Friday, June 14, 2013
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Why The Immigration Reform Bill Is A Fraud
Mickey Kaus has a terrific synopsis of just why the Senate Bill 744 is a fraud.
Schumer-Rubio promise/Why bogus
In 1986, Congress passed an amnesty bill. We were then promised it was a one-time deal...now, less than 30 years later, many of the same Senators are pushing another amnesty bill. That is utter bullshit. I work as a cabinetmaker in the light manufacturing/construction industry. Illegal aliens have destroyed the US construction business. It used to be you only heard English at building sites. Now, most companies hire only illegals because they can pay them $10 per hour, work them 60 hours per week and not pay overtime, taxes, social security, etc. It's a win for business owners...and a huge loss for American carpenters, masons, electricians and plumbers. After all, what incentive is there for a company to hire me if they have to pay me a living wage ($20 per hour or more!)...there isn't. So they don't.
If Congress REALLY wanted to pass reall immigration reform it would look like this
Schumer-Rubio promise/Why bogus
- “Multiple triggers”/Legalization is immediate. DHS just has to write
border “plan.” The most any “triggers” can possibly do is delay green cards and citizenship.
- “90 % effectiveness”/ If not reached, triggers only toothless commission
- “Pay back taxes”/ Only if already “assessed” by IRS (unlikely). Newly legalized may instead get refunds.
- “Learn English”/ Only need to sign up for
English class.
- Clean record”/ Allows two free misdemeanors. Additional misdemeanors (including assaults) can be waived by DHS.
- No “public charge.” Must earn 125% of poverty line / They’re going to deport people who earn only 124% or less? Ha.
- “Pay a fine”/ Can be waived by DHS
- “Back of the line”/ Get to wait out the line while living in the U.S (unlike suckers trying to come here legally).
- Border fence/ Leaves it up to DHS, which decided not to complete fence in first place
- “Comprehensive Southern Border Security Strategy”/ Only has to be “substantially” operational–whatever that means, as defined by DHS–before green cards are issued. (Legalization has already happened, remember!)
- “E-verify” employment checks/ Replaces E-Verify with new system. Requires only that this system be “implemented” ( 30%? 70%? Who knows?). Subject to lawsuit. If still in court after 10 years, never mind!
- Entry-exit system for visas/Has been required since 1996. DHS must only be “using” a system before green cards can be issued. (Using in 10% of airports? 50%? Again, who knows?)
In 1986, Congress passed an amnesty bill. We were then promised it was a one-time deal...now, less than 30 years later, many of the same Senators are pushing another amnesty bill. That is utter bullshit. I work as a cabinetmaker in the light manufacturing/construction industry. Illegal aliens have destroyed the US construction business. It used to be you only heard English at building sites. Now, most companies hire only illegals because they can pay them $10 per hour, work them 60 hours per week and not pay overtime, taxes, social security, etc. It's a win for business owners...and a huge loss for American carpenters, masons, electricians and plumbers. After all, what incentive is there for a company to hire me if they have to pay me a living wage ($20 per hour or more!)...there isn't. So they don't.
If Congress REALLY wanted to pass reall immigration reform it would look like this
- Require all municipal, county and state entities to enforce current laws on the books. Failure to do so would "trigger" loss of all federal funds to the entity that chooses not to do so.
- Punish employers for hiring illegal aliens. 1st offense, $5,000.00 fine per person hired. 2nd offense, $10,000.00 fine per person, loss of business license for 1 year. 3rd offense, $25,000.00 fine, 5 year loss of business license, 1 year jail time PER illegal alien employed. Enact reward system for reporting illegal aliens employed by American companies. Say, $1,000.00 per verified illegal alien. The money would come from the fines paid by guilty employers.
- Secure the southern border now. Immediately deport any and all people caught illegally crossing the border on 1st offense. 2nd offense, 1 year on a "chain-gang" cleaning/repairing roadways in the border states. 3rd offense, 2 years on the "chain-gang.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
John Butler Trio: Ocean
I love modern guitar...I'm a big fan of Eddy van Halen...but John Butler, Ocean has to be the the best guitar solo in our time. I've posted a video of him before, but this is "Live From Red Rocks"...enjoy
Sunday, May 26, 2013
I'm Tired...
"I'm 63 and I'm Tired"
by Robert A.
Hall
I'm 63. Except for one semester in college when jobs were scarce and a six-month period when I was between jobs, but job-hunting every day, I've worked hard since I was 18. Despite some health challenges, I still put in 50-hour weeks, and haven't called in sick in seven or eight years. I make a good salary, but I didn't inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, there's no retirement in sight, and I'm tired. Very tired.
I'm tired of being told that I have to "spread the wealth" to people who don't have my work ethic. I'm tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy to earn it.
I'm tired of being told that I have to pay more taxes to "keep people in their homes." Sure, if they lost their jobs or got sick, I'm willing to help. But if they bought Mc Mansions at three times the price of our paid-off, $250,000 condo, on one-third of my salary, then let the left-wing Congress-critters who passed Fannie and Freddie and the Community Reinvestment Act that created the bubble use their own money to help them.
I'm tired of being told how bad America is by left-wing millionaires like Michael Moore, George Soros and Hollywood Entertainers who live in luxury because of the opportunities Americaprovided to them. In thirty years, if they get their way, the United States will have:
1. the economy of Zimbabwe ,
2. the freedom of the press of China
3. the crime and violence of Mexico ,
4. the tolerance for Christian people of Iran
5. the freedom of speech of Venezuela .
I'm tired of being told that Islam is a "Religion of Peace," when every day I can read stories of Muslim men killing their sisters, wives and daughters for their family "honor"; of Muslims rioting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren't "believers"; of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for "adultery"; of Muslims mutilating the genitals of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur'an and Sharia's law tells them to.
I'm tired of being told that "race doesn't matter" in the post-racial world of Obama, when it's all that matters in affirmative action jobs, lower college admission and graduation standards for minorities (harming them the most), government contract set-asides, tolerance for the ghetto culture of violence and fatherless children that hurts minorities more than anyone, and in the appointment of U.S. Senators from Illinois.
I think it's very cool that we have a black president and that a black child is doing her homework at the desk where Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. I just wish the black president was Condi Rice, or someone who believes more in freedom and the individual and less arrogantly in an all-knowing government.
I'm tired of being told that out of "tolerance for other cultures" we must not complain when Saudi Arabia uses the money we pay for their oil to fund mosques and madras Islamic schools to preach hate in America, while no American group is allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia to teach love and tolerance.
I'm tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight global warming, which no one is allowed to debate. My wife and I live in a two-bedroom apartment and carpool together five miles to our jobs. We also own a three-bedroom condo where our daughter and granddaughter live. Our carbon footprint is about 5% of Al Gore's, and if you're greener than Gore, you're green enough.
I'm tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses while they tried to fight it off? I don't think gay people choose to be gay, but I #@*# sure think druggies chose to take drugs. And I'm tired of harassment from "cool" people treating me like a freak when I tell them I never tried marijuana.
I'm tired of illegal aliens being called "undocumented workers", especially those who aren't working, but living on welfare or crime. What's next? Calling drug dealers, "Undocumented Pharmacists"? And, no, I'm not against Hispanics. Most of them are Catholic, and it's been a few hundred years since Catholics wanted to kill me for my religion. I'm willing to fast track citizenship for any Hispanic who can speak English, doesn't have a criminal record and who is self-supporting without family on welfare, or who serves honorably for three years in our military. Those are the kind of citizens we need.
I'm tired of the trashing of our military by latte liberals and journalists, who would never wear the uniform of the Republic themselves, or let their entitlement-handicapped kids near a recruiting station. They and their kids can sit at home, never having to make split-second decisions under life and death circumstances, and bad mouth better people than themselves. Do bad things happen in war? You bet. Do our troops sometimes misbehave? Sure. Does this compare with the atrocities that were the policy of our enemies for the last fifty years and still are? Not even close. So here's a deal for those folks. I'll let myself be subjected to all the humiliation and abuse that was heaped on terrorists at Abu Ghraib or Gitmo, while the critics of our military can be subject to captivity by the Muslims, who tortured and beheaded Daniel Pearl in Pakistan, or the Muslims who tortured and murdered Marine Lt. Col. William Higgins in Lebanon, or the Muslims who ran the blood-spattered Al Qaeda torture rooms our troops found in Iraq, or the Muslims who cut off the heads of school girls in Indonesia because the girls were Christian -- then we'll compare notes. British and American soldiers are the only troops in history that civilians came to for help and handouts, instead of hiding from in fear.
I'm tired of people telling me that their party has a corner on virtue and the other party has a corner on corruption. Read the papers; bums are bipartisan. And I'm tired of people telling me we need bipartisanship. I live in Illinois , where the "Illinois Combine" of Democrats has looted the public treasury for years. Not to mention the tax cheats in Obama's cabinet.
I'm tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of both parties talking about "innocent" mistakes, "stupid" mistakes or "youthful" mistakes, when all of us know they think their only mistake was getting caught.
Speaking of poor, I'm tired of people with a sense of entitlement who have air-conditioned homes, color TVs and two cars called poor. The majority of Americans didn't have that in 1970, but we didn't know we were "poor." The poverty pimps have to keep changing the definition of poor to keep the dollars flowing.
I'm real tired of people, rich or poor, who don't take responsibility for their lives and actions. I'm tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination or big-whatever for their problems.
Yes, I'm tired, but I'm also glad to be 63, mostly because I'm not going to have to see the world these people are making. I'm just sorry for my granddaughter.
Robert A. Hall is a Marine Vietnam Veteran who served five terms in the Massachusetts State Senate. Additionally, he is an actor. He plays the coroner on CSI if you watch that show. He also is a Marine Vietnam War Veteran, but does not mention that he had his legs blown off in that war. This should be required reading for every man, woman and child in the United States of America
Monday, May 20, 2013
IRS Offficial Lying To Congress
Here is video of IRS Official who over saw the targeting of Conservative organizations applying for tax exempt status.
Even the WaPo thinks she's lying... it might be time to think about a Special Prosecutor, dontcha think?
Even the WaPo thinks she's lying... it might be time to think about a Special Prosecutor, dontcha think?
Labels:
Barack Obama,
IRS,
IRS Targeting Conservatives,
Obama's Agenda
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Shy Boy & His Friend Wow Audience...
Every once in a great while, on one of these talent shows elsewhere in the world...someone of HUGE talent shows up...
Chicago: The City of Firsts
blame Republicans; there aren't
any!
That is because he is fighting
being sent to...that's right, the big house.
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Old steam powered wooden box factory
This is awesome!!! I work as a cabinetmaker, but to be honest, I love watching a people work in wood. But, when it's in a 110+ year old mill and steam powered to boot , using processes that are extinct pretty much everywhere else, it's a hoot.
In the beginning, they show the steam powered driver, the 2 balls on a swivel ? You can see them on top of the cylinder of the engine. When the thing is running, centrifugal force pushes those out, and that's where we get the term "balls out " meaning top speed !!!!!
www.philipsbrosmill.com
In the beginning, they show the steam powered driver, the 2 balls on a swivel ? You can see them on top of the cylinder of the engine. When the thing is running, centrifugal force pushes those out, and that's where we get the term "balls out " meaning top speed !!!!!
www.philipsbrosmill.com
Johnny & The Rat Pack: Singing the Blues...
One evening in June of 1965,
while Johnny Carson still hosted the Tonight
Show, The Rat Pack surprised Johnny by walking on stage and
they all sang together.
This is supposedly
the ONLY time Johnny Carson sang in
public!
Quincy Jones, conducting the Count Basie band, is
visible in the background.
This rare clip just has to make your day!
This rare clip just has to make your day!
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Obama rated as 5th best president
Via Linda D.
"Of
the total of 44 US Presidents: Obama rated 5th best president
ever."
Funny how things are viewed differently when the SPINis put on it:
I was just reading a Democrat publicity release that said, "...after a little more than four years, Obama has been rated the 5th best president ever."
The details according to White House:
* Reagan, Lincoln, and eight others tied for first,
* 15 presidents tied for second,
* 17 other presidents tied for third,
* Jimmy Carter came in 4th, and
* Obama came in fifth...
Funny how things are viewed differently when the SPINis put on it:
I was just reading a Democrat publicity release that said, "...after a little more than four years, Obama has been rated the 5th best president ever."
The details according to White House:
* Reagan, Lincoln, and eight others tied for first,
* 15 presidents tied for second,
* 17 other presidents tied for third,
* Jimmy Carter came in 4th, and
* Obama came in fifth...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Crushing Dissent: The Future of Liberalism...
Here's a video of Swarthmore College's Board Meeting.
As you can see, the meeting is hijacked by more than 100 protesters. They literally clap down anyone with whom they disagree, or shout them down...this is what YOUR children are learning to do. Instead of reasoned discourse, they are being taught that it is permissible to shut down discussion.
As you can see, the meeting is hijacked by more than 100 protesters. They literally clap down anyone with whom they disagree, or shout them down...this is what YOUR children are learning to do. Instead of reasoned discourse, they are being taught that it is permissible to shut down discussion.
Here, in a two-minute video, is the story of Swarthmore today: feckless administrators abandoning the principles of classic liberalism – and the conservative students those principles protect – to hand the campus over to a bullying minority of leftist protesters. Would that this were an isolated incident.That is our future. Any opposition to the party line is crushed...
Sunday, May 12, 2013
For 4 Mothers, Not A Happy Mother's Day
For at least four mothers, this Mother's Day isn't such a happy one. One mother went to far recently to Pat Smith, the mother of Benghazi victim Sean Smith, ripped Hillary Clinton,blame the death of her son on Hillary Clinton.
Both Hillary and Barack Obama share the blame along with the media for the fiasco of 9-11-2012. Obama because he's the commander in chief, and is the only one who can authorize military action in situations like this. LtGen Wm. Boykin(Retired) was on with Governor Mike Huckabee last night. Boykin was the latest official to put blame on the president for giving the stand down order.
His 2 am phone call came early in the evening and Obama chose to go back to bed...then on to Las Vegas for a political fund raiser the next day.
Hillary shares the blame because her office (if not her directly) refused to strengthen the security arrangements in Benghazi, despite repeated requests to do so...
The MSM shares the blame for this because collectively, they refused to cover this story during the campaign last fall...after Obama for months claimed that he had destroyed Al Quieda. They continue to carry the water for him today, even after it's been shown that many who lead media organizations are closely related to people directly involved.
“I’m still waiting answers about everything. I do want to say one thing, though. I want to wish Hillary a Happy Mother’s Day. She has her child. I don’t have mine, because of her.”
Both Hillary and Barack Obama share the blame along with the media for the fiasco of 9-11-2012. Obama because he's the commander in chief, and is the only one who can authorize military action in situations like this. LtGen Wm. Boykin(Retired) was on with Governor Mike Huckabee last night. Boykin was the latest official to put blame on the president for giving the stand down order.
“The order to actually engage troops in a rescue operation has to come from the president unless it’s a military facility and then the commander has certain authorities. But it has to come from the president to put troops in harm’s way. Now, in that case, because we don’t know enough of the details, that could have come from the commander from the Africa command who told them to stand down. But play that all the way out, who told him not to allow them to… You are under attack, we are going to be there. That was the whole point of it. And so to say that we didn’t know enough, I don’t buy that. I think that is incredible and I think someone needs to be taken to task over it.”
His 2 am phone call came early in the evening and Obama chose to go back to bed...then on to Las Vegas for a political fund raiser the next day.
Hillary shares the blame because her office (if not her directly) refused to strengthen the security arrangements in Benghazi, despite repeated requests to do so...
The MSM shares the blame for this because collectively, they refused to cover this story during the campaign last fall...after Obama for months claimed that he had destroyed Al Quieda. They continue to carry the water for him today, even after it's been shown that many who lead media organizations are closely related to people directly involved.
Labels:
Barack Obama,
Benghazi 911 Attack,
Hillary Clinton,
MSM
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Monday, May 06, 2013
Sunday, May 05, 2013
"What Difference Does It Really Make Anyway..."
With those words, Hillary Clinton doomed her chance of ever "occupying" the White House. Well, Hill, I'll tell you what it means. It means that you, Ambassador Rice, Barack Obama, and everyone connected to his administration lied to America about what you knew following the attack on Benghazi Consulate. You didn't just lie a little bit, but for weeks. America will take a lot of bullshit from politicians, but we don't like it when we catch you lying to us.
We never forget that. I hope that you do run, so that you opponents can run this sentence and pound your lying eyes into the proverbial ground.
What difference does it make? We know our politicians lie to us...they do it every day, but never to this extent.
We never forget that. I hope that you do run, so that you opponents can run this sentence and pound your lying eyes into the proverbial ground.
Stephen Lynch admits that the Benghazi Talking Points were completely false (May 5, 2013) [via squirrel zippers]and, here is where she lies to Congress...
No, no, no, again, again — we were misled that there were supposedly protests and then something sprang out of that, an assault sprang out of that and that was easily ascertained that that was not the fact and the American people could have known that within days,” Johnson said. “And they didn’t know that.”
“With all respect, the fact is we have four dead Americans was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night who decided they’d go kill some Americans,” Clinton shouted. “What difference at this point does it make? It is our job to figure out what happened and do everything we can to prevent it from ever happening again, senator.”I don't think any Secretary of State has ever blatantly lied to Congress like this before especially in light of this. Congressman Darryl Issa isn't very happy about it right now...
What difference does it make? We know our politicians lie to us...they do it every day, but never to this extent.
“What difference at this point does it make?!” whether there was a protest. Clinton yells at Ron Johnson. Damn.
— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) January 23, 2013
#SecClinton yells at Sen Ron Johnson on whether there were protests b/f the #Benghazi attack “What difference at this point does it make?!”
— Dana Hughes (@dana_hughes) January 23, 2013
Hillary just erupted over talking points controversy, saying “what difference does it make?” and that issue is to prevent it happening againBut to the Obama administration..it's just old news...
— HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) January 23, 2013
The Japanese and Islam...A Very Smart People!
via Lynda,
,
Subject: I
NEVER KNEW THIS ABOUT JAPAN
Hooray
for Japan. If more countries did this there would be much less mayhem, murder,
and troubles internationally.
I NEVER KNEW THIS ABOUT JAPAN .....................
Have you ever read in the newspaper that a political leader or a prime minister from an Islamic nation has visited Japan ?
Have you ever come across news that the Ayatollah of Iran or the King of Saudi Arabia or even a Saudi Prince has visited Japan ?
Japan is a country keeping Islam at bay. Japan has put strict restrictions on Islam and ALL Muslims.
The reasons are :
1) Japan is the only nation that does not give citizenship to Muslims.
2) In Japan permanent residency is not given to Muslims.
3) There is a strong ban on the propagation of Islam in Japan.
4) In the University of Japan , Arabic or any Islamic language is not taught.
5) One cannot import a 'Koran' published in the Arabic language.
6) According to data published by the Japanese government, it has given temporary residency to only 2 lakhs, Muslims, who must follow the Japanese Law of the Land. These Muslims should speak Japanese and only carry on their religious rituals in their homes.
7) Japan is the only country in the world that has a negligible number of embassies in Islamic countries.
8) Japanese people are not attracted to Islam at all.
9) Muslims residing in Japan are the employees of foreign companies.
10) Even today, visas are not granted to Muslim doctors, engineers or managers sent by foreign companies.
11) In the majority of companies it is stated in their regulations that no Muslims should apply for a job.
12) The Japanese government is of the opinion that Muslims are fundamentalist and even in the era of globalization they are not willing to change their Muslim laws.
13) Muslims cannot even think about renting a house in Japan .
14) If anyone comes to know that his neighbour is a Muslim then the whole neighbourhood stays alert.
15) No one can start an Islamic cell or Arabic 'Madrasa' in Japan.
There is no Sharia law in Japan .
16) If a Japanese woman marries a Muslim then she is considered an outcast forever.
17) According to Mr. Kumiko Yagi, Professor of Arab/Islamic Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies , "There is a mind frame in Japan that Islam is a very narrow minded religion and one should stay away from it."
My estimation of the Japanese has risen dramatically !
VERY SMART PEOPLE !
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Did FDR Extend or End The Depression
via Instapundit,
In my opinion, his policies in 1934-35 extended the Great Depression by another 7 years. In 1934, the economy was making headway towards recovery, but with the enactment of several pieces of legislation, not the least of which was one that mandated price controls...the economy went into an extended period of recession...just as our current economic woes can be traced back to various pieces of legislation (the "stimulus" package that wasn't) that were passed by the Democrats since they controlled both houses of Congress...
If participation in job hunting were at the levels of 2007, we would have unemployment of 11.7%...that's a telling figure. Obama, had the government used the U6 means of measuring unemp then loyment or under employment would never have been re-elected.
There's the key...Obama's economic policies have kept America in the doldrums. He is doing by executive fiat what he can't do through Congress...which will end up costing us billions.
In my opinion, his policies in 1934-35 extended the Great Depression by another 7 years. In 1934, the economy was making headway towards recovery, but with the enactment of several pieces of legislation, not the least of which was one that mandated price controls...the economy went into an extended period of recession...just as our current economic woes can be traced back to various pieces of legislation (the "stimulus" package that wasn't) that were passed by the Democrats since they controlled both houses of Congress...
If participation in job hunting were at the levels of 2007, we would have unemployment of 11.7%...that's a telling figure. Obama, had the government used the U6 means of measuring unemp then loyment or under employment would never have been re-elected.
There's the key...Obama's economic policies have kept America in the doldrums. He is doing by executive fiat what he can't do through Congress...which will end up costing us billions.
Monday, April 08, 2013
A Fantastic Guitarist...
Via Cheri,
but I think this guy is better. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Butler, Ocean, live...
but I think this guy is better. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you John Butler, Ocean, live...
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Debunking the Palestine Lie
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has launched an international campaign to achieve recognition by the United Nations for an independent Palestinian state. Abbas and his international supporters claim that only Israel (with the United States) stands in the way of this act of historical justice, which would finally bring about peace in the Middle East.
This video debunks the Palestinians' claim and shows that Abbas has been lying about the origins and history of the conflict. Palestinian leaders have rejected partition plans that would have given them much more land for their independent state than the Jews were offered for theirs. Rather than being the innocent victims of a "dispossession" at the hands of the Israelis, the Palestinians rejected reasonable compromises and instead pursued their aim of getting rid of the only Jewish state in the world.
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And then there is this:
Grains of Sand...
Grains of sand...you don't think about them when you're at the beach, but put them under a microscope...and they can radically change how you think about sand at the beach.
Thanks Linda! great photo's...click on the link.
Thanks Linda! great photo's...click on the link.
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Monday, April 01, 2013
MD Gov O'Malley Raises Taxes $3.7 Billion
37 O'Malley Tax Increases Cost Us $3.1 Billion More Each
Year
The revenue measures in the list chronicle the state’s emergence as a national leader in raising taxes. As a result of this 2013 legislative session, electricity and gasoline will now be more expensive. This is especially so due to the transportation revenue package which disproportionately funds mass transit projects in the planning stages.
"The Governor calls it the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act that will create jobs, end road congestion and create a 21st Century Transportation Network,” said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. “I call it the Highway Robbery Act of 2013 - the 37th consecutive O’Malley tax hike that takes us to $3 billion removed annually from struggling Maryland families and small businesses which will cost us even more businesses, jobs and taxpayers.”
Change Maryland now has almost 35,000 members and has grown by nearly 10,000 since the most recent tax-raising legislative session began less than 90 days ago.
"Our top elected officials went to great lengths to avoid news coverage of the overwhelmingly unpopular gas tax by scheduling key announcements, committee votes and floor action on evenings and late Friday afternoons," said Hogan. "The Governor led wind energy activists in chanting 'give wind a chance,’ while the vast majority of Marylander's wish he would just give taxpayers a chance instead. Our top elected officials don’t know it yet, but they are sealing the deal for a tax revolt in Maryland.”
Background: "Tax Fee v.3 3.30.13" (update)
For release: 4.1.13
Contact: Jim Pettit
301.704.1363
@jamesmpettit
Annapolis - Change Maryland released today an updated list of tax, fee and toll increases under the O'Malley Administration. This latest report details 37 increases that remove an additional $3.1 billion more out of the pockets of Marylander's every year.
Final passage in the legislature of transportation taxes and offshore wind fee increases will add another $800 million in additional annual tax burdens borne by Marylander’s. The previous Change Maryland list released one week ago quantified an annual impact of $2.3 billion on 32 levies.
The so-called "Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act" is actually four different revenue measures rolled into one bill – sales taxes on fuel, indexing the previously flat excise tax to inflation and increased mass-transit and vehicle registration fees. Bringing the total to 37, the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act enables the collection of fees from electricity ratepayers needed to support the concept.
@jamesmpettit
Annapolis - Change Maryland released today an updated list of tax, fee and toll increases under the O'Malley Administration. This latest report details 37 increases that remove an additional $3.1 billion more out of the pockets of Marylander's every year.
Final passage in the legislature of transportation taxes and offshore wind fee increases will add another $800 million in additional annual tax burdens borne by Marylander’s. The previous Change Maryland list released one week ago quantified an annual impact of $2.3 billion on 32 levies.
The so-called "Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act" is actually four different revenue measures rolled into one bill – sales taxes on fuel, indexing the previously flat excise tax to inflation and increased mass-transit and vehicle registration fees. Bringing the total to 37, the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act enables the collection of fees from electricity ratepayers needed to support the concept.
The revenue measures in the list chronicle the state’s emergence as a national leader in raising taxes. As a result of this 2013 legislative session, electricity and gasoline will now be more expensive. This is especially so due to the transportation revenue package which disproportionately funds mass transit projects in the planning stages.
"The Governor calls it the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act that will create jobs, end road congestion and create a 21st Century Transportation Network,” said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. “I call it the Highway Robbery Act of 2013 - the 37th consecutive O’Malley tax hike that takes us to $3 billion removed annually from struggling Maryland families and small businesses which will cost us even more businesses, jobs and taxpayers.”
Change Maryland now has almost 35,000 members and has grown by nearly 10,000 since the most recent tax-raising legislative session began less than 90 days ago.
"Our top elected officials went to great lengths to avoid news coverage of the overwhelmingly unpopular gas tax by scheduling key announcements, committee votes and floor action on evenings and late Friday afternoons," said Hogan. "The Governor led wind energy activists in chanting 'give wind a chance,’ while the vast majority of Marylander's wish he would just give taxpayers a chance instead. Our top elected officials don’t know it yet, but they are sealing the deal for a tax revolt in Maryland.”
Background: "Tax Fee v.3 3.30.13" (update)
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