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Spitzer Abandons Amazon Tax

Submitted by Ken Koff, Nov 15, 2007 10:12

Same guy who ---sanctimoniously---savaged big segments of the insurance industry. Cost to stockholders was/still is measured in the many billions! Beware of politicians who act in "the public interest"!


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As if things weren't bad enough, Our Gov. wants to curtail on line purchases by effectively increasing the price by... [MORE]

Richard Darby 

Dec 22, 2007 10:41

So much for the STEAMROLLER, eh?

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Ron 

Nov 15, 2007 21:46

I really don't understand why everyone is so surprised by King Eliot's meglomaniacal behavior. He has made a career of... [MORE]

TonyZ 

Nov 15, 2007 18:46

California had its "Governor Moonbeam," well it looks like New York has a "Governor Goofy.".This is not a slam actually... [MORE]

Tim Zim 

Nov 15, 2007 18:17

Does NY have a motor/voter law? If not he needs to get that done first. What a great voting block... [MORE]

Billion 

Nov 15, 2007 18:04

I am so happy I did not vote for Mr. Spitzer. I am still stuck with him, but I don't... [MORE]

RDavis 

Nov 15, 2007 18:00

Spitzer is a Schweinhund! (literally, a 'pig-dog'). I hate him with a passion!! His Marxist thugs are bringing communism to... [MORE]

Dana Geiger 

Nov 16, 2007 12:06

In my house we reduce spending - I realize that is a novel solution for bureaucrats.

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Joan 

Nov 15, 2007 16:34

Mr. Francis yesterday said he hadn't changed his view of the policy. "I don't regard it as a tax increase.... [MORE]

anonymous 

Nov 15, 2007 16:32

This is so typical of the Liberals. Float a trail balloon and then duck and cover when it is shot... [MORE]

Jim W 

Nov 15, 2007 15:59

Large companies are regularly audited, to make sure they pay Sales and USE Tax on purchases from outside the state.... [MORE]

Sam 

Nov 15, 2007 15:54

Whats up with you New Yorkers...electing this bag of liberalism...spend and tax..and tax some more. And then give drivers licenses... [MORE]

Jim 

Nov 15, 2007 15:24

In an ideal world, you would have headlined "Democrates" AND Republicans were ready to paint hiim as Grinch" but you... [MORE]

Amature Politician 

Nov 15, 2007 15:22

>>> "I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the person who is paying... [MORE]

John 

Nov 15, 2007 14:57

If Paul Frances is right, just imagine what Eliot said when, on his way to DC to make DMV mea... [MORE]

OCULUS 

Nov 15, 2007 14:36

The Grinch has a name.......Spitzer!

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Not Living in New York 

Nov 15, 2007 14:22

Spitzer should fire his budget director Paul Francis it seams he get' s Spitzer in a bind every time he... [MORE]

Stephen Gillespie 

Nov 15, 2007 13:54

If Spitzer continues his strong arm tactics with voters, his tenure as governor will be a short one.

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Dale 

Nov 15, 2007 12:55

This story has received very little press in NY, probably due to the "driver's licenses for illegals" issue.

If these incidences... [MORE]

Scott 

Nov 15, 2007 12:48

Spitzer = Peter Principal at work. NY should have left him at AG

American liberal just doing what he does best,... [MORE]

M algore 

Nov 15, 2007 19:52

I guess everyone would rather have uninsured drivers crashing into everyone. This is not about terrorism. Mexicans are hardworking people... [MORE]

James Rand 

Nov 23, 2007 14:57

Having a driver's license does not require you drive an insured motor vehicle. They are two very different issues.
The... [MORE]

Scott 

Nov 24, 2007 01:10

In every state with a sales tax, just about every purchase is subject to sales tax. When you buy from... [MORE]

Tom TaxMan 

Nov 15, 2007 12:27

It's about time Americans get the representation they deserve. These far left socialists are not mainstream and get elected on... [MORE]

Jay 

Nov 15, 2007 12:05

This guy is an idiot and of course a tax and spend liberal. New York, you deserve what you get.

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Lawrence Talbot 

Nov 15, 2007 12:05

"Despite his statement, Mr. Francis yesterday said he hadn't changed his view of the policy. "I don't regard it as... [MORE]

johno 

Nov 15, 2007 11:49

The steamroller? It's easier to beat up on corporate vip's who are at the point of his legal sword, than... [MORE]

TJ Pebbles 

Nov 15, 2007 11:44

how do we begin the recall process?

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deroy 

Nov 15, 2007 11:34

Does Mr. Spitzer know he was elected Governor, not King? Does he know the difference? He should after the last... [MORE]

Ted 

Nov 15, 2007 11:15

The solution is to get rid of sales tax in all 50 states. It is a rip off.

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Larry 

Nov 15, 2007 10:59

Instead of foisting off on New Yorkers a new tax, what about enforcing the legislation regarding the collection of taxes... [MORE]

Curmudgeon 

Nov 15, 2007 10:58

Cut the State sales tax in half, which should encourage people to buy more in New York by making purchasing... [MORE]

Des Moines IA 

Nov 15, 2007 10:57

Can't Spitzer ask Gray Davis for advice?

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Steven Gruber 

Nov 15, 2007 10:56

""Despite his statement Mr Francis said he had not changed his view of the policy by saying, I DON'T REGARD... [MORE]

allen 

Nov 15, 2007 10:39

Same guy who ---sanctimoniously---savaged big segments of the insurance industry. Cost to stockholders was/still is measured in the many billions!...

Ken Koff 

Nov 15, 2007 10:12

New York is typical of many other states. New York requires residents to pay tax on out of state purchases... [MORE]

Robert J. Nagy, CPA 

Nov 15, 2007 09:56

First, the Spitzer/HillaryClinton attempt to provide potential terrorists and illegals with valid driver license IDs and to encourage backdoor voting... [MORE]

VoxPopuli 

Nov 15, 2007 09:56

mr taxman says, "I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the person who... [MORE]

Al 

Nov 15, 2007 09:48

The reason for Spitzer's turnabouts on licensing illegals and taxing the Internet can only be evidence of Global Warming and... [MORE]

ED Viehman 

Nov 15, 2007 09:36

Why is all politicians (democrats or republicans) only see new industries or growth industries as just another source of tax... [MORE]

bighat 

Nov 15, 2007 09:20

When are the people of this country going to open there eyes to when you elect or reelect a DEM... [MORE]

Nancy 

Nov 15, 2007 09:14

Someone should get the message out that other states are already doing this. When filing Ohio state tax returns, you... [MORE]

Paul 

Nov 15, 2007 08:47

Whom It May Concern:

If New York, and other states find a loop hole to go around the U.S. Supreme... [MORE]

Neal Publications, Inc. 

Nov 15, 2007 08:47

""I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the person who is paying it,"... [MORE]

rory 

Nov 15, 2007 08:41

I'm the owner of a small daycare/preschool in manhattan, and I rely on online retailers in order to save considerable... [MORE]

Mandy 

Nov 15, 2007 08:22

I am A Democrat no more. The reason is Tax and Tax. Governor Spitzer shows that Democrats are looking to... [MORE]

Jerry Dale 

Nov 15, 2007 08:10

"Despite his statement, Mr. Francis yesterday said he hadn't changed his view of the policy. "I don't regard it as... [MORE]

Jenny Bea 

Nov 15, 2007 08:09

I am a veteran and have lived in Upstate NY. for most of my life. After Hillary came through here... [MORE]

Jim 

Nov 15, 2007 08:07

"Despite his statement, Mr. Francis yesterday said he hadn't changed his view of the policy. "I don't regard it as... [MORE]

toyguytn 

Nov 15, 2007 07:50

people get the government they deserve,,,,,,,,you put them in power..live with it,,,

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bmartin 

Nov 15, 2007 07:48

What do you New Yorkers expect when you vote in to office the likes of Spitzer and Hillary -- tax... [MORE]

dcr 

Nov 15, 2007 07:39

Typical Flip Flopping Democrat.........Like Kerry...&.......Clinton........All they want isa Vote and could care less about anything but their Power...............

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RiCK 

Nov 15, 2007 07:31

People never learn.They vote for higher taxes.Tax,tax tax! Government is like a monster

it devours everything in front of it.Ford said... [MORE]

Anthony 

Nov 15, 2007 07:17

To all New Yorkers : you never learn that when you elect a liberal socialist democrat, you get Taxed to... [MORE]

Jim 

Nov 15, 2007 07:04

Spitzer is on a wealth redistribution program plan and simple. In his world view each person while in the borders... [MORE]

KR LAm 

Nov 15, 2007 18:06

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