partisanship shoots its own self in the foot, and we're all losing (again)
raise your hand if you've been reading all about john kerry's little pleasure cruiser, and its registration in the (tax-free) ocean state. now, raise your hand if you've been keeping up with the misadventures of charlie rangel and the congressional ethics commission. that's what i thought.
john forbes kerry heinz is a high-profile partisan currently beset by a lynch mob other partisans who would, apparently, prefer us to focus on some sensationalist sizzle rather than any substance-based steak. the irony of this is that true criminal charlie rangel is enjoying a relatively publicity free ride on his ethics plea bargain while we're being distracted, and that sucks.
i'll make you a deal on JFKH: you can throw your first stone if you've never hopped the NH border to buy beer, wine, liquor, or any other retail item, and neglected to file a payment with the state of massachusetts department of revenue for the sales and use tax you owe. my side of that bargain is that you have to OPEN YOUR EYES and read a little bit about charlie rangel's plethora of corrupt schemes, (i won't link just one--i'll link the google search page for "charles rangel ethics investigation" and let you read 'em all, if you have time between your kerry blurbs), and then explain to me why the boat story is even in the news.
disgusted. with both sides.
john forbes kerry heinz is a high-profile partisan currently beset by a lynch mob other partisans who would, apparently, prefer us to focus on some sensationalist sizzle rather than any substance-based steak. the irony of this is that true criminal charlie rangel is enjoying a relatively publicity free ride on his ethics plea bargain while we're being distracted, and that sucks.
i'll make you a deal on JFKH: you can throw your first stone if you've never hopped the NH border to buy beer, wine, liquor, or any other retail item, and neglected to file a payment with the state of massachusetts department of revenue for the sales and use tax you owe. my side of that bargain is that you have to OPEN YOUR EYES and read a little bit about charlie rangel's plethora of corrupt schemes, (i won't link just one--i'll link the google search page for "charles rangel ethics investigation" and let you read 'em all, if you have time between your kerry blurbs), and then explain to me why the boat story is even in the news.
disgusted. with both sides.
posted by kad barma at 12:19 PM
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Actually, every year I look for that part of the Tax Program where I pay that suggested amount to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in sales tax, even though I wonder about how that works out re the Commerce Clause. I do it, but I am not sure it is fair. But, I buy my big ticket items here—for me that would be cars, not sail boats.
But, at least he had the boat made here in New England, providing jobs for local folks.
Regards — Cliff
You're by no means in any sort of majority, and my hat's off to you for your diligence on the sales tax. Cars they've locked down pretty well via registration and garaging, (which is where they got JFKH on his boat), but it's TV's and iPods and such (and beer, for sure) where the majority skips their Commonwealth obligations. It's from those people that I'm disgusted to hear the baying for Kerry's scalp on his yacht. It's the EXACT same thing they'd do.
And, as I tried to emphasize, it's the lack of news on Rangel's nonsense that really spins the head around. He's been in Congress for over half his life, and he is corrupt, and there's (apparently) a risk of little consequence. Doubly disgusted.
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