Richardson: Tax increases inevitable

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skinwalker wrote:

Our great white father, Billy "the kid" Richardson started out by saying he opposed any tax during the last special session, but today, he has turned the tables and expect more to be taken from your spending power. Apparently there are "many" lawmakers taking his side and adding "more" taxes to the State coffers....

MHC wrote:

We get what we vote for!

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Whisky River Crabb wrote:

A little side note you let ya'll know, the "sin" tax, taxes on alcohol and tobacco products, already went up this past Monday. I haven't been able to find out when this new tax was approved but the only thing that makes sense to me is it was approved during this last "special session" to balance the budget by screwing anyone that wants a cold beer, cigarette or cigar.

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Whisky River Crabb wrote:

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I did NOT vote for anyone in state office right now, I voted against every incumbent in my voting district. And I will continue to do so until the blood suckers from my neck of the woods are gone. Or me, whichever comes first.

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Daniel in Hobbs wrote:

well folks..you know off the git-go..if you vote for a dem..you are going to have your taxes increased...period...no suprise there...

CornDaddy wrote:

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It would seem that those who vote Dem in NM are not concerned about their taxes increasing since the most likely pay none in the first place. More than likely they are the recipients of the benefits of said increases.

MHC wrote:

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I'm right there with you. When I say "we" I'm talking about the voting majority. I didnt vote for anyone that is currently in this state gov't either, of course unlike the majority, i did my homework before voting and therfore didnt give any of these hacks my vote.
I also dont vote with the mentality of the "lesser of two evils" concept. If the candidate or incumbate has not earned my vote neither of them get it. This is the reason we continue to get these corrupt self serving retreads making decisions in our govt.
When was the last time the Dem or Rep parties presented us with individuals that were actually out to make our country better than how they found it? What both parties give us is the highest bidder that is out for themselves and continues the status quo of crapping on the middle class and making fake promises to the so called poor. So until WE change and start paying attention before hand of who we give our votes to, we will continue and will always get more of the same.

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Whisky River Crabb wrote:

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You are wrong in not voting for the "lesser of two evils" for one reason. If you do not vote for someone, anyone, anyone that is not an incumbent, we will never be able to get the blood suckers out of office. Look at it this way: Do you want someone in office that is going to screw you slow and easy or do you want what we have now? Someone that is slamming it home with a sandpaper prophylactic? The choice is yours, even when it may not be the best choice.

NMresident wrote:

The state wouldn't have to do anything if they would eliminate "tax lightning" and tax all properties at current market prices. Plus as was already said, our state has too many state govt workers. This is born out by the fact that NM has a much higher ratio of state govt workers than most other states on a per capita basis. The ABQ Journal reported on this a while back but I don't recall the numbers.