I come to note ‘Taxby,’ not to praise him
NOTE: This includes material published here earlier in blog posts and comments. It is posted here as the electronic version of today’s AJC column.
The last thing Saxby Chambliss needs right now is praise from some liberal. Not with his fellow conservatives already deriding him as “Taxby.” Not with a 2014 primary challenge looking more and more threatening.
So with that in mind, I’m going to resist the temptation to laud Georgia’s senior senator for saying that maybe, just maybe, the nation’s best interests will be served by a budget deal that both raises tax revenue and curtails projected spending.
Nor will I publicly applaud Chambliss for saying that when the time comes to cut a deal, he won’t feel bound by a pledge that he signed some 20 years ago to never raise taxes. Twenty years ago, a lot of things were different. Chipper Jones had yet to play a game in an Atlanta Braves uniform, “Wayne’s World” was the hot new Hollywood comedy, Bill Clinton was the governor of Arkansas and, most importantly, the federal debt was less than a quarter of what it is today.
Most of all, I won’t dwell on the fact that with a newly re-elected Democratic president, an expanded Democratic majority in the Senate and a shrunken GOP majority in the House, Republicans aren’t exactly in position to play “my way or the highway” on the budget. It might be emotionally satisfying to take that stance, but as a matter of political strategy and patriotism, it would be counterproductive.
I could make that point, but I won’t.
Instead, I’d like to point out some political realities to those on the right who seem so eager to try to “take out” Chambliss and use his scalp to frighten other conservatives who might wander a bit from the straight and narrow. Recent history says such lessons have a way of backfiring.
To some degree, the anger that is being directed at Chambliss is a sign of conservative confidence here in Georgia. While Mitt Romney lost to Barack Obama by four percentage points nationally, he carried Georgia by eight, which is a healthy margin. While demographic changes pose a long-term threat to GOP dominance, Romney’s performance suggests that in the short- to medium-term, Georgia will remain a red state. That all but guarantees that Chambliss would win in the 2014 general election.
Those who want to challenge Chambliss from the right take that argument a step farther. They believe that the GOP’s natural advantage in Georgia would allow them to hold Chambliss’ seat even if Chambliss himself is booted from the ballot. But that is far from certain. In fact, if Chambliss were to lose in the Georgia primary to somebody attacking him from the right, all bets would be off. The 2014 Senate seat then becomes winnable for the Democrats, particularly if they put up the right candidate. (And yes, given the depth of the Democratic bench, that’s a significant “if”.)
But look what happened elsewhere this year:
— In Indiana, longtime Sen. Richard Lugar lost in the Republican primary to a hard-core conservative who defined compromise as Democrats giving in to Republicans. Indiana Republicans told themselves that it didn’t matter, not in a state that Romney went on to win by 10 points, outperforming what he did here in Georgia.
The Democrats won the Indiana Senate seat by five points.
— Romney also carried Missouri by 10 points. Again, that should have been more than enough to ensure that the Republicans would win that state’s Senate seat. Again, they lost and lost badly. Their ultra-conservative candidate — an incumbent congressman — was beaten in that deep-red state by 15 percentage points.
— The most compelling example was perhaps North Dakota. Romney carried the state by 20 percentage points, yet the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate — again, an incumbent conservative congressman — nonetheless managed to lose the race for an open seat.
In those states and others, Republicans made the mistake of believing that they could safely pursue ideological purity without risking rejection at the ballot box, and Democrats were more than happy to teach them otherwise. If given the chance, I suspect Georgia Democrats would be more than happy to teach that lesson once again.
– Jay Bookman
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Keep Up the Good Fight!
November 28th, 2012
10:41 am
just had a mental image of a bunch of mini uterine marines repelling the rapey-sperm
That would be mini uterine 0311 marines!
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
November 28th, 2012
10:41 am
The liberal mantra/campaign slogan continues:
“The government is the only thing we all belong to”
MANGLER
November 28th, 2012
10:41 am
I accidentally joined into a political conversation at work recently; post-election. Needless to say, most of my coworkers were angry and they still are. Someone looked at me and snapped “why didn’t you just mail off a vote in the godless State you moved here from instead of waste your vote in a State that doesn’t want your agenda?” (whatever the heck that was supposed to imply)
I didn’t give my gut response, which would have included language which makes truckers blush, but I did fire back with “you’re suggesting that I have committed voter fraud? How GOP of you!”, then with “well you’re correct, I moved here from a State that is arguably so Blue that you can’t see it on a clear day, so my vote would not have had much effect there. However, in this State, the one where I now live and am registered in, my vote actually helped carve a nice chunk out of YOUR ideological foothold”
Nobody here (that I get the pleasure of listening to rant on) actually has ever given a reason they wanted Romney to win, only that they didn’t want Obama to. I think that’s very telling.
John Konop
November 28th, 2012
10:41 am
Hedge Fund managers count billing fees as capital gains, please help me understand why anyone thinks this is right?
http://articles.businessinsider.com/2012-01-21/news/30649999_1_capital-gains-hedge-fund-ordinary-income\\
DebbieDoRight - A Do Right Woman
November 28th, 2012
10:42 am
Usink: DDR – one of my other favorites was from an interview with one of the defeated – evidently pregnancy as a result of rape is the same thing as just regular ol’ getting knocked up from premarital sex.
See what I mean by them showing the crazy behind their masks? I’m looking now for this article from Peggy Noonan(?); where she talks about how everyone of her daughter’s friends voted for Obama. And the main reason was because of one word RAPE.
She said, from now on republican men, when you hear the word “Rape”; you should respond by saying that it is the vilest, most destructive and disgusting thing that could happen to an individual. DON’T mention the words legitimate, blessing, and act of God.
Hiya Frog!
Frog: DDR
When the Congress is 50% or more women and a woman is in the oval office we can look back and say that the GOP started this
Then every woman in the US, (except for the Conned Stepford Wives), can join together, hold hands and sing the words of that old negro spiritual, “Free at last, free at last!! THANK GOD ALMIGHTY I’M FREE AT LAST!!!”
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
November 28th, 2012
10:42 am
“Socialism is a philosophy of failure,
the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy,
its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery..”
– Winston Churchill
Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette
November 28th, 2012
10:43 am
Oscar
November 28th, 2012
10:33 am
Today the remote. Tomorrow the lazy boy. Where will it all end?
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Ladies Home Journal and Cosmo in the reading basket in the water closet?
Erwin's cat
November 28th, 2012
10:43 am
seriously – all together, they have only slightly more than the population of New York City
and that matters how?
Nero
November 28th, 2012
10:44 am
Sequestration is the answer! Don’t be so scared. The sky won’t fall.
getalife
November 28th, 2012
10:44 am
Our President won so pass his plan and get out of the way of free commerce gop.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
10:44 am
“She said, from now on republican men, when you hear the word “Rape”; you should respond by saying that it is the vilest, most destructive and disgusting thing that could happen to an individual. DON’T mention the words legitimate, blessing, and act of God.”
they can’t help it … it’s in their jeans … I mean genes … they all need to show how much more holy they are than the rest of us … it’ll always trip ‘em up.
Oscar
November 28th, 2012
10:45 am
because of the draft.
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I think it’s because of the daft.
Nero
November 28th, 2012
10:46 am
Only in a leech’s mind does New York City matter more than entire states.
St Simons - aboriginal BOOTAKOOK 2014
November 28th, 2012
10:46 am
oh please, carry on, Whigs
Aquagirl
November 28th, 2012
10:46 am
i’m more interested in hearing why women can’t have leadership positions in congress because of the draft.
You’re in luck…the principle of “no draft, no remote” is self evident so he can move right to such less important matters.
TaxPayer
November 28th, 2012
10:46 am
“The Bowie knife is a big knife designed for skinning bears, chopping wood and digging rabbit holes.” – Jim Bowie
straitroad
November 28th, 2012
10:46 am
USinUK – not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
What does the population have to do with the management of the states?
Alex
November 28th, 2012
10:46 am
@Aqua….sometimes it’s just best to keep YOUR fantasies private,……..
Nero
November 28th, 2012
10:47 am
There is no plan and the leeches will make sure of that. Suckers!
Thulsa Doom
November 28th, 2012
10:47 am
Scout,
libs do love they lord and savior they do- Barack Obama and big gubment.
Keep Up the Good Fight!
November 28th, 2012
10:47 am
DDR… you are my favorite Mountie
Sometimes I just have to play evil and all.
barking frog
November 28th, 2012
10:48 am
DDR
Yep. I probably won’t live to see it happen but think of me when
it does. All it will take is for women to vote for women.
DannyX
November 28th, 2012
10:48 am
0311 is right.
The liberal mantra/campaign slogan continues: “We the People.”
The conservative slogan continues: “We the Rich.”
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
10:48 am
“and that matters how?”
are you seriously asking me if having a state population of a half a million is no different than having a state population of 20 million???
really???
you don’t think that you need fewer roads and highways, fewer hospitals, fewer universities, fewer prisons, etc???
seriously? you honestly think that???
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
10:49 am
“libs do love they lord and savior they do”
we do.
Daniel Craig is dreamy.
alittlecommonsense
November 28th, 2012
10:49 am
“I’m assuming your point is based on the assumption that it’s actually Republicans who want to rein in spending. Which of course is utterly, demonstrably false. Any reviewing of budgets over the past 32 yrs since the Reagan shift will show without a doubt that it is the Republican party that is the spendthrift party and the Democrats who are the party of fiscal consolidation and conservatism.”
I’m not pleased with Republicans when it comes to spending. But I find it hard to believe you can believe what you are saying. If Democrats want spending cuts, why are they asking for concessions from Republicans to make those spending cuts?
Thulsa Doom
November 28th, 2012
10:50 am
Nero,
don’t make fun of ny city.jay gets his salsa from ny city.
Aquagirl
November 28th, 2012
10:50 am
Aqua….sometimes it’s just best to keep YOUR fantasies private,…
I don’t care who you are, including me….that’s funny.
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
November 28th, 2012
10:50 am
Well, well, well ………………….
Headline CNBC: “In Communist Cuba, the Tax Man Cometh”
“Most Cubans have not paid taxes for half a century, but that will change under a new code starting January 1.
The landmark regulations will change the relations of Cubans with their government and are a signal that market-oriented reforms, launched since President Raul Castro succeeded his brother, Fidel Castro, in 2008, are here to stay.”
http://www.cnbc.com/id/49989684
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
10:51 am
Skipper – you are correct, but neither of the extremists view things that way. No party for moderates.
getalife
November 28th, 2012
10:52 am
The gop are a regulation stopping free commerce.
Cut that in the next election and give our President the house for his last two years.
Thulsa Doom
November 28th, 2012
10:54 am
USinUK,
something tells me you’re first in line for the new James bond movie featuring mr. Craig. he do make a good James bond he do.
Nero
November 28th, 2012
10:54 am
New York City?!?! Get a rope!!
DebbieDoRight - A Do Right Woman
November 28th, 2012
10:55 am
My bad — it was Karen Hughes who wrote that piece in Politico:
And if another Republican man says anything about rape other than it is a horrific, violent crime, I want to personally cut out his tongue. The college-age daughters of many of my friends voted for Obama because they were completely turned off by Neanderthal comments like the suggestion of “legitimate rape.”
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/83632_Page2.html#ixzz2DX5qLnss
THANK YOU GOP — Your contributions made the election a Blown Out Slaughter!! PS: Keep up the good work!
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straitroad
November 28th, 2012
10:55 am
USinUK – not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
I don’t intend for this to sound ugly, but if you can’t grasp how proportion works, please don’t respond to anymore of my posts. I’ll answer your question. Yes, fewer people does equate to fewer public services. But it also means fewer tax payers to fund those public services. The point that your emotions won’t allow you to grasp is that the well-run states are governed by conservatives and the poorly-run states are governed by liberals. California, for example is liberalism in action. You may not be comfortable with facts but they cannot be denied.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
10:57 am
Thulsa – 10:54 – I knew you and I had to agree on SOMEthing. ever since I saw him in the opening sequence of Casino Royale, there has been no Bond before him …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJubOZLpp4A
DannyX
November 28th, 2012
10:59 am
“California, for example is liberalism in action.”
California has mostly been run by Republican governors the past 40 years including Reagan.
deegee
November 28th, 2012
10:59 am
This just in from the Business Beat. Doesn’t this put the whole tax discussion in a little different light? And this is just Georgia Powerball. Who is bearing this tax burden? It’s not Warren Buffett or Mitt the Twit.
Consider: Georgia Lottery officials report that the average daily Powerball with Power Play sales in Georgia for the current fiscal year, through October 2012, are approximately $364,000.
Tuesday’s Powerball sales in Georgia topped $4 million, as of 7 p.m.
TaxPayer
November 28th, 2012
11:00 am
The surest approach to sustainable tax cuts for the wealthiest is for these so-called job creators to live up to their Republican-induced reputations–create tax-paying jobs. Reap the rewards.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:01 am
straightroad – “if you can’t grasp how proportion works, please don’t respond to anymore of my posts”
you don’t seem to grasp that it’s not a linear relationship –
a 50% increase in population doesn’t mean a 50% increase in roads – it usually means a much higher percentage increase … and all the other related infrastructure that goes with it.
the same goes with other key spending – the more people you have, the more needs you have to take care of – including policing and the judicial system, health care, education and so forth.
so, yes, even though a smaller population may turn in less in revenues, their wear and tear on the state infrastructure is far lower.
TaxPayer
November 28th, 2012
11:02 am
On a side note, my daughter and I thank all lottery players for her Zell Miller scholarship.
eddy
November 28th, 2012
11:02 am
To Keep Up the Good Fight……I read the article you cited as being “all enlightening”. Nowhere does it say “Why” it is a good idea…..what it would accomplish, etc. It stated lots of proposals about what income level should be taxed, etc. but it never answered the basic question…..Why is it a good idea and what would it accomplish?
PS– it may be a great idea to raise taxes on the Top 1% but thus far Buffett is the only one so far to come close to the answer…”It’ll improve the morale of the middle class to know that millionaires are paying more”. Seems like a simple answer to me rather than all of “dancing around and trying to come with something that really sounds intelligent like debt reduction, income streams to run the gov’t. Boy, the administration really has to get a better talking points writer ’cause this one has failed miserably……this plus Benghazi …not good.
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:05 am
If we could only get Zell to start a third party for moderates.
Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette
November 28th, 2012
11:05 am
straitroad
“The point that your emotions won’t allow you to grasp is that the well-run states are governed by conservatives”
Oh really?
What measurement do you use?
Number of out of wedlock births?
HS graduation rates?
Federal taxes going back to the states?
Divorce rates?
Unemploment rates?
Oh please DO inform us!
Ol' Timer
November 28th, 2012
11:07 am
The quest for ideological purity will take the conservatives just to the right of Atilla the Hun and I’m not sure that’s a winnable place even in Georgia where the loons doth live in abundance.
The Good Book offers advice for those seeking a rational voice in Georgia politics: “Blessed is he who expecteth nothing for he shall not be disappointed.” ~Hezekiah 1:1
DebbieDoRight - A Do Right Woman
November 28th, 2012
11:09 am
Mangler: I accidentally joined into a political conversation at work recently
Manger, big mistake!!! NEVAH talk politics at work!!
Here’s how you get out of it – (Background — I’m a black female):
When some in the office said to me, “I already know who YOU are going to vote for”; I’d give them a blank look and say, “Right now I’m undecided. Could you give me some talking points on each of the candidates?”
That usually shut them up. The majority didn’t even KNOW what the talking points WERE.
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oh please, carry on, Whigs
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Daniel Craig is dreamy.
Meh…..I’ve seen pictures of him in a swimsuit — not much to write home about……..
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:09 am
GG – 11:05 – well played, ma’am
Brosephus™
November 28th, 2012
11:10 am
godless: Trouble is, that never happens. When the economy is rocking, revenues for the gov are up and for the pols, it’s “Let the Good Times Roll, Baby!”.
That’s why you create that legislation with an immediate trigger worse than the “fiscal cliff” stuff if any future congress tampers with the agreement.
Nero
November 28th, 2012
11:10 am
Warren Buffett is a charlatan and a hypocrite. Another limousine liberal who speaks out of both sides of his mouth and does the exact opposite of what he proclaims is best for others. Think he’s had too many Cherry Cokes. The ol’ diabeetus is kicking in.
Keep Up the Good Fight!
November 28th, 2012
11:10 am
eddy: To Keep Up the Good Fight……I read the article you cited as being “all enlightening”. Nowhere does it say “Why” it is a good idea
There’s your problem eddy. I did not cite you to an article. I cited you to a website which contains a variety of information. You should go back and read some more and work on comprehension.
Benghazi? Really
You were probably a birther too (although fewer admit that every day, so I anticipate your denial much like Senior Digits)
Corbin Sharpe. I think, therefore I am...I think.
November 28th, 2012
11:11 am
USinUK – not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:01 am
Well stated…too bad it won’t sink in.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:13 am
Hi Corbin!
I hope my “emotions” didn’t get in the way
getalife
November 28th, 2012
11:13 am
We need to disband the whig party again to cut the needless regulation blocking our economy.
Nero
November 28th, 2012
11:16 am
Retired Boomer leeches need to start giving back. Cut back some of their benefits. They’re parent’s generation sacrificed. They should as well. Pay it forward leeches. Do the right thing. Think of the future instead of your greedy selves.
barking frog
November 28th, 2012
11:16 am
I remember the God Squad fighting the evil lottery and now
that it is paying for their children’s education there is no
movement for repeal.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:16 am
” needless regulation blocking our economy.”
I’ve said it here before, I’ll say it again …
I’d love to set up a “regulation free zone” in Atlanta – let people go to whatever unregulated restaurants, drug stores, shops, etc that they’d like to go to … let these yahoos put their money where their mouth is …
Corbin Sharpe. I think, therefore I am...I think.
November 28th, 2012
11:17 am
USinUK,
“I hope my “emotions” didn’t get in the way”
Well I, for one, just love your emotions. You’re smart and sassy…a great combination…I bet you play chess, too.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:18 am
“Retired Boomer leeches need to start giving back. Cut back some of their benefits”
hrm.
so I guess that includes the people who have been working for the last 40 years, serving in the military, etc?
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:18 am
Tell me barking frog, are all Christians considered to be “God Squad” by the leftists?
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:18 am
“I bet you play chess, too”
would rather watch paint dry.
Corbin Sharpe. I think, therefore I am...I think.
November 28th, 2012
11:19 am
The Whig party…is that the one Trump belongs to? No wait! That would be the Wig Party, sorry
getalife
November 28th, 2012
11:19 am
There is only one regulation stopping our economy from returning to full employment.
The gop are that regulation.
Cut it.
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:19 am
Corbin – actually the comb-over party.
Corbin Sharpe. I think, therefore I am...I think.
November 28th, 2012
11:20 am
I always said I’d marry a girl that could beat me in chess…That’s why I have been so happily married al these years. the chess board is our final option…
barking frog
November 28th, 2012
11:21 am
Nunna Yobinnes
Don’t know about the leftists but they pretty much are by me when
they want a ‘biblical’ society.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:21 am
Nunna – the wind-tunnel-tested party?
http://c1redgreenandblueorg.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2012/09/trump-vs-wind.jpg
getalife
November 28th, 2012
11:22 am
“Top GOP Rep Says Take Obama Tax Deal”
Yes, remove this needless regulation to unleash our economy.
Keep Up the Good Fight!
November 28th, 2012
11:22 am
USinUK, need to include unregulated medical services and absolutely no govt services. Perhaps when the Savannah River is dredged, an island can be built to them (but they’ll claim they built it).
Buzz Belle
November 28th, 2012
11:23 am
DDR – Geez thanks! Now I won’t get any work done!
DebbieDoRight - A Do Right Woman
November 28th, 2012
11:23 am
let these yahoos put their money where their mouth is …
Yeah — let them have a nice unregulated peanut butter sandwich for lunch and some unregulated pork for dinner. After they get through puking their (small) brains out.
frog: remember the God Squad fighting the evil lottery and now
that it is paying for their children’s education there is no
movement for repeal.
HA! Yeah, imagine that; all of a sudden the lottery is a good christian thing!
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:23 am
keep up – 11:22 – EXACTLY.
you want deregulation so bad? then there you go – food of questionable quality, drugs of questionable origin, it’s all right there … help yourself.
deegee
November 28th, 2012
11:25 am
Sacrifice would be Nero’s retired parents moving in with him/her and sharing a family room just like when Nero was twelve years old. That should be sufficient sacrifice for everyone in the household.
Welcome to the Occupation
November 28th, 2012
11:25 am
Nunna: “Tell me barking frog, are all Christians considered to be “God Squad” by the leftists?”
Not really. A great many Christians are quite liberal actually, though you wouldn’t necessarily realize it given the shrunken horizon of US politics.
YouLibs
November 28th, 2012
11:26 am
Nero
It’s a really nice day today. Why don’t you run outside and play and leave the adults here to have their conversation.
Does your mommie know you’re on her computer again? You’re gonna get in BIG trouble if she catches you.
And look, I know you revel in the attention you get here and love to get the grown-ups’ goats, but you needn’t bother to get excited about engaging me because I’m finished with my desk work for today and I’m heading out into the field.
Now run along, sonny.
barking frog
November 28th, 2012
11:27 am
Nunna Yobinnes
BTW Jesus was a liberal.
Welcome to the Occupation
November 28th, 2012
11:28 am
Nunna: “Tell me barking frog, are all Christians considered to be “God Squad” by the leftists?”
Most Americans don’t realize it, but the great welfare states of Europe with their social safety nets and worker protections and universal healthcare are quite unthinkable without the participation of the various Christian parties of post-war Europe.
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:28 am
Debbie – I guess the lottery is a good means of taxing the low income and middle class without having all the objections that typically would be raised.
DebbieDoRight - A Do Right Woman
November 28th, 2012
11:28 am
Belle @ 11:23 – I do my best…..
Nero
November 28th, 2012
11:29 am
Yes it does. They need to give back some of what the have stolen from future generations. If you served in the military then good for you. Still doesn’t give you a pass. I’d wager to say many of those veterans will have no qualms about a little additional sacrifice for the future. Stop being the greediest generation and look to your parents for an example of how to sacrifice for the future generations.
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:29 am
BF – I think he was more of a moderate.
barking frog
November 28th, 2012
11:31 am
Nunna Yobinnes
The sanhedrin didn’t think so.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:31 am
I love people who call on others to make sacrifices.
Buzz Belle
November 28th, 2012
11:32 am
Lottery – I’m jumping in, then I have to go to lunch. My office just bought tickets with the exception of one who doesn’t buy lottery for religous reasons. I asked him how much money he got from HOPE. About $18,000.00. So he takes, but doesn’t give. Christian? I think not. Now, I’m printing the picture of Daniel Craig in the bathing suit and taking him with me to lunch! Check back later
Thulsa Doom
November 28th, 2012
11:34 am
USinUK,
Yeah we definitely agree on Craig as bond. He earned it indeed with that opening scene in cas roy. Definitely an upgrade in athleticism. i sure as hell couldn’t see Roger moores old ass pulling off a scene like that. still liked moore though as well as Connery.
Erwin's cat
November 28th, 2012
11:35 am
the same goes with other key spending – the more people you have, the more needs you have to take care of – including policing and the judicial system, health care, education and so forth.
so the bigger the budget, less fiscal responsibility is earned or required somehow?..The larger populations have higher revenues etc etc. how does that relieve them from balancing a budget? Sure they have more needs, but they also have more revenue too
TaxPayer
November 28th, 2012
11:35 am
I remember the God Squad fighting the evil lottery and now
that it is paying for their children’s education there is no
movement for repeal.
It’s a sin to gamble, I think. Is it? And it’s a sin to drink. I think. Isn’t it? And WalMart must be kept out because it will destroy Mom’s and Pop’s. I think. Won’t it? Anyway, that was certainly the prevailing belief up here in my neck of the North Georgia woods until the elected ones saw the light–the tax revenue that is. After those tax dollars came rolling in from the WalMart, the word from the revenuers was nothing short of, “It’s a MIRACLE!” “Praise be to the power and the glory of the WalMart greenback!” Can I get a Hallelujah. And who would have ever thunk that the North Georgia hills would become home to so many wineries, interspersed with so many churches. At least its easy to find a place to seek forgiveness after all the sinning. Which reminds me, there’s a record jackpot for the taking. I gotta get out and buy me a ticket.
Nero
November 28th, 2012
11:35 am
Nonsense. Jesus wasn’t political and had no ideology. Spirituality and kindness aren’t exclusive to your narrow-minded morality construct.
Corbin Sharpe. I think, therefore I am...I think.
November 28th, 2012
11:36 am
I’ve always considered my playing the lottery as paying a tax for being bad at math. Every time I lose though, i console myself with “Oh well, at least it went to education…hope they teach math”
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:36 am
Buzz – maybe he realizes his chances of winning are so small that he’ll just leave it to others to throw away their money.
DebbieDoRight - A Do Right Woman
November 28th, 2012
11:36 am
Debbie – I guess the lottery is a good means of taxing the low income and middle class without having all the objections that typically would be raised.
They have taxes on lotto tickets?
RB from Gwinnett
November 28th, 2012
11:36 am
“When some in the office said to me, “I already know who YOU are going to vote for”; I’d give them a blank look and say, “Right now I’m undecided. Could you give me some talking points on each of the candidates?”
Would, “Are you voting for more free stuff?” have been sufficient for you? “Screw the rich man?”
getalife
November 28th, 2012
11:39 am
It is ignorant to even listen to the right until they get something right for our country.
Keep voting against them until they disband.
Monnessia
November 28th, 2012
11:39 am
Saxby’s position on raising taxes/curtailing spending bothers me very little. His position on immigration bothers me a lot. It’s no secret that for years he’s run interference with the government on behalf of his south Georgia farmer constituents who need illegals to pick their crops. I believe he’s vulnerable in 2014 to another R or even a moderate D.
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:40 am
Corbin – that’s a pretty good way to look at it, but don’t think of it as a tax for being bad at math. Just think of it as “at least it benefits education.”
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:41 am
Debbie – you’ve never heard anyone refer to the lottery as the “idiot tax”?
getalife
November 28th, 2012
11:41 am
Jesus was the first OWS 99%er.
USinUK - not very ladylike (and former Girl Scout)
November 28th, 2012
11:42 am
” i sure as hell couldn’t see Roger moores old ass pulling off a scene like that.”
hahahahahahahaa … that’s EXACTLY what I said to the mister when we watched it!!
barking frog
November 28th, 2012
11:42 am
RB from Gwinnett
“Screw the rich man?”
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You might enjoy it if you would just relax…
Nunna Yobinnes
November 28th, 2012
11:43 am
Monnessia – someone’s got to do the lawn maintenance jobs. Many Americans seem to think it is beneath their dignity.
getalife
November 28th, 2012
11:43 am
You could argue the gop are crucifying President Obama.