David Patterson STINKS.

[Wow11]

For those that don't know David Patterson is the govener of NYS, that took over for that naughty boy, Elliot Spitzer. Well, now our fine govener is saying that because the state is so broke (new york already has some of the highest taxes in the country) that he wants to tax, internet porn, fatty foods, and internet downloads like itunes. He wants NYS to suffer and pay even more taxes yet he gives his own personal staff HUGE raises, that the New York taxpayers have to pay for. YUCK i hate this guy.

[shortking98]

I guess you forgot, you can't criticize him because he is blind and that is being mean to people with disabilities

[OnePimpTiger]

Some details:

The Draconian plan calls for:

* An "iTunes tax" of 4 percent on videos, music or pictures downloaded from the Internet.

* A 4 percent tax on taxi, limo and bus rides. That means a $10 cab ride would cost 40 cents more.

* A 4 percent entertainment tax on tickets to movies, concerts and sporting events. That would add nearly 50 cents to a $12 movie ticket or $1.80 to the cheapest $44.50 seat at a Knicks game.

* The tax on beer increases 24 cents per gallon, or more than double the current rate, which means about 30 cents a case.

* An 18 percent tax on nondiet soft drinks, which aims to reduce child obesity. A $1.50 can of Pepsi would then cost at least 25 cents more.

* A 4 percent tax on cable TV and satellite services, raising a $100 bill by $4.

* Hiking the cost of "personal" services - including haircuts, manicures, pedicures, massages and gym memberships - by 4 percent.

* A 4 percent sales tax on clothing and shoes under $500, except for two weeks out of the year.

* Elimination of the law that caps the state sales tax on gasoline at 8 cents per gallon.

* Boosting the average vehicle registration fee for drivers by $11, from $44 to $55. Fees for new or renewed licenses also would increase 25 percent, or increase from $50 to about $62 to renew a license over eight years.

In addition, all drivers would have to get new, "reflectorized" license plates at a fee of $25 each.

As a Democrat, I'm sure one of his big platforms is helping the middle class...tell me something, how does the bolded provision help the middle class? People who buy clothes that cost less than $500 have more tax on it...people who buy clothes over $500 don't...

[OnePimpTiger]

Just saw this, apparently you're not the only one mad about it:

Paterson could be in trouble, says poll

[RedGoneWILD]

Some details:



As a Democrat, I'm sure one of his big platforms is helping the middle class...tell me something, how does the bolded provision help the middle class? People who buy clothes that cost less than $500 have more tax on it...people who buy clothes over $500 don't...

maybe he thinks the rich pay enough tax...

i like how he wants to tax sodas to prevent child obesity, but then wants to tax personal services including a gym membership to keep you from getting fat...lol

there's a tax on everything...it's out of control

at least in PA, there is no tax on food or clothing...yet

[RenegadeLonghorn]

I don't live in NY, but I feel for you guys. The current taxes and proposed plan is absurd!

[GrimUSMC]

Its the democrat way, tax and spend, tax and spend. Cut welfare, or severely reduce it. I wonder how much money that would save???

[jeffgordon]

Yeah he's great! I wrote a post called the fat tax awhile ago. I saw in a press confrence pattersons staff were so proud of themselves, because they work 4 days a week

[Wow11]

maybe he thinks the rich pay enough tax...

i like how he wants to tax sodas to prevent child obesity, but then wants to tax personal services including a gym membership to keep you from getting fat...lol

there's a tax on everything...it's out of control

at least in PA, there is no tax on food or clothing...yet

You guys have no taxes on clothes, but soon, we'll be paying 12% taxes. How insane.

I was just in Ohio, and their gas is a good 50 cents cheaper per gallon than NYS. Insane.