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Old 06-05-2012, 06:10 PM
 
Location: Indianapolis
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It has nothing to do with driving to Indiana to buy things. That would only be practical if you were right by the state line. People there already do that anyways because things will always be more expensive around here. It was just unpopular politically. Todd Stroger enacted the tax raise so part of the election platform was to "roll back" the sales tax.

Priceless political games.
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Old 06-06-2012, 06:30 AM
 
Location: Englewood, Near Eastside Indy
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Priceless political games.
So, when Illinois does it, it is because of their political games. But, when Indiana does it, it is because Mitch Daniels is the second coming of Christ.
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:03 AM
 
Location: Indianapolis
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So, when Illinois does it, it is because of their political games. But, when Indiana does it, it is because Mitch Daniels is the second coming of Christ.
we havent had to raise taxes.
Now we have raised taxes to offset lower taxes in another area. net gain is zero lol.
Property Tax caps are a good example of that.
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:10 AM
 
Location: Indianapolis
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Another Accolade for Indianapolis! Cities Where Kids Are the Most Spoiled | Parenting - Yahoo! Shine
and i love the typo.
Indianapolis, MN? you mean IN lol.
gotta love that :P
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Old 06-06-2012, 08:25 AM
 
Location: Englewood, Near Eastside Indy
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we havent had to raise taxes.
Now we have raised taxes
to offset lower taxes in another area. net gain is zero lol.
Property Tax caps are a good example of that.
You say we haven't had to raise taxes, then in the next sentence say that we have raised taxes. Which is it?
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:11 AM
 
Location: Indianapolis
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You say we haven't had to raise taxes, then in the next sentence say that we have raised taxes. Which is it?
we didnt have a net tax increase.
better for ya?
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:30 AM
 
Location: Englewood, Near Eastside Indy
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we didnt have a net tax increase.
better for ya?
No, because you are distorting reality to match up your agenda. Par for the course......
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:37 AM
 
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we didnt have a net tax increase.
better for ya?
What would you ever do with your life if your parents shut down your internet?
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Old 06-07-2012, 08:58 AM
 
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Indianapolis is the walmart of cities
oh ya right give me a break.
as i sometimes like to say is Chicagoan the definition of stupid?
there is not such thing as Walmart of cities........
Except that city in Arkansas that is the headquarters of Walmart.
Gotta love Jealous Chicagoans throwing sterotypes out=priceless
Seriously? I don't mind Indy and go there every once in awhile, but get a grip dude. I obviously assume you're Evan B who keeps commenting on that article.
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:09 AM
 
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What would you ever do with your life if your parents shut down your internet?
Remember BRG once commented that having to walk 10 blocks was a PITA.......
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