It's a sign of the times. Everyone wants a quick simple solution (9-9-9). But it's a hugely complex problem. Most are more interested in blaming someone for the mess than understanding what the mess actually is. I think glimmers of truth are told on both sides. The trouble is most people don't want to hear "the truth" and they sure aren't going to vote for someone who has the courage to tell it. Add to that, in a sound bite world, no-one gets the time to explain why they believe something to be true or how their solutions will be implemented and effective.
That's one of the reasons I was hoping Christy would run. So far he seems like a guy who will tell it like it is. He even had the courage to tackle the teachers unions and in New Jersey that is something I have never seen any politician have enough courage to do.
would be nice yeah joe is kind of like i am on it - probably will never make another trip to Temptation cancun after going to cabo think we are heading to cabo march 31-april 8 probably going to book after we get back from new orleans next week this time rob
I can't make N.O. as I have to teach in Fargo, ND. right before then and our girls will be in the NYS Marching Band Competition that weekend before. If you ever go to Cabo outside of tax season we may end up joining you.
That would be great. But I can see everyone else spending about 30 seconds at our table and then scattering in all directions. Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes. A Canadian author, Stephen Leacock (Said to be sort of a Canadian Mark Twain). "Lord Ronald said nothing; he flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions." I love that...rode madly off in all directions...LMAO. The imagery. Anyway, it would be fun getting together. Maybe you guys could help me decide whether I am a Liberal Redneck or a Conservative Tree Hugger...lol
Brewster, I think you're a reactionary Liberal with ambidexterous leanings. How's that for a middle of the roader?
LOL... Not sure if I agree totally with the reactionary part...at least that's my first reaction....lol Hey, voice of experience. Cain is saying that there are already 4 or 5 levels of taxes in goods, before they arrive in your hands. His thinking is that those taxes will be replaced with his 9%. Good luck with that....lol. We got the same song here when they brought in the GST, a consumption sales tax. The federal manufacturers tax, which was at 12% at the time, was going to be rolled back and we would be paying the new 7% GST on the new reduced prices. Think about it. What incentive is there for manufacturers to roll back their prices? They all watched to see if their competitors would publish new price books. When that didn't happen they pocketed the extra margins and consumers got to pay the additional 7% tax.
I'm so glad that Chretien repealed that tax like he promised in the 93 election! At least the Conservatives have dropped it to 5% during their term.
