IS IT TRUE? March 8, 2011
IS IT TRUE that the Indiana Democratic delegation from the House of Representatives is now discussing the possibility of staying in Illinois until the current legislative session is completed?…that if they follow through on that threat that over 80% of the pay that they are receiving for being members of the Indiana House will have been earned while “working†in another state?…that those “wages†will be subject to taxation in Illinois?…that these Indiana legislators may even be deemed to be residents of Illinois for income tax purposes?…that residents of Illinois are not eligible to hold state of Indiana elected offices?…that these people were elected by the people of their districts to do their job in the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis?…that their failure to do so SHOULD disqualify each and every one of them from continuing to hold office?…that these Democrats are a poor example for our children and for our workforce?…that if there is a behavior clause in their agreements it should be invoked to be rid of them?…that Indiana true to form does not have a RECALL procedure in place like many other states?…that Indiana needs to get busy and put a RECALL procedure into place and to prosecute these AWOL officials to the full extent of any laws that we have to prevent legislative extortion?
IS IT TRUE that Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly was recently interviewed about the state of Indiana’s manufacturing sector?…that he stated in that interview that there are many $20+ per hour jobs that are going unfilled in Indiana because there are no people available to fill those jobs that are properly trained to do them?…that the days of having a pulse and a insider connection as a ticket to a good job are over forever?…that the good jobs are still available but that they now go to people who are properly educated and trained as opposed to someone who is hooked up through crony connections?
IS IT TRUE that the only jobs that appear to be immune to having a need for education and ability are those jobs where the hiring takes place at the ballot box?…that somewhere in Indiana there is someone with an elected job who has a criminal record, did not complete high school, is completely incapable of doing the job, and refuses to show up for work?…that such a person was most likely encouraged to run for office by a crony who wanted to make a puppet of them?…that this person cannot be removed from office by RECALL because Indiana does not have such a provision in the law?
IS IT TRUE that “MOLE #3” was correct when he predicted that 4th Ward City Councilwoman, Connie Robinson and 5th Ward City Councilman, John Friend indeed push the Weinzapfel Administration to put up an additional $100,000 to spruce up our city parks?
IS IT TRUE that select members of the local “Union Brotherhood” are pushing to help get a certain female candidate elected as a 3rd Ward City Council member? ….that rank and file Union members and loyal Democratic Party workers are amazed that they are not supporting present City Councilman Don Walker for that seat? ….that this political decision not to support a retired union executive and leader may hurt the chances of a Democrat being elected the 3rd Ward City Council seat?….that the local “Tea Party” group may have something to say about this issue?
The Lesson learned by the Citizenry is that, the Time has come to put a Recall or Dismissal Clause in the Indiana Constitution for Dereliction of Office.
Isn’t the Dems going to IL a strike? Aren’t both parties extreme views (far right and far left) the cause for this whole problem? When will people of ALL parties grow up and learn that no one has all the answers, that everyone MUST work together for the good of the citizens that they SERVE? Isn’t that service the basis for the good public policy that is promoted by this newletter? As a friend of mine would say “What are these “public servants” smokin’?”
“that those “wages†will be subject to taxation in Illinois?…that these Indiana legislators may even be deemed to be residents of Illinois for income tax purposes?…that residents of Illinois are not eligible to hold state of Indiana elected offices?…that these people were elected by the people of their districts to do their job in the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis?…that their failure to do so SHOULD disqualify each and every one of them from continuing to hold office?…”
Come on. Enough with this silliness. I’m sorry but comments like these tend to make you sound like Fox. If you are going to write this stuff, at least research the laws on taxation and residency and stick to the facts. None of the above is anywhere near factual.
When the word indefinite and the phrase “as long as it takes” came out of the mouth of Pat Bauer the rules changed. Read the Illinois code below.
Illinois Department of Revenue Regulations Section 100.3020(c)
“or he is here for business purposes which will require a long or indefinite period to accomplish, or is employed in a position that may last permanently or indefinitely, or has retired from business and moved to Illinois with no definite intention of leaving shortly thereafter, he is in Illinois for other than temporary or transitory purposes, and, accordingly, is a resident taxable upon his entire net income even though he may also maintain an abode in some other state.”
It’s kind of funny how the conservatives are always preaching about wanting “limited government.” Well now you’re getting limited government activity and you’re still not happy?
FYI the Unions have decided not to back Don Walker because he says one thing to them about backing unions and then votes against them on the city council. Unions never turn against a friend unless that friend has first turned on them
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