Archive for July, 2011
Intermission: Raise the Debt Ceiling
Remy does it again, this is hilarious . . .
The Debt Ceiling: How High Will It Go?
photo credit: The.Comedian The Congressional Quarterly has a fascinating infographic showing when the debt ceiling has been increased in the past back to 1980. Here are some factoids that I found interesting: Since the “Great Recession” began in 2008 the debt ceiling has been raised 5 times increasing to the current $14.29 from $9.82 trillion–an [...]
Words of Wisdom from the New Hampshire Constitution
So recently I was perusing the New Hampshire State Constitution and I found some words of wisdom that I thought I would share with the world. Both are from the Bill of Rights: [Art.] 10. [Right of Revolution.] Government being instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the whole community, and not for the [...]
Amazon Tax Update: Fatwallet Flees Illinois
Illinois also recently enacted the Amazon tax . . . here is a mini-documentary of Fatwallet.com‘s five mile move from Illinois to Wisconsin. Hat tip to Illinois Policy Institute: As news that Amazon.com is seeking to challenge the new California law attacking online affiliates via a ballot initiative, it’s worth remembering that Illinois passed its [...]
Taxes Matter XI: The Amazon Tax and Business Location
photo credit: Paul-in-London As if we need more evidence that taxes influence behavior . . . check out this story from the Chicago Sun-Times: “Amazon Directs Business Toward State Not Collecting Online Sales Tax.” Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to open a fourth Arizona distribution center, giving the state a nod for its hands-off stance [...]
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