This is the first few sentences in an RJ article about the special session and the budget.
CARSON CITY -- They'll be back, Nevada's lawmakers. And next time, taxes will be on the table.
To see the entire article, click here.
A State Income Tax is mentioned along with other taxes. With either the Democrats or Republicans controlling the legislature, there will never be enough income and taxes will continue to be increased.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Opening day busy in candidate filings .
Yesterday was the first day for candidates to file and I filed early in the morning. See the RJ article in the link.
http://www.lvrj.com/news/opening-day-busy-in-candidate-filings-85938802.html
I am running for State Senator in District 9 against at least 2 other candidates. Of course, more candidates will be filing in the few days.
http://www.lvrj.com/news/opening-day-busy-in-candidate-filings-85938802.html
I am running for State Senator in District 9 against at least 2 other candidates. Of course, more candidates will be filing in the few days.
Why didn't they do this during the regular session?
This letter to the editor asks why wasn't they budget problem solved during the regular session if they could solve it in 6 days in the special session.
Here is a link to the letter.
http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/why-didn_t-they-do-this-during-regular-session_-85938872.html
Unless they cut government waste and reckless spending, the budget will continue to be a bigger and bigger problem.
Here is a link to the letter.
http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/why-didn_t-they-do-this-during-regular-session_-85938872.html
Unless they cut government waste and reckless spending, the budget will continue to be a bigger and bigger problem.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Oklahoma is taking a stand.
Oklahome just passed a law to place the Ten Commandments on the front entrance to the state capitol.
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-state-capitol-to-display-ten-commandments/article/3370730
They also passed Hr 1804 which incarceratea all illegal immigrants, and ship them back to where they came from unless they want to get a green card and become an American citizen.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-01-09-immigcover_N.htm
In addition, they passed a law, declaring Oklahoma as a Sovereign state, not under the Federal Government directives. Joining Texas, Montana and Utah as the only states to do so. More states are likely to follow: Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolina's, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississippi, Florida.
They also a law that ALL driver's license exams will be printed in English, and only English, and no other language. They have been called racist for doing this, but the fact is that ALL of the road signs are in English only.
It seems that Oklahoma is leading the revolt against big government.
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-state-capitol-to-display-ten-commandments/article/3370730
They also passed Hr 1804 which incarceratea all illegal immigrants, and ship them back to where they came from unless they want to get a green card and become an American citizen.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-01-09-immigcover_N.htm
In addition, they passed a law, declaring Oklahoma as a Sovereign state, not under the Federal Government directives. Joining Texas, Montana and Utah as the only states to do so. More states are likely to follow: Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolina's, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississippi, Florida.
They also a law that ALL driver's license exams will be printed in English, and only English, and no other language. They have been called racist for doing this, but the fact is that ALL of the road signs are in English only.
It seems that Oklahoma is leading the revolt against big government.
Big Government gets Bigger!
I saw this post today. We must reduce the size of government. This trend cannot sustain itself.
“Government employment in the Greater Washington, D.C., region has jumped more than 10% during the last eight years, while retail employment has gone nowhere. And this divergence has accelerated as the recession has deepened!
”Unfortunately, the employment trends depicted in the nearby chart are not the trends that typically produce national prosperity. If government employment were to continue rising while private sector employment fell, the economy would become less productive... at least that would be our guess. (Picture the post office operating every McDonald's in the land)."
“Government employment in the Greater Washington, D.C., region has jumped more than 10% during the last eight years, while retail employment has gone nowhere. And this divergence has accelerated as the recession has deepened!
”Unfortunately, the employment trends depicted in the nearby chart are not the trends that typically produce national prosperity. If government employment were to continue rising while private sector employment fell, the economy would become less productive... at least that would be our guess. (Picture the post office operating every McDonald's in the land)."
The Legislature and Taxes
An aritle in the Las Vegas Sun states. "Nonetheless, the budget crisis showed, yet again, that the state’s tax structure — which relies too heavily on the gaming and mining industries — is broken. Separately, the crisis put on display, yet again, that too many of this state’s politicians are looking for the easiest way out — and always with an eye on the upcoming election."
I agree with the statement that "this state’s politicians are looking for the easiest way out — and always with an eye on the upcoming election."
Then in another paragraph, it stateS, "We’re not suggesting that this was the time to raise taxes, but if the state had truly broadened its tax base and increased the amount of the state’s revenue when the state’s economy was roaring as far back as the mid-1990s, then today’s shortfall wouldn’t have been nearly as traumatic. Of course, part of the problem has been that too many in the private sector — particularly corporations with headquarters outside of Nevada — have previously fought reasonable increases in taxes."
Raising taxes is not the answer. We need to reduce the size and spending of government. The legislature just passed the largest tax increase in the state's history and now they want to raised taxes some more. It will never end until the government has all your money.
Fight Back Now. Don't vote for any Democrat or Republican. Send the message that you are angry and will not take it any more. Vote for the Independent American Party Candidate.
I agree with the statement that "this state’s politicians are looking for the easiest way out — and always with an eye on the upcoming election."
Then in another paragraph, it stateS, "We’re not suggesting that this was the time to raise taxes, but if the state had truly broadened its tax base and increased the amount of the state’s revenue when the state’s economy was roaring as far back as the mid-1990s, then today’s shortfall wouldn’t have been nearly as traumatic. Of course, part of the problem has been that too many in the private sector — particularly corporations with headquarters outside of Nevada — have previously fought reasonable increases in taxes."
Raising taxes is not the answer. We need to reduce the size and spending of government. The legislature just passed the largest tax increase in the state's history and now they want to raised taxes some more. It will never end until the government has all your money.
Fight Back Now. Don't vote for any Democrat or Republican. Send the message that you are angry and will not take it any more. Vote for the Independent American Party Candidate.
Is China more capitalistic than the United States?
Here is a quote from a newsletter that I receive.
"All of this weighs on our mind as we evaluate something we encountered on a private message board we belong to from someone who’s lived in China for 12 years. 'What people fail to grasp,' this individual writes, 'is this place is much more capitalist than the States now:
· No capital gains tax
· No property tax
· No local or state taxes
· A reasonable 35% tax rate for the highest earners
· Corporate tax rates of zero percent for 3 years and 15% per year after that.
“Also, most importantly, it’s not a casino economy like the States. China will sell 30% more vehicles this year than in the U.S. 93% of those vehicles will be purchased cash upfront.
“For a home loan, you need 30% down. As a private business, to get a loan you have to put up the assets of the company, i.e., plant and equipment. There are no leverage games here.
“It's a one-party state, but at least it is focused on its own people. We have a two-party system that has sold us down the river. All the Asian Tiger economies needed a strong central government to launch themselves out of poverty. Not a good system for our culture, but it works for them.
“High-speed train systems going on line, 50 new airports in that last five years -- you must see this place to believe it.'"
It seems that we have given up our republic for a democracy and our capitalistic ecomony for socialism.
"All of this weighs on our mind as we evaluate something we encountered on a private message board we belong to from someone who’s lived in China for 12 years. 'What people fail to grasp,' this individual writes, 'is this place is much more capitalist than the States now:
· No capital gains tax
· No property tax
· No local or state taxes
· A reasonable 35% tax rate for the highest earners
· Corporate tax rates of zero percent for 3 years and 15% per year after that.
“Also, most importantly, it’s not a casino economy like the States. China will sell 30% more vehicles this year than in the U.S. 93% of those vehicles will be purchased cash upfront.
“For a home loan, you need 30% down. As a private business, to get a loan you have to put up the assets of the company, i.e., plant and equipment. There are no leverage games here.
“It's a one-party state, but at least it is focused on its own people. We have a two-party system that has sold us down the river. All the Asian Tiger economies needed a strong central government to launch themselves out of poverty. Not a good system for our culture, but it works for them.
“High-speed train systems going on line, 50 new airports in that last five years -- you must see this place to believe it.'"
It seems that we have given up our republic for a democracy and our capitalistic ecomony for socialism.
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