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| The Coming War | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 23 2009, 05:26 PM (390 Views) | |
| Jolly | Apr 23 2009, 05:26 PM Post #1 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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I think it's going to be a big issue... http://www.redstate.com/congressman_mike_pence/2009/04/23/a-declaration-of-war/ |
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| Mark | Apr 23 2009, 06:45 PM Post #2 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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If they insist on doing this crap and keeping and even raising income tax rates then utility bills should be a 100% tax credit. A$$holes! |
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| 1hp | Apr 23 2009, 06:51 PM Post #3 |
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Fulla-Carp
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I've heard the cost will be $2,000 to $3,000 per household, per year, from several sources. Not sure I understand why it is anticipated to be so high, but if it is I think it is a real problem. I'm not willing to spend another $2,000 a year. The other fear is that estimates on government projects often turn out to be low, which would mean we end up paying more. How is this not a tax on the working class? How are single mothers with 2 jobs going to come up with $2,000 a year more? |
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| Mikhailoh | Apr 23 2009, 07:03 PM Post #4 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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It absolutely is. Why do you think Al Gore was so for it? It looks to me like it raises taxes so they Dems can institute the social programs they want, all the while claiming 'protect the environment'. |
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| Frank_W | Apr 23 2009, 07:12 PM Post #5 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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There's definitely something bad coming. When people can't earn a living wage, when they don't know they're going to provide for their families and they can't afford basic health care, and when they see the government getting fatter and bigger, the proletariat grows angry, bitter, and resentful. Looking at the course ahead, breaking it down to what it means to individuals... People are increasingly angry. The news channels can laugh at the Tea Parties all they want, and reporters can ridicule all they want, but someone in the It means something. If those in positions of power are wise, they will sit up and take notice. No one is going to be angrier than those who previously supported the current administration, those who cast their votes for it, and those who were the true believers, once they find that they have been scorned and deceived. The backlash is going to be furious. |
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| Jolly | Apr 24 2009, 04:04 PM Post #6 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Pitchfork time? |
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| 1hp | Apr 24 2009, 06:44 PM Post #7 |
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Fulla-Carp
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Shutting Detroit Down - John Rich |
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| QuirtEvans | Apr 24 2009, 06:52 PM Post #8 |
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I Owe It All To John D'Oh
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Should I remind you that cap and trade was originally proposed and pushed by conservative free marketeers, because it allows the free market to efficiently price pollution and transfer the right to pollute to those to whom that right is most valuable? Nah, that would spoil your spluttering fantasies. |
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| Frank_W | Apr 24 2009, 06:57 PM Post #9 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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I don't know... I said this during the election, about a year ago, that if Obama didn't live up to the hype; if he didn't deliver on his campaign promises and if he ended up being less than what he led his supporters to expect, that there would be a lot of disillusionment, a lot of anger, a lot of bitterness, and possibly a whole new generation of disenfranchised voters who might never be involved in our nation's political process again, because of it. I'd say that President Obama probably has until October at the latest, to turn some things around in a major way... Already, there is a low rumble of dissension and anger. I hope he turns it around. I hope he does what's best for the nation. I hope the shady brand of Chicago B.S. comes to an end. I hope the economy rebounds. I hope the focus in Afghanistan doesn't waver. I hope that when it comes to foreign policy, he proves himself as wise as Solomon and so steady that our enemies believe he has ice-water in his veins. So yeah... I have a lot of hope. Perhaps it's a bit of a different brand, though. |
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| Mick E. Likker | Apr 24 2009, 07:15 PM Post #10 |
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yeah - it's called a Depression.....and it's only just beginning! |
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| mmmoosetoe69 | Apr 24 2009, 07:18 PM Post #11 |
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| ivorythumper | Apr 24 2009, 08:12 PM Post #12 |
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I am so adjective that I verb nouns!
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And even assuming you are correct that Burton and Sanjour were actually conservative free marketers, that is supposed to mean what? That conservative free marketers should be in favor of a ruinous policy?
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| Larry | Apr 24 2009, 11:34 PM Post #13 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emissions_trading You know, I read the Wiki article on it 4 times, and I *still* can't find any mention of those "conservative free marketeers" having anything to do with it, nor could I find the reason you have stated as having played any part in things. But I'm more than willing to let you show me where it does. |
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| jon-nyc | Apr 25 2009, 04:18 AM Post #14 |
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Cheers
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Allow me to be the contrarian here. I don't think the middle class pays enough taxes. That would be ok if they were (in aggregate) willing to accept meaningful spending cuts, but they don't seem to be. |
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| Jeff | Apr 25 2009, 04:31 AM Post #15 |
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Senior Carp
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jon - What's your view on this? Seems overly complicated, though intended to get free-market information into the system. A direct external pollution penalty tax on specific polluting energy sources (gasoline, coal, etc.) seems much more direct and simpler. Should be a big plus for nuclear. |
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| Jeff | Apr 25 2009, 04:34 AM Post #16 |
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Senior Carp
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There is an obvious perverse incentive for people who pay little to no taxes to vote on the taxation system. De Tocqueville pointed this out a long while ago. |
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| George K | Apr 25 2009, 04:37 AM Post #17 |
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Finally
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As did Franklin. |
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| jon-nyc | Apr 25 2009, 04:42 AM Post #18 |
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Cheers
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Still forming it. I've read that a straight carbon tax is more efficient as well, but I've not investigated it or given it much thought. Generally speaking I think taxing fossil fuels is a fantastic idea, especially if its a replacement of revenue from income tax as opposed to a supplement. |
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| Jeff | Apr 25 2009, 04:48 AM Post #19 |
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Senior Carp
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Good luck with that!!
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| Jeff | Apr 25 2009, 04:51 AM Post #20 |
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Senior Carp
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I may support it on this basis. But seems like a lot of complication and middlemen for a worthy goal. Just a first pass thought. I need to learn more. |
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| QuirtEvans | Apr 25 2009, 04:59 AM Post #21 |
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I Owe It All To John D'Oh
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Haven't found it yet, but I'll keep looking. Here's something consistent with what I remember, though.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-pollution-credits.htm |
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| Jeff | Apr 25 2009, 05:38 AM Post #22 |
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Quirt - Your basic thought is correct: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_market_environmentalism An opposed "conservative" view would be property rights fundamentalism, but this is an attempt to allow markets to deal with pollution externalities not currently dealt with very well. Again, perhaps a direct consumer tax on gas and coal would be simpler, but not as comprehensive and politically unpassable. |
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