More taxes

Any topic is game... you can discuss it here! Just keep it clean, OK?

Moderators: malletphreak, Hostrauser

Post Reply
crfrey71
Veteran
Veteran
Posts: 404
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:44 am
Location: San Diego, CA
Contact:

More taxes

Post by crfrey71 » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:45 am

Arnold has proposed increasing our taxes.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/stat ... udget.html

"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday proposed billions in spending cuts and a temporary 1.5 percent sales tax increase to close a worsening state budget deficit, a plan that will leave Californians paying more to buy a car, take their children to Disneyland or attend a Dodgers game next season. "

A temporary tax increase? Sure, sure ... :x
Image

Official Photographer of the WGASC
http://www.freyphotos.com
wgascphotos@cox.net

User avatar
fieldshowqueen
Drum Major
Drum Major
Posts: 2493
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:24 am
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by fieldshowqueen » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:17 am

As an Econ Major I can tell you that increasing taxes, even temporarily, is a death sentence to any politician. Also it is a great way to promote the Black Markets and Barter Systems and raise prices overall (which we do NOT need at the moment). :roll: This doesn't solve anything except possibly underscoring the disgust with our State Legislators and Governator.

So ... anyone want to trade me 2 jars of peach jam for a dozen eggs from your backyard chickens? :yeah:
Image

User avatar
laurab
Support Staff
Support Staff
Posts: 361
Joined: Tue Nov 12, 2002 8:25 pm
Location: corona

Re: More taxes

Post by laurab » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:40 pm

peach jam? YUM! But unless my dog learns how to lay an egg i guess I'm out of luck!

I have fresh mint in my backyard...any takers?

User avatar
IsnipeWithAknife
Drum Major
Drum Major
Posts: 2858
Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2003 1:38 am
Location: Los Angeles
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by IsnipeWithAknife » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:53 pm

Boose tax :cry:
WHS '05, UCSB '10
WOP OT Round 1 Picture Battle Champion!
WOP OT Mafia Game II: First ever mafia champions
http://officeofstrategicinfluence.com/spam/

User avatar
supermutant
Veteran
Veteran
Posts: 706
Joined: Thu Nov 14, 2002 3:06 pm
Location: Gig Harbor

Re: More taxes

Post by supermutant » Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:35 pm

And at the same time, our legislators have given themselves a pay raise. And this just after they received their bonuses for not doing their job. They obviously are serious about fixing the deficit. In Tuesdays election, did you vote for anyone with an inc. (incumbent) after their name?

User avatar
fieldshowqueen
Drum Major
Drum Major
Posts: 2493
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:24 am
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by fieldshowqueen » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:48 pm

laurab wrote:peach jam? YUM! But unless my dog learns how to lay an egg i guess I'm out of luck! I have fresh mint in my backyard...any takers?
I can do mint for some pommegranates. Gonna make jelly from both. Mmmmmm.

On a side related thread ... makes me wonder which pork our new increased taxes are going to pay for. Obviously it isn't the Music Arts. In a way I'm glad hubby didn't make the school board.
Image

User avatar
IsnipeWithAknife
Drum Major
Drum Major
Posts: 2858
Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2003 1:38 am
Location: Los Angeles
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by IsnipeWithAknife » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:52 pm

The people in Sacremento give themselves raises, drive around in fancy government cars, we just voted to pass propositions that spend more money. At least Prop 11 passed... Now we can hold them accountable for what they do now.
WHS '05, UCSB '10
WOP OT Round 1 Picture Battle Champion!
WOP OT Mafia Game II: First ever mafia champions
http://officeofstrategicinfluence.com/spam/

User avatar
laurab
Support Staff
Support Staff
Posts: 361
Joined: Tue Nov 12, 2002 8:25 pm
Location: corona

Re: More taxes

Post by laurab » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:44 pm

mint jelly, now all we need is a rack of lamb!

User avatar
fieldshowqueen
Drum Major
Drum Major
Posts: 2493
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:24 am
Location: Moreno Valley, CA
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by fieldshowqueen » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:10 am

laurab wrote:mint jelly, now all we need is a rack of lamb!
I think I can barter my next grape crop for a goat down the street, then we could trade that for a sheep. We'll sneak around those higher taxes somehow!! :lol:
Image

User avatar
IsnipeWithAknife
Drum Major
Drum Major
Posts: 2858
Joined: Fri Apr 25, 2003 1:38 am
Location: Los Angeles
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by IsnipeWithAknife » Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:25 am

I learned boose tax wont affect me as long as I mooch of people at parties *hic*
WHS '05, UCSB '10
WOP OT Round 1 Picture Battle Champion!
WOP OT Mafia Game II: First ever mafia champions
http://officeofstrategicinfluence.com/spam/

Ryan H. Turner
Grand PooBah
Grand PooBah
Posts: 3160
Joined: Sun Nov 10, 2002 4:24 pm
Location: Brea, California
Contact:

Re: More taxes

Post by Ryan H. Turner » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:37 am

Must.

Resist.

MUST.

RESIST URGE TO BLEVY ABOUT POLITICS.

MUUUUUUUUUUUUUST.

REEEEEEE....SIST..... (in my best William Shatner impression)

Post Reply