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I kinda like the idea put forward back in 2003 by Richard Obergfell —: eliminate all taxes except for the income tax — that way, people get an idea of the true costs of government when they get their annual tax bill, and will vote accordingly to red…
It's easier to broaden the tax base than to hike tax rates say legislators.
And it's easier for government officials to hike tax rates as well as broadening the tax base rather than cutting spending. After all, as libertarian-leaning skiffy writer…
I can't see any benefits for the pro-liberty side on this — the best thing to do would be to just not tax people that fall under a certain level of income. The EITC instead makes them fill out a pile of paperwork — that's time they could spend takin…
I was out collecting signatures today to qualify for the ballot and other than having to have registered Republicans (who are mad at both parties) in their 70s sign my petition as their Rottweilers sunk their teeth into my leg, I would generally say…
I'm planning to start covering the County Commission meetings, starting this Tuesday.
I'll do what I can — my availability is somewhat limited, due to prior commitments (school and work). Let me know about events on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I'll plan on being at them.
Thanks for the thorough photo-journalistic coverage. You have an open invitation to work for my campaign. I can only pay you in Krugerrands.
Current mood: ecstatic
Last Wednesday, I braved the falling snow and rain on Central Ave. to make the Kokesh for Congress rally that took place in the atrium of the Student Union Building. I parked at Bryn Mawr and Columbia NE (several blocks to t…
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- At 6:30pm on January 11, 2010,
Chuck McLaughlin said… - Thanks Mike,
Good to be back in touch.
- At 7:28pm on April 22, 2009,
Greg Zanetti said…
- Thanks Mike. I saw Gary J. last week and I believe he is serious about running. He gave a great speech at the Santa Fe Tea Party rally and would certainly shake things up were he to run for President. He is an incredibly determined man and would serve the nation well.
- At 9:00pm on February 24, 2009,
Greg Zanetti said…
- Thanks Mike!
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