Nanker Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 They have a never-ending lust for other people's money. 12 minutes ago, LABillzFan said: Here is their latest plan: make CA companies getting a windfall from the tax break give half of it to the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Nanker said: They have a never-ending lust for other people's money. Remember, in the minds of leftists, especially the gatorman/Tiberius talking-point chumps, it is not other people's money. It is the government's money. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 4 hours ago, LABillzFan said: Here is their latest plan: make CA companies getting a windfall from the tax break give half of it to the state. So they want to increase taxes on companies that get a tax break, because the Federal tax break to the middle class is a tax hike to California's middle class because California's taxes are so high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 And why would they stop at taking just 50% of a company's money? Will they then give that money out to individual taxpayers who have over $10k in SALT? Aren't those rich people if they earn that much that they're paying that much in real estate and income taxes? Oh, I see. They'll just keep the money and do really cool things that will benefit all Kalifornians like the high speed bullet train to nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 CHANGE: Leaked document shows White House plan for major rural infrastructure program. “White House officials are expected to unveil an infrastructure plan next week that will largely focus on improving rural economies through improved transportation, internet access, and other resources, according to a leaked document. The $1 trillion plan circulated by the Trump administration, which Axios obtained on Monday, would allocate 25 percent of the total appropriation to a rural infrastructure program in parts of the U.S. that currently lack high-speed internet and public transit, and whose roads and bridges are in disrepair. The program would also aim to improve water supply and maritime ports in areas where both are lacking. . . . Trump has long talked about pursuing a bipartisan infrastructure plan that would address structurally deficient transportation systems and roads, curb traffic congestion in major metropolitan areas, among other proposals. Sources close to the White House have said the plan would aim to reduce federal government spending on infrastructure and encourage private investments.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'm fine with the roads and bridges, and I'd like to start working on dams as well; but high-speed internet and public transit should be strictly private sector and local government issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 6 hours ago, TakeYouToTasker said: I'm fine with the roads and bridges, and I'd like to start working on dams as well; but high-speed internet and public transit should be strictly private sector and local government issues. I'd disagree with high speed internet and public transit (commuter lines) Internet is too capital intensive, and inherently is not a local infrastructure issue. Fed money was necessary for rural electrification and phone connections. Same concept should apply to broadband. Commuter public transit should be in the same bucket as airports and roads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I think it's a great idea., and will start benefiting areas outside of the coastal cities. !@#$'em. (and I live in LA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, GG said: I'd disagree with high speed internet and public transit (commuter lines) Internet is too capital intensive, and inherently is not a local infrastructure issue. Fed money was necessary for rural electrification and phone connections. Same concept should apply to broadband. Commuter public transit should be in the same bucket as airports and roads. Then it needs to be regulated as a public utility. If we don't want it regulated as a public utility, then we shouldn't treat it like one. If someone makes the decision to live where it doesn't make sense for providers to run lines, they can live without. Commuter public transit is a local/state issue at the local/state level. These things are boondoggles, and we don't need a federal largess involved. Edited January 23, 2018 by TakeYouToTasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Trump's tariff move: Quote The Suniva-SolarWorld request for protection was opposed by much of the domestic U.S. solar industry. Tariffs make solar panels more expensive, and thus discourage their use, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. The trade association said the tariffs would cause 23,000 installers, engineers and project managers to lose their jobs this year as billions of dollars in planned investment evaporates. Up to one third of the 260,000 Americans currently employed in the industry are at risk because of the tariffs over the longer term, the group said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 14 hours ago, TakeYouToTasker said: Then it needs to be regulated as a public utility. If we don't want it regulated as a public utility, then we shouldn't treat it like one. If someone makes the decision to live where it doesn't make sense for providers to run lines, they can live without. The Feds’ regulation of utilities applies to both urban and rural areas, and has little to do with govrenment support. Universal Service Fund helped connect areas that are completely uneconomic to supply with telephone lines. A similar concept is proposed under the infrastructure plans, and there’s more technology that is and will be available to provide broadband than there was during the Ma Bell monopoly days. Plus if you give states more control over broadband, you will risk balkanizing policies because of outsized influence of some states (like CA tries to do on emissions). 14 hours ago, TakeYouToTasker said: Commuter public transit is a local/state issue at the local/state level. These things are boondoggles, and we don't need a federal largess involved. The programs are boondoggles no matter who’s involved. The issue is who’s best positioned for the task? Leaving matters to local/state can get more wasteful because there’s less accountability. In NYC region, there are 6 separate public transit agencies sharing the same infrastructure and vying for funding. And people wonder why it’s a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Can we merge Tibs and GGs posts together as they are the same person? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, row_33 said: Can we merge Tibs and GGs posts together as they are the same person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 59 minutes ago, row_33 said: Can we merge Tibs and GGs posts together as they are the same person? No greater insult could be levied against GG, or anyone else for that matter. Stop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, row_33 said: Can we merge Tibs and GGs posts together as they are the same person? That's untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Azalin said: No greater insult could be levied against GG, or anyone else for that matter. Stop it. He's Canadian. I don't expect much 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 57 minutes ago, GG said: He's Canadian. I don't expect much Yes you are that type of American that makes basically everyone on the planet feel sorry for you, and the vst vast majority totally despise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, row_33 said: Yes you are that type of American that makes basically everyone on the planet feel sorry for you, and the vst vast majority totally despise you. Thanks for breaking the pontificating Canuck stereotype. You're a credit to your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, row_33 said: Yes you are that type of American that makes basically everyone on the planet feel sorry for you, and the vst vast majority totally despise you. Why be so offencive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 28 minutes ago, row_33 said: Yes you are that type of American that makes basically everyone on the planet feel sorry for you, and the vst vast majority totally despise you. I really think you’re talking to the wrong guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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