To listen to Jon Easter, of the Indy Democrat Blog, you would think that anyone that has provided significant tax revenue is due to receive a big check cut to them. That is a large part of his argument in his recent blog that seems to support giving $100 Million to the Speedway. IMS is […]
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What Do You Call an Ex-Pope?
By joshfeatherstone on February 12, 2013 in Catholic, Ex-Pope, Joseph Ratzinger, Nazi Pope, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Titles
Seriously…what DO you call an ex-pope? I’m not Catholic. Even if I was, I doubt there is precedent set….since it hasn’t happened in more than 600 years. I’ve got to assume that, like a president, the title follows you for the remainder of your days. But does your “Pope name?” I mean, does he stay […]
Why Republicans Should Raise Taxes on the Wealthy
By joshfeatherstone on November 28, 2012 in $250, 000, Bush Tax Cuts, Democrat, republican, Taxes on the Wealthy
First, the reason is NOT because raising taxes is a good idea. It’s not.The first goal needs to be reducing the national debt. Few disagree that our debt load is unsustainable. Few disagree that if we continue down the curre…
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Unions and the Hostess Situation
By joshfeatherstone on November 19, 2012 in Bakers’ Union, Bakery, Confectionery, Hostess, Teamsters, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Union, Twinkies
Unions are interesting creatures. And for decades now, they have been one of the more controversial parts of the American work force.Union supporters claim that unions are great for workers, and exist only for that benefit. The other side believes unio…