On McCain in Racine on Thursday
Posted on July 29 at 2:35 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
It's true that niether route is a quick fix, but at least we have a candidate willing to stop perpetuating the current oil maddness. If we keep on the path we're on, we're never going to end our dependency on oil. Regarding the capital gains tax, Obama is proposing the increase to only those making $250,000 or more a year. Those making less than $150,000 a year would actually see a decrease in their taxes. The current administration has given the very wealthy all the breaks, look where our economy stands because of it. Obama suggests using those additional tax revenues to spread the wealth, for example using it to fund health care programs. In my opinion now more than ever we need to be looking out for eachother...what comes around goes around and i think now more than ever, the US could use a healthy dose of good karma.
On McCain in Racine on Thursday
Posted on July 29 at 11:08 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
funny how an article about McCain turns into a discussion about Obama. Shutupandfish, Obama's stance on not drilling for oil is actually quite smart. Environmental consequences aside, Big Oil has plenty of local resources available to them that can be tapped without the government stepping in and handing them more free oil to profit from. Obama understands that the world is heading in a direction that needs to be less oil dependent and more reliant on renewable resources. Plus, it is recognized by both parties that tapping into new, local oil reserves will save us about 2 cents at the pump, perhaps at the end of the next decade. http://money.cnn.com/2008/05/30/news/eco.... Regarding Obama raising taxes. If you are a part of the top 1% of earners in the US, then i can understand why you would not support Obama, because his plan is to END a tax break given to that top 1% put in place by the current administration (who is responsible for the current state of our economy keep in mind) and give tax BREAKS to the middle class. For a non-partisan article, read: http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/07/news/eco.... Furthermore, McCain has stated that the 'economy is not his strong suit'. YIKES! do you honestly think that Obama is going to make the situation worse that McCain would? unlikely.
On Nearly 50 drug citations issued at Alpine Valley's Jack Johnson concert
Posted on June 24 at 4:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
according to officerfriendly, then it's agreed that the arrests truly have nothing to do with preventing the "harmful" effects of marijuana for the safety of the citizens and everything to do with creating revenue for further nonsensical arrests such as these? If thats the case, can someone please inform the telemarketers trying to sell me trashbags to stop calling?
On Dutcher, Cullen to lead GM response
Posted on June 24 at 4:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I think that there is more to come here folks. I guarantee these two are smart enough to involve our local representatives. I also guarantee this will become a bi-partisan effort for the good of Janesville. Kudos to these guys for stepping up.
On Conflict simmers among officials over job
Posted on May 29 at 9:33 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
correction to my previous post. Should've said a little more than a year ago rather than less than a year ago.
On Conflict simmers among officials over job
Posted on May 29 at 9:29 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Had Tim Cullen not addressed these issues now, we would all cry foul if Amy Rashkin was hired for this position and questioned the ethics of this Board. I believe he's trying to nip those sentiments in the bud by being upfront about it today. I furthermore don't see that Mr. Cullen is calling Dr. Everet unethical, rather bringing this issue to the table is putting the School Board between a rock and a hard place. I'm also concerned that Mrs. Rashkin is already looking for "something new to do". We elected her less than a year ago for this position.
On Janesville School Board member hopes for district job
Posted on May 28 at 1:27 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Mud slinging aside, where is Amy Rashkin's sense of commitment? We elected her for this position only one year ago, and she's already looking to move on? I regret casting a vote for her and feel bad for the candidates that lost to someone so quick to resign.
On Housing markets are steady in Milton, Edgerton
Posted on May 13 at 2:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
oh, and yes...momof1 is correct in that both parties sign all the closing papers and are equally responsible for the debt.
On Housing markets are steady in Milton, Edgerton
Posted on May 13 at 1:59 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
yes, any and all applicants on a mortgage application are equally considered. That means income, debt, fico's, etc. In fact, it is the lower of the median credit score that is used to qualify the borrowers. Also, to be clear, the higher rate comment I spoke to, I saw posted by 'attorneyatlarge'. I simply wanted to clarify that point so unmarried folks considering purchasing a home together would have accurate facts. Additionally with such high divorce rates, it's silly to assume that married applicants are a safer risk than unmarried applicants.
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On McCain in Racine on Thursday
Posted on July 30 at 9:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
whybesad: actually in the case, you're wrong. FROM CNBC'S WEBSITE:
Barack Obama Will Only Raise Taxes for Those Earning Over $250,000 Per Year: In an interview with CNBC, Barack Obama stated, “And I think that we have an economy that's been out of balance for too long, so the general principle of raising taxes on higher income Americans like myself, and providing relief to those who haven't benefited as much from this new global economy, I think is a sound one. And keep in mind on all of these proposals, what I've said is, let's make sure that we define the well-off so that we're not hitting the middle class, you know. I generally define well-off as people who are making 250,000 dollars a year or more. And that means, for example, if we raise the capital gains tax, I will exempt people who are essentially small investors, and really capture those who have done very, very well over the last two decades.” [CNBC, 06/09/08].