[hartford_renter]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I guess some can't fathom that the liberal environment is either desirable or a non-issue for many. If "liberalism" was the reason for leaving, Mass would not have been the destination.

By the way-- Almost every "tech hub" exists within a liberal environment-- Austin, Boston, Brooklyn, Seattle, San Fran... all liberal.

If this was about taxation and costs-- as some erroneously continue to insist-- Florida or Arizona, etc would have been the destination...

Malloy raised taxes and GE said they were thinking of leaving. They said it was about taxes

It is unbelievable you can never admit the truth in the face of overwhelming evidence.

Its people like this that vote for Bernie Sanders. Are you feeling the bern? You don't have endless supplies of money and we can't invent programs out of thin air without paying for them.

Its all common sense just be honest about reality

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by BPt111

What does GE’s headquarters bring? There are the jobs, for sure. There’s the potential for more state corporate taxes. There’s also the promise of philanthropy, a new corporate titan to add its muscle to local civic affairs.

“They’re high-paying jobs,” said John Frey, a state representative from Ridgefield, Conn., who was one of the first to sound the alarm about GE’s displeasure. “We’re not talking about an Amazon distribution center. We’re talking about some big salaries.”

The largest benefit to Boston, though, could be the bragging rights. Successfully landing one of the world’s biggest companies unfurls a giant banner, one that essentially says “We’re open for business” to the world.

Unlike Malloy, Frey gets it. Refreshing.a smart politician.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

No matter how you interpret this, it's becoming impossible to ignore the fact that this is truly not a business friendly state. A few of the comments on here have questioned what exactly GE has paid as far as taxes, and I'm aware of their business practices. But regardless, even as Malloy continues to tout Connecticut as "open for business," all signs point to the contrary. But don't take my word for it, just ask GE.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by SeaDoo342

And admit it... you couldn't be happier

It could be a good day for Ct-if it takes the lesson learned to heart. It was taken, properly, to the economic woodshed.told firmly corps are not HOSTAGES.


Value them. Create an environment where you do not view them as a cash cow. You will be rewarded with more of them.


I am glad, nationally, corps have stopped rolling over and playing dead.

[wtby4000]

Neither the corporation nor the fetus should be treated as a person.

[hartford_renter]

WSJ thinks GE left because of taxes

GE Escapes Connectitax - WSJ

[atgss]

Originally Posted by hartford_renter

Malloy raised taxes and GE said they were thinking of leaving. They said it was about taxes

It is unbelievable you can never admit the truth in the face of overwhelming evidence.

Its people like this that vote for Bernie Sanders. Are you feeling the bern? You don't have endless supplies of money and we can't invent programs out of thin air without paying for them.

Its all common sense just be honest about reality

GE says new taxes could force it out of Connecticut - Connecticut Post

[wtby4000]

Originally Posted by hartford_renter

WSJ thinks GE left because of taxes

I am extremely shocked that a "newspaper" owned by Rupert Murdoch has published this. Shocked, I tell you!

[BobNJ1960]

Irony is Immelt served under Obama and called Malloy with the news morning after last Obama SOTU.

[BobNJ1960]

GE still considering Rhode Island for operations jobs - Connecticut Post


Did anyone spot this on Connecticut Post?