My hot button ... work downtown and most cyclists I've seen think that traffic laws only apply to cars. They love to run red lights.
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Leftists Outraged by Property Taxes Which They Voted in Place
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My hot button ... work downtown and most cyclists I've seen think that traffic laws only apply to cars. They love to run red lights.
I have near whacked a few that dart out without regard. Have had a few interesting conversations with a few as well. A$$ hats.
I think yer Republican Mayor made that happen didn't he? Louisville has them too. I've yet to ever see a bike lane used. But I've seen a few cyclists in the street. Go figure.
Yep. Years ago when my very lefty SIL moved out there, she complained that Colorado was too conservative. Now she's in lefty heaven....or maybe utopia...whatevertheycallit. Ironically, she now complains about taxes. The cognitive disconnect would be amusing if it only affected them.
MisterChester
Master
I would not mind paying higher taxes for things that are actually useful.
Lets start with redirecting existing tax revenues into something useful and letting all the stupid crap try and support itself.
MisterChester
Master
If I could pay my taxes based on what government goods and services I use. I have no children but some of my taxes go to schools. I don't use it and have no need for it as an example. I might need the police or fire department someday so I have use for them.
Could you link to a few such posts for reference?
To All,
We are not in Texas, but if we see someone like this in Indiana consider our actions once we observe his.
This is a guy that needs to be kindly, compassionately, lovingly welcomed over to thinking about things in a fiscally conservative manner!
If we just beat up on him for his past actions and deride him, he will naturally recoil and be defensive. However, if he is approached with kindness, "Hey buddy, I just saw what you wrote and I'd like to talk with you about what you said." This is the way to get their side to a net -1 and the fiscally responsible side to a +1. A big accomplishment.
Then, with a person like this who is touting fiscal responsibility he will have far greater ability to convert his own kind. It is like helping an addict. A former addict is so much more effective talking to someone who is suffering with an addiction because of the understanding and empathy. Likewise, a former "spend it all it is good for the city" who turns to "not if we can't afford it" will be able to reach the spenders in a way that we can never do.
Sometimes a person can have the perfect message but be a lousy messenger. Kindof like people who scare folks in Texas by carrying things not normally seen. It can cause a huge backlash - EVEN IF THEY ARE IN THE RIGHT!
But a guy who was once a "leftest" now on fire about his errors can be far more productive than a hundred conservatives saying "we told you so we told you so you are a bunch of idiots."
The point I am trying to make is when we see someone who was a spender or a gun control person starting to come around this is the time to reach out with kindness and words of encouragement to bring them the rest of the way. We are the choir. This guy wasn't even in the congregation, but he is outside listening. Help him through the door.
Regards,
Doug
We are not in Texas, but if we see someone like this in Indiana consider our actions once we observe his.
This is a guy that needs to be kindly, compassionately, lovingly welcomed over to thinking about things in a fiscally conservative manner!
If we just beat up on him for his past actions and deride him, he will naturally recoil and be defensive. However, if he is approached with kindness, "Hey buddy, I just saw what you wrote and I'd like to talk with you about what you said." This is the way to get their side to a net -1 and the fiscally responsible side to a +1. A big accomplishment.
Then, with a person like this who is touting fiscal responsibility he will have far greater ability to convert his own kind. It is like helping an addict. A former addict is so much more effective talking to someone who is suffering with an addiction because of the understanding and empathy. Likewise, a former "spend it all it is good for the city" who turns to "not if we can't afford it" will be able to reach the spenders in a way that we can never do.
Sometimes a person can have the perfect message but be a lousy messenger. Kindof like people who scare folks in Texas by carrying things not normally seen. It can cause a huge backlash - EVEN IF THEY ARE IN THE RIGHT!
But a guy who was once a "leftest" now on fire about his errors can be far more productive than a hundred conservatives saying "we told you so we told you so you are a bunch of idiots."
The point I am trying to make is when we see someone who was a spender or a gun control person starting to come around this is the time to reach out with kindness and words of encouragement to bring them the rest of the way. We are the choir. This guy wasn't even in the congregation, but he is outside listening. Help him through the door.
Regards,
Doug
Austin, Texas: When the bill comes for the tax-funded feast, Leftists dine and dash.
“It’s not because I don’t like paying taxes,” said Gardner, who attended both meetings. “I have voted for every park, every library, all the school improvements, for light rail, for anything that will make this city better. But now I can’t afford to live here anymore. I’ll protest my appraisal notice, but that’s not enough. Someone needs to step in and address the big picture.”
This is from Austin, Texas but it is the same old story everywhere. I want the dog park and the cricket pitch, but have someone else pay the tab.
Liberal Austin homeowners surprised to find they have to pay all the taxes they voted for « Hot Air
This article is another right-wing red herring designed to whip conservatives into a slather. The "leftist" taxpayer in question bought her home in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin in 1991 (a 1930s bungalow). Bouldin Creek has since become a very desireable neighborhood and property values have skyrocketed (notice that she is not protesting the tax rate but only the appraised value of her home).
The issue here is gentrification, not property tax rates (although the taxpayer's quote was either taken out of context or she appears to be conflating the 2 issues). That said, I still have limited sympathy for someone complaining that their home value has skyrocketed.
"I’ll protest my appraisal notice, but that’s not enough. Someone needs to step in and address the big picture."
So the "big picture" she wants addressed is to make her tax appraisals lower?
I'm still laughing.
steveh_131
Grandmaster
If we're doing a pay-per use system, why even bother with the government inefficiency?
Just privatize it all.
There is a plan I can get behind.
steveh_131
Grandmaster
All of this agreement is making me uneasy.
steveh_131
Grandmaster
It's that broken clock thing.
don't sell yourself short, you're right slightly more often than a broken clock.
Let me send you my wife's email address...I keep telling her that but she doesn't believe me. Maybe she would if she heard if from a stranger.
