– I’m glad that Sound Transit are so popular, but I’m still not so sure it will matter to the legislature
– Even in Emmett’s piece complaining about Crosscut and using “Olympia” as a stand in for the state government, he has more nice things to say about them than me.
– NARAL Pro Choice Washington are asking you to contact your legislator in support of the Reproductive Health Act.
– The 49ers should absolutely pick up Lane Kiffin. Maybe they can finally get a 100 yard field goal attempt.
Democrats nationally – or at least one of them – proposed a (long term) federal capital gains top-rate increase to 28%. I assume that’s exclusive of the Obamacare tax, so with that 3.8% assessment on top of that the top rate would total 31.8%. In 2012 the top rate totalled 15%.
Given that at the federal level, Democrats essentially have proposed a doubling-plus of the highest capital gains tax rate compared with what it was only 25 months ago, what does this mean to Inslee’s proposal to tax capital gains on the highest earners in WA state? Because to them, a 15% combined rate in 2012 would become 38.8% if Obama and Inslee each got what they wanted. That’s a tax increase to some of more than 150%.
What would HA types think about the wisdom of using a very inconsistent capital gains revenue stream to fund a consistent increase in needed spending in education in this state? Sales taxes are more consistent than cap gains taxes, and yet Goldy expressed concern about the sales tax revenue stream continuity when it applied to funding Metro. Shouldn’t there be even greater concern about continuity of a revenue stream if it is to be used to fund education?
What would HA types think about the wisdom of Inslee’s plan to drain money from the WA state reserve fund in order to help meet Inslee’s current spending proposals? That reserve fund needs to be there so it can be tapped when the economy is contracting, not when it’s expanding.
Is it really up to the WA GOP to suggest an alternative, or could a fiscally conservative Democrat/progressive in this state also point this out, and begin to propose an alternative him/herself? Duncan Hunter’s already looking at lowering Inslee’s proposed cap gains tax rate and possibly making it apply to people like Roger Rabbit, and not just people like Nick Hanauer and Jeff Bezos (OK, broadening it – I inserted the names). It’s a start.
It might be hard for a partisan to discuss the reality of passing such substantial tax increases, given current legislative composition at the WA state and federal levels. Probably wouldn’t be boring to try.
Goldy @GoldyHA
Free movie pitch: a remake of “Stripes,” set in a jihadist training camp. Hilarity ensues. You’re welcome.
Maybe it could be filmed in Yemen.
Update: Production on ‘Harold and Kumar Get Droned’ has been delayed due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
http://douglasernstblog.com/20.....roduction/
Hey, look at that. Boehner’s got a pen and a phone, too.
The White House’s outrage over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to speak before Congress in March — a move he failed to coordinate with the administration — began to seep through the diplomatic cracks on Friday, with officials telling Haaretz the Israeli leader had “spat” in President Barack Obama’s face.
Read more: Netanyahu 'spat in our face,' White House officials say | The Times of Israel http://www.timesofisrael.com/n.....z3PfIch2TQ
No word on whether those are the same WH officials who called Bibi a 'chickenshit' very recently.
In the last election, only a third of women bothered to vote. Now, only a third of me wants to call my legislator.
The next Sharia Laws – this guy should be ashamed.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/l.....-theocracy
And apparently the asshole doesn’t even believe in God’s laws, like thou shall not lie.
Asshole followed by assholes and sheep.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026118638
Mike Fuckabee is the biggest hypocrite and sinner.
Cat Scratch Fever.
@1…
It’s better than NOTHING, which the asshole ‘Bob” the sloppy solipsist clearly prefers.
@3…
‘Bibi’ IS a chickenshit and a perpetrator of genocide. ‘Bout time somebody (besides MOSSAD, that is) called it.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/.....peech.html
Bush league (pun intended) dumbass stunts from…Boner and Bibi. Two of the world’s most ham-handed politicians…
@9 the Conservative are out of control. Won’t be long before they are hated, if they already aren’t.
And I don’t know if it’s been said here, but it’s worth repeating. These are the Washington Democrats who voted to weaken Wall Street Reform: DelBene, Larsen, Kilmer, Kind. This is the kind of government you get and deserve.
Kind is not a Washington Democrat. My eyesight isn’t what it used to be.
Primary them into better democrats then next time!
Goldy,
Remember back in July when Mayor Murray, Uber, Yellow cab and Eastside For Hire were singing Kumbaya after the Mayor’s 60 day mediation supposedly produced an agreement between all the parties? The Seattle City Council bought it and pushed through Uber’s bill regulating TNCs, Taxis and For Hires.
That was so last year! Now Uber’s bought-and-paid-for boy in the state Senate, Cyrus Habib, has introduced legislation prohibiting local regulation. Other than Mike O’Brien, Murray and the City Council should be feeling pretty stupid right now.
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/.....s/5550.pdf
After years of searching, I’ve finally found a frivolous lawsuit.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/te.....rsed-call/
Roger Rabbit Commentary: Republicans, no doubt, will use this as an excuse for not allowing anyone to sue for anything, especially if the defendant is a negligent doctor or a crooked banker or a company that knowingly sold dangerous products.
@11 How did the Washington Republicans vote?
@16 Haha! That’s funny!
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