To: The United States House of Representatives and The United States Senate
More New Jobs Pledge
I understand the intent of the No New Taxes Pledge is to stimulate the economy by seeing to it that more money gets into the hands of those who create jobs. I won't belabor its similarity to the now discredited "Trickle Down" economics that first busted the economy under Reagan. And I will admit that I am occasionally wrong. But it is only a THEORY, a guess, if you will, and I want guarantees. So, I am suggesting this:
THE MORE NEW JOBS PLEDGE
I, the undersigned, pledge that I will use at least half of the taxes I save due to the No New Taxes Pledge, on creating new American jobs. Here's how it will work: For every $100,000 less in taxes I pay under Republican tax proposals than I would under Democratic ones, I will create at least $50,000 worth of jobs. That is, the salary plus benefits plus other normal employment expenses will add up to at least $50,000. The job must represent a true net gain - I can't fire one person then hire another. I cannot send a bunch of jobs overseas then hire a few Americans. The job must be performed in America, be paid in US currency and be performed by a US citizen (or permanent legal resident). The position must be kept filled for at least one year (though not necessearily by the same person).
If I cannot figure out how to give money to someone, ask him to do some stuff for me, and call it a "job" I will give $100,000 to someone who can. If I am unable or unwilling to fulfill this pledge, I will return the original $100,000 to the US Treasury along with a $50,000 fine and a note explaining that I am either too stupid or dishonest to be a good businessperson.
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THE MORE NEW JOBS PLEDGE
I, the undersigned, pledge that I will use at least half of the taxes I save due to the No New Taxes Pledge, on creating new American jobs. Here's how it will work: For every $100,000 less in taxes I pay under Republican tax proposals than I would under Democratic ones, I will create at least $50,000 worth of jobs. That is, the salary plus benefits plus other normal employment expenses will add up to at least $50,000. The job must represent a true net gain - I can't fire one person then hire another. I cannot send a bunch of jobs overseas then hire a few Americans. The job must be performed in America, be paid in US currency and be performed by a US citizen (or permanent legal resident). The position must be kept filled for at least one year (though not necessearily by the same person).
If I cannot figure out how to give money to someone, ask him to do some stuff for me, and call it a "job" I will give $100,000 to someone who can. If I am unable or unwilling to fulfill this pledge, I will return the original $100,000 to the US Treasury along with a $50,000 fine and a note explaining that I am either too stupid or dishonest to be a good businessperson.
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Why is this important?
It's about actually creating American Jobs. Wealthy people should sign it if they are sincere about helping the American Economy and not just themselves.