Late in the 18th century Mr. Ropke said it best:
"We need businessmen, farmers, and bankers who view the great questions of economic policy unprejudiced by their own immediate and short-run economic interests; trade-union leaders who realize that they share with the president of the national bank the responsibility for the country's currency, journalists who resist the temptation to flatter mass tastes or to succumb to political passions and court cheap success and instead guide public opinion with moderation, sound judgment, and a high sense of responsibility."
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Give thanks for what you have and not what you don't have. If you are reading this then you most likely are better off than many others. Most likely you have a computer, access to a computer, roof over your head, possibly food on the table, funds to pay for the Internet service, ability to get to and from a place that has a computer with Internet access you can use, etc.
Many in this world today lack having the basic needs that sustain life in a minimum form. Many have some form of disability, handicap, etc. that does not allow them such opportunities.
What is the status of your life?
http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=17984
GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.
Many in this world today lack having the basic needs that sustain life in a minimum form. Many have some form of disability, handicap, etc. that does not allow them such opportunities.
What is the status of your life?
http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=17984
GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Rep. Riddle is on board with some conditions
"My constituents are being taxed out of their homes because of appraisal increases, and their taxes are providing services for people who are here illegally," Riddle said. "These are two huge problems, and they must both be fixed immediately, if not sooner."
Riddle's House Bill 46 would allow counties to hold their own elections to set an appraisal rate as low as three percent, sidestepping the controversy associated with a state-wide appraisal cap. A constitutional amendment, HJR 15, was also filed for the same purpose.
"The fact is that there are members who will never vote for an appraisal cap in their district," Riddle said. "So why make them? This bill is all about democracy. It's about local control, and letting the people decide for themselves what is best." Let's understand why a State Rep. want vote for an appraisal cap - they are beholden to the monetary contributions from the Texas Association of Counties, Texas Municipal League, and the Texas Association of School Boards. Take these organizations out of the picture and a vote that favors taxpayers is not an issue. Riddle makes a good effort, but she wants to 'side step' her responsibilities as an elected State Rep.
House Bill 47, requiring voter identification at the voting booth, was also part of Riddle's initial legislative package. She said the issue has its roots in the illegal immigration debate. "There is a lot of concern that people's votes are being negated because people who are not citizens or who should not be voting for a number of other reasons are being allowed to vote," Riddle said. "It's such a simple problem to fix: prove who you are when you show up to vote!" Thought this was the reason for the Voter Card. No Card No Vote! Very Simple Solution.
Riddle's House Bill 46 would allow counties to hold their own elections to set an appraisal rate as low as three percent, sidestepping the controversy associated with a state-wide appraisal cap. A constitutional amendment, HJR 15, was also filed for the same purpose.
"The fact is that there are members who will never vote for an appraisal cap in their district," Riddle said. "So why make them? This bill is all about democracy. It's about local control, and letting the people decide for themselves what is best." Let's understand why a State Rep. want vote for an appraisal cap - they are beholden to the monetary contributions from the Texas Association of Counties, Texas Municipal League, and the Texas Association of School Boards. Take these organizations out of the picture and a vote that favors taxpayers is not an issue. Riddle makes a good effort, but she wants to 'side step' her responsibilities as an elected State Rep.
House Bill 47, requiring voter identification at the voting booth, was also part of Riddle's initial legislative package. She said the issue has its roots in the illegal immigration debate. "There is a lot of concern that people's votes are being negated because people who are not citizens or who should not be voting for a number of other reasons are being allowed to vote," Riddle said. "It's such a simple problem to fix: prove who you are when you show up to vote!" Thought this was the reason for the Voter Card. No Card No Vote! Very Simple Solution.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Bill on property reappraisals
http://www.texasinsider.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5268
"Houston State Senator Dan Patrick and Representative Dwayne Bohac filed legislation today to limit the increase of property tax appraisals by requiring biennial reappraisals of homestead property." Senator Patrick and Representative Bohac are on the right track; however, this legislation needs to address more than just homestead property. Include all property.
"Houston State Senator Dan Patrick and Representative Dwayne Bohac filed legislation today to limit the increase of property tax appraisals by requiring biennial reappraisals of homestead property." Senator Patrick and Representative Bohac are on the right track; however, this legislation needs to address more than just homestead property. Include all property.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Consumption Tax v. Property Tax
"Transferring the burden of funding schools from a property tax to a consumer tax is an attainable and worthy endeavor that will strengthen our economy by placing the burden of funding education on those that can afford it." Representative King is going to try again in this Legislative session, and we all need to help make this happen. The process is very simple:
1) Draft a letter in support of the proposal.
2) Go http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/welcome.php for the fax number of every state representative
3) Fax, send, etc. your letter to every state representative
4) Power is in the hands of the people who scream the loudest - SCREAM and help Rep. King
http://www.empowertexans.com/node/734
1) Draft a letter in support of the proposal.
2) Go http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/welcome.php for the fax number of every state representative
3) Fax, send, etc. your letter to every state representative
4) Power is in the hands of the people who scream the loudest - SCREAM and help Rep. King
http://www.empowertexans.com/node/734
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