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Comment on Wednesday, 6/19/13, Public Square by fnord

fnord — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:01:32 +0000

Back when he was still president an Irish reporter asks the questions that every reporter should have asked. Bush gets very defensive!

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by 6176746f6c6c65

6176746f6c6c65 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:48:51 +0000

Yes, it would be the same. My experience with this is limited to Indiana, and there was a way the checkers knew what was what. Now, of course, the scanners would be programmed to sort it out.

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by 6176746f6c6c65

6176746f6c6c65 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:48:31 +0000

That’s OK, fnord. I challenged this on FB on the same basis, and was informed that the figure was a combination of exemptions, deductions, and reduced rates. No clear “proof” was supplied.
Sales tax exemptions in this state are a mess. There appears to be no rhyme nor reason behind some, other than to favor a particular group or industry.

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by 6176746f6c6c65

6176746f6c6c65 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:42:18 +0000

Coming this Winter (younger says around Christmas).

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by fnord

fnord — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:11:57 +0000

The democrats who voted for HR 1797 are:
Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Daniel Lipinski (Il-3) **
Jim Matheson (UT-4)
Mike McIntyre (NC-7) **
Colin Peterson (MN-7) **
Nick Rahall (WV-3) **
** Democratic cosponsors of the bill

The republicans that voted against the bill are:
Paul Broun (GA-10)
Charles Dent (PA-15)
Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11)
Richard Hanna (NY-22)
Jon Runyan (NJ-3)
Rob Woodall (GA-7)

While the bill has forced members of the House to record a vote on abortion, it has very little chance of becoming law. The Senate, which is controlled by democrats, is unlikely to take up the bill, and the White House said President Barack Obama would veto it if it reached his desk.

20-Week Abortion Ban Passes House
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/18/20-week-abortion-ban_n_3462180.html

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by fnord

fnord — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:57:58 +0000

Can’t say I’m shocked, but the number does surprise me and it horrifies me too.

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by fnord

fnord — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50:06 +0000

I’m pretty sure the meme isn’t worded accurately. I even looked at it and knew that was probably the case, posted it anyway and went on my way. I shouldn’t have done that. I’ll try harder.

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by fnord

fnord — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:48:42 +0000

Here’s the states that do and don’t tax the sales of food. Kansas is in a definite minority. This link is dated 2009 so it may not be up to date.

http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&id=1230

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by indypendent

indypendent — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:06:28 +0000

My home state of Illinois has not taxed grocery food for years.

I am not sure if they separate the Deli fried chicken from the raw chicken or not.

But if they don’t – then why should fast food be taxed? Isn’t that basically the same sales as Deli fried chicken from the grocery store?

Comment on Tuesday, 6/18/13, Public Square by indypendent

indypendent — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:03:54 +0000

Have you heard this one?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fred-rich/breaking-news-34-of-your-_1_b_3461262.html?utm_source=concierge&utm_medium=onsite&utm_campaign=sailthru%2Bslider%2B