Hey Guru. It appears my old handle rc822 was banned, as too many libertards were upset with my continuous Obama bashing in the political/religion thread. I agree with your statement that it's a foregone conclusion this new deficit panel will recommend the transaction tax. I believe that final proposals for the commission going into 2011 have to be submitted by December 2010. So I'm thinking that any new proposals would end up being voted on after the new Congress is sworn in, which would be in Jan. 2011. I'm not overly concerned that this panel would vote to approve a transaction tax, as they would need at least 4 Republicans to votes yes. Also, Congress is not required to act on any of the panels recommendations, although Obama's top Nazi's Peloisi & Reid said they would take an up & down vote on anything they approve. But come Jan. 2011, the Republicans will have picked up more than enough seats in the House & Senate to kill off any F.T.T. proposal. I've been hearing a lot about the VAT tax as well, and think that has a much greater chance to become law, in addition to tax increases on those making less than $200k. Yes, Obama's biggest campaign promise going down the toilet, along with his presidency in 2012.
Vat tax is coming, Taxes are going higher.....welcome to the "NWO"... http://oathkeepers.org/oath/2009/10/15/luke-rudkowski-bull-horns-riot-police-at-g-20-in-pittsburgh/ Regardless of what you think about "Protest" are you fucking kidding me? This is how we treat american citizens? Wake up people.....Get your asses to a state that has the balls to stand up against Socialism and the Police State. From Taxation, without representation to the clips forwarded to me by some good friends. America isn't looking to damn good and only the brave are going to save her from destruction, on the Financial Arena and Constitution arena.
Seriously, what is the authority of Jesse jackson regarding finance? Next, Siegfried § Roy support FTT...
'Robin hood' bank tax wins backing of Japanese foreign minister http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...ins-backing-of-Japanese-foreign-minister.html Katsuya Okada, Japan's foreign minister and a wide favourite to be the country's next Prime Minister, said politicians internationally should consider a tax on international finance in order to help support developing nations, or as a fund to guard against climate change. The comments will lend extra impetus for the campaign for a so-called "Robin Hood tax" which has been proposed by a number of organisations but has failed to receive major traction within leading governments. Mr Okada, a leading light in the relatively new Democratic Party of Japan government, said: "We need to seek new funding sources for facing the global challenge of poverty and for global warming. That is why I believe a solidarity tax may be the way forward." Asked whether this meant a tax on financial transactions, Mr Okada added: "Yes, that is one way. Also, already some countries have been imposing taxes on international aviation. I believe that there we need to think more seriously about taxing international transactions." Although junior members of the Japanese government have come out in support of the tax, the comments are doubly significant, since Mr Okada is thought by many to be a future leader, and is close to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Gordon Brown has also repeatedly indicated his support for such a tax, which would involve levying a small fee on financial transactions, potentially raising money for various sources as well as clamping down on speculation. However, the tax has nonetheless met with major resistance by finance ministries and banks, who argue that it would completely disrupt the wider economy, and would not raise significant sums. There are also questions about whether such a tax could be installed without the permission of every major financial centre. Alistair Darling is known to be highly sceptical of the idea, and Japanese finance ministry insiders privately express similar reservations. However, Mr Okada's support will mean the proposal, which has been supported, in differing guises, by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, is less likely to be thrown off the table at future international summits. In the wake of the large bonuses for bankers even at state-owned banks, Max Lawson, a senior policy advisor at Oxfam and a co-ordinator for the Robin Hood tax campaign, said: "A tiny Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions would be the fairest way to balance the UK's books, protect public services and help poor people at home and abroad - not just this year but for years to come." The issue is currently being examined by the International Monetary Fund, which has been charged by the G20 with assessing the best type of international banking tax in time for its meeting later this spring.
From yesterdays WSJ. Union Pushes for Its Own Jobs Plan http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703795004575087863324405210.html?KEYWORDS=kris+maher AFL - CIO Trumpka at it again.
Has the Conservatives lead really slipped to just (2) points now? http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE61R29920100228?pageNumber=3&virtualBrandChannel=0&sp=true LONDON (Reuters) - Conservatives may tone down their tough message on the need to rein in the gaping budget deficit after a poll showed they could lose an election due by June. The Conservative lead over Labour, in the double digits until recently, fell to just two points in a Sunday Times/YouGov poll, reviving Labour's hopes of extending their 13-year rule in an election that Brown must call by June 3. I sure hope Brown isn't going to stay in power somehow. We need this guy voted out asap. Please don't tell me the voters are going to fall for this crap again? -Guru
Most polls have Cameron ahead by about 5 points. The poll that you reference is the only one that shows Brown within 2 points. I'm thinking that Cameron's official lead is around 5 points. There are three scheduled television debates that have yet to take place, and from what I've read, Cameron is a very strong debater who is good in front of a t.v. camera, while Brown is not. Also, Cameron has hired some of Obama's people to help him prepare for these forthcoming debates. I would say that Cameron has a significant edge here. Let's hope nothing crazy happens.
Rangel has decided to step down as of tonight: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Rangel-Giving-Up-the-Gavel-86054087.html I personally am not too worried about Stark taking over. Yes it would be a step in the wrong direction, but it does not mean a ftt bill would suddenly overcome the obstacles of passing the senate and being signed by the prez. It does, however, mean that the chances of a ftt bill passing this committee increase by some degree. Hopefully they announce Rangel's successor ASAP.
Seems as though it was a rumor that Rangel is stepping down. Here is the latest update: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...mber-calls-rangel-quit-house-leadership-post/