How much did you make last year?

[wildwezul1]

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Norton

I don't fly for the airlines, for one, and I don't agree with everything that Bush has done, but Barack Hussien Obama is not my candidate. I'm sorry your unions are not helping you like they should, thats a whole different problem, and sadly not one I am concerned with. I'm not too excited about any of the people running for president, but I can tell you who I am not voting for.

Well I really mainly wanted to lurk in this thread.. however I am pretty sure its not his political view, but more the Obama's name, and religion that has him talking down about Obama. ( notice the misuse of the name, and than the calling out of his middle name) I HOPE thats not really the reason.. would be very sad if it were... but this is just my opinion and observation.

[casey]

Originally Posted by wildwezul1

but more the Obama's name, and religion that has him talking down about Obama.

you know obama is a christian, right? just like the other candidates.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp

[ElyJs]

I hate to ruin this thread but I wanted to echo what others have already said. As a pilot you need to educate yourself on which side of the issue candidates stand on.

The whole mentality that the Republican party lowers taxes and lets you keep what you earn just simply isn't true anymore. As a pilot, most likely (or hopefully) working under a union the choice should be fairly simple if your vote is based on what will be financially beneficial.

I spent the past four years studying economics. If I were a small business owner making 200-500k a year then I would probably vote differently.

The whole idea of giving money back to the business so they can reinvest and grow the economy is a crock of ########. How many CEOs make over a million a year? Are they giving money back to their workers or growing the economy? NO! They went and bought 2nd and 3rd homes inflating the housing market, making it beyond the reach of many. I am beginning to rant and getting red in the face, sorry.
Vote your profession!

-Jason

Obama and Osama comparisons only prove extreme ignorance. A sad fact attesting to the education level of some in our country.

[LoadMasterC141]

Ok I am headed down to the lavatory to start a thread on "politickn". I understand what you are saying, just want to keep this thread as much on what people made for edcuational purposes.

By the way, my CEO would just retire if it were not for the fact that he would no longer have free use of the company jet for whatever he wants (Usually to fly over the house in florida his wife lives at to get to his house in the bahamas where all his hoochies are).

[GaTechKid]

$32,000 including per diem as a RJ FO. I spent 9 months at $19/hr and 3 months at $35/hr.

[skydog]

Originally Posted by 777forever

And learn to do some research. Obama wants tax relief for the middle class and tax increase for the rich.

Tax relief for the middle class sounds good; tax increase for the rich is not good.

[PCL_128]

Originally Posted by skydog

tax increase for the rich is not good.

It's only an increase on the top marginal rate back to what it was during the Clinton years. The rate never should have been reduced in the first place.

[cre8flyer]

Originally Posted by ElyJs

Obama and Osama comparisons only prove extreme ignorance. A sad fact attesting to the education level of some in our country.

I think it was Winston Churchill who said something about the best argument against democracy being a 5 minute conversation with the average voter.

[skydog]

Originally Posted by PCL_128

It's only an increase on the top marginal rate back to what it was during the Clinton years. The rate never should have been reduced in the first place.

I'm a big fan of the flat tax rate. 15% for everything above a standard deduction, with a maximum amount.

[cre8flyer]

Oh. . . and BTW. . .

Flight instructor (11 months, CFI, CFII)
Phoenix area
Earnings: 25K + health ins

Actually. . . if I take the last 3 months (i.e. full student load, no more internal standardization checks / training), and annualize it: 40K + Health ins. + weekends off

[PCL_128]

Originally Posted by skydog

I'm a big fan of the flat tax rate. 15% for everything above a standard deduction, with a maximum amount.

I'm a fan of that also. It just ain't gonna happen, unfortunately.

[cfii2007]

I agree.....great idea....but it will never happen.

[sdfcvoh]

Originally Posted by PCL_128

That's nothing. I used to fly with copilots that spent well over $100k at Humpty Diddle.

no - thats just the total amount i'll have paid after cfii and 100hrs multi - 900 single.

probably not too bad in the grand scheme....just if i could get this place off their butts!

[777forever]

1.5 months ATP Flight Instructor: $2066.81
2.5 months Skymates Flight Inst: $4909.60
1.5 months Regional FO training pay: $2286.84
Non related aviation jobs: $5201.27
Total: $14, 464.52

[imasaluki]

Position: Trucker "O.G." Freight Dawg/ Part-Time Flight Instructor
Company: Averitt Express
Years at Company: 1.5 Years in Field: (4 years) Trucking/ Just recently resumed Instructing (2 years cumulative)
Gross Earnings: $74k Driving/ Couple of bucks instructing... I almost have my shirts paid off with payroll deduction.

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by sdfcvoh

no - thats just the total amount i'll have paid after cfii and 100hrs multi - 900 single.

probably not too bad in the grand scheme....just if i could get this place off their butts!

100k for ratings is highway robbery.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

100k for ratings is highway robbery.

Sounds more like airway robbery to me! (rimshot, please....)

[L-39 Driver]

Position: Classified (by me)
Airline: A Global Financial Market
Years at Airline: 6
Gross Earnings: 8 figures in 2007
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As far as the Obama remarks are concerned, I think it speaks to one's own education, intellectual development, integrity, ethics and character. I for one, do not approve of the mudslinging on either side of the political spectrum, but I especially do not approve of personal attacks that have nothing to do with the behavior/actions/words of another.

Having said that, I am typically middle of the road on everything political because being in the middle allows me to select the best from both sides without being tied to either. Furthermore, I think it is irrational, illogical and fairly silly to think that I could possibly vote Conservative on every single issue, or Liberal on every single issue. There are times when a little of both are not only possible, but prudent and wise. So, I split my ticket often.

However, this particular cycle will see my vote for Obama as I cannot possibly fathom 4 more years of the same failures and because I really do think it is time for the "old establishment" to be flushed out of Washington, or at least put in "check", as it has run wild over the past several decades and we seem to end up right back at square one every single new cycle.

Change in imminent. Change is necessary. Failure to change the establishment in IMO at this junction is also dangerous.

End of soapbox.

[SD3Dog]

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Norton

I get a small chuckle out of the people posting their salarys, then look over at their avatars. Might as well cut that number in half!!!

[SD3Dog]

Originally Posted by PCL_128

Actually, the number is a lot higher than you think it is. Only those making over $288k a year will get a tax increase, and only a small one at that. Those making less than $50k will actually get further tax cuts than they've already received from Bush. Don't believe what Neil Boortz tells you.

At the debates I recall Obom saying that " if you make less than 75K you will get a break" So now over 75K and your considered rich? WTH?

[nkoenig]

Originally Posted by imasaluki

Position: Trucker "O.G." Freight Dawg/ Part-Time Flight Instructor
Company: Averitt Express
Years at Company: 1.5 Years in Field: (4 years) Trucking/ Just recently resumed Instructing (2 years cumulative)
Gross Earnings: $74k Driving/ Couple of bucks instructing... I almost have my shirts paid off with payroll deduction.

74K for trucking???

[PCL_128]

Originally Posted by SD3Dog

At the debates I recall Obom saying that " if you make less than 75K you will get a break" So now over 75K and your considered rich? WTH?

I don't know what you're talking about. I don't remember any such comment from him. You're probably thinking of the $50k cutoff which is where his new tax credits come in. Those making under that amount actually get more money back. But those over that amount won't see a tax increase until you hit $288k.

[LoadMasterC141]

Originally Posted by nkoenig

74K for trucking???

Very easy to do. Some drivers at my company come close to $150k/yr. Usually senior guys who get to bid the high paying runs where they only have to work 2-3 days a week for it as well.