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Published Jul. 5, 2009Views: 427
This story justifiably received more press coverage from WRAL than the July 4 Tea Party held yesterday in downtown Raleigh.
Despite a golden opportunity to capitalize on voter outrage over proposed tax increases, the GOP continues to fumble the ball in the budget debate. In an environment of rare unanimity amongst various splinter groups, the GOP appears to lack leadership capable of organizing opposition to Bev Perdue's $1.5 billion tax increase.
NC residents facing one of the highest state unemployment rates in the country cannot afford to wait for the next election cycle to experience renewed economic growth.
Due to cost pressures and reduced revenue, companies are shopping around for new low-cost facility locations within the United States. To reduce churn in labor markets, the Obama Administration is considering the introduction of a proposal to restrict state tax reductions and other business incentives in states that have received federal stimulus money.
In the absence of federal intervention, states with favorable tax climates are seizing key employers from states like North Carolina that are rushing to enact higher taxes.
Instead of capitalizing on the willingness of employers to relocate, Bev Perdue and House Democrats seem determined to drive North Carolina businesses to other states.
As major employers flee this state for greener pastures, Republican leaders are gravely mistaken if they believe that voters will reward incumbent candidates that limit their opposition solely to ineffectual block voting tactics.
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Dang, I am a strong supporter of State's rights, but this actually makes sense
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
July 5, 2009 9:04 a.m.
It would be up to the leadership of the STATE to do the right thing in such times, not the feds to dictate.
GOLO member since July 11, 2007
July 5, 2009 9:13 a.m.
I agree Nancy. Even if it is the right idea, it is the wrong way to do it!!
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
July 5, 2009 9:17 a.m.
that's because it was more interesting, and more relevant to the lives of the ordinary citizen than a tea bag
July 5, 2009 9:21 a.m.
GOLO member since October 18, 2007
July 5, 2009 9:23 a.m.
An example of why we are headed where we going. Even now the State of California is handing out IOUs because of their unsustainable progressive policies. And yet our Legislature wants to raise taxes.
GOLO member since October 18, 2007
July 5, 2009 9:25 a.m.
And looked at the quality of writing you get here - doors busted down, animals gone missing and so on. Let us hope that eventually we will all be so broken down by rampant statism that we think WRAL is well written.
July 5, 2009 9:46 a.m.
Actually, if that is what grabs the interest of adults, that's part of the problem of this country now. People are not going to get involved or concerned until their wallets are empty.
Nothing motivates someone to get off their behinds like someone stealing them blind, then they scream.
GOLO member since July 11, 2007
July 5, 2009 9:53 a.m.
GOLO member since September 1, 2007
July 5, 2009 10:13 a.m.
GOLO member since May 29, 2009
July 5, 2009 10:16 a.m.
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