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"First we get the money..."

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  • JollyJ Offline
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    Jolly
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    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

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    • JollyJ Jolly

      Billy Joel moved out...

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      #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.

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      • 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
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        #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

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        • 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.

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          jon-nyc
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          #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.

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          • 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
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            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

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            • MikM Away
              MikM Away
              Mik
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              #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

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              • CopperC Offline
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                Copper
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                #12

                Do we need Chicago?

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                • 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.

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                  • 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.

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                    @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

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                    • 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.

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                      Axtremus
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                      #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.

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                      • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

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

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                        @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.

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                          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.

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                            @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
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                            @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

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