@Sundagger- I would argue our system is less efficient due to all of the regulation. States implement different regulations that each insurer must abide by, etc. I’d also argue that it isn’t the most expensive, we just pay more. The difference being that we are paying for more services.

There’s been some talk about possibly raising taxes on millionaires, sure, but I doubt that would impact any of the angry white people yelling about the president’s birth certificate.

I’m sure you’re a nice guy, PCP, but you guys seem to have confused actual tyranny with the consequences of losing an election. Believe me, I know. It sucks.

And I’ll ask again, in case I’m missing something: which taxes have gone up? Can you point to a specific tax increase? The tax on cigarettes went up last year, right? Hasn’t our real estate tax actually dropped from like $1.40 per $100 to $1.20 per $100 over the past 7 or 8 years?

I fail to see how a discussion of a tax issue is a “right wing” issue unless you are willing to stipulate that all tax increases must be a “left wing” activity.

I noted that Bush was also responsible.

Maybe that makes me a Libertarian?

From the above, it would be a shorter to say which ones have not increased over the last five years.

I started this this site almost 5 years ago partly as escape from the pointless back and forth of much of takes place on the national political arena. When we focus locally, political party stuff and ideological posturing tend to fall by the wayside. I can see how this post leads to a back&forth that connects to more broad politics, but dang, just copying shit from Craigslist or wherever isn’t really contributing much to any kind of real discussion.

So, seriously, which taxes have gone up recently? I don’t make much and my house ain’t much, but I haven’t seen anything except that new storm water fee. Is all of this posturing just a preemptive move against any possible new taxes? Kind of like the ammunition hording?

U.S. Domestic Segment Tax – $3.60 per flight segment, per passenger. A segment is defined as one takeoff and landing.

U.S. Security – September 11th Security Fee – $2.50 per flight segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and landing.

Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) – Local airports assess Passenger Facility Charges of $3 to $18 per passenger. This amount varies by airport.

Alaska/Hawaii – $8 per flight segment, per passenger on certain segments beginning or ending in Alaska or Hawaii.
International travel

The U.S. and foreign governments charge additional taxes and fees for international travel. International fares do not include government-imposed taxes/fees of up to $107. Taxes and fees are subject to change at the discretion of each country’s government and may be adjusted for inflation.

You’re welcome.

“We’re from the government and we are here to help you”.

I’m guessing you rent, don’t own property, don’t make enough to pay income taxes and don’t understand how corporations simply pass taxes onto the consumer, don’t know about import taxes. never looked at your withholding and haven’t a clue.

Teabag away………..but read this….don’t think you pay them?

You sound bitter. Granted, if you make less than $15k you don’t pay much in income taxes. We got your back, bud.

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
Capital Gains Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Deficit spending
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Food Sales Tax
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inflation (a tax on everything)
Inheritance Tax Interest expense (tax on the money)
Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Toll Booth Taxes
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
Wireless tax (XM, Cell Phone, Satellite)
Telephone Pole tax (paid on your wired bill)
Toll Bridge Taxes
Toll Tunnel Taxes
Toll Road Tax
Traffic Fines (indirect taxation)
Trailer Registration Tax
Utility Taxes (Gas, Water, Sewer, Electric)
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

In Richmond:

Recycling “Fee”
Trash collection “Fee”
Storm water runoff “Fee”
Meals Tax to pay for the new performing art center.
Hotel tax

These are especially onerous as they are technically not deductible on your taxes and have to be paid with after tax dollars.

Special District Tax assessments “Fee” Landowners in the bottom and slip pay an extra fee for the guys in yellow shirts.

Trickle Up Poverty.
Oil industry profits are less than the taxes they pay

On average 45% of what you make….still claim you don’t pay much? Do you eat food? I thought so. Care to pick which ones of the above are built into your food price?

Care to rebut?

Do tell, teabaggers, I’m intrigued. Gas tax? Sales tax? Income tax? What’s gone up?

It’s BO’s job now. When he ran for President, he accepted the challenges. He ran on a platform of not increasing taxes. That’s gone well, hasn’t it? He has done an excellent job of adding a trillion dollars of debt to our country. Gotta love a stimulus bill when no one knows whats in it.

I was on Bush’s butt for his fiscal irresponsibility as well. (And Warner, Webb, Kaine and our “wonderful” Bobby Scott to name a few.)

I went to the Tea Party in Richmond. It was a blast. We need to throw them all out of office and a legitimate third party.

As far as I’m concerned, political gridlock is good. They can’t steal from you as much.

For years the Fed’s, State and Local governments have spent money like drunken sailors. Now the tab is due, the expect us to pay for their spending party.

Remember when the City of the Future was more about fixing up public school buildings…

Plans are in the works to renovate/rebuild schools, but it is difficult to find out much about what is going on. I only know what I do from working at a school & have been unable to track down much detail. From what I have been told, MLK MS is slated for either renovation or a rebuild (depending on final costs) in the next 18 months or so. Friends at a local architecture firm that has the contract confirm what RPS is saying.

And lastly, I would say that if we are going to consider local waste, then we might consider the muck that is already standing around Richmond’s ankles (see saverichmond.com). Remember when the City of the Future was more about fixing up public school buildings than building opera houses for the rich?

I was not really for the stimulus, but since it is here, I hope Richmond can use it for longterm projects that will create opportunities and benefit ALL citizens, especially our future ones.

Do you think our taxes will go down with all the new money flowing in? Wait a minute….that IS your/my money flowing in.