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The author and those others with similar positions who support a state income tax provide selective and misleading information. Only a state sales tax is fair. More than half the adults in Alaska do not pay any federal income tax, therefore these same people will not be required to pay the proposed state income tax...
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Angvik makes several unsupported claims and in the process makes a case for voting YES on Proposition 8. The cap has been in place for many years and property owners have benefited from property tax rebates mostly from revenue sharing from the state. Prior to Berkowitz, and it's not like he's been mayor for years-he wa...
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The US has never been interested in creating "democracy" in Iraq or any other part of the Middle East. We invaded and destroyed Iraq, setting the stage of ISIS. US policy is to weaken all ME countries that aren't US allies so we can dominate the region. All part of building the American Empire. We need to get our milit...
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UAF is crying about losing 300 jobs. That's nothing. The Alaskan oil industry has lost more than 10 times that number of jobs. When the total university and state employee cuts reach the number of oil industry job losses, then I might feel sorry for them. But until that time, I have no sympathy. Welcome to reality ...
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I've read that Pro Baseball players, who are the visiting team, while playing in New York on Payday, have to pay taxes there.....
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Indeed, the amount they want to raise with an income tax is so small it seems to be a joke ($100 m with a $4 b deficit?!). It is blatantly obvious this is a ruse to put the taxing structure in place that will enable turning a "small" income tax, as Walker calls it, into something much, much larger over time.
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Hillary claims to be a devout woman’s rights supporter. According to her, she believes that women should have the same rights as men and in the case a woman accuses a man of rape she is to be believed without question and protected…………. That is except for the women Bill Clinton took unwanted liberties on when she went ...
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Until the citizens of America understand that we do not have a "Justice" System, but a "Legal" system, that will be manipulated by money, Officers of the Court & professional politicians, "We The People" will continue to be the victims...
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Comparing the Reedsport Braves image to an exaggerated cartoon caricature like Yosemite Sam is absolutely ridiculous. The Reedsport Braves image is in no way at all a cartoon. This is most disingenuous of you to try to make people think otherwise. Here is the Reedsport Braves logo at the link below. It looks quite...
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There's nothing fair or simple about a state income tax. An income tax takes from folks that are working in this state and no one else! How about those of us that are done doing physical work? Many of us don't make enough money to even pay Federal Income tax, so won't be paying State income tax either. How is that fair...
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First of all, the market has been on a record upswing, so making a profit on investments was almost a given. Some fund managers have done better, some have done worse than ours. That these two were offered positions at three times their Alaska salary, is a fair indicator that someone thinks that they did better than ...
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What?!? Did the PPB not inform PPS they were coming to the school to make an arrest? They had like two day's notice. Why even make ANOTHER DISRUPTIVE SCENE AT SCHOOL, PPB? To let the kids know you can handcuff them out of class? And PPS had NO STATEMENT PREPARED? Did they think no one would notice?!? PPS, do you ...
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Why should only those of us who work have to pay for everything? If there is going to be a tax then it needs to be a statewide sales tax. Even those who don't bother to work will then pitch in. I'm sick of the people who work to have a better life have to continue to pay for those who don't or won't.
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Please tell this part time wordsmitty what the hell is a "polysub"?
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yes. the hillside does. because the wealthy are the ones who use police the least, and fund them the most, with the tax dollars they earn from working jobs other than retail. remember it's the poor, he drug-addicted, the welfare-teat-suckers who are most likely, statistically to incur emergency unit response.
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Please check your facts before posting. This testing has nothing to do with common core, it's required by No Child Left Behind, created by Bush. States had to do a test, and Alaska chose this one. It was a poor choice, and this was to be the last year for this test anyway. By making this choice, Mrs. McCauley m...
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Are you not smart enough to understand companies don't pay taxes - their customers do!
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you're a complete idiot boyd. an idiot beyond measure. a troglodyte living under a rock for the last thousand years could tell you a story or two about marjuana. but you're far too austere and stupid for a world with anyone but yourself inhabiting it.
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Right, let's put all our money on a long-shot!
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Just more rubbish for the political correct sensitivity culture of cupcakes to have a tantrum and whine about a lot of nothing. Emotional driven mental illness is killing America's future generations.
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Just build the road. by the time the feds figure out its there, it will have demonstrated its usefulness with NO LONG TERM IMPACT ON THE WILDLIFE> Duh. Feds go home.
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Science: It may not be an exact circle, but all you have to do is look at history to see that this circle has been going on for a long time........ First one gets ahead, then the other compensates and gets ahead. And so it goes........ Also, no I do not have the answer on how to break the cycle. Also, this cycl...
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Good comment. For all the reasons you mentioned I would support a sales tax over an income tax. However, I do believe food and medicine should be exempted, as they do in many states and localities with sales tax already... there is too much disparity between prices of food across Alaska, from $2 for a dozen eggs to $...
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So you're saying that Republicans don't over spend? Republicans run a tight and fiscally responsible ship? Then how did we get in the situation we're in right now with Republicans at the helm? Don't get me wrong because I don't think much of Democrats either. Politics is a corrupt game no matter what label you put on i...
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Seems to me, most of us share the same concerns, but the throttle hold on our system is in place due to too many Legislators being beholden to BigOil. We must make this an issue, along with imposing a strict set of ETHICS RULES, with penalties for violation thereof, on the Legislature. Yes, clear out the scoundrels thi...
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This has to be completely wrong "In 2013, the percentage of unemployed people ages 16 to 19 was 27.4 percent, and 12.5 percent of people from 20 to 24 years old were jobless. There were fewer workers from 14 to 21 years old in 2012 than in 2010, and time spent searching for work increased, according to the state Employ...
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Apparently you don't have a clue about COMMUNITY, Gay. It's not just about the comfort of property owners. I don't believe property owners should solely be responsible for paying for municipal services. We all know that taxes, like them or not, pay for certain community services that the state government doesn't pa...
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Can't you read? I didn't say anything about repubs. They are the same a dems but I did not even mention them. Read closer.
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How about cutting 32 million for that building and move back to one the state owns.
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I see no evidence of the Confederated Tribes having a "tantrum" about this, or anyone having a tantrum. The comments here supporting the removal have been polite and reasoned as well.
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Thank you for your service Charles!!! I respect all who served. I did 10 years of active duty Army, but My Daughter did 6 years as a Marine and has been a police officer for 25 years. I know this is off subject but I just wanted to say thank you.
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And if low-income households could file for a state sales tax refund at the end of the year, they would no longer have any "skin in the game."
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Your comment doesn't make sense.
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"Who sent you here boy?...Did that chickenshit asshole Raphel, send you boy?"
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Yes, another incentive to shun work and become a taker instead of a maker. Brilliant.
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I'm dismayed by the "who cares" tone of many of these comments. I would urge reading more history and literature about British colonialism, then seeing if you have any appetite for this food. Try Raj Quartet by Paul Scott, The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, or Midnight's Childr...
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Mr. Hirschberg, please cite the source of your statistics. And please don't forget that "the poor, the drug-addicted" and "the welfare-teat-suckers" are targeted populations of the police. I know when you say "welfare-teat-suckers" you aren't referring to the oil companies.
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And Oregon Democrats have championed tax breaks for multinationals -(enterprise zones, SIP's for server farms Speical Nike and Intel tax guarantees), Protected incompetent State directors and managers for political reasons, are bankrupting our State because of their unwillingness to reasonable and lawful changes in pub...
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Sales tax collection is simple, inexpensive, effective & already has the mechanism in place, as many municipalities already collect sales taxes. Collection of sales taxes is a minimal burden to businesses. As for the poor, a rebate equal to the amount of sales tax paid on purchases up to the poverty level could be p...
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What is your source for this wisdom?
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I'm so proud for these young ladies for what they have accomplished! They are great and now they will have an experience to take forward through life with them. Basketball is still king here and this team is a good representation of that. Good luck Monday: ladies your studies await!
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So the pic is still up (at least on my phone anyway) but since there's a bunch of comments about dude's hair, here's a disturbing article from CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/31/living/white-dreadlocks-cultural-appropriation-feat/index.html
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I see a win-win solution here. The proposed road through the isthmus would be incredibly beautiful and a great opportunity for bird-watching and other eco-activities. In other words, the road can be built and operated to be complimentary with the purposes of the reserve. I also think if the road were built that it shou...
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I would encourage all those who read this article, and particularly those who feel the need to criticize PPS and PPB to ask themselves what affect they could have if they spent even one hour a week volunteering at their local middle school. Unless you are actually planning to DO SOMETHING to assist teachers, mentor s...
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The concept of having a functional state with cuts alone has been pretty much discredited and keeping repeating it doesn't make it any more credible. Surely you've seen (albeit not digested) the figure that getting rid of every single public employee does not fix the deficit.
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Spoken like a public employee praying his golden goose doesn't die. Time for public employees to feel the same pressure we all live with. How about a renter's tax of $100/month/unit? That way everybody get's to contribute to the Mayor's increased budget. Next, how about all city employee's and those contracted take...
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Prices keep going up regardless. But when wages don't keep up with the annual cost of living increese you essentially get a pay cut each year. Yes I know its a simple way of looking at it but it really is a simple problem. The solution may not be as simple, but I don't think this is rocket science. I just think a fam...
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Currently I can be denied many things in many denominations for whatever reasons they may choose to deny me. Communion, marriage, funerals... So why is this needed?
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In the case of a pilot, only part of the work is performed in Alaska.
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I think pople have forgotten that workers are an asset to a business not a burden. If you treat them well and pay them a fair living wage they will work harder and be loyal. COSTO is a good example. We have forgotten that employers have a responsibility to both their communities and their workers and if you can't meet ...
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Republican legislators is sacrificing Alaska's educational system in exchange for plowing forward to pay their Big Oil Godfather's $700 million in tax credits. Oilfield workers have been laid off, production has slowed down, and no sign of exploration is on the horizon. It won't be long before the university system i...
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Wow. You lived here 36 years and all you've heard is tax, tax, tax? I've lived here 60 years and since the pipeline I haven't heard a peep about taxes. Until our current situation brought on by the low price of oil and the republican legislature over spending. See the LIO for an example. But as long as the republican ...
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Yes, of course, I suggest that expensive forensics should be avoided when their benefit in solving a crime is of minimal importance. When someone is charged with a crime and they contest involvement, then DNA or other forensic evidence is important and should be evaluated. But if the "perp" does not contest involveme...
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Neuman's 'no' vote was purely political; to cut and run would have been a popular decision to gain political support. The burning question now is whether or not Pfeffer will accept an offer below cost. I think he will; it is just that much more of a tax write off. If the state can maximize and fully utilize space ...
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Just say NO to religion and ancient superstitions. Coming back from the dead? So silly.
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$32.5 million for the Taj MaHawker, plus untold millions fighting the inevitable lawsuit since the entire deal is illegal. That's a fair trade for 300 jobs. Who needs work when we can have entertainment?
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Great idea there Herr Goebbels.
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Over half of the Republican legislators live in Anchorage, therefore, in order to hang onto their elected seats they brought home that state pork while other communities suffered. Did Anchorage really need an Alaska Airlines building when they have the Sullivan Arena and a half dozen high schools for sports?
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Art, I agree with you. The paper is owned by a woman who invited obama to spend the night at her home. How do you think this paper is going to be?
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You think it's bad here now, wait til good clean water gets scarce in the Southwest.
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Every image is subjective, duh. The problem is thin skin.
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Don't disturb Dracula (Republican majority) while he's in a frenzy sucking the blood out of Alaska's educational system.
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Brats, beer, and basketball...don't have to go to video to see that tree pointer.
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Will it be next door to the native corp liquor store there?
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Am embarrassed to be Roman Catholic
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The Coast Guard has a big presence in Cold Bay along with one of the longest all weather runways in the state. In almost any weather they can fly into King Cove via pilots trained to deal with extreme weather and get the ailing patient out to the Cold Bay runway for medieval to Anchorage. What the hell is wrong with ju...
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Pick a pattern ... Z, V, X, whatever ... and alternate your keystrokes with the shift button. Nothing to memorize, or forget. Patterns are easy to remember. I always get a "strong password" message whenever I create a new one. It is also much simpler to change passwords frequently, as recommended.
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That was so good, Alascat, I put it on my FB page. Thanks! I learned something.......I think. The game was so symbolic! Dry, so it takes a minute or two to get.
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The Mongols were here also, but the Hell's Angels chased them out.
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Nancy Stone - There is a difference between a college campus and those other federal buildings you list. A college campus is open to anyone. People do not have to get past any kind of security to be on campus or even in just about any of the buildings. There is nothing to prevent John Doe from walking in with a fire...
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Avoidance of accountability. Nice timing, just blame the computer system. A backhoe operator in Kansas shuts down testing of the effectiveness of public education in Alaska. Til further notice. Nice one. The State of Alaska is starting to look more and more like a tiny circus car full of way, way too many clowns.
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Don't forget that people that drive under the influence can rack up as many as five DUIs or more. The only thing that changes is the amount that the driver has to pay from one DUI to the next. Multiple DUI drivers won't stop until they kill someone or themselves.
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I run from no one, especially you. So cut the BS, stop calling people names like "stupid" and "moron", you're behaving as if everyone is out to get you. They're not.
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NO FRACKING IN ALASKA! The destruction it has caused in other states should be enough to put a stop to any FRACKING in our home state.
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Easy solution here fellas, if you don't like what ADN prints, you can go elsewhere to cry.
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About a week ago in The Oregonian there was an article about Indians along the Columbia River living in substandard housing. That's a real problem. A nickname of the sports team is not a real problem. Nothing that I wrote is a real problem, even close to it. But people are going to flag my comments, they're going to ca...
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Out of the 10 most productive states in the nation, 8 of them levy income taxes. Only Alaska and Wyoming don't, and both of their state budgets are now a train wreck.
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It seems as though I recall reading an article in the ADN some time back about a similar incident here in Anchorage where a 'training aid' got left in a rental car by an EOD team...... I guess basic accountability for equipment is beyond the abilities of EOD Teams.
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You nailed it Mr. Earth. The entire King Cove road issue has become a symbol of Lisa's taking on the Jack Booted thugs who pay for 65% of Alaska's needs and wants. It's a diversion in an election year because she is faced with a very formidable foe in the form of Margaret Stock. Margaret is a true Independent, retired ...
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Can you obtain a signed pledge from Murkowski that's all she's after, Gegonos? I await breathlessly.
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"A well regulated and efficient government that is fair and simple, and it's time for state government to pony up" should be the title of this article, and people should ignore John Havelock and the Pro Tax crew that really, really wants to impose a state income tax. At the end of the day the taxes will just be pissed...
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You don't remember the disgusting caricature of the Hi-U-Hee-Hee indian at the Veneta restaurant. Fat and goofy. Some warrior eh? FYI - the Irish are not a race.
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Can you obtain a signed pledge from Murkowski that's all she's after, Gegonos?
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Troops in the field use C-4 to cook with. It won't explode even if it gets hit by a bullet.
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America was born on a tax revolution.
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Do you figure a sales tax program will manage itself?
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Agreed. Will post my submission in a moment.
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Many small communities HAVE a sales tax? As an associate professor, you might want to look at the impacts on a community when a sales tax hits 8 or 11% when you add the State tax on what is being collected already? What is the tipping point for driving customers out of local stores and to the Internet? FYI, the co...
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The oil corporations do not need any cash subsidies, because they are doing well. The Chief Executive Officer of BP, Bob Dudley gave himself a pay package worth $20 million and the Chief Executive Officer of Tesoro, Gregory Goff, receive $23 million in salary for 2015.
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Have you ever heard of the concept of an "opinion"?
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Over and over it seems there are a very small number of criminals committing crime after crime. Can we just do one strike and you are out? 15 year minimum? Yes it is expensive to jail these folks but they are costing us enormously in terms of human life and enjoyment of our day to day. Enough of the catch and release.
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The Vinis resume seems sort of ordinary. Many of us have a decade or two of professional work experience coupled with some volunteer service. What separates Vinis is that she's probably more worried about making sure no one gets their feelings hurt. That's a great way to ensure nothing productive happens.
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For what it's worth, I checked the MOA tax appraisal on the LIO today. The 2016 tax appraisal is $19,258,100.00 before a deduction for sprinklers. Of course that doesn't take into account amenities like automatic opening trash cans, etc.; the shiny stuff that attracts buyers but, in theory does not truly add to value...
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Either you're being sarcastic or just an idiot Boyd, because you CAN'T be that thick....
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Indeed, Alascat. And, we must replace these reps who have been here since the VEO Scandal. These people took bribes, but never went to jail? For the "well-off" bribes must have a limit. Here are the crooks who imported minor girls from the L48 and perhaps even further. This is known as Human Trafficking. Bill Allen squ...
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There's something batty in the LIO belfry also.
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These mother frackers need to head back to Texas,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PRONTO!
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He called them from his Tabor home, not his business. Read the article before using your own bias against the homeless to decide to sympathize with a guy who's drunk and highly armed. I'd rather pass a homeless camp any day before an angry drunk guy with a ton of guns including assault weapons.
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This Moriarty states the oil industry is "not some cash cow". Excuse me, but neither is Alaska! Since the oil production is on AK land owned/possessed by the residents, tribes, and AK government as landlords, the oil companies shouldn't be asking for compensation for utilizing AK land/soil. It should be the other way a...
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So let me get this straight. We loaned them money for the operation, and now we're getting no production tax for it? Sounds like welfare to me. And why are we loaning money for a fracking operation with oil under $40 when they're all tanking down south? When these guys go belly-up, who'll be left holding the bag?
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