Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Brite
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse

The New Coffee Room

  1. TNCR
  2. General Discussion
  3. "First we get the money..."

"First we get the money..."

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved General Discussion
18 Posts 6 Posters 99 Views
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • MikM Away
    MikM Away
    Mik
    wrote on last edited by
    #2

    Civic suicide.

    "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

    George KG 1 Reply Last reply
    • MikM Mik

      Civic suicide.

      George KG Offline
      George KG Offline
      George K
      wrote on last edited by
      #3

      @Mik said in "First we get the money...":

      Civic suicide.

      There's also talk about a "wealth" tax.

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

      1 Reply Last reply
      • MikM Away
        MikM Away
        Mik
        wrote on last edited by
        #4

        Great. so ALL the money leaves.

        "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

        1 Reply Last reply
        • jon-nycJ Offline
          jon-nycJ Offline
          jon-nyc
          wrote on last edited by
          #5

          The mayor is “distancing himself” from the plan, says Crain’s.

          That’s a relief.

          I wonder what impediments, if any, prevent a municipality from instituting wealth taxes or transaction taxes. I’d imagine the taxing authority of cities, counties, and towns is defined by state statute, but I could be wrong.

          If you don't take it, it can only good happen.

          MikM 1 Reply Last reply
          • JollyJ Offline
            JollyJ Offline
            Jolly
            wrote on last edited by
            #6

            Billy Joel moved out...

            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

            jon-nycJ 1 Reply Last reply
            • JollyJ Jolly

              Billy Joel moved out...

              jon-nycJ Offline
              jon-nycJ Offline
              jon-nyc
              wrote on last edited by
              #7

              @Jolly

              He was so worried about the plan of the Chicago's mayor's friends that he left Republican-run Long Island?

              And he was so extra worried about it that he left even before the they released the plans?

              Damn, sing us a song, piano man.

              If you don't take it, it can only good happen.

              JollyJ 1 Reply Last reply
              • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                The mayor is “distancing himself” from the plan, says Crain’s.

                That’s a relief.

                I wonder what impediments, if any, prevent a municipality from instituting wealth taxes or transaction taxes. I’d imagine the taxing authority of cities, counties, and towns is defined by state statute, but I could be wrong.

                MikM Away
                MikM Away
                Mik
                wrote on last edited by
                #8

                @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                The mayor is “distancing himself” from the plan, says Crain’s.

                That’s a relief.

                I wonder what impediments, if any, prevent a municipality from instituting wealth taxes or transaction taxes. I’d imagine the taxing authority of cities, counties, and towns is defined by state statute, but I could be wrong.

                I know there are such things in Ohio. For instance, I live in a township, which is not allowed by law to impose an income tax. I'd bet you are correct.

                "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

                jon-nycJ 1 Reply Last reply
                • MikM Mik

                  @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                  The mayor is “distancing himself” from the plan, says Crain’s.

                  That’s a relief.

                  I wonder what impediments, if any, prevent a municipality from instituting wealth taxes or transaction taxes. I’d imagine the taxing authority of cities, counties, and towns is defined by state statute, but I could be wrong.

                  I know there are such things in Ohio. For instance, I live in a township, which is not allowed by law to impose an income tax. I'd bet you are correct.

                  jon-nycJ Offline
                  jon-nycJ Offline
                  jon-nyc
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #9

                  @Mik Right? It seems like otherwise there’d be some little villages somewhere experimenting with all kinds of ruinous schemes.

                  If you don't take it, it can only good happen.

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                    @Jolly

                    He was so worried about the plan of the Chicago's mayor's friends that he left Republican-run Long Island?

                    And he was so extra worried about it that he left even before the they released the plans?

                    Damn, sing us a song, piano man.

                    JollyJ Offline
                    JollyJ Offline
                    Jolly
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #10

                    @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                    @Jolly

                    He was so worried about the plan of the Chicago's mayor's friends that he left Republican-run Long Island?

                    And he was so extra worried about it that he left even before the they released the plans?

                    Damn, sing us a song, piano man.

                    Nope, just a general observation about taxation and people.

                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

                    AxtremusA 1 Reply Last reply
                    • MikM Away
                      MikM Away
                      Mik
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #11

                      The funny thing about people with money is they CAN move. It would seem Chicago is determined to repeat the mistakes of Detroit, which was also once a great city.

                      "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

                      JollyJ 1 Reply Last reply
                      • CopperC Offline
                        CopperC Offline
                        Copper
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #12

                        Do we need Chicago?

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        • jon-nycJ Offline
                          jon-nycJ Offline
                          jon-nyc
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #13

                          Ever since they renamed the Sears tower it’s been dead to me.

                          If you don't take it, it can only good happen.

                          George KG 1 Reply Last reply
                          • MikM Mik

                            The funny thing about people with money is they CAN move. It would seem Chicago is determined to repeat the mistakes of Detroit, which was also once a great city.

                            JollyJ Offline
                            JollyJ Offline
                            Jolly
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #14

                            @Mik said in "First we get the money...":

                            The funny thing about people with money is they CAN move. It would seem Chicago is determined to repeat the mistakes of Detroit, which was also once a great city.

                            Money is like water and will find its own level.

                            “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                            Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

                            1 Reply Last reply
                            • JollyJ Jolly

                              @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                              @Jolly

                              He was so worried about the plan of the Chicago's mayor's friends that he left Republican-run Long Island?

                              And he was so extra worried about it that he left even before the they released the plans?

                              Damn, sing us a song, piano man.

                              Nope, just a general observation about taxation and people.

                              AxtremusA Offline
                              AxtremusA Offline
                              Axtremus
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #15

                              @Jolly said in "First we get the money...":

                              @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                              @Jolly

                              He was so worried about the plan of the Chicago's mayor's friends that he left Republican-run Long Island?

                              And he was so extra worried about it that he left even before the they released the plans?

                              Damn, sing us a song, piano man.

                              Nope, just a general observation about taxation and people.

                              Don't just think only about "cost", think also about "revenue." Doesn't matter if a place assesses zero tax, no one wants to be there if there is no money to be made despite their having zero tax rate.

                              1 Reply Last reply
                              • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                                Ever since they renamed the Sears tower it’s been dead to me.

                                George KG Offline
                                George KG Offline
                                George K
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #16

                                @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                                Ever since they renamed the Sears tower it’s been dead to me.

                                You know they renamed Lake Shore Drive too - now it's "DuSable Lake Shore Drive."

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

                                MikM 1 Reply Last reply
                                • jon-nycJ Offline
                                  jon-nycJ Offline
                                  jon-nyc
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #17

                                  If I ever go back to Chicago it will only be to take a dump on Michigan Avenue.

                                  If you don't take it, it can only good happen.

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  • George KG George K

                                    @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                                    Ever since they renamed the Sears tower it’s been dead to me.

                                    You know they renamed Lake Shore Drive too - now it's "DuSable Lake Shore Drive."

                                    MikM Away
                                    MikM Away
                                    Mik
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #18

                                    @George-K said in "First we get the money...":

                                    @jon-nyc said in "First we get the money...":

                                    Ever since they renamed the Sears tower it’s been dead to me.

                                    You know they renamed Lake Shore Drive too - now it's "DuSable Lake Shore Drive."

                                    The French fur trader? Really?

                                    "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                    Reply
                                    • Reply as topic
                                    Log in to reply
                                    • Oldest to Newest
                                    • Newest to Oldest
                                    • Most Votes


                                    • Login

                                    • Don't have an account? Register

                                    • Login or register to search.
                                    • First post
                                      Last post
                                    0
                                    • Categories
                                    • Recent
                                    • Tags
                                    • Popular
                                    • Users
                                    • Groups