Well, for the first time in twelve years, my state will be governed by a Republican. Not a RINO, but as close to a true conservative, I suppose, as we could get. Chris Christie is pro-life and pro-family. And coming from a career in law enforcement, he’s quite tough on crime and corruption. Which is what New Jersey desperately needs.
Along with tax relief.
I got the break-down of my town’s election results in an email this morning:
Christie, 1805 (54%)
Corzine, 1317 (39.4%)
Daggett, 204 (6.1%)
Other, 18 (0.5%)
I’m actually surprised it was as close as it was, with the discontent we’re feeling up here over exorbitant property taxes and the mire that is the Obama Recession. Chris “Jesse Ventura polled as low as I consistently have and still won” Daggett failed to impact the election one way or the other. What also amazed me was that 18 of my fellow neighbors voted for such candidates as the Green Party or the Socialist Party or any of the other six fringe parties on the ballot.
I’m happy, I guess. Doubtful anything substantial will really change since, well, this is New Jersey. Thinking the big man will sweep into office this January and immediately slash taxes on individual wage earners as well as businesses is probably wishful thinking. The temptation to put a hand in the kitty is far too great for most politicians to realize the basic formula:
a) Lower taxes = more money in my pocket = more money I spend and invest = a more bustling and robust economy
b) Lower taxes = more money in your local business’ coifers = more money to invest in growing their business to make greater profits = greater demand for new hires = a more bustling and robust economy
If I’m wrong here, please, let me know. And yes, PROFIT is good. My wife makes a pretty good profit from her work, and you know what? It goes to paying the mortgage, the utilities, and to feed and clothe the family. Too much, however, has been going to Jon Corzine and Uncle Sam.
But I doubt too much will really change. No doubt it will send a message to Obama and force him to temper his aggressive and disagreeable agenda. In that it’s a good thing. And there might be some property tax relief. Still, though, as soon as we’re able to get some return on the house, probably not until the economy’s turned and not for a while after that, as soon as we get what we put in plus a few dollars more, we’re outta here.
Along with tax relief.
I got the break-down of my town’s election results in an email this morning:
Christie, 1805 (54%)
Corzine, 1317 (39.4%)
Daggett, 204 (6.1%)
Other, 18 (0.5%)
I’m actually surprised it was as close as it was, with the discontent we’re feeling up here over exorbitant property taxes and the mire that is the Obama Recession. Chris “Jesse Ventura polled as low as I consistently have and still won” Daggett failed to impact the election one way or the other. What also amazed me was that 18 of my fellow neighbors voted for such candidates as the Green Party or the Socialist Party or any of the other six fringe parties on the ballot.
I’m happy, I guess. Doubtful anything substantial will really change since, well, this is New Jersey. Thinking the big man will sweep into office this January and immediately slash taxes on individual wage earners as well as businesses is probably wishful thinking. The temptation to put a hand in the kitty is far too great for most politicians to realize the basic formula:
a) Lower taxes = more money in my pocket = more money I spend and invest = a more bustling and robust economy
b) Lower taxes = more money in your local business’ coifers = more money to invest in growing their business to make greater profits = greater demand for new hires = a more bustling and robust economy
If I’m wrong here, please, let me know. And yes, PROFIT is good. My wife makes a pretty good profit from her work, and you know what? It goes to paying the mortgage, the utilities, and to feed and clothe the family. Too much, however, has been going to Jon Corzine and Uncle Sam.
But I doubt too much will really change. No doubt it will send a message to Obama and force him to temper his aggressive and disagreeable agenda. In that it’s a good thing. And there might be some property tax relief. Still, though, as soon as we’re able to get some return on the house, probably not until the economy’s turned and not for a while after that, as soon as we get what we put in plus a few dollars more, we’re outta here.
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