WW, WD and myself spent the weekend shopping for clothes thanks to the tax holiday.
Both malls were the busiest I have seen them since Christmas. In fact, Woodland Hills was so crowded I had to leave because I started feeling claustrophobic.
You know? This proves when people have more money they spend more. If they spend more, that's money put into the economy. Gee, am I missing something? If we lower taxes, people will spend more, invest more, and put more money in the market place. In a time of a slowing economy, what better way to jump start the economy than to.....
Lower taxes.
Makes too much sense; that's why it won't ever get done.
Showing posts with label taxes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label taxes. Show all posts
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Why Randi?
Or: What lessons can elitists learn from Randi's defeat?
Reform minded citizens of Tulsa got a shot in the arm last Tuesday when Sally Bell defeated incumbent Randi Miller in the Republican primary. What lessons can other elected officials learn from the debacle that was her reelection campaign?
It would be shortsighted to dismiss such a large (81% Bell 19% Miller) margin on vengeful voters disgusted with the part Randi played in the eviction of Bells. I am sure many voters saw the election as payback for Bell's, but rather vengeance, I believe most voters saw the eviction as an eye opener. Before Bell's eviction this blogger was unaware of many of Randi policies. I knew a few stances she took and disagreed with some, but not until Bell's were my eyes opened. Once I saw Miller on the news leading the charge to force Bell's out I not only started paying more attention to her antics, but researched her past positions. By the time Randi was cheer leading for the River Tax I was better informed. I knew about the double standard between Big Splash and Bells. It was discovered Randi received a sizable donation from Murphy Bros. making her do their bidding. From there the public learned of Big Splashes inability to pay rent; no actions taken against the water park and Randi's attendance record. Oh, did I mention Big Splash was owned by the same Murphy Brothers that gave her such a sizable campaign donation?
All this to say Randi lost touch with the base. Somewhere along the way she started paying more attention to those who had power and money than the common folk. When caught, there was always an excuse but the more Randi talked, the worse of a liar she proved to be. By the time of the election July 29Th, most Republicans in her district had enough. They were tired of the secret meetings, back room deals, Randi's inability to stand up for them, and her constant love affair with higher taxes.
Other elected officials better take notice. Tulsans are slowly getting sick of being taxed higher and higher while seeing their utility rates go up. Our leaders better look to the defeat of Randi and learn from it. Even KIT in her multi million dollar mansion is not immune from getting voted out of office.
Remember elected officials. Different areas of the county also killed three different tax hikes.
It's worth repeating. Tulsans have had enough.
Reform minded citizens of Tulsa got a shot in the arm last Tuesday when Sally Bell defeated incumbent Randi Miller in the Republican primary. What lessons can other elected officials learn from the debacle that was her reelection campaign?
It would be shortsighted to dismiss such a large (81% Bell 19% Miller) margin on vengeful voters disgusted with the part Randi played in the eviction of Bells. I am sure many voters saw the election as payback for Bell's, but rather vengeance, I believe most voters saw the eviction as an eye opener. Before Bell's eviction this blogger was unaware of many of Randi policies. I knew a few stances she took and disagreed with some, but not until Bell's were my eyes opened. Once I saw Miller on the news leading the charge to force Bell's out I not only started paying more attention to her antics, but researched her past positions. By the time Randi was cheer leading for the River Tax I was better informed. I knew about the double standard between Big Splash and Bells. It was discovered Randi received a sizable donation from Murphy Bros. making her do their bidding. From there the public learned of Big Splashes inability to pay rent; no actions taken against the water park and Randi's attendance record. Oh, did I mention Big Splash was owned by the same Murphy Brothers that gave her such a sizable campaign donation?
All this to say Randi lost touch with the base. Somewhere along the way she started paying more attention to those who had power and money than the common folk. When caught, there was always an excuse but the more Randi talked, the worse of a liar she proved to be. By the time of the election July 29Th, most Republicans in her district had enough. They were tired of the secret meetings, back room deals, Randi's inability to stand up for them, and her constant love affair with higher taxes.
Other elected officials better take notice. Tulsans are slowly getting sick of being taxed higher and higher while seeing their utility rates go up. Our leaders better look to the defeat of Randi and learn from it. Even KIT in her multi million dollar mansion is not immune from getting voted out of office.
Remember elected officials. Different areas of the county also killed three different tax hikes.
It's worth repeating. Tulsans have had enough.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tax Hike Proposal Fails
Heard last night the TCC Tax Hike proposal failed. The margin was between 10-12 % for both propositions.
hhhhhmmmmmm. Maybe people have had enough. With the rising cost of gas, food, and other necessities, maybe taxpayers are tired of paying higher and higher taxes? KIT, County Commissioners, City Councils, anybody listening?
hhhhhmmmmmm. Maybe people have had enough. With the rising cost of gas, food, and other necessities, maybe taxpayers are tired of paying higher and higher taxes? KIT, County Commissioners, City Councils, anybody listening?
Thursday, December 6, 2007
If In Doubt, Raise Taxes
What is the solution to all our city's ills? Why raise taxes of course. The Blue Ribbon Roads panel, or whatever they're calling themselves proposed this solution.
We should not be surprised.
I know our roads need fixed, and MAYBE, due to mismanagement, the only recourse is a tax increase; but why is it the only solution to EVERY problem is to raise taxes? Why don't city leaders (of both parties) look at a tax increase as the LAST resort instead of the FIRST?
IF, and I mean IF a tax increase is the only solution, we citizens deserve an answer and those responsible (if they can be) should be held accountable.
For example, Why did KIT and her yes councilors vote to spend millions of dollars moving City Hall? Why did same city leaders side with Chairman Miller and friends in raising taxes (or tried anyway) for "river development" but ignore our roads? Why in the world do we have an arena downtown but no attention given to our streets? Before you blame the county, don't forget it was Mayor Misfortune and other city leaders who were kissing up to the county. (Remember the Billy Bob team?)
Other examples can and should be raised but I've made my point.
I'll say it again, before taxes are to be raised, our leaders need to take a look at the budget. In other words, treat our tax dollars like they are spending THEIR money instead of ours.
We should not be surprised.
I know our roads need fixed, and MAYBE, due to mismanagement, the only recourse is a tax increase; but why is it the only solution to EVERY problem is to raise taxes? Why don't city leaders (of both parties) look at a tax increase as the LAST resort instead of the FIRST?
IF, and I mean IF a tax increase is the only solution, we citizens deserve an answer and those responsible (if they can be) should be held accountable.
For example, Why did KIT and her yes councilors vote to spend millions of dollars moving City Hall? Why did same city leaders side with Chairman Miller and friends in raising taxes (or tried anyway) for "river development" but ignore our roads? Why in the world do we have an arena downtown but no attention given to our streets? Before you blame the county, don't forget it was Mayor Misfortune and other city leaders who were kissing up to the county. (Remember the Billy Bob team?)
Other examples can and should be raised but I've made my point.
I'll say it again, before taxes are to be raised, our leaders need to take a look at the budget. In other words, treat our tax dollars like they are spending THEIR money instead of ours.
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