local potential congress critter

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

local dem running for congress
http://www.krystalballforcongress.com/


non official photos
http://gawker.com/5657431/9-pictures-of-a-politician-sucking-a-dildo-attached-to-her-husbands-nose-+-gallery/


that sloshing sound is a campaign going around the bowl

[Perd Hapley]

Well, her name is Krystal Ball, so no one was going to take her seriously, any way.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

she did

[Perd Hapley]

she did

 

[MicroBalrog]

By all means, feel free to re-elect the incumbent.

[RoadKingLarry]

Probably be more entertaining than that idiot Franken.

[seeker_two]

...and I'm sure no one here has any embarrassing pics of themselves at adult-only parties.... 



(Where is JamisJockey when you need him?....)

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

i am too old  no cams back in the day!  thank god!

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

at least she looks good in the pics

[mtnbkr]

...and I'm sure no one here has any embarrassing pics of themselves at adult-only parties.... 

Exactly.  I have a few female friends who have done similarly embarrassing, yet non immoral or illegal acts, yet would trust completely in a position of power and responsibility.

BTW, I had a hard time determining if she was a Republican or Democrat (FB page lists her as Democrat).  Her "issues" page is just about spot on with my beliefs (her 2nd Amendment statement: I am an NRA member and pledge to be a fierce advocate of an individual's right to bear arms.).

Based on what I see on her campaign page, I'd vote for her.

Chris

[lee n. field]

BTW, I had a hard time determining if she was a Republican or Democrat

Which, this time around, means she's probably a D.

(FB page lists her as Democrat).  Her "issues" page is just about spot on with my beliefs (her 2nd Amendment statement: I am an NRA member and pledge to be a fierce advocate of an individual's right to bear arms.).

The mayor in our little city is running to unseat our US Rep (who I thoroughly approve of).  His position on the 2nd is nothing but weasel words, and his website nowhere mentions his party affiliation.  Thoroughly untrustworthy, IMHO.

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

Exactly.  I have a few female friends who have done similarly embarrassing, yet non immoral or illegal acts, yet would trust completely in a position of power and responsibility.

BTW, I had a hard time determining if she was a Republican or Democrat (FB page lists her as Democrat).  Her "issues" page is just about spot on with my beliefs (her 2nd Amendment statement: I am an NRA member and pledge to be a fierce advocate of an individual's right to bear arms.).

Based on what I see on her campaign page, I'd vote for her.

Chris

we have had a rash of pols like her  they claim to be independent or centrist dems to get elected  and then its only the nva refugees that make that happen  then they vote the straight dem party line.  we've been culling em after one term and they are whining.  shes got the backing from the culls and thats gonna cost her in this hood  we got rid of em for a reason.

this guy
http://www.robwittmanforcongress.com/

should whup her
seen as being more biz friendly
and her gun position is viewed by many here as a front
plus shes a total unknown politically

heres an odd factoid  the lady who wittman took over from when she died?  she defeated the former mayor of fredericksburg.  who was a dem i woulda voted for  black baptist preacher from texas  served 20 years as mayor  unopposed at least twice and was so strong no one was gonna run against him when he surprised everyone and ran for congress instead  and lost. his being elected in 76 was a big deal down here  or anywhere in va for that matter

http://www.shiloholdsite.org/history_davies_early.htm

was then and still is quite the remarkable man   a true leader
we could use a couple more here and there

[Jamisjockey]

She's a cutie....but like CSAD says, most of the Dems that have been elected were elected as centrists and "blue dogs" and yet the vote all the big ticket items right down the party line.

[Jamisjockey]

Also note on her issues page, she's not mentioning cap and tax, health care, nor the environment.

From her Economy page
Provide a 50% cut in pay roll taxes for the first two years a small business starts up to make sure we have a system that encourages investment in our local economy.

So, two years after you start a business, your payroll taxes will jump 50%. What if your business hasn't grown?  yeah, brilliant. 


cutting middle class taxes
The middle class tax cuts are set to expire this year, raising taxes on our families. In these tough economic times we must keep the tax burden off of middle class families, so they can continue to feed their children and pay their mortgages. I will fight to keep these tax cuts for middle class families.

What she's not saying is that she plans on shifting the burden to people who aren't "middle class".  You know, the people who actually run businesses and hire the middle class.... 

[mtnbkr]

Also note on her issues page, she's not mentioning cap and tax, health care, nor the environment.

From her Economy page
Provide a 50% cut in pay roll taxes for the first two years a small business starts up to make sure we have a system that encourages investment in our local economy.

So, two years after you start a business, your payroll taxes will jump 50%. What if your business hasn't grown?  yeah, brilliant. 

You would prefer no cut at all?  A 50% cut for two years is better than the current scenario, right?

cutting middle class taxes
The middle class tax cuts are set to expire this year, raising taxes on our families. In these tough economic times we must keep the tax burden off of middle class families, so they can continue to feed their children and pay their mortgages. I will fight to keep these tax cuts for middle class families.

What she's not saying is that she plans on shifting the burden to people who aren't "middle class".  You know, the people who actually run businesses and hire the middle class.... 

You're right, she's not saying that.

Chris

[Jamisjockey]

You would prefer no cut at all?  A 50% cut for two years is better than the current scenario, right?

You're right, she's not saying that.

Chris

1-Its a temporay fix.  Get you started with a business and paying payroll, but then a 50% jump in payroll taxes?  Only encourages people to start businesses, but not necessarily to keep employees after the payroll taxes go back up.

2-Its an implication. 

[mtnbkr]

1-Its a temporay fix.  Get you started with a business and paying payroll, but then a 50% jump in payroll taxes?  Only encourages people to start businesses, but not necessarily to keep employees after the payroll taxes go back up.

Assuming permanent cuts aren't an option, are you saying you'd rather not have a temporary cut that would help someone getting started? You plan your business around the full tax burden, then use the 2yr cut to offset the expense of getting a business started.  I don't see the downside of that (assuming once again there is no alternative for a permanent cut).

Chris

[HeroHog]

In general when you open a small business you had better have enough capital to survive at least 3 to 5 years with NO profit. It normally takes about that long to get your name out there and to be established in the community statistically speaking.

[Perd Hapley]

Here is the incumbent's campaign web page.

http://www.robwittmanforcongress.com/on-the-issues.htm

[Monkeyleg]

In general when you open a small business you had better have enough capital to survive at least 3 to 5 years with NO profit. It normally takes about that long to get your name out there and to be established in the community statistically speaking.

IIRC, the advice is to have the better part of six months to a year on hand. If I'd needed a 3-5 year cushion in 1987 when I opened my photo studio, that would have been about half a million dollars. Maybe more. I started with $40,000.

[BridgeRunner]

I started out with a gainfully employed spouse.  That lasted about two months.   

[cassandra and sara's daddy]

the other kiss of death for her is that her backing isn't local  even though she was raised here shes managed to be seen as representing outsiders

[HeroHog]

IIRC, the advice is to have the better part of six months to a year on hand. If I'd needed a 3-5 year cushion in 1987 when I opened my photo studio, that would have been about half a million dollars. Maybe more. I started with $40,000.

You may be right, the old memory ain't what it used to be. I DO remember that it was a healthy chunk of change that was WAY outta MY reach....

[sanglant]

it's don't plan an making a profit in the first 2 years. and that's not counting what you pay yourself.

oh, and never hire a CPA, that hasn't pulled at least a year in the IRS.

[Jamisjockey]

Assuming permanent cuts aren't an option, are you saying you'd rather not have a temporary cut that would help someone getting started? You plan your business around the full tax burden, then use the 2yr cut to offset the expense of getting a business started.  I don't see the downside of that (assuming once again there is no alternative for a permanent cut).

Chris

I guess I'd just rather see the permanant cut...