Can they just do us a favor and sell or join Dollar Bill in hell?

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“When I walked in this morning, and saw the flag was at half mast, I thought 'alright another bureaucrat ate it.'" - Ron Swanson

It's as good as done once Virginia kicks it...

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The new tax program Trump is talking about would get rid of the death tax which would take care of the family selling. Someone correct me on this if I'm mistaken.

I think you have it. Should be a ringing endorsement of the plan by MANY

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There are only two examples of infinity: The universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe.

It would depend on their estate planning and in what type of legal vehicle the shares are held. I assume there is ultimately a partnership with a bunch of trusts.

Selling has nothing to do with the estate tax. That falls under capital gains laws, and rates are historically low on cap gains taxes. If they were inclined to sell for tax reasons, it has been a good time for a while.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

I had read years ago that the McCaskeys would be able to will down the Bears with or without an estate tax

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“When I walked in this morning, and saw the flag was at half mast, I thought 'alright another bureaucrat ate it.'" - Ron Swanson

I am not well versed on estate planning trusts, but I suspect that is how they would do it. There are certain techniques where companies are passed down to subsequent generations. The shares are probably held widely among the family members anyways, which means estate laws wouldn't come into play that much.

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Hawaii (fuck) You

Knowing the Bears, it's probably a Pinto.

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Are they holding a press conference to tell everyone that "mom is pissed off" at the 95-94-6 record?

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That's my purse! I don't know you!

"Virginia, how does it feel to be losing the all-time series vs the Packers for the first time since you were 9 years old?"

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Leave Aunt Ginny alone you assholes.

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Why would you quote two people who never disparingly mentioned Ginny?

We have a long memory for your past indiscretions.

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Regardless of what happens with the tax code....the McCaskeys will retain ownership after Virginia dies. Unfortunately for Bears fans, I think these goofballs do feel a sense of obligation to retain the team within the family, regardless of how poorly the can actually operate the organization.

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Fixed

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There are only two examples of infinity: The universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe.

She should've been.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

You just made Seacrest's list.

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The moment I saw the thread title, I knew Crest was gonna don his armor and white knight it here.

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You made the list now too buddy.

Don't even think about trying to get season tickets under the name Hank Scorpio.

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Anyone from Peoria with the name Matt need not apply either.

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I don't have that kind of money to waste.

Keep it up smartass.

You are headed to the SPADA LIST my friend.

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Matt in tear

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Bears season tickets? I don't have that kind of time to waste.

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If these inbred looking shart stains retain the franchise there truly is no hope for sustained success.

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I think the issue was that the shares are divided among so many people in such a way that there would be no clear-cut majority owner, which the NFL needs. They may have waived that rule for the McCaskeys, though.

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George is a good guy who is capable of making difficult decisions. He just needs a better football guy than Teddy. I'd not be shocked to see Harbaugh walk through the door at some point. Nobody thought he'd fire Jauron, but it was his first move in charge.

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Ба́бушка гада́ла, да на́двое сказа́ла—то ли до́ждик, то ли снег, то ли бу́дет, то ли нет.

I think I saw this guy on "To Catch a Predator" a couple different times.

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"Pretty firm back there, young fella. Why don't you come back to my place in Des Plaines?"

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JBills piling on quite nicely

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There are only two examples of infinity: The universe and human stupidity and I'm not sure about the universe.