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You think because you pay some sales or hotel taxes in a state that buys you a say in how we allocate our resources. I don't think so. Those of us who live and work here pay far more than a transient who passes through here on business. We appreciate the business but that does not buy you a seat at the decision making table. Further FWIW, I don't give a damn what your opinion is regarding my ethics or morals. You and I have had some conversations and I have enjoyed the relationship but you don't know shit about me in that regard. I do not question your ethics or motivations and I would appreciate that you return the favor. We can have a conversation without personal attacks.
Sorry, but I'm pointing out your hypocrisy in your deflecting. I like you Joe, but I do tire of your games. You're "I don't know what you're talking about" crap when you do, for instance.
Would you be happy if your state took your tax money to subsidize your competitor so that they could drive you out of business, for instance, selling products for less than you can produce them, because they get no taxes, free land and even have their payroll paid for by the state?
That's not conservatism. If you believe it is, then you aren't a conservative. The term of government and corporate power together is fascism.
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Finally, I do not represent "you guys". I have never said that government had no role to play in the economy or the market. I work in small business and I do not have a problem with state and local governments pursuing reasonable arrangements to attract businesses to my state or locality. My support for any deal depends upon the deal itself. I have no say in the Foxcomm deal. I live in Tenn - not Wisconsin. I am not going to tell those folks what to do with their money just as I am not interested in having them weigh in on how the State of Tennessee does it's business. That is up to the voters and elected officials within those states. If you want to outlaw states and local governments from making these types of deals, then you need to get a movement together and pass a law. But until that time I expect my state and locality to pursue any reasonable opportunity both internationally and domestically.
Sorry, you're dancing.
Let's just be sure you NEVER weigh in with an opinion on ANYTHING that ANY other state EVER does.
And, your argument is one the right has used a lot in history. Like "don't you damned northerners tell us how to treat our blacks!"
Sorry, this is the United States of America. What happens in one state affects all states. States are not sovereign nations.
You are wrong on this one.