Vt. economy hits bottom; revenue forecast up a bit

Please tell me, what in God's name is going to fuel a recovery in Vermont? Where is that money coming from? There is no new business to speak of, 12.5% are unemployed and will go somewhere else eventually and no substantial business in their right mind will move to Vermont on their own nickel. Of course you always get the yogurt scammers that come in and rip off taxpayer money representing no net gain in tax revenue. Vermont will become a third world state with just rich and poor.

Vermont, the nations largest National Park!

hisbigness wrote:

Please tell me, what in God's name is going to fuel a recovery in Vermont? Where is that money coming from? There is no new business to speak of, 12.5% are unemployed and will go somewhere else eventually and no substantial business in their right mind will move to Vermont on their own nickel. Of course you always get the yogurt scammers that come in and rip off taxpayer money representing no net gain in tax revenue. Vermont will become a third world state with just rich and poor.

So let me get this straight: We have no new business; except when we do have new business - and then its a scam? We discourage business; except when we encourage business, and then it's a scam?

Do you ever take off your blinders and see the ridiculous things you're saying?

I've got a better idea: Why don't you put your face back in your buttt and hope for more brains in your next life.

New Clear Waste wrote:

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So let me get this straight: We have no new business; except when we do have new business - and then its a scam? We discourage business; except when we encourage business, and then it's a scam?
Do you ever take off your blinders and see the ridiculous things you're saying?
I've got a better idea: Why don't you put your face back in your buttt and hope for more brains in your next life.

I believe your comments clearly and accurately reflect your ignorance. Only pathetic imbeciles like you have to resort to personal attacks in order to state a position. I would try to explain what I meant by my prior comments but it seems the effort would be wasted on you.

hisbigness wrote:

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I believe your comments clearly and accurately reflect your ignorance. Only pathetic imbeciles like you have to resort to personal attacks in order to state a position. I would try to explain what I meant by my prior comments but it seems the effort would be wasted on you.

Face firmly in butt; your best pose.

New Clear Waste wrote:

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Face firmly in butt; your best pose.

Gee, how articulate. Didn't I see you at a Mensa Society convention?

I didn't make that meeting either but did get a honor mention from them. that headline is twisted. if we hit bottom how many directions can it go other than stay put. SO is the headline saying the revenue is up but business not then therefore the taxes or rate must be up to bring the revenue up. OH I forgot this is GOV school of logic not business logic.

any1 can be rich in vermont just put your mind too it...

hisbigness wrote:

Please tell me, what in God's name is going to fuel a recovery in Vermont? Where is that money coming from? There is no new business to speak of, 12.5% are unemployed and will go somewhere else eventually and no substantial business in their right mind will move to Vermont on their own nickel. Of course you always get the yogurt scammers that come in and rip off taxpayer money representing no net gain in tax revenue. Vermont will become a third world state with just rich and poor.

How is it possible to forecast increased revenue? With the highest unemployment in years, under employment rising, tax revenue decreasing, hotel bookings way down and no job creation. Politians that care more about gaining credit by having there name on a bill opposed to doing the right thing. Cities and towns that do have development hire out of state contractors and workers-wow that brings revenue to the State! No snow yet, no tourist commith, no revenue! Go figure...

How is it possible to forecast increased revenue? With the highest unemployment in years, under employment rising, tax revenue decreasing, hotel bookings way down and no job creation. Politians that care more about gaining credit by having there name on a bill opposed to doing the right thing. Cities and towns that do have development hire out of state contractors and workers-wow that brings revenue to the State! No snow yet, no tourist commith, no revenue! Go figure...