tax-me-more wrote on Oct 16, 2008 7:43 AM:
" OK, she wanted to change the formula. I get it, how would she change it? How would that HELP property taxes GO DOWN? These are the DEVIL in the DETAILS so to speak that she skirted around.
I’ll ask again, WHY didn’t the news media RECORD the entire debate and air it for those who couldn’t be there? "
RealityCheckNeeded wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:15 PM:
" "Hancock, the executive director of American Red Cross Scenic Bluffs Chapter, favored restructuring the state’s K-12 education funding formula, arguing the current revenue limits leave districts strapped for cash in trying to meet rising personnel and health care costs."
Nope, not a conflict of interest?! The Red Cross' name shouldn't even be mentioned. Can we say Ethics Violation? Not to worry, the Red Cross will have her back soon.
Why does her being argumentative & instantly on the offensive not surprise me? "
tax-me-more wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:32 PM:
" And don't forget about Hancock's statements during the last school board referendum in Holmen. She was talking out the Left, Right, Front, and Back of her mouth on that one. "
tax-me-more wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:30 PM:
" Big Spender
wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:04 AM:
And WHO allowed and supported this "giving away the store?" Obama, Biden, McCain, Kind, and Kohl.
Guess you and I will be voting for the same people, and it won't be anybody on this list. "
Rickey wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:13 AM:
" The heading should read"weak Republican Wartime Almost Depressed economy" "
Big Spender wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:04 AM:
" To Sr. Advocate, re: "This current wave of anti-business shows the ignorance of the population today."
Well, our reps in Congress certainly handed Big Inept Business the keys to the store, so how anti-business can we really be? Those who really believe in pure capitalism would want Big Inept Business to be swept away by their own failure so new flowers can bloom in weed-free soil. "
Big Spender wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:57 AM:
" You don't want to be voting Republican in harsh economic times. The Dow went south again today, the TED spread is at record highs, and unemployment numbers (especially U6) are aiming for the moon. Repubs, during bad times, circle their wagons around the uber-rich: you'll be excluded as they suck in resources to protect themselves. "
CommonSense wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:52 AM:
" Hancock is the President of the Holmen School Board, and under her leadership the district started a charter school 'assuming' the funding would be there. Well the funding was not guaranteed, grant applications had to be written to recieve the funding, and the district didn't follow through. So, the charter school funding was NOT granted and Hancock feigned shock and disbelief as she thought it would be there all along. Under her leadership the district hired a Principal/Administrator for the Charter school "assuming" the funding would be there.
This is leadership? Give me a break! Not only is she not qualified to represent us, the Holmen School Board needs to be voted out! "
enuffalready wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:13 AM:
" wilywom wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:24 AM:
" With great glee, I will vote for Cheryl Hancock on election day. Huebsch has done a pitiful job of representing my interests. "
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Better vote often, Cheryl is gonna get crushed. The good news is that the Red Cross won't be looking for a new director. "
wilywom wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:24 AM:
" With great glee, I will vote for Cheryl Hancock on election day. Huebsch has done a pitiful job of representing my interests. "
Senior Advocate wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:23 AM:
" Tax business, tax business, tax windfall profits, tax, tax, tax. This current wave of anti-business shows the ignorance of the population today. History shows that when companies are profitable, jobs are created, unions can demand more pay and benefits, people can buy more and upgrade their lifestyles and so on. Now we are releagated to class envy. If you work hard and make money, everyone thinks you owe it to them and should give it to them. The smart person will not take financial risks if he/she has to give it all away. Socialism does not work, never has and never will.We have laws in place to stop those who truely exploit others. We just will not vote in legislators who will follow and enforce the laws. Instead we want to vote for people like Obama who exploit the class envy but make and give your taxes to anarchists. "
banger wrote on Oct 15, 2008 9:05 AM:
" The Cheryl Hancock I saw on the tv clip last night sure doesn't look like the one at the top of the column in today's newspaper. "
StatesideGunner wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:56 AM:
" tax-me-more - What you and the democrats are referring to with "tax big oil" is a corporate windfall tax. So, your point of the trickle down effect of corporate taxes may very well be true for those companies that are just barely getting by. For Exxon/Mobil, who has been consistently turning a multi-billion dollar profit per quarter, I just don't see how more tax on those profits is completely bad. In fact, I think it encourages them to invest some of that revenue on more R&D, which is better for all of us. "
nolyow wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:31 AM:
" Define special interest: isn't everyone included in some special interest group, teachers, students, farmers, home owners, etc. Don't pull the specical interest card, everyone has their pet projects no matter who you are. "
tax-me-more wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:16 AM:
" Economics 101.
1. Private business MUST show a profit to stay in business.
2. If the cost of raw materials goes up, business MUST pass those costs on to the consumer, or make cuts elsewhere. See [1].
3. If the cost of doing business goes up, hire taxes, business MUST pass those costs on to the consumer or make cuts elsewhere. See [1].
Conclusion, any INCREASE in business taxes WILL BE PAID by the CONSUMER.
So when the Democrats say they will "tax big oil," or close "loop holes" thus raising business taxes, economics 101 proves it means they (Democrats) will TAKE your money right out of your pocket. "
transplant wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:00 AM:
" Mikey - we need to have the $$$ to put in our pockets first. You voted against giving your own mother a raise. Shame on you. "
Krusty wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:52 AM:
" Rickey, why do you post under "rickey" and "grant"? It's not like you're fooling anyone
expect maybe that idiot mack. "
Mack wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:20 AM:
" Huebsch, we deserve better. Keep your dollars in your pocket? Savers have always gotten screwed. Interest rates are less than the rate of inflation. You have to pay taxes on interest. Your money is no longer safe in most banks. Somebody else gets to use it, not pay it back and then gets bailed out by our socialized government. THINK MAN! THINK! I know it's hard when you're a puppet. "
Grant wrote on Oct 15, 2008 5:55 AM:
" If You like George W Bush and Richard W Cheney then You will love Mike Huebsch "
Rickey wrote on Oct 15, 2008 5:46 AM:
" Shame on Mike saying all of that stuff while He Puts the taxpayers money in His pocket when He tried for extra Per-Diem money and had to give it back when He knew He was Caught "
tax-me-more wrote on Oct 15, 2008 2:06 AM:
" Does anybody know if the debate can be viewed in its entirety somewhere for those who couldn't attend? "
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