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November 9, 2000

The Inverted Yield Curve

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The Inverted Yield Curve

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September 17, 2005

Gold hits 17-year high amid inflation concerns


By Kevin Morrison
Published: September 16 2005 14:09 | Last updated: September 16 2005 16:51

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Gold hit a 17-year high on Friday as concerns about inflation from high energy prices and worries about the US budget and trade deficits prompted investors to buy.

Bullion peaked at $458.80 a troy ounce, its highest level since December 1987, after breaking through last December’s long-term high of $456.75. The swift move through key technical and psychological levels of $450 and $455, and strong investor buying, increased the prospect of bullion scaling new long-term peaks.

The new highs mark the longest bull market run for bullion since it was free floated in 1968. The metal’s fortunes turned round in the summer of 2001 when it hit a 22-year low of almost $250 a troy ounce due to central bank selling. Its rise over the past four years has been largely the result of a near 40 per cent decline in the dollar against the euro.

Gold has not just risen recently against a weaker dollar, but also against other currencies. Bullion on Friday hit a long-term high of €374 a troy ounce and Y1,630 a gram. Gold normally has a negative correlation against the dollar and a positive correlation with the euro.

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Gold hits 17-year high amid inflation concerns


By Kevin Morrison
Published: September 16 2005 14:09 | Last updated: September 16 2005 16:51

gold bar

Gold hit a 17-year high on Friday as concerns about inflation from high energy prices and worries about the US budget and trade deficits prompted investors to buy.

Bullion peaked at $458.80 a troy ounce, its highest level since December 1987, after breaking through last December’s long-term high of $456.75. The swift move through key technical and psychological levels of $450 and $455, and strong investor buying, increased the prospect of bullion scaling new long-term peaks.

The new highs mark the longest bull market run for bullion since it was free floated in 1968. The metal’s fortunes turned round in the summer of 2001 when it hit a 22-year low of almost $250 a troy ounce due to central bank selling. Its rise over the past four years has been largely the result of a near 40 per cent decline in the dollar against the euro.

Gold has not just risen recently against a weaker dollar, but also against other currencies. Bullion on Friday hit a long-term high of €374 a troy ounce and Y1,630 a gram. Gold normally has a negative correlation against the dollar and a positive correlation with the euro.

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September 29, 2005

Business and Charities Getting Killed by Smoking Bans

David Strom
September 27, 2005
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PLYMOUTH—There’s nothing like a dose of reality to wake people up.
http://taxpayersleague.com/issues/pr_display.php?rid=323Author:
At least that’s what David Strom, President of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota hopes will happen once people see what has actually happened to charitable gambling receipts following the imposition of smoking bans in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.

At a hearing held in St Paul today by the House State Government Finance Committee, legislators heard from the Gambling Control Board and others that Charitable Gambling receipts have fallen drastically in Hennepin and Ramsey County since the imposition of strict smoking bans.
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Business and Charities Getting Killed by Smoking Bans

David Strom
September 27, 2005
763-249-5952
PLYMOUTH—There’s nothing like a dose of reality to wake people up.
http://taxpayersleague.com/issues/pr_display.php?rid=323Author:
At least that’s what David Strom, President of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota hopes will happen once people see what has actually happened to charitable gambling receipts following the imposition of smoking bans in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.

At a hearing held in St Paul today by the House State Government Finance Committee, legislators heard from the Gambling Control Board and others that Charitable Gambling receipts have fallen drastically in Hennepin and Ramsey County since the imposition of strict smoking bans.
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October 11, 2005

Africa seeks $110 bln annually to beat poverty

America get ready to open your pocket books... Why on earth are we to pay for every problem on earth!
By Manoah Esipisu

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Africa has drawn up a $110 billion (63 billion pounds) annual investment plan to meet United Nations goals of halving poverty by 2015 and wants foreign donors to supply at least a third of the cash, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Firmino Mucavele, CEO of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), said the money was needed for sectors ranging from agriculture to health to lift the continent's annual economic growth rate to 7 percent from below 5 percent.

"This is the minimum amount of money we need to grow the continent at a pace that would allow us to sharply reduce poverty in line with U.N. Millennium Development Goals," Mucavele said at an investment conference in Johannesburg.

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Africa seeks $110 bln annually to beat poverty

America get ready to open your pocket books... Why on earth are we to pay for every problem on earth!
By Manoah Esipisu

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Africa has drawn up a $110 billion (63 billion pounds) annual investment plan to meet United Nations goals of halving poverty by 2015 and wants foreign donors to supply at least a third of the cash, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Firmino Mucavele, CEO of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), said the money was needed for sectors ranging from agriculture to health to lift the continent's annual economic growth rate to 7 percent from below 5 percent.

"This is the minimum amount of money we need to grow the continent at a pace that would allow us to sharply reduce poverty in line with U.N. Millennium Development Goals," Mucavele said at an investment conference in Johannesburg.

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October 30, 2005

GOP to target Big Oil profits

House Republicans, worried about political fallout from the high-profit figures that oil companies are expected to release later this week, will demand that companies pour those profits into refining more oil for the U.S. market in order to lower prices.
At a press conference today, Republicans led by House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert will tell the companies to explain why they are making so much money and what they will do to bring down the cost of gasoline.
"Big Oil needs to do its part. Increasing capacity and improving refineries will do much to boost supplies so that consumers do not feel such a big pinch," Mr. Hastert said in prepared remarks obtained last night by The Washington Times.
"These are extraordinary times that call for extraordinary measures. We expect oil companies to do their part to help ease the pain American families are feeling from high energy prices," he said

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GOP to target Big Oil profits

House Republicans, worried about political fallout from the high-profit figures that oil companies are expected to release later this week, will demand that companies pour those profits into refining more oil for the U.S. market in order to lower prices.
At a press conference today, Republicans led by House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert will tell the companies to explain why they are making so much money and what they will do to bring down the cost of gasoline.
"Big Oil needs to do its part. Increasing capacity and improving refineries will do much to boost supplies so that consumers do not feel such a big pinch," Mr. Hastert said in prepared remarks obtained last night by The Washington Times.
"These are extraordinary times that call for extraordinary measures. We expect oil companies to do their part to help ease the pain American families are feeling from high energy prices," he said

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November 9, 2005

Oil Company Execs Defend Huge Profits

By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer


The chiefs of five major oil companies defended the industry's huge profits Wednesday at a Senate hearing where they were exhorted to explain prices and assure customers they're not being gouged.

There is a "growing suspicion that oil companies are taking unfair advantage," Sen. Pete Domenici (news, bio, voting record), R-N.M., said, opening the hearing in a packed committee room.

"The oil companies owe the American people an explanation," he declared.

Lee Raymond, chairman of Exxon Mobil Corp., said he recognizes that high gasoline prices "have put a strain on Americans' household budgets" but he defended his companies huge profits, saying petroleum earnings "go up and down" from year to year.

ExxonMobil, the worlds' largest privately owned oil company, earned nearly $10 billion in the third quarter. Raymond was joined at the witness table by the chief executives of Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BPAmerica and Shell Oil USA.

Together the companies earned more than $25 billion in profits in the July-September quarter as the price of crude oil hit $70 a barrel and gasoline surged to record levels after the disruptions of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Raymond said the profits are in line with other industries when earnings are compared to the industry's enormous revenues.

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Oil Company Execs Defend Huge Profits

By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer


The chiefs of five major oil companies defended the industry's huge profits Wednesday at a Senate hearing where they were exhorted to explain prices and assure customers they're not being gouged.

There is a "growing suspicion that oil companies are taking unfair advantage," Sen. Pete Domenici (news, bio, voting record), R-N.M., said, opening the hearing in a packed committee room.

"The oil companies owe the American people an explanation," he declared.

Lee Raymond, chairman of Exxon Mobil Corp., said he recognizes that high gasoline prices "have put a strain on Americans' household budgets" but he defended his companies huge profits, saying petroleum earnings "go up and down" from year to year.

ExxonMobil, the worlds' largest privately owned oil company, earned nearly $10 billion in the third quarter. Raymond was joined at the witness table by the chief executives of Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BPAmerica and Shell Oil USA.

Together the companies earned more than $25 billion in profits in the July-September quarter as the price of crude oil hit $70 a barrel and gasoline surged to record levels after the disruptions of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Raymond said the profits are in line with other industries when earnings are compared to the industry's enormous revenues.

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December 18, 2005

Bloomigton City 2006 budget

The city's 2006 tax levy and budget are scheduled for approval at the 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Bloomington City Council meeting at Civic Plaza.

Several residents spoke about the budget and their tax bills at the city's Dec. 5 Truth in Taxation public hearing at Bloomington Civic Plaza.

Many taxpayers asked the city to consider cost-saving measures to reduce the budget's impact on their finances. Others expressed concern about hefty increases in their properties' valuation.

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Bloomigton City 2006 budget

The city's 2006 tax levy and budget are scheduled for approval at the 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Bloomington City Council meeting at Civic Plaza.

Several residents spoke about the budget and their tax bills at the city's Dec. 5 Truth in Taxation public hearing at Bloomington Civic Plaza.

Many taxpayers asked the city to consider cost-saving measures to reduce the budget's impact on their finances. Others expressed concern about hefty increases in their properties' valuation.

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January 3, 2006

Time to get SIRIUS about stocks

BY: Brian Ducklinsky
North Statesman staff writer


OK love him or hate him Howard Stern is coming to SIRIUS satellite radio on January 9th, the question is will this bring new listeners to the subscription satellite service. Even though I am not a fan of Stern (or any other off color shows) I went out and got my own SIRIUS subscription to check out the whole satellite radio thing, and so far I like what I hear.

When it comes to their stock, Sirius (SIRI) has been hanging around the $6-7 for the last few months and was at one time in the $60 range. Basically Sirius has been on a tail spin in the market since 2001. XM (XMSR) on the other hand has been far more study in the same time period hanging around the $25-30 range.

While the radio listening market seems to favor XM, Sirius has several exclusives such as NFL football and Howard Stern which may turn the tide in my not so humble opinion. Currently Sirius has just over 3 million listeners, XM has over 5 million listeners. Sirius seems to be catching up.

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Time to get SIRIUS about stocks

BY: Brian Ducklinsky
North Statesman staff writer


OK love him or hate him Howard Stern is coming to SIRIUS satellite radio on January 9th, the question is will this bring new listeners to the subscription satellite service. Even though I am not a fan of Stern (or any other off color shows) I went out and got my own SIRIUS subscription to check out the whole satellite radio thing, and so far I like what I hear.

When it comes to their stock, Sirius (SIRI) has been hanging around the $6-7 for the last few months and was at one time in the $60 range. Basically Sirius has been on a tail spin in the market since 2001. XM (XMSR) on the other hand has been far more study in the same time period hanging around the $25-30 range.

While the radio listening market seems to favor XM, Sirius has several exclusives such as NFL football and Howard Stern which may turn the tide in my not so humble opinion. Currently Sirius has just over 3 million listeners, XM has over 5 million listeners. Sirius seems to be catching up.

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January 22, 2006

39 Cent Stamps or Privatization?


by Sam Ryan

The U.S. Postal Service has just raised stamp prices once again, pushing the cost of mailing a letter to 39 cents. The USPS is already saying it will file for further increases, so before the year is out, we're likely to see an additional price increase.

As captive consumers, barred by a federally enforced monopoly from taking our letter business elsewhere, this might be a good time to look at how mail delivery is handled in the rest of the world.

In contrast to the United States, many industrialized nations -- and even some developing ones -- are opening mail delivery to free-market competition.

In some places, governments have retained ownership of the former state monopoly, which competes with private companies, while other countries have gone in for wholesale privatization.

Let's take a brief tour of the globe:

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39 Cent Stamps or Privatization?


by Sam Ryan

The U.S. Postal Service has just raised stamp prices once again, pushing the cost of mailing a letter to 39 cents. The USPS is already saying it will file for further increases, so before the year is out, we're likely to see an additional price increase.

As captive consumers, barred by a federally enforced monopoly from taking our letter business elsewhere, this might be a good time to look at how mail delivery is handled in the rest of the world.

In contrast to the United States, many industrialized nations -- and even some developing ones -- are opening mail delivery to free-market competition.

In some places, governments have retained ownership of the former state monopoly, which competes with private companies, while other countries have gone in for wholesale privatization.

Let's take a brief tour of the globe:

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June 1, 2006

Economic Solutions

As seen at Statesman Booth at the 2006 MN GOP State Convention.Econ_solutions_book.jpgIf one group is effectively in control of national governments and multinational corporations; promotes world government through control of media, foundation grants, and education; and controls and guides the issues of the day; then they control most options available. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), and the financial powers behind it, have done all these things, and promote the "New World Order", as they have for over seventy years.
ow America is being bankrupted and what you can do about it!
• What can be done to properly prepare and protect your assets and your loved ones?
• How can America be the most indebted nation in world history?
• How did the nation debt get so large? can it be paid off?
• Are we headed for another depression or Hyper inflation as it happened in Germany? Could the US dollar follow this?

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Economic Solutions

As seen at Statesman Booth at the 2006 MN GOP State Convention.Econ_solutions_book.jpgIf one group is effectively in control of national governments and multinational corporations; promotes world government through control of media, foundation grants, and education; and controls and guides the issues of the day; then they control most options available. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), and the financial powers behind it, have done all these things, and promote the "New World Order", as they have for over seventy years.
ow America is being bankrupted and what you can do about it!
• What can be done to properly prepare and protect your assets and your loved ones?
• How can America be the most indebted nation in world history?
• How did the nation debt get so large? can it be paid off?
• Are we headed for another depression or Hyper inflation as it happened in Germany? Could the US dollar follow this?

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August 12, 2006

True price of Gasoline what the media won't tell ya.

The Cafe Standards are Key to high prices and short supply.-reprinted with permission of the Taxpayersleague:
What the politicians and the pundits aren’t saying about the fluctuating price of gas and oil- and what you need to know !

There are few things as unsettling as a sharp increase in the price of energy—especially the price of gasoline.

Most of us drive to work, the grocery store, and the day care center. When gas prices shoot up, it hits us where it hurts. Unfortunately, most of us know what those rising prices mean to our budget, but few of us know what is causing those price increases and what can be done about them.

What we all need is a short lesson in energy economics. What is going on, how did we get here, and is there anything we can realistically do about the rising price of oil? Oil prices are up. Why?

It wasn’t too long ago—1999 in fact—that the price of a barrel of oil was about $10. These days a barrel of oil can sell for over $70, and some analysts predict that the price could top $100 a barrel in the not-too-distant future. Other analysts are predicting a price plunge, to $40 or less a barrel.

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True price of Gasoline what the media won't tell ya.

The Cafe Standards are Key to high prices and short supply.-reprinted with permission of the Taxpayersleague:
What the politicians and the pundits aren’t saying about the fluctuating price of gas and oil- and what you need to know !

There are few things as unsettling as a sharp increase in the price of energy—especially the price of gasoline.

Most of us drive to work, the grocery store, and the day care center. When gas prices shoot up, it hits us where it hurts. Unfortunately, most of us know what those rising prices mean to our budget, but few of us know what is causing those price increases and what can be done about them.

What we all need is a short lesson in energy economics. What is going on, how did we get here, and is there anything we can realistically do about the rising price of oil? Oil prices are up. Why?

It wasn’t too long ago—1999 in fact—that the price of a barrel of oil was about $10. These days a barrel of oil can sell for over $70, and some analysts predict that the price could top $100 a barrel in the not-too-distant future. Other analysts are predicting a price plunge, to $40 or less a barrel.

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September 10, 2006

Sue Jeffers Signs Pledge Not To Raise Taxes

Well I'll be after Tim pawlenty signs then breaks it (i.e. cigarette "fee" and the Stadium tax without representation) doesn't surprise me.
I wonder why he doesn't sign it again, maybe he wouldn't get the treats that Ed MN must be givng him to endlessly give them more $$$. From his own website:

Tim Pawlenty: Provided an additional $40 million for Minnesota State Grants to help students pay for higher education.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Release http://www.suejeffers.org/
Saint Paul, MN (September 3rd, 2006) - Sue Jeffers, candidate for Minnesota governor in the Republican primary and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Ruthie Hendrycks, signed The Minnesota Taxpayers League tax pledge vowing to not raise taxes once elected.

Taxpayers League President David Strom personally accepted Sue's pledge during an interview live on 100.3 KTLK FM during Taxpayers League Live. A large crowd was gathered outside the booth at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday afternoon.

The Taxpayer League of Minnesota, a nonpartisian organization whose goal is to advocate for lower taxes, has a tax pledge they request elected officials to sign. Signers promise to "oppose (and vote against/veto) any and all efforts to increase taxes."

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Sue Jeffers Signs Pledge Not To Raise Taxes

Well I'll be after Tim pawlenty signs then breaks it (i.e. cigarette "fee" and the Stadium tax without representation) doesn't surprise me.
I wonder why he doesn't sign it again, maybe he wouldn't get the treats that Ed MN must be givng him to endlessly give them more $$$. From his own website:

Tim Pawlenty: Provided an additional $40 million for Minnesota State Grants to help students pay for higher education.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Release http://www.suejeffers.org/
Saint Paul, MN (September 3rd, 2006) - Sue Jeffers, candidate for Minnesota governor in the Republican primary and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Ruthie Hendrycks, signed The Minnesota Taxpayers League tax pledge vowing to not raise taxes once elected.

Taxpayers League President David Strom personally accepted Sue's pledge during an interview live on 100.3 KTLK FM during Taxpayers League Live. A large crowd was gathered outside the booth at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday afternoon.

The Taxpayer League of Minnesota, a nonpartisian organization whose goal is to advocate for lower taxes, has a tax pledge they request elected officials to sign. Signers promise to "oppose (and vote against/veto) any and all efforts to increase taxes."

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February 19, 2007

How the new dollar is worth less then an old nickel!

Has anyone read on coinflation.com that the new Dollars are made by a Korean subsidary not a US mint?

also the new dollar (shown below)

Presidential Dollar $1 = $0.0498223 or just under 5 cents! in Metal value where a
Nickel nickel is worth  $0.0721990 or 31% more then a dollar?

Sadly the manufacturing is being outsourced, isn't this unconstitional, or does it even matter in this "new world".

this Feb 15 - New Presidential Coins Mean Payday for South Korean Subsidiary  The Politico

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How the new dollar is worth less then an old nickel!

Has anyone read on coinflation.com that the new Dollars are made by a Korean subsidary not a US mint?

also the new dollar (shown below)

Presidential Dollar $1 = $0.0498223 or just under 5 cents! in Metal value where a
Nickel nickel is worth  $0.0721990 or 31% more then a dollar?

Sadly the manufacturing is being outsourced, isn't this unconstitional, or does it even matter in this "new world".

this Feb 15 - New Presidential Coins Mean Payday for South Korean Subsidiary  The Politico

Continue reading "How the new dollar is worth less then an old nickel!" »

March 27, 2007

Join Jason Lewis's Tax Cut Coalition

Jason Lewis is heard on 100.3 KTLK fm newstalk from 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri. Don't forget to attend the Tax Cut Rally April 12th 12:00pm at your state Capital in St. Paul Mn.

please sign the
tax cut coalition even if you won't address this is important and the politicians WILL listen to this as they want to get reelected, if we get enough people involved

NOW CHOOSE A STATE REDUCTION THAT YOU FEEL IS MOST IMPORTANT:

Cut the income taxes. Right now a single earner of just over $65,000 is pushed into Minnesota's highest tax bracket of nearly 8%. Joint filers with two equivalent incomes face the same penalty for producing more. Working harder and earning more should never be a punishable offense. Either cut the rates or expand the brackets, especially at the top.
76.89 % (9076 votes out of 11804 votes)

Repeal the Estate Tax. After a lifetime of working and paying taxes, death should not be a taxable event. It hits small, illiquid business especially hard, making it easier for big corporations to then buy them at sale prices. Oh, and did we mention estate planning fees? Virginia is set to kill the death tax; Minnesota should, too.
9.54 % (1126 votes out of 11804 votes)

Eliminating the taxation of Capital Gains as Ordinary Income. This tax penalizes entrepreneurial risk taking, business formation, and jobs in Minnesota. It discourages saving and hurts everyone who invests. It's also one reason executives relocate, denying the state any revenue at all. That's why the federal government has a lower rate for investors.
9.63 % (1137 votes out of 11804 votes)

Temporary, one-time (partial) rebates. This seems to be the establishment politicians' favorite choice because it doesn't permanently threaten government's future revenue streams. Something is better than nothing, but as most free market economists warn, rebates fail to promote economic growth given the fact there is no guarantee that future surpluses would be returned to the taxpayer.
3.94 % (465 votes out of 11804 votes)

And stop politicians from spending the budget surplus!

Continue reading "Join Jason Lewis's Tax Cut Coalition" »

Join Jason Lewis's Tax Cut Coalition

Jason Lewis is heard on 100.3 KTLK fm newstalk from 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri. Don't forget to attend the Tax Cut Rally April 12th 12:00pm at your state Capital in St. Paul Mn.

please sign the
tax cut coalition even if you won't address this is important and the politicians WILL listen to this as they want to get reelected, if we get enough people involved

NOW CHOOSE A STATE REDUCTION THAT YOU FEEL IS MOST IMPORTANT:

Cut the income taxes. Right now a single earner of just over $65,000 is pushed into Minnesota's highest tax bracket of nearly 8%. Joint filers with two equivalent incomes face the same penalty for producing more. Working harder and earning more should never be a punishable offense. Either cut the rates or expand the brackets, especially at the top.
76.89 % (9076 votes out of 11804 votes)

Repeal the Estate Tax. After a lifetime of working and paying taxes, death should not be a taxable event. It hits small, illiquid business especially hard, making it easier for big corporations to then buy them at sale prices. Oh, and did we mention estate planning fees? Virginia is set to kill the death tax; Minnesota should, too.
9.54 % (1126 votes out of 11804 votes)

Eliminating the taxation of Capital Gains as Ordinary Income. This tax penalizes entrepreneurial risk taking, business formation, and jobs in Minnesota. It discourages saving and hurts everyone who invests. It's also one reason executives relocate, denying the state any revenue at all. That's why the federal government has a lower rate for investors.
9.63 % (1137 votes out of 11804 votes)

Temporary, one-time (partial) rebates. This seems to be the establishment politicians' favorite choice because it doesn't permanently threaten government's future revenue streams. Something is better than nothing, but as most free market economists warn, rebates fail to promote economic growth given the fact there is no guarantee that future surpluses would be returned to the taxpayer.
3.94 % (465 votes out of 11804 votes)

And stop politicians from spending the budget surplus!

Continue reading "Join Jason Lewis's Tax Cut Coalition" »

April 2, 2007

Intergeneration center or a complete waste of Bloomington tax dollars

This is one the most moronic and stupid ideas to waste money I have ever heard unless you are planning to raise money on your own, this will be a collasal waste of our tax dollars. I want to opt out of paying for these worthless utopian fantasies by every Communist  who gushes of Vladimir Lenin.  What kind of moron wrote this? Reduces Green house gases??? What does she think people exhale ozone? This will be a deadbeat, pervert, and gang magnet just like they are in MPLS. Very few will use it, Creates free space, its hardly FREE! $$$ how many millions will this cost,. News flash miss Amy why don’t you just go outside and play in a park where you can smoke your weed without disrupting the rest of us.  As a father of a child and 2nd on the way I would NEVER go there and would shun my children too. Hey I know lets put it in city hall next to the overpriced theater. Then they can attract the deadbeats there and the council can deal with them direct cut out the middle man…  I absolutely DESPISE you “know better” types with MY money and your so called “IDEAS or FEATURES” that thinking creates laws like SF4, and SF192, that will cost us home owners THOUSANDS! Not to mention the previous environmental bills that raised efficiency requirements for new construction that is going to cost my home about an EXTRA $7,000 to comply with this nonsensical perceived environmental crap. Not to mention steady 30% property tax hikes I DON’T any  more “bright ideas”  I’m trying to raise a FAMILY miss AMY if these stupid ideas put me on the street because I can’t afford my house WHAT’s the POINT of these “benefits”. Take an economics course instead of ones on Marxism and remember winners don’t use drugs!
I’ve got a “BETTER” idea for YOU why don’t you buy YOUR OWN property and YOU and your utopian friends can BUILD one with YOUR OWN MONEY,  NOT MINE, and I’ll be happy to NEVER go there!

from the local yokel  http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2007/03/30/opinion/bl29roff.txt

Intergeneration center (Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:49 PM CDT)
the story claims: - Minimizes carbon dioxide emissions, maintenance, utility use, fossil fuels, staff, supplies, etc. that several facilities require.

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Intergeneration center or a complete waste of Bloomington tax dollars

This is one the most moronic and stupid ideas to waste money I have ever heard unless you are planning to raise money on your own, this will be a collasal waste of our tax dollars. I want to opt out of paying for these worthless utopian fantasies by every Communist  who gushes of Vladimir Lenin.  What kind of moron wrote this? Reduces Green house gases??? What does she think people exhale ozone? This will be a deadbeat, pervert, and gang magnet just like they are in MPLS. Very few will use it, Creates free space, its hardly FREE! $$$ how many millions will this cost,. News flash miss Amy why don’t you just go outside and play in a park where you can smoke your weed without disrupting the rest of us.  As a father of a child and 2nd on the way I would NEVER go there and would shun my children too. Hey I know lets put it in city hall next to the overpriced theater. Then they can attract the deadbeats there and the council can deal with them direct cut out the middle man…  I absolutely DESPISE you “know better” types with MY money and your so called “IDEAS or FEATURES” that thinking creates laws like SF4, and SF192, that will cost us home owners THOUSANDS! Not to mention the previous environmental bills that raised efficiency requirements for new construction that is going to cost my home about an EXTRA $7,000 to comply with this nonsensical perceived environmental crap. Not to mention steady 30% property tax hikes I DON’T any  more “bright ideas”  I’m trying to raise a FAMILY miss AMY if these stupid ideas put me on the street because I can’t afford my house WHAT’s the POINT of these “benefits”. Take an economics course instead of ones on Marxism and remember winners don’t use drugs!
I’ve got a “BETTER” idea for YOU why don’t you buy YOUR OWN property and YOU and your utopian friends can BUILD one with YOUR OWN MONEY,  NOT MINE, and I’ll be happy to NEVER go there!

from the local yokel  http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2007/03/30/opinion/bl29roff.txt

Intergeneration center (Created: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:49 PM CDT)
the story claims: - Minimizes carbon dioxide emissions, maintenance, utility use, fossil fuels, staff, supplies, etc. that several facilities require.

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April 12, 2007

A CALL TO ACTION!

This is in addion to the Tax Rally at April 14th, high noon at the State Capital, be there or be taxed into oblivion! By Elmer Beaureguard  Global Warming Day Of Action This Saturday At Noon! This Saturday April 14, at noon, we will be gathering at the Minnesota State Capital  to protest pending bills that propose to increase our tax burden under the guise of "Global Warming"!  ITS MID APRIL AND SNOWING PEOPLE!  So lets get together and chant in some Global Warming! What do we want? GLOBAL WARMING! When do we want it? NOW!! What do we want? GLOBAL WARMING! When do we want it? NOW!!

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A CALL TO ACTION!

This is in addion to the Tax Rally at April 14th, high noon at the State Capital, be there or be taxed into oblivion! By Elmer Beaureguard  Global Warming Day Of Action This Saturday At Noon! This Saturday April 14, at noon, we will be gathering at the Minnesota State Capital  to protest pending bills that propose to increase our tax burden under the guise of "Global Warming"!  ITS MID APRIL AND SNOWING PEOPLE!  So lets get together and chant in some Global Warming! What do we want? GLOBAL WARMING! When do we want it? NOW!! What do we want? GLOBAL WARMING! When do we want it? NOW!!

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April 18, 2007

The Dollar falls! Hits low Benchmarks

I knew this was going to happen DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF INFLATION IS HIGHER THAN WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SAYS IT IS? YOU ARE MOST DEFINATELY RIGHT!
THIS IS WHAT THE GOLD AND SILVER EXCHANGE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE *REAL* INFLATION RATE:
AMERICA'S *REAL* RATE OF INFLATION:
35.5%
20see more at : http://www.goldandsilverexchange.info and biz.yahoo.com

LONDON (AP) -- The last time the British pound was worth more than $2, the elder George Bush was waging a losing U.S. presidential campaign against Bill Clinton and the Eurotunnel linking Britain to Europe was still under construction.
t took almost 15 years for the pound to again touch $2, the level it breached Tuesday after figures showing an unexpected surge in inflation led economists to conclude that multiple interest-rate increases were likely. The prospect of higher rates can boost a currency by promising bigger returns on certain investments denominated in it.
Penny5but the Penny is up.. 1909-1982 Cent (95% copper) * metal value is now: $0.0241317 or 241.31%

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The Dollar falls! Hits low Benchmarks

I knew this was going to happen DO YOU THINK THE RATE OF INFLATION IS HIGHER THAN WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SAYS IT IS? YOU ARE MOST DEFINATELY RIGHT!
THIS IS WHAT THE GOLD AND SILVER EXCHANGE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE *REAL* INFLATION RATE:
AMERICA'S *REAL* RATE OF INFLATION:
35.5%
20see more at : http://www.goldandsilverexchange.info and biz.yahoo.com

LONDON (AP) -- The last time the British pound was worth more than $2, the elder George Bush was waging a losing U.S. presidential campaign against Bill Clinton and the Eurotunnel linking Britain to Europe was still under construction.
t took almost 15 years for the pound to again touch $2, the level it breached Tuesday after figures showing an unexpected surge in inflation led economists to conclude that multiple interest-rate increases were likely. The prospect of higher rates can boost a currency by promising bigger returns on certain investments denominated in it.
Penny5but the Penny is up.. 1909-1982 Cent (95% copper) * metal value is now: $0.0241317 or 241.31%

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May 29, 2007

Clinton: Shared Prosperity Should Replace 'On Your Own' Society