Iraq, History, Weapons, Democrats

I am curious as to the authenticity of the below video. If accurate it would appear that many politicians have selective memory.

http://www.bercasio.com/movies/dems-wmd-before-iraq.wmv

Politicians Good / Bad

Do you really think there are good choices?

If so, who and why....

thanks

me, I think most have one agenda...get elected.

Canada Dry / Coliseum Property-New Information...CLOSER TO CLEAN

There has been much conversation regarding the ongoing clean-up of the Canada Dry building and land on High Point Road adjacent to the Greensboro Coliseum. I see this subject as having nothing to do with the names and associations of the owners....it is about what is best for Greensboro.

Some have claimed that little has been done to clean this property and that the city should avoid any purchase. I believe this to be silly and very shortsighted. Some need to think about exactly how large a 10,000 gallon tank actually is....think about 2,000 5 gallon cans. ...now think about how many tanks were removed. I assume it is easy to close a well. If I were the sellers and it was easy to close the well and hook up to city water for all needs...then I would consider doing this now. There may be excellent reasons not to...I don't know. If this is easy to do then the ease or ability to sell this property rose significantly.

Please see this link for additional information at the bottom of Jordan Green's Yes Weekly reporting....here... It is very detailed as to what has been done.

I continue to support the idea of our great city owning this property (almost regardless of price...within reason) using a long term perspective of at least twenty years. It should be easy to recognize that if price is within 10% +/- then who cares....within a few years it will be a great value to all or our residents. The difference between what is a great price and a market value price is only a few dollars per resident...no big deal...make it happen!

Me...my fingers are crossed that with this property in hand and some excellent creative development on the part of the city....maybe...just maybe.... Greensboro can return High Point Road to a more postive direction. I hope so!! I want Greensboro to be the best place to live within hundreds of miles...this is not achieved by being shortsighted and silly. Most of our leaders already know this and are owed a thank you. Thanks.

Greensboro needs to think beyond the clean issues and assume this is much more easily resolved than even a few short months ago. Imagine the number of buyers when the property has a clean bill of health. ....sigh...my guess...the same folks that are advocating the city to pass on this huge opportunity will be the same ones critical later when the problems are solved and someone else is the buyer.

---here are a few comments from the bottom of the article--- and another link

If the building is renovated for continued use, these materials can either be removed or sealed in place. In either case, the asbestos and lead paint issues do not prohibit development at the site. In summary, the site’s “High Risk” designation will be lowered as soon as the water supply well is closed. A Notice of Residual Petroleum (NORP) will be filed and recorded for the property, which is common for properties which have had UST’s. The filing of a NORP does not affect commercial development of the property. In conclusion, extensive remediation has been performed on the property, and no further active remediation is anticipated for use of the land as a commercial/industrial site. Susan S. Robinson 5-12-07

I am unclear if Susan Robinson is the author or the source of information for Jordan Green. Either way, thanks to both for the updated valuable information.

Thanks,
Meblogin

Taxation 100 years ago vs. today....interesting

I wonder if the following is accurate...no time to research but felt it worth sharing. If total fiction...let me know and I will delete.


Tax truth

At first this was funny...then realized the awful truth of it.
Be sure to read all the way to the end!

Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.

Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries, then
Tax his tears.

Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.

Then tax his coffin ,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.

Put these words
upon his tomb,
" Taxes drove me to my doom..."

When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax,
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Interest expense
Inventory tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road usage taxes
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)

Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

COMMENTS:

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What happened? Some say politicians.....