On Tobacco execs quickly find tax loophole
Posted on November 18 at 1:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
A 2000% tax increase? That is seriously a freaking joke. Regardless of the product that this market segment produces, they are companies that employ hard working people who would surely be on the unemployment lines if the insane tax increase wasn't worked around. Why don't they take some of the billions of taxpayer dollars thrown away on that mess of a company GM has become to fund children's health care and leave companies that are surviving without government aid alone.......
On Stupak Amendment is an insult to women
Posted on November 18 at 6:53 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
evansvillehousewife--No, I am not in favor of any of those things. Your rant makes little sense. If the cost of the procedure is only $300, the couple that made the "mistake" SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM PAYING FOR IT THEMSELVES. That's only $150 for each of the "great decision makers" that failed to use a dozen or more methods of birth control that would have totally avoided the situation. Our government already finances enough stupidity--this amendment is attempting to stop it from financing even more....
On Stupak Amendment is an insult to women
Posted on November 17 at 6:21 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Janevillean....don't be so dramatic.....
You don't want to get pregnant--USE BIRTH CONTROL!!!! There have been many forms available for years now. I have no problem with women having complete control with what they do with their bodies--but making a decision that could lead to an unwanted pregnancy, and then expecting taxpayers to pick up the tab for taking care of their "mistake" is laughable......
Devilsadvocate is right--this current round of health care reform will get killed in the Senate.......Thank God:)
On GM reports $1.2B 3Q loss, says it shows progress
Posted on November 16 at 12:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
+1 to Garyprimer's post.....Last quarter's "great performance" was also largely subsidized by the taxpayer financed "cash for clunkers" program. The company has undeniably become "government motors" and will continue to need billions in financing to stay viable. Employees of that company are definitely reaping the benefits of working for a company that is considered "too big to allow to fail".......
Posted on November 15 at 8:17 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
getintotherealworld......It's very unfortunate that your husband is so narrow minded......Hopefully he can overcome that someday:)
Posted on November 14 at 7:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Localboy.....you can't seriously be that clueless as to why people attached the "idiot" label to you in this thread.....can you? The author of the article prefaced the comment section with "If you're going to bash, don't bother commenting" and the first thing out of your mouth is the "Beloit is the armpit of Rock County" and then go on to attack all of the positive things Beloit brings to Rock County. Thankfully, your attitude and ignorance isn't shared by those in the city you live in--otherwise it would be a REALLY depressing place:)
Posted on November 13 at 5:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Come on people--back to reality......Obama didn't know anything. He's way too busy giving "shout outs" to people for accomplishments that said people have never made:)
Posted on November 13 at 4:19 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Localboy.....You're just a little on the bitter/negative side, aren't you? Did Janesville also have a "strip joint"?? I seem to recall it was shut down because of charges involving prostitution. I guess that can be one claim to fame that Janesville has over Beloit:) As far as the operating budget goes, who cares? It's what is done with the money that is what is important. The riverfront, the downtown area, the historical district......The money has been well spent. It is a city still in transition, but it is undeniable that it is a much better place to live than it was 10 years ago. With industry leaving Janesville and the seeming lack of any city leaders with vision, I really hope Janesville can be as successful as Beloit during it's trying time.
As far as the ABC Supply reference--Yes, many people that work at that corporate office live in Beloit. I'm lucky enough to call quite a few of them friends......
Posted on November 13 at 2:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Seriously localboy......If Janesville "rocks" so much why are companies running away from it as quickly as they are????? Surely the "cool" factor of being associated with or headquartered in such an amazing city would be enough to make them stay.......correct????:)
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On Proposal would name official Wis. motorcycle
Posted on November 20 at 8:48 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Embarrassing, but fitting I guess. Having a machine "symbolize" our state--a machine that is stuck in the past, having evolved significantly less than it's counterparts, with no idea on which direction to take going in to the future......I would say it's an accurate representation:)