Young Jeezy on Obama’s tax plan: “I’ve got my 50% ready”
posted at 8:15 pm on January 23, 2009 by Allahpundit
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From CNS. What did you think Demi Moore meant when she pledged to be a servant to The One? Hopenchange doesn’t just mean paying more taxes; Hopenchange means wanting to pay more taxes.
Besides, Obama helped make this moron rich. Why shouldn’t he give back?
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Dumb as a stump.
baldilocks on January 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Perfectly encapsulates liberalism…I want to do it; therefore i’ll make you do it as well.
lorien1973 on January 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Let he give it now. What’s stopping him?
SouthernGent on January 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Yep, I’ve got my 50% ready too.
All seven thousand dollars.
Tzetzes on January 23, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Propaganda/Socialized Schools/Dumbed Down Americans/Socialist Agenda/Democratic Party Message/Main Stream Media Pop Culture Change of America………………
Seven Percent Solution on January 23, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Talk is cheap, show me the money.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 8:21 PM
No one’s preventing her from paying as much as she wants above and beyond the amount on her tax return.
aunursa on January 23, 2009 at 8:22 PM
He’s just being patriotic, right Joetox?
jgapinoy on January 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Why stop at 50%? Give it all for the cause.
sheesh on January 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Why hasn’t he been sending 50%?
jgapinoy on January 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM
What’s a Jeezy? And is it contagious?
Rovin on January 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Yeah 50% of the part that isn’t hidden offshore, in trust funds or any of the other loopholes these m****f****ers use to NOT pay their “fair” share. 50% my ***!
Ciannaky on January 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Seriously, first, does anyone think this fool fills out his tax forms? Second, can you imagine the write offs? I bet next year there is a big old charge off for donations for appearing at the inauguration.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM
He’ll want that back in ten years when he is a washed up has-been, standing in a bread line.
Star20 on January 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Celebrities realize they aren’t worth the money they get paid, so they don’t mind “giving” it back. Same thing with all those trust fund liberals.
I, on the other hand, am worth every penny of what I get paid and hate to give up one thin dime to these morons at any level of government.
venividivici on January 23, 2009 at 8:28 PM
So that’s like …fiddy pee cent for the rappin accountants.
BL@KBIRD on January 23, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Ah yes, good intentions on the expressway to Hell.
Funny how quick the left is to attack the culture of greed (wall st., business and conservatives) yet is often to feeble to summon the energy to lift a pen to checkbook.
Gore, Kennedy, Pelosi, Clinton, Hollywood, Geitner, Heinz-Kerry, Rangle, Biden et al are so quick to put us on the hook for more of their damn programs for their constituents but somehow manage to pay a lower marginal tax rate on their trust funds than an upper middle income family of 4.
If I recall, Heinz-Kerry paid something like an effective tax rate in the 20% range on $6-7 million around the time he was running.
If spreading the wealth is such a good thing, why are you not at the front of the line?
moxie_neanderthal on January 23, 2009 at 8:33 PM
I’m with you. It’s one thing to tell a reporter in public, and another to make your tax records public.
DFCtomm on January 23, 2009 at 8:33 PM
This is great, he is ready with his 50% can he cover me? I mean I would gladly pay him Thursday for a Hamburger today, Wimpy – Popeye.
Dr Evil on January 23, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Sweet! A special celebrity tax. 50%
Get ‘er Done.
gumble on January 23, 2009 at 8:36 PM
What’s he going to say when Obama
wantstakes the other 50% also?imshocked on January 23, 2009 at 8:37 PM
50%?
That will be the lower bracket in a few years.
The Dems are going to make it hurt.
artist on January 23, 2009 at 8:37 PM
He would probably rather donate that bridge in Brooklyn then part with any actual cash. But I am totally on board with gumble’s celebrity tax.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Good lord . . . this idiot couldn’t possibly have more than one or two functional synaptic connections.
rplat on January 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM
“…Beware the pennies on your eyes….Taxman, Mr. Jeezy.”
I’m with Cindy. Show me the money. Put up or shut up.
kingsjester on January 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Exactly. What a bunch of nonsense. He knows he could throw that line out there and never have to be held accountable. Say, for example, his rate doesn’t go up to 50%… do you think he’ll donate enough to charity to make up the difference?
And by the way, why are we supposed to listen to economic philosophy from some former criminals who simply learned how to rhyme words? Oh I’m sorry, this is the man who released such classic albums as “Thuggin’ Under the Influence” and “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101″. My mistake.
RightWinged on January 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM
When Reagan entered office, wasn’t the top bracket 70%?
mankai on January 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Really, that was him? I love that cd. /sarc
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Young Jeezy, you first. In fact, pay mine too you arrogant little fornicator.
john1schn on January 23, 2009 at 8:43 PM
I’m becoming more and more convinced that all these fawning liberals would have made pretty good Soviets.
CP on January 23, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Prediction: Jeezy will be on the verge of broke in 5 years.
CP on January 23, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Extremely satisfied………….
………….. that I haven’t paid $0.07 for any of his work, nor will I ever.
Seven Percent Solution on January 23, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Full of sh#t!
Who really is going to buy that line,besides the Leftys,
but then, on the otherhand,there are those who bought
into Hope/Change—Perception/Deception campaign!
And those who voted,are going to want their 50% as Obama
has promised!
canopfor on January 23, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I would gladly pay himThursdayTuesday for a Hamburger today, Wimpy – Popeye.Dr Evil on January 23, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Is your middle name Joe Biden? ;-)
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Wait till he finds out that it may be going to all the unemployed white male construction workers?
sherry on January 23, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Sheesh. That’s what I get for being a wiseguy.
IrishEi on January 23, 2009 at 8:49 PM
we are DOOMED!!!!!! a very sad state of affairs has befallen our land…UGHHHH.
NY Conservative on January 23, 2009 at 8:50 PM
For what it’s worth Mankai. I didn’t check his facts.
Rovin on January 23, 2009 at 8:51 PM
The IRS will gladly accept your check, cash or money order for any money that you’d like to send in excess of your tax liabilities.
So, Jeezy, why are you hanging on to your 50%?
Damiano on January 23, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Says the man who still drops the “N” bomb in the “post racial” era.
canditaylor68 on January 23, 2009 at 8:52 PM
ordinarilly, i’d slam an idiot like this guy, but I’m going to give him credit for walking the talk. If he’s willing to belly up to give 1/2 his stash so Obamastein can squander it on windmills, more power to him.
As for me, no way i’m coughing up 50% to watch it burn. I’m going the kennedykerry way and hide everything i can.
notagool on January 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM
He can pay mine, then perhaps I can retire some time before I’m 90.
Bob's Kid on January 23, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Nope he’s still just talkin.
Cindy Munford on January 23, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Perhaps he should be made aware that he give donations to the Treasury Dept. and the Bureau of the Public Debt.
dglenn on January 23, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Hatin’ the whitey
Is just all righty,
Coz the bros all know
That the money is mighty
From trashing the honkies
And praising the thugs.
Bust a cap on the cracker;
Give J. Wright a big hug.
-The Chosen One Rap.
profitsbeard on January 23, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Why should he care if he pays 50%? He’ll still be rich. It’s those of us on the bleeding-edge of the income threshold that are going to get killed by O’s tax policy.
swash_plate on January 23, 2009 at 9:00 PM
I think a “Jeezy” is cheeze wiz that has been left out in the hot Florida sun and gone flat and sour.
Of course it could also be an ooze.
Geronimo on January 23, 2009 at 9:01 PM
i think you mean’t serving out his prison sentence.
Star20 on January 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM
UNREPENTANT CONSERVATIVE CAPITOLIST on January 23, 2009 at 9:17 PM
This is the ignorance we’re fighting against…
therightwinger on January 23, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I’ll pass on the vid.
Is 50 OK with this?
christene on January 23, 2009 at 9:25 PM
House Republicans should immediately introduce legislation for all actors, recording artists, professional athletes and team owners, and movie producers to pay a 50% income tax rate. They were all there partying for The One, let them foot some of the bill for his massive expansion of government.
rockmom on January 23, 2009 at 9:27 PM
yo gotta do wat ya gotta do ! ! WTF over.
A mind is a terrible thing when it’s fried.
Texyank on January 23, 2009 at 9:29 PM
Let’s see the money asshole. Talk is cheap…..and baby, you come across AS REAL CHEAP.
GarandFan on January 23, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Here be my 50%!!
HEy..hold on dawg…what dat mean??? Sumpin’ like Fiddy Cent??
BigWyo on January 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
that’s it. I’m buying a gun.
EZnSF on January 23, 2009 at 10:10 PM
50%? What does that leave for the bitches and ho’s?
milwife88 on January 23, 2009 at 10:12 PM
MB4 on January 23, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I am worth far more than I’m paid. Does that mean I’ll get some back from Obamamama?
stonemeister on January 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Hey if ALL the liberals love to pay more taxes
I would love to see that..
Unfortunatly their definition of paying a tax really means
The poor slobs actually had to get out of bed and make it themselves since the illegal mexican they hired wass BUSTED by ICE..
Therefore since the government took away their cheap labor
and forced them to make their own beds
Well thats just more taxing than these liberal
BLOWHARDS can STAND..
So they paid their tax..
I want to use the same excuses so i can avoid paying my taxes too..
I just dont want to go to jail.. something liberals never seem to have to do,..
jcila on January 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I think Dennis Miller called him “emphysema” lasy night on O’Reilly.
V15J on January 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM
You know, I’ve never understood why the Republicans don’t make this an incessant argument.
All those lefties claimed they didn’t need or want the Bush tax cuts, and then deposited the money in their accounts all the same.
If you think taxes are too low, you are free to pay more yourself.
It is interesting that I’ve never gotten a leftist to explain why they won’t voluntarily do what they claim is the right thing.
18-1 on January 23, 2009 at 10:41 PM
It’s easy to be a socialist if you have the money. This reminds me of that quote from the aviator when Howard Hughes is eating with Katherine Hepburn and her family right after it was mentioned that there are all socialist.
Mother: “We don’t care about money here”
Hughes: “that’s because you have it”
The income tax was designed to ensure the influence of the wealthy was diminished however it appears that it doesn’t work anyway so we might as well repeal it and just institute the fair tax.
theguardianii on January 23, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Dizzent be payzreotic – Snoop Dog
BHO Jonestown on January 23, 2009 at 11:17 PM
50% or fifty cent? You know lefty’s problems with taxes…
ddrintn on January 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Why wait for tax hike, pay your 50% now.
Zaire67 on January 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM
When I can stop in at a Little Cheezy Wheezy Weekend ER for a free check on my strep throat, I’ll give this cat some credit. OW Shut Up and Sing…or Rap or Whatever.
PattyJ on January 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Well, let’s see if this guy is willing to give up half of his worth…not just what he earns, but half of what his gross worth is.
If Hollywood does that, we are all better off.
right2bright on January 24, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I understand Wesley Snipes is down with a 50% rate as well.
Ronnie on January 24, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Cheezy: “I’ve got my 50% ready!”
Cheezy’s accountant: “Cheezy, 50% is 1/2.”
Cheezy: “50% is half?! Shit man, I ain’t payin’ no half. That ni&$a’s crazy, man.”
BacaDog on January 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM
I’m glad Blue Cheese wants to pay more. Me? I want to pay less. Way less. Like in the Timothy Geithner range. Zero. Zip. Nada. Maybe, I’ll pay 8 years from April.
Griz on January 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Doesn’t he mean he’s got his fitty cent ready?
/politically incorrect
Hawkins1701 on January 24, 2009 at 1:12 AM
Then give it now, dip$hit. There are a million worthy charities out there that don’t suffer from government’s innate inefficiency.
commenter on January 24, 2009 at 1:44 AM
The simple fact that this guy is rich is simple proof that capitalism trumps socialism. Even an idiot can make money in a capitalist system but only an idiotic government can make money is a socialist one.
rmel80 on January 24, 2009 at 1:52 AM
All Republicans should pay the same percentage in federal income taxes as Joe (Dud from Delaware) Biden and The One gave to charity. Dems can pay the same percentage as my contributions to charity against my net income last year.
And how come nobody mentioned Hollywood’s image and public persona game? This ALL B. S.
IlikedAUH2O on January 24, 2009 at 2:21 AM
Attention shoppers… Will all Obama $upporters send in your 50% donations to the One’$ higher taxe$ plan. The rest of you… go about your normally scheduled lives.-
Thank you.
RalphyBoy on January 24, 2009 at 3:00 AM
Well, I doubt that even 50% taxation will put much of a strain on his strip club budget.
RD on January 24, 2009 at 3:43 AM
And his recent comments have all but tagged him as “Young Jizya.”
RD on January 24, 2009 at 3:50 AM
I’m looking on the bright side, as best I can: If President Cool Breeze’s choices prove truly ruinous on a global scale, then maybe natural selection will reassert itself worldwide.
Kralizec on January 24, 2009 at 3:51 AM
He meant 50% of his crack profits
Indy928 on January 24, 2009 at 7:21 AM
No one is preventing a single lib from giving everything they own to the government. Why do they need all those tax lawyers if they favor gov’t ownership of everything.
eaglewingz08 on January 24, 2009 at 7:27 AM
That’s five times a tithe. What religious devotion to the One!
shick on January 24, 2009 at 8:26 AM
I’d really like to see his individual tax returns and the tax returns for his business entities. Though the gross income for the entities is likely high, the taxable income is likely quite low, because he’s expensing an exorbitant lifestyle as business expenses. I’ll bet he doesn’t give a dime to legitimate charitable organizations.
Even liberals are acknowledging that conservatives are more generous than liberals. Conservatives prefer to choose their own worthy causes rather than turning their money over to the government to make those choices.
Screw this guy.
BuckeyeSam on January 24, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Right. Lip service to the camera then use every loophole at your disposal to not pay your fair share.
After all, you can just blame Turbo Tax and all will be forgiven if you bow to the One.
Mr Purple on January 24, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Yep and it was 91% when Kennedy took office. No, that is not a typo.
angryed on January 24, 2009 at 9:09 AM
I wonder where he thinks all the money he’s made has come from, rich white guy’s that like rap music?
BrianA on January 24, 2009 at 9:37 AM
Hey, when you’re a rapper or an actress…. easy come, easy go.
As for the rest of us, we actually work our asses off for out paychecks.
UltimateBob on January 24, 2009 at 9:59 AM
iggnorant is as iggnorant does…………….
bobeast on January 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Yes, but there were “loopholes” and “write-offs” that effectively cut that rate significantly.
toliver on January 24, 2009 at 10:13 AM
What I think you’re seeing is the beginning of a movement to try and change attitudes about reimposing a 50-60% top marginal rate. (Under Carter, the top marginal rate was 70%, albeit with significantly more deductions available that probably reduced the effective tax rate to more like 50%.) This drumbeat has been building for a few years, with guys like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett saying “I have no problem paying way higher taxes.” Now you’re getting “cool people” saying the same thing.
These are extremely scary times we live in. I fear for this country every day. New Deal I kept the Republicans out of Congress for 60 years – largely by making retirees and union members dependent on the government. New Deal II will make everyone dependent on government for their entire retirement (plans are afoot to nationalize 401(k) plans), health care, and so on. Republicans will be shut out of power forever, and our philosophies will be relegated to the dust bin of history — along with, eventually, our civilization.
Outlander on January 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Yeah, Kennedy ran as a tax-cutter. The top bracket was cut to 70%. I believe that the progressive nature of the tax structure was different than it was by 1980. I don’t think the brackets reflected the inflation of the 70s.
The expansion of the 60s was squandered on the War on Poverty (a war we lost in the most undignified manner… yet we’re still trying to fight it using the same strategy).
mankai on January 24, 2009 at 10:34 AM
We’re screwed no matter how you look at it. It’s mob rule now and racist ignoramuses like Jeezy rule the day. God help us all.
Mojave Mark on January 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM
What keeps anybody from sending their money to the government? Have at it.
Jamson64 on January 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Obama, Reid, Pelosi, Schumer, Biden – WRITE A F*CKING CHECK!
marklmail on January 24, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Brilliant!
Use it, people. It will drive the kids nuts, and it will provide a “teaching moment” when they ask what Jizya is.
Disturb the Universe on January 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Meet the newest sensation. The white rapper who has to give his money to the “poor”. FITTY PERCENT!!!
marklmail on January 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM
An agent once told me that even DEAD stars like publicity. If it makes them seem cool, all the better!
This is B. S. on the part of the entertainers. And really strange on the part of The One and His sidekick who couldn’t give 5% of their own money to charity let alone extra contributions to the IRS.
IlikedAUH2O on January 24, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Have you guys seen Cribs on MTV (I know I shouldn’t admit that I’ve watched that before) where rappers, athletes, etc. try to out do each other by having the biggest most expensive homes, cars, jewelry and clothes. The rap industry is all about how much stuff one can amass. I highly doubt he’ll pay 50% of his income to the government. I’m sure he’ll hire the best accountant to get away with paying the least taxes possible. Paying taxes is very pedestrian — only the little people do that, not rich famous rappers.
Callie C. on January 24, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Liberals are all for paying taxes until they have to write the check.
Remind me how much inheritance tax does a Kennedy pay?
jukin on January 24, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Reminds me of when Huckabee came up with that “tax me more” fund, where folks could voluntarily tax themselves and send it to the fund. He was tire of hearing people say that they were not taxed enough. It didn’t generate much money. Subsequent “tax me more” provisions in other states have met with the same limited “success”.
You want to pay your 50%? Cough it up, slick.
golfer1 on January 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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