Reminds of this hilarious WSJ graphic.
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mickelson is gonna do.....something |
Not sure what it is , but its something. LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) -- Phil Mickelson said he will make ''drastic changes'' because of federal and California state tax increases. ''It's been an interesting offseason,'' Mickelson said Sunday after the final round of the Humana Challenge. ''And I'm going to have to make some drastic changes. I'm not going to jump the gun and do it right away, but I will be making some drastic changes.'' The 42-year-old golfer said he would talk in more detail about his plans - possibly moving away from California or even retiring from golf - before his hometown Farmers Insurance Open, the San Diego-area event that starts Thursday at Torrey Pines. ''I'm not sure what exactly, you know, I'm going to do yet,'' Mickelson said. ''I'll probably talk about it more in depth next week. I'm not going to jump the gun, but there are going to be some. There are going to be some drastic changes for me because I happen to be in that zone that has been targeted both federally and by the state and, you know, it doesn't work for me right now. So I'm going to have to make some changes.'' In November, California voters approved Proposition 30, the first statewide tax increase since 2004. Mickelson lives in Rancho Santa Fe. ''If you add up all the federal and you look at the disability and the unemployment and the Social Security and the state, my tax rate's 62, 63 percent,'' Mickelson said. ''So I've got to make some decisions on what I'm going to do.'' Last year, Mickelson flirted with becoming a part owner of the San Diego Padres, the baseball team that sold for $800 million in August. He was asked Sunday if there was a correlation between the tax increases and what happened to the Padres' deal. ''Absolutely,'' Mickelson said. He later explained why he was waiting to provide more details. ''I'll probably be in the media center and I'll probably be a little more open to it because San Diego is where a lot more things, it's where I live, it's where the Padre thing was a possibility, and it's where my family is,'' Mickelson said. ''And it just seems like a better fit than right here off of 18 on Palm Springs.'' Mickelson closed with a 66 on Sunday to tie for 37th at 17 under in his season debut. ''I was rusty starting the year,'' Mickelson said. ''I had a great four days here where I can work on my game with perfect weather and wonderful golf courses, where I could build some momentum. Heading into San Diego, I feel a lot more confident.'' The tournament was his first since the HSBC Champions in early November in China. The Hall of Famer has 40 PGA Tour victories. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:34 am ] |
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In other words, he is moving to Florida. |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:36 am ] |
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I would. Its the smart move. |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:37 am ] |
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Hawg Ass wrote: In other words, he is moving to Florida. Or Europe. |
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| Author: | Gloopan Kuratz [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:42 am ] |
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Or not play so much. |
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| Author: | RFDC [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:43 am ] |
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Keyser Soze wrote: Hawg Ass wrote: In other words, he is moving to Florida. Or Europe. Why Europe? |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:43 am ] |
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Gloopan Kuratz wrote: Or not play so much. He made over 46 million last year, what he makes specifically on the golf course is not very much of that. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:15 pm ] |
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I feel very bad for him. I think we should organize a fundraiser to help him stay home in California. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:17 pm ] |
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I feel very bad for him. I think we should organize a fundraiser to help him stay home in California. I don't feel bad for him one bit, but I am curious as to what he has to say. He has never been one to not say what's on his mind, and I am sure he will fire some salvos at somebody. |
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| Author: | KDdidit [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:18 pm ] |
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He'll be moobin' on up to a deluxe apartment in the sky. |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:31 pm ] |
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Reminds of this hilarious WSJ graphic.
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:36 pm ] |
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Do black dudes really do the whole sweater around the shoulders thingy? I thought that was just for HIghland Parkers at Bulls games |
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| Author: | Big Chicagoan [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:39 pm ] |
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Kirkwood wrote: Reminds of this hilarious WSJ graphic. God damn, I must be poor as shit. |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:43 pm ] |
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Big Chicagoan wrote: Kirkwood wrote: Reminds of this hilarious WSJ graphic. God damn, I must be poor as shit. If you read the WSJ, you wouldnt be. At least I think thats what theyre going for. |
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| Author: | Big Chicagoan [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:44 pm ] |
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badrogue17 wrote: Big Chicagoan wrote: God damn, I must be poor as shit. If you read the WSJ, you wouldnt be. At least I think thats what theyre going for. Maybe I should start reading it, then. |
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| Author: | KDdidit [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:00 pm ] |
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badrogue17 wrote: Do black dudes really do the whole sweater around the shoulders thingy? I thought that was just for HIghland Parkers at Bulls games I'm sure they were all white to start and they figured they had to color a few in. |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:04 pm ] |
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badrogue17 wrote: Do black dudes really do the whole sweater around the shoulders thingy? I thought that was just for HIghland Parkers at Bulls games Maybe the awful outfit is why they have the long faces? I don't understand why else they're sad when they're facing no increase in taxes.
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| Author: | Rod [ Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:03 pm ] |
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Big Chicagoan wrote: badrogue17 wrote: Big Chicagoan wrote: God damn, I must be poor as shit. If you read the WSJ, you wouldnt be. At least I think thats what theyre going for. Maybe I should start reading it, then. The Russian who lives next door to me has it delivered every morning. I may start grabbing it before he wakes up. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:57 am ] |
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Quote: UPDATE: Mickelson offered the following statement on Monday night:
"I know I have my usual pre-tournament press conference scheduled this week but I feel I need to address the comments I made following the Humana Challenge now. "I absolutely love what I do. I love and appreciate the game of golf and the people who surround it. I'm as motivated as I've ever been to work on my game, to compete and to win championships. "Right now I'm like many Americans who are trying to understand the new tax laws. I've been learning a lot over the last few months and talking with people who are trying to help me make intelligent and informed decisions. I certainly don't have a definitive plan at this time, but like everyone else I want to make decisions that are best for my future and my family. "Finances and taxes are a personal matter and I should not have made my opinions on them public. I apologize to those I have upset or insulted and assure you I intend not to let it happen again." |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:08 pm ] |
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So he's going to do and say, nothing? |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:45 pm ] |
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How long before he's taken out of the California tourism tv commercials? |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:51 pm ] |
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Douchebag wrote: So he's going to do and say, nothing? and no one will care like usual perfect synergy |
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| Author: | Brick [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:52 pm ] |
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A guy who spends more time golfing than doing real work is attempting to do whatever he can to avoid taxes? Wow, what a unique and interesting story. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:54 pm ] |
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: A guy who spends more time golfing than doing real work is attempting to do whatever he can to avoid taxes? Wow, what a unique and interesting story. I understand what he is saying, just no reason to bring it out to the public. Very poor choice on his part and now they are in damage control. |
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| Author: | SomeGuy [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:58 pm ] |
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Smart man, smart move. |
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| Author: | Furious Styles [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:03 pm ] |
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He's a licensed pilot, so maybe he's going to go all John Birch Society and establish residency in a blimp/dirigible/zeppelin. |
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| Author: | lipidquadcab [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:18 pm ] |
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He heard Timothy B whisper in his ear... "Do Something" I've been walkin' through the fields And on the streets of town Trying to make sense of what you left me Everything that I believed in Has been turned upside down And now it seems the whole wide world's gone crazy But when I feel like giving up And I'm ready to walk away In the stillness, I can hear A voice inside me say Do something Do something It's too late for saving face Don't just stand there takin' up space Why don't you do something? Do something It's not over No, it's never too late You were always on my side Love was all we had Now I sit and watch our love unraveling I pick up the morning paper All the news is bad How did we get on this road we're traveling? But when I feel like giving up And there's nowhere left to go That's the time I dig down deep The only thing I know Do something Do something Don't leave it up for someone else Don't feel sorry for yourself Why don't you do something? Do something It's not over No, it's never too late Run away You can't run away For your honor For your pride You'll sleep better Knowin' you tried To do something Do something It's too easy not to care You're not ready for the rockin' chair Get up and do something Do something Don't wait too long Even if it's wrong You've got to do something Do something It's not over No, it's never too late |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:19 pm ] |
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