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Comment by clarence swinney on 'Dalton's Etheridge Problem'

clarence swinney — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:10:48 GMT

Hipporats? Remove tax cut for top 2% is Tax Increase
Remove loophole is not tax increase????

SHARE PAYROLL TAXES PAID
MIDDLE 20%=17%
TOP 10=25%
TOP 5%=14%
TOP 1%=4%

Comment by dap916 on 'Dalton's Etheridge Problem'

dap916 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:30:17 GMT

Unless the Etheridge and Dalton brand suddenly becomes somehow "acceptable", those two are pretty much going to be relegated to giving speeches and being lauded as "former" North Carolina leaders.

I doubt either one will have much of an impact on NC politics...other than possibly within the severe democratic base here in our fair state.

Neither, to me, will make much of a difference going forward.

But, hey, that's just me.

Comment by Chris on 'Dalton's Etheridge Problem'

Chris — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:18:21 GMT

Nothing more destructive than a politician who was rejected by the voters when he looks for his next meal ticket.

Etheridge lost his House seat. He should go back to doing whatever he was doing before he got into politics -- the voters decided that his services are no longer required.

And, yes, I felt the same way about Rick Santorum.

Comment by Carbine on 'Dalton's Etheridge Problem'

Carbine — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:46:06 GMT

Etheridge's "brand?" Seriously? When your brand is that of a half-drunk old-timer assaulting young men on the sidewalk I don't see how there's anything there worth protecting. The best thing the Democrats can do with Etheridge is to convince him to remove himself from the political scene--and possibly from the state--as quickly and quietly as possible.

Comment by dap916 on 'Dalton's Etheridge Problem'

dap916 — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:54:23 GMT

Has anyone noticed that neither Gary or Carter respond to what is said about their posts here on their front page? Yes...I know Carter has occasionally posted responses in the past. Gary? None that I can recall...and even if it is one or two, it's so rare that all of we "Tapsters" should wonder why that is. Maybe we're just lowly blogsters and "don't have a clue".

Yes, Gary...we are "Tapsters"....you know, those that actually post here and respond to what is said here and are involved in the discussion. THAT'S a "Tapster". Thanks.