You do know handymandave that the REAL rate of inflation is about 20% per year right now thanks to the Fed and Obama's policies. YSU is raising tuition just to compensate for the reduced buying power of the dollar.
Government really has created this problem by largely providing those fixed incomes and creating an atmosphere where striving beyond those meager payments is punished. So we have a city full of people who do not have to work for a living, have little pride in themselves and their surroundings, participate heavily in the back market economy and do not "pay their fair share" of taxes to the city government. In effect the Federal government has killed the American City.
Wow! Talk about union fearmongering! City council must decide what is best for the entire community, not just the unions. Let them do the study and then once the facts are out this project could be rationally debated. But to oppose just gathering information? Wow!
This is the same crap that they pulled a couple of years ago, just recycled. Just about everyone has already switched to CFLs by now anyways, so this is just an absolute waste of time and money. The Ohio Legislature had no business mandating such a stupid program. Why can't they stick to those things that are their responsibility such as keeping roads and bridges maintained and fixing the school funding issue?
Spence, you have illustrated the leftist rationale for taxation. The conservative view, and the view held by the founders, is that taxes are only to raise revenue necessary for the operation of essential government services. No more money should be taken than absolutely necessary. You must remember that wealth does not belong to government or "the people", it belongs to whomever produces it.
Perhaps the reason why the wealthy wants so much control over government is because the government exercises so much control over them. In a system where the government is weak and hands off, there is no incentive to gain influence as the influence will get you nothing in return. But in a system where government picks winners and losers, there is a huge incentive to make sure that your interests are in the "winner" column.
Wasn't there just an article in the Vindy the other day complaining how the city commissions studies but never pays any attention to them? What is going to make this one different?
Republicans leading the way at restricting freedoms and killing jobs. Was there a real and present danger to the public caused by these parlors that needed such quick action?
Of course it will cost $69 million after taking into consideration all the extra costs that governments love to pile on. How much would it cost if it was being done by a private owner who didn't have to deal with prevailing wage, Davis bacon, minority participation quotas, on and on and on?
YSU trustees OK tuition hike, revert to old hiring policies
You do know handymandave that the REAL rate of inflation is about 20% per year right now thanks to the Fed and Obama's policies. YSU is raising tuition just to compensate for the reduced buying power of the dollar.
June 13, 2013 at 8:19 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown continues to shed people
Government really has created this problem by largely providing those fixed incomes and creating an atmosphere where striving beyond those meager payments is punished. So we have a city full of people who do not have to work for a living, have little pride in themselves and their surroundings, participate heavily in the back market economy and do not "pay their fair share" of taxes to the city government. In effect the Federal government has killed the American City.
June 9, 2013 at 7:58 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Niles council tables resolution to authorize energy plant study
Wow! Talk about union fearmongering! City council must decide what is best for the entire community, not just the unions. Let them do the study and then once the facts are out this project could be rationally debated. But to oppose just gathering information? Wow!
June 6, 2013 at 7:37 a.m. permalink suggest removal
OSU's Gee retires after Notre Dame comments
THAT is all that he said? That is nothing! Lighten up everyone!
June 5, 2013 at 7:15 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Ohio Edison offering efficient light bulbs
This is the same crap that they pulled a couple of years ago, just recycled. Just about everyone has already switched to CFLs by now anyways, so this is just an absolute waste of time and money. The Ohio Legislature had no business mandating such a stupid program. Why can't they stick to those things that are their responsibility such as keeping roads and bridges maintained and fixing the school funding issue?
June 5, 2013 at 6:42 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Carte blanche taxation
Spence, you have illustrated the leftist rationale for taxation. The conservative view, and the view held by the founders, is that taxes are only to raise revenue necessary for the operation of essential government services. No more money should be taken than absolutely necessary. You must remember that wealth does not belong to government or "the people", it belongs to whomever produces it.
Perhaps the reason why the wealthy wants so much control over government is because the government exercises so much control over them. In a system where the government is weak and hands off, there is no incentive to gain influence as the influence will get you nothing in return. But in a system where government picks winners and losers, there is a huge incentive to make sure that your interests are in the "winner" column.
June 4, 2013 at 7:07 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown and YSU to seek $250,000 federal grant for study
Wasn't there just an article in the Vindy the other day complaining how the city commissions studies but never pays any attention to them? What is going to make this one different?
June 4, 2013 at 6:48 a.m. permalink suggest removal
New law changed Internet cafe operations
Republicans leading the way at restricting freedoms and killing jobs. Was there a real and present danger to the public caused by these parlors that needed such quick action?
May 30, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. permalink suggest removal
How do we honor veterans as monuments decay, funds dry up?
Of course it will cost $69 million after taking into consideration all the extra costs that governments love to pile on. How much would it cost if it was being done by a private owner who didn't have to deal with prevailing wage, Davis bacon, minority participation quotas, on and on and on?
May 27, 2013 at 7:51 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Groups: Keep Ohio laws on energy efficiency
Remember, it was this law that mandated the selling of CFL light bulbs to Ohioans at extremely outrageous prices.
May 27, 2013 at 7:36 a.m. permalink suggest removal