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Great how they have insufficient money for teachers but plenty of cash for an unnecessary sports stadium. Awesome display of conservative values.
Only 18% of the budget goes to Defense spending, moron.
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Great how they have insufficient money for teachers but plenty of cash for an unnecessary sports stadium. Awesome display of conservative values.
Atlanta's Turner Field Is Dying -- And American Sanity Is Dying With It | Will Bunch
Hypocrisy of establishment Republicans glaringly obvious in the latest parasitical move by a pro-sport franchise.
You wonder how many of these frauds are getting some sort of kickback.
the Brave's current stadium is less than 20 years old. They couldn't get 200+million in overpriced idiotic "improvements" they wanted from Atlanta so they went to a more submissive group, the Republican controlled commission of Cobb County where they will get 450 million in subsidies. The lone Democrat on the commission was the only one to act halfway responsible and voted to give the decision more time for voters to discover what a rip-off it is.
Its not an "investment" its a hijacking of the sheeple of Cobb co.
Great how they have insufficient money for teachers but plenty of cash for an unnecessary sports stadium. Awesome display of conservative values.
"Other stuff" includes funding for Chinese prostitutes to drink alcohol responsibly. Yeah, that's authorized by the Constitution.
"Other stuff" includes funding for Chinese prostitutes to drink alcohol responsibly. Yeah, that's authorized by the Constitution.
And it includes everything else also but good job cherry picking tho
As Pub policy continues to screw cities and the non rich...regular people can't afford to go to any games anymore- that's for corporate boxes and people who don't give a shytte now lol...tax deductible natch...
right you are Dot Com
W. Bush was a government parasite long before he became president.
the following is from wikipedia.
After working on his father's successful 1988 presidential campaign, Bush learned from fellow Yale alumnus William DeWitt, Jr., that family friend Eddie Chiles wanted to sell the Texas Rangers baseball franchise along with the new sports dome; built on land acquired under eminent domain law and built under funding financed through taxpayers' funds backed by a bond issued for its debt. The new home of the Texas Rangers is still being contested in court by the original landowner who has not received payment for the land. The sports dome has not yet been paid off with the tax increase enacted to pay off the bond. The selling of the baseball team included the new stadium, which accounts for the huge profits the investors received
................When the Rangers franchise was sold for $250 million in 1998, at a total profit of $170 million, Bush personally received $14.9 million for his $600,000 investment.
And the lawsuit over the property was settled.October: The Rangers win the American League West, making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Attendance rebounds to 36,113 for the team, whose stadium revenues ($25.5 million) are deemed tops in baseball by Financial World. The magazine raises the estimated value of the franchise to $173 million.
January: The Rangers agree to future payments, including interest, to the ASFDA that will total $22.2 million to cover costs that the sports-development authority incurred related to litigation over the seizure of private property for the ballpark. The agreement brings closure to a dispute that goes back to the Bush era, when the club refused to reimburse the authority after a court judgment.
By that reasoning everyone that has a 401K is f*cking the government out of money. Do you not understand that tax exempt bonds are tax exempt because the government wasn't going to ever be in a position to get that money if they taxed it? It's a tax exempt bond precisely because with the tax burden added to the project nobody would f*cking do it.How about subsidizing our own human beings?
How can anyone be against investing in people?
Wait a minute here.
First of all you apparently aren't smart enough to know the difference between a subsidy and a legal tax break. Those corporations aren't getting a subsidy. They get tax breaks for investing in the development of future possible gains, they get nothing if their investment fails.
Second, You're the f*cking morons that "invest" in such stellar enterprises as Solyndra, GM and Fisker. Losing not the companies own investments but the tax dollars of American citizens.
Third, No federal money goes toward a stadium. None, zero, nada. And I personally as not a resident of Atlanta don't give a f*ck how much they spend on a baseball stadium. If they think they can come out on top with this investment have at it. If they lose their *sses...well that isn't my problem.
Fourth, None of these three situations effects helping the poor at all so you can shove that up your *ss.
most of these idiotic subsizings of sports stadiums are done with tax-exempt bonds...That means that a portion of the money they save is a result of less taxes going to the federal government. It is a form of FEDERAL subsidy. Tax-exempt bonds should not be used for sport stadiums.
Its not an "investment" its a hijacking of the sheeple of Cobb co.
By that reasoning everyone that has a 401K is f*cking the government out of money. Do you not understand that tax exempt bonds are tax exempt because the government wasn't going to ever be in a position to get that money if they taxed it? It's a tax exempt bond precisely because with the tax burden added to the project nobody would f*cking do it.Wait a minute here.
First of all you apparently aren't smart enough to know the difference between a subsidy and a legal tax break. Those corporations aren't getting a subsidy. They get tax breaks for investing in the development of future possible gains, they get nothing if their investment fails.
Second, You're the f*cking morons that "invest" in such stellar enterprises as Solyndra, GM and Fisker. Losing not the companies own investments but the tax dollars of American citizens.
Third, No federal money goes toward a stadium. None, zero, nada. And I personally as not a resident of Atlanta don't give a f*ck how much they spend on a baseball stadium. If they think they can come out on top with this investment have at it. If they lose their *sses...well that isn't my problem.
Fourth, None of these three situations effects helping the poor at all so you can shove that up your *ss.
most of these idiotic subsizings of sports stadiums are done with tax-exempt bonds...That means that a portion of the money they save is a result of less taxes going to the federal government. It is a form of FEDERAL subsidy. Tax-exempt bonds should not be used for sport stadiums.
Its not an "investment" its a hijacking of the sheeple of Cobb co.
Atlanta's Turner Field Is Dying -- And American Sanity Is Dying With It | Will Bunch
Hypocrisy of establishment Republicans glaringly obvious in the latest parasitical move by a pro-sport franchise.
You wonder how many of these frauds are getting some sort of kickback.
the Brave's current stadium is less than 20 years old. They couldn't get 200+million in overpriced idiotic "improvements" they wanted from Atlanta so they went to a more submissive group, the Republican controlled commission of Cobb County where they will get 450 million in subsidies. The lone Democrat on the commission was the only one to act halfway responsible and voted to give the decision more time for voters to discover what a rip-off it is.
Great how they have insufficient money for teachers but plenty of cash for an unnecessary sports stadium. Awesome display of conservative values.
Atlanta's Turner Field Is Dying -- And American Sanity Is Dying With It | Will Bunch
Hypocrisy of establishment Republicans glaringly obvious in the latest parasitical move by a pro-sport franchise.
You wonder how many of these frauds are getting some sort of kickback.
the Brave's current stadium is less than 20 years old. They couldn't get 200+million in overpriced idiotic "improvements" they wanted from Atlanta so they went to a more submissive group, the Republican controlled commission of Cobb County where they will get 450 million in subsidies. The lone Democrat on the commission was the only one to act halfway responsible and voted to give the decision more time for voters to discover what a rip-off it is.
Who, exactly, are the Republicans on the Atlanta city council?
http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/CONTACTS.HTM
Atlanta's Turner Field Is Dying -- And American Sanity Is Dying With It | Will Bunch
Hypocrisy of establishment Republicans glaringly obvious in the latest parasitical move by a pro-sport franchise.
You wonder how many of these frauds are getting some sort of kickback.
the Brave's current stadium is less than 20 years old. They couldn't get 200+million in overpriced idiotic "improvements" they wanted from Atlanta so they went to a more submissive group, the Republican controlled commission of Cobb County where they will get 450 million in subsidies. The lone Democrat on the commission was the only one to act halfway responsible and voted to give the decision more time for voters to discover what a rip-off it is.
Who, exactly, are the Republicans on the Atlanta city council?
http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/CONTACTS.HTM
What does the Atlanta City council have to do with it? Other than they were apparently upfront about their inability to pay for improvement the Braves wanted?
It is the Cobb co. Republicans, Four of them, that aranged this deal through in secrecy and then quickly approved it without giving the community time to figure out what a ripoff it is.
Who, exactly, are the Republicans on the Atlanta city council?
http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/CONTACTS.HTM
What does the Atlanta City council have to do with it? Other than they were apparently upfront about their inability to pay for improvement the Braves wanted?
It is the Cobb co. Republicans, Four of them, that aranged this deal through in secrecy and then quickly approved it without giving the community time to figure out what a ripoff it is.
The county is run by Democrats, what the fuck do Republicans have to do with it? If you want to make a point about how stadiums aren't justifiable use of tax dollars, feel free. I have actual facts and figures to bring to the argument that will actually prove you have a real point. If you want to pretend that Republicans are the only ones with their fingers in the pie I will slap you like the silly bitch you are.
How about subsidizing our own human beings?
How can anyone be against investing in people?
Wait a minute here.
First of all you apparently aren't smart enough to know the difference between a subsidy and a legal tax break. Those corporations aren't getting a subsidy. They get tax breaks for investing in the development of future possible gains, they get nothing if their investment fails.
Second, You're the f*cking morons that "invest" in such stellar enterprises as Solyndra, GM and Fisker. Losing not the companies own investments but the tax dollars of American citizens.
Third, No federal money goes toward a stadium. None, zero, nada. And I personally as not a resident of Atlanta don't give a f*ck how much they spend on a baseball stadium. If they think they can come out on top with this investment have at it. If they lose their *sses...well that isn't my problem.
Fourth, None of these three situations effects helping the poor at all so you can shove that up your *ss.
most of these idiotic subsizings of sports stadiums are done with tax-exempt bonds...That means that a portion of the money they save is a result of less taxes going to the federal government. It is a form of FEDERAL subsidy. Tax-exempt bonds should not be used for sport stadiums.
Its not an "investment" its a hijacking of the sheeple of Cobb co.
Cobb County will pledge $14 million up front in transportation improvements and $10 million from the Cumberland Community Improvement District, a self-taxing commercial district overseen by local business leaders.
The county will finance the remaining $276 million by issuing revenue bonds. As for repaying those bonds, here are the bullet points. Remember, each figure is the annual cost over 30 years.
• $400,000 from a new rental car tax.
• $940,000 from the existing hotel/motel tax.
• $2,740,000 from a new hotel/motel fee in the Cumberland CID.
• $5,150,000 from a property tax increase in the CID.
• $8,670,000 in relocation of existing Cobb County property taxes.
• While the majority of Cobb County residents won't be paying any additional taxes to fund the Braves' stadium, a large amount of their existing tax payments will cover for the costs.
• Because there are no new taxes here outside of the self-taxing CID, the County Commission can approve the proposal without a countywide referendum.
Wait a minute here.
First of all you apparently aren't smart enough to know the difference between a subsidy and a legal tax break. Those corporations aren't getting a subsidy. They get tax breaks for investing in the development of future possible gains, they get nothing if their investment fails.
Second, You're the f*cking morons that "invest" in such stellar enterprises as Solyndra, GM and Fisker. Losing not the companies own investments but the tax dollars of American citizens.
Third, No federal money goes toward a stadium. None, zero, nada. And I personally as not a resident of Atlanta don't give a f*ck how much they spend on a baseball stadium. If they think they can come out on top with this investment have at it. If they lose their *sses...well that isn't my problem.
Fourth, None of these three situations effects helping the poor at all so you can shove that up your *ss.
most of these idiotic subsizings of sports stadiums are done with tax-exempt bonds...That means that a portion of the money they save is a result of less taxes going to the federal government. It is a form of FEDERAL subsidy. Tax-exempt bonds should not be used for sport stadiums.
Its not an "investment" its a hijacking of the sheeple of Cobb co.
The Cobb stadium is NOT being built with tax-exempt bonds.
Cobb County will pledge $14 million up front in transportation improvements and $10 million from the Cumberland Community Improvement District, a self-taxing commercial district overseen by local business leaders.
The county will finance the remaining $276 million by issuing revenue bonds. As for repaying those bonds, here are the bullet points. Remember, each figure is the annual cost over 30 years.
$400,000 from a new rental car tax.
$940,000 from the existing hotel/motel tax.
$2,740,000 from a new hotel/motel fee in the Cumberland CID.
$5,150,000 from a property tax increase in the CID.
$8,670,000 in relocation of existing Cobb County property taxes.
While the majority of Cobb County residents won't be paying any additional taxes to fund the Braves' stadium, a large amount of their existing tax payments will cover for the costs.
Because there are no new taxes here outside of the self-taxing CID, the County Commission can approve the proposal without a countywide referendum.
most of these idiotic subsizings of sports stadiums are done with tax-exempt bonds...That means that a portion of the money they save is a result of less taxes going to the federal government. It is a form of FEDERAL subsidy. Tax-exempt bonds should not be used for sport stadiums.
Its not an "investment" its a hijacking of the sheeple of Cobb co.
The Cobb stadium is NOT being built with tax-exempt bonds.
Cobb County will pledge $14 million up front in transportation improvements and $10 million from the Cumberland Community Improvement District, a self-taxing commercial district overseen by local business leaders.
The county will finance the remaining $276 million by issuing revenue bonds. As for repaying those bonds, here are the bullet points. Remember, each figure is the annual cost over 30 years.
• $400,000 from a new rental car tax.
• $940,000 from the existing hotel/motel tax.
• $2,740,000 from a new hotel/motel fee in the Cumberland CID.
• $5,150,000 from a property tax increase in the CID.
• $8,670,000 in relocation of existing Cobb County property taxes.
• While the majority of Cobb County residents won't be paying any additional taxes to fund the Braves' stadium, a large amount of their existing tax payments will cover for the costs.
• Because there are no new taxes here outside of the self-taxing CID, the County Commission can approve the proposal without a countywide referendum.
I can almost 100% guarantee that the "revenue" bonds are tax-exempt, that is how these parasites operate. Also if the"revenues" (i.e. taxes) cant pay off the debt there are probably provisions that come after the county's general fund.
My guess is that the so called "community Improvement District" is a type of TIF district, a type of subsidy dreamt up in California and finally rejected there after years of abuse. Part of their usefulness to crooks in local governments is that they mask the very real debt load on the taxpayers and also, thru legal chicanery, help avoid referendums of projects manipulators fear will lose.
Revenue bonds: Principal and interest are secured by revenues derived from tolls, charges or rents from the facility built with the proceeds of the bond issue. Public projects financed by revenue bonds include toll roads, bridges, airports, water and sewage treatment facilities, hospitals and subsidized housing. Many of these bonds are issued by special authorities created for that particular purpose.