882
Fred
Portmenteau
Shasta Gold
EndofHope
Real Money Now
State of Jefferson
Ruthless Defaulter
PDT
Quantum
Phoenix


and the 20 other of his handles that have disappeared into the memory hole ;]

[TheNocturnalEgyptian]

I remember agreeing with 107.6882 and Shata Gold quite frequently on several points, especially 107.6882.

[cedarchopper]

I remember agreeing with 107.6882 and Shata Gold quite frequently on several points, especially 107.6882.


If you agreed with one, you agreed with them all....all is one :]

[sirgonzo420]

I remember agreeing with 107.6882 and Shata Gold quite frequently on several points, especially 107.6882.


I've found that I've agreed with some of his incarnations more often than others also.

I really liked his avatar when he was portmanteau. It was some kind of crazy smiling face. I can't really describe it, but I found it entertaining.

[sirgonzo420]

I remember agreeing with 107.6882 and Shata Gold quite frequently on several points, especially 107.6882.


If you agreed with one, you agreed with them all....all is one :]


True enough.

He's a character (pdt/fred/etc)... sometimes I will be in near complete agreement with him, and sometimes we appear to be on opposite ends of the spectrum.

[gunDriller]

Perhaps his manifesto can shed some light?
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0218102stack1.html


Thanks Sir Gonzo !

It sounds like the IRS took $40,000 from him in one instance, $10K in another instance that I think involved his IRA, and $12K that related to his wife.

I doubt that he was pissed off about paying $40K in taxes. My guess is, that $40K refers to a penalty, a fine, something like that.

Anybody know ?


If I'm a Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer, then what's the government ? DDG - Definitely Dangerous Government ?

How's this for new math:

PDT > DDG
NTWOR

NTWOR = No Taxation Without Representation.

[dysgenic]

This is great news for this board. Welcome back, friend! Great job, JohnQ, Gaillo et al. I for one would like to see Wondering back here as well. Any chance she can be sent an email from the mods and/or JohnQ?

dys

[Phoenix]

If I'm a Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer, then what's the government ? DDG - Definitely Dangerous Government ?


Just plain ol' TYRANNY works.

[gunDriller]

If I'm a Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer, then what's the government ? DDG - Definitely Dangerous Government ?


Just plain ol' TYRANNY works.


sounds like a possible premise for a movie. Rambo 5. John Rambo has finally settled down but the government comes to seize his house and life savings because he didn't file a form he didn't know he was supposed to file.

John Rambo, PDT, vs. the United States IRS.

i actually think that would make a good movie.