What type of representation does the group want? - Moved by WNYresident

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March 6th, 2010, 10:11 PM
DomesticatedFeminist

What type of representation does the group want? - Moved by WNYresident

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I don't even know how to respond to your comment. How do you form an opinion like that? Just because someone works their ass off to make money you believe they won't associate with people who make less than they do?

I am not saying carl never associates with these people, i am saying he doesn't represent them.

Not all working class folk who aren't in the 'political class' are going to agree with Carl.

If he runs for governor, good for him, but he won't get my vote. Neither will patterson. Actually nobody represents my ideals.
March 6th, 2010, 10:33 PM
WNYresident

So then, what is your ideal governor?
March 6th, 2010, 11:46 PM
NBuffaloResident

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Originally Posted by WNYresident

So then, what is your ideal governor?

Ideal governor is a governor that executes the will of the majority, while not trampling the rights of the minority. Plain and simple.
March 7th, 2010, 12:04 AM
WNYresident

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Originally Posted by NBuffaloResident

Ideal governor is a governor that executes the will of the majority, while not trampling the rights of the minority. Plain and simple.

Even if that drives the state into a wall? What if the majority wants all welfare qualified people to get free college education paid for by non-government ran businesses? just add a 15% education taxes on all NYS businesses. You'd be fine with that even thought it would cause businesses to go to states that didn't place that burden on them?
March 7th, 2010, 12:23 AM
NBuffaloResident

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Originally Posted by WNYresident

Even if that drives the state into a wall? What if the majority wants all welfare qualified people to get free college education paid for by non-government ran businesses? just add a 15% education taxes on all NYS businesses. You'd be fine with that even thought it would cause businesses to go to states that didn't place that burden on them?

"The measures of the fair majority... ought always to be respected." --Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 1792. ME 8:397

"Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals." --Thomas Jefferson to Garret Vanmeter, 1781. ME 4:417, Papers 5:566

Yes, and I think I'm in good company.
March 7th, 2010, 09:04 AM
DomesticatedFeminist

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Originally Posted by WNYresident

Even if that drives the state into a wall? What if the majority wants all welfare qualified people to get free college education paid for by non-government ran businesses? just add a 15% education taxes on all NYS businesses. You'd be fine with that even thought it would cause businesses to go to states that didn't place that burden on them?

Depends on the size of the business.

Let's say a Walmart size business, yes I think a business that is that size should have to pay a tax to help pay for state education. They aren't going to move out of the state because they still would have a huge profit.

I think giving a tax break to Bass Pro is bollox.