tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post3176187827234058878..comments2024-03-29T12:26:35.581+00:00Comments on Macro Man: Market MonopolyMacro Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12324967552369915949noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-67573725627514472582008-08-27T18:03:00.000+01:002008-08-27T18:03:00.000+01:00As a lifelong Monopolist, I enjoyed today's blog. ...As a lifelong Monopolist, I enjoyed today's blog. The income tax refund card struck me as especially poignant in light of likely income , cap gain and inheritance tax rate increases in the US. Also, Dems' plans call for charging Social Security tax (up to 12.4%) on cap gains. I think these plans call for a new Monopoly card reading-- Do not pass Go: Do not Collect $200; Turn over all your income to the US Treasury. More positively-- I hope your cold will be defeated soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-79675225673069934852008-08-27T17:17:00.000+01:002008-08-27T17:17:00.000+01:00I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. Anon, your comments...I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. Anon, your comments bring to mind the old saying:<BR/><BR/>You can always tell when a politician is lying to you: his lips move.Macro Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324967552369915949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-3186637877989408932008-08-27T17:11:00.000+01:002008-08-27T17:11:00.000+01:00MM- Post was both humorous and painful, verily ...MM- Post was both humorous and painful, verily a sign of the times. I read your comment about IB pay just after reading a WSJ piece about IB compensation and the need to adjust it downwards to address both bottom line and image concerns. Re image concerns relative to compensation, IBanks may be able to learn from the US Senate. Rather than vote to increase their salaries (not PC) this institution voted to give itself liberally defined cost of living increases each year, more generous travel expense allowances, higher staff allowances (which start at $2 million/yr) and other benefits. (Note the hair plugs and eye lifts in the Senate chambers.) Accordingly, they can appear to be thrifty (haven't voted for a salary increase in ever so long!) whilst still achieving an expanded comp package. Cheers- AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-85755802817647893692008-08-27T10:56:00.000+01:002008-08-27T10:56:00.000+01:00Brilliant post. Disagree with there being 'too man...Brilliant post. Disagree with there being 'too many to list' for the go directly to jail card though. Too many bankers appear to have gotten away with this!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Ryanryansohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397407388944067132noreply@blogger.com