[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

I think Marijuana is a need if it's for medical reasons. I don't think Doctors put too much thought into who should get a weed card or not though. Next time I see my Doctor I will have to ask how easy it is to get a weed card.

Medical would probably be exempt and recreational be taxed.

[htfdcolt]

I know the GE relocation has been discussed at length in this forum. But this article, I think, gives special insights into what Immelt was thinking when he made the move. It's all about the vibe of innovation and access to talent. Boston has it and CT doesn't. The article does mention the tax incentives of course, but if taxes were the motivation, GE could have moved to Atlanta which was supposedly in the running till the end.

For GE’s high-tech future, the view matters - The Boston Globe

[Henry10]

Originally Posted by DigitalMilford

So myopic and sad.

I recall the two governors who preceded Malloy were Republicans. Not that it matters. At the state level governors have to deliver, and Malloy hasn't IMO. Not because he's a Democrat, but, because he didn't get the job done.

Some Republicans are Socialists too. But Democratic Party is fully vested now in the Socialism doctrine. Official Party platform now is Socialism, and is getting worse. This is very important to point out when we discuss the economic climate of CT, because Democrats (not simply Governor) have been running CT.

Originally Posted by DigitalMilford

But I've found most people who equate Democrats and Socialists as if the same thing are pretty mean spirited all around.

Your response is textbook Saul Alinsky's attack -- "When someone points out a problem -- attack that person as if something is wrong with that person"

I actually find economic policies of CT very mean-spirited, and morally-corrupt. They appeal to some of the worst sides of human psyche -- theft, jealousy, exploitation, deceit, etc.

Originally Posted by DigitalMilford

Maybe if we can get beyond the ridiculous fingerpointing, we can actually get things done.

How can you fix the problem if you can't identify the problem, and be PC? Identifying the problem is absolutely "fingerpointing."

I am just curious - how would a civil society exist if we eliminated fingerpointing? Let's say for example -- I rob a bank. If you come after me, I can say "hey stop being mean-spirited and fingerpointing at me, let's fix the problem of bank robbery in general?" How does that make any sense?

How can a society exist without "fingerpointing" at those who committed offenses against such society?

[BPt111]

Connecticut residents say "property taxes are too high" If CT get rid of property tax sales taxes will hit sky rocket to almost 9%.

Look at nearby Pennsylvania

Study says property tax elimination bill will cost middle class households more

[beerbeer]

Here's some true insanity by the Connecticut state legislature. They want to become the first state to institute a global warming"carbon tax." That should send a chill down the spine of every business and energy user in the state.

Here's the kicker. Connecticut is such a small state that the tax will have zero effect on climate change. It's is completely symbolic environmentally. But it's economic effect are real and bad.

[Matrix2791]

Originally Posted by BPt111

Connecticut residents say "property taxes are too high" If CT get rid of property tax sales taxes will hit sky rocket to almost 9%.

Look at nearby Pennsylvania

Study says property tax elimination bill will cost middle class households more

I highly doubt CT would get rid of property taxes, but you have to admit a lot of these towns could run things a lot more efficiently so we wouldn't need to continue raising taxes. I understand fire and police services are important and definitely need to be paid for. I got no problem paying for these things. I don't have kids in the school system, so I don't benefit there. Again it all boils down to how efficiently these towns spend money.

[RunD1987]

Wouldn't mind a high sales tax with exemption of taxes on medical services, packaged food, car/boat sales within the State, and packaged drinks. 2 weeks during a year of tax exemption for clothes. Do away with excess taxes except on alcohol, marijuana, and cigarettes. A used tax on items purchased outside of CT on goods of $2500 or more. Do away with income tax, estate tax, gas tax, and cap property taxes at a 55 Mill Rate.

Federal: Social Security, Federal Income Tax, and Medicaid Taxes.

Replace CT taxes with at State level: Car Mileage Tax, 9% Sales Tax, excess tax on marijuanna/cigarettes/alcohol.

Higher education tax (Tax paid tuition at community colleges for CT residents. Must live in the State after graduating program for two year's. If not enrolled in a program, a CT resident with no prior degree 50% off classes. If a resident not enrolled in a program with a degree 25% off tuition.)

Health care tax that will allow CT to establish an Open Health Care Market for CT residents. Allow individuals to choose various plans at affordable cost. Shift sway burden from CT bussineses. Individuals not mandated to buy insurance but give more power to medical professionals to deny services for individuals with out health insurance. Still ERs can not deny individuals for emergency care. Bussineses still can offer eye, dental, pet, and premium insurances if they choose to. In addition to, school's, religious institutions, and businesses can alsobestablish open enrollment of health savings accounts for individuals. Universal healthcare for CT residents 65 or older.

Flat 8% business tax. 2% healthcare tax on bussineses. A 2% excess tax on businesses with 1,000 or more employees in CT. With a 2% tax reimbursement for bussiness that offer reimbursement to 25% of their employees a year.

Local Level: Property Tax, Car Tax, and School Tax.

Encourage towns of 75,000 or more to switch over to land value tax. In addition to, towns of 75,000 encourage exempt individuals who own a home and car from paying taxes on their car. Renters still will have to pay for taxes on vehicles they own in these town's.

Reform the State pension and retirement plans. Switch over to a non taxable 403B.

[Henry10]

Originally Posted by RunD1987

Wouldn't mind a high sales tax with exemption of taxes on medical services, packaged food, car/boat sales within the State, and packaged drinks.

Why would want to exempt packaged food, car/boats, packaged drinks from sales tax? How about -- no exemptions, no exceptions, no nothing. Besides, exemptions / credits, sales tax etc. -- these are dealt with at tax-return time, for low-income taxpayers.

Originally Posted by RunD1987

A used tax on items purchased outside of CT on goods of $2500 or more.

So if I buy a new car in White Plains, now I have to pay "used" tax to CT, on top of sales taxes when I register?

Not sure how this makes sense....

Originally Posted by RunD1987

Do away with income tax, estate tax, gas tax, and cap property taxes at a 55 Mill Rate.

Most towns have Mill a lot lower than 55 already.

And on and on.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Henry10

Some Republicans are Socialists too. But Democratic Party is fully vested now in the Socialism doctrine. Official Party platform now is Socialism, and is getting worse. This is very important to point out when we discuss the economic climate of CT, because Democrats (not simply Governor) have been running CT.



Your response is textbook Saul Alinsky's attack -- "When someone points out a problem -- attack that person as if something is wrong with that person"

I actually find economic policies of CT very mean-spirited, and morally-corrupt. They appeal to some of the worst sides of human psyche -- theft, jealousy, exploitation, deceit, etc.




How can you fix the problem if you can't identify the problem, and be PC? Identifying the problem is absolutely "fingerpointing."

I am just curious - how would a civil society exist if we eliminated fingerpointing? Let's say for example -- I rob a bank. If you come after me, I can say "hey stop being mean-spirited and fingerpointing at me, let's fix the problem of bank robbery in general?" How does that make any sense?

How can a society exist without "fingerpointing" at those who committed offenses against such society?

I have to disagree with you on a number of points here. The Democratic Party is no more vested in socialism then they ever have been. Remember this is the party that brought you The New Deal and The Great Society, both of which are social programs. Are you against Social Security? Are you against Medicare? I am not and like pretty much every American, including you I presume, will be using these programs in the future.

As to your comment on the economic policies of our state, I also do not fully agree. If anything America's big business are the ones who represent the worst sides of human psyche including theft, jealousy, exploitation and deceit. During the Bush administration, they went wild, to the point of near collapse and then went crying to Congress to save them. We had little choice but to do that but lets be honest, business rarely does any more than it has to do. And before you accuse me of being a ultra-left Democrat, I will remind you that I am a moderate Republican who has grown disgusted and discouraged by a ultra-conservative party that is run by people whose motives and ties to big business are at best highly questionable. Jay

[RunD1987]

Why would want to exempt packaged food, car/boats, packaged drinks from sales tax? How about -- no exemptions, no exceptions, no nothing. Besides, exemptions / credits, sales tax etc. -- these are dealt with at tax-return time, for low-income taxpayers.
Because food and what I mention are a necessity. Now exemption of boat/car sales tax maybe not...goes to the next question...

So if I buy a new car in White Plains, now I have to pay "used" tax to CT, on top of sales taxes when I register?

Not sure how this makes sense....

So if we exempt taxes of car purchases in CT more people will buy cars in CT or have a special lower sales tax for cars for CT residents...say 5% not 10%. So if an individual does want to buy a car in NY they pay a 5% used tax when registering that car here and the NY sales tax as well.



Most towns have Mill a lot lower than 55 already.

Some are above 60 and 70. Having a land value tax in developed cities would be good. Not having a land value tax in smaller towns be good to expand and protect natural resources.