[tomder55]

If the Northeast part of the country would wise up, we would be a lot better off.

Really I'm trying but I fear our region is hopeless. For some reason the people here not onlty like high taxes ;but beg for more.

[BABRAM]

Texans pay property tax out the nose. It's not just in the NE part of the country. Fortunately here in Nevada our property taxes are not as bad, due to tourism revenue.

[Galveston1]

Well, my property taxes aren't terrible here. I live in an unincorporated area. We pay 8.25% sales tax on non edible goods. (6.25% in the county)
As the original post about Ron Paul. I voted for him in his unsuccessful bid for the Senate. I think the thing that ruined his candidacy were his statements on foreign policy.
Voters just couldn't feel that he would be a competent cinc. I know I really like his views on the economy and strict adherence to the Constitution.
Is the Constitution party still alive? If the grassroots would begin to build the Constitution Party at local and state levels, there might come a time when it could be a real force at the federal level.

[BABRAM]

Consider yourself fortunate as opposed to the majority of Texans. I've heard from a few clients in similar situations. I have a couple of questions: where you live who has the jurisdiction or responsibility for health emergencies or police response?. And how much do you save on property taxes by living in an unincorporated area? BTW my mother's retired and is moving back from the Austin area, the State of Texas Capital, once again to Las Vegas in September. I like the Westlake area just outside of Austin, but it's too expensive.

[excon]

The Democrats were running the Congress at this time; yes, there is a group of liberal Republicans as well, always drinking from the public trough.

Hello George:

It's interesting that you bring up the S&L disaster... The BIGGEST crook of all was one Charles Keating. He's an Arizona fellow who swindled millions upon millions when his S&L went bust. He did a long time in the federal slam, too...

But, one of his major DEFENDERS at that time was one JOHN McCAIN. He was one of what became known as the Keating Five.. I wonder how much he contributed to McCain's campaigns over the years...

It IS relative to THIS campaign. Thanks George.

excon

[letmetellu]

Exactly what I'm talkin' about!
I would vote for R Paul or anybody else but I don't even feel like it is even worth voting!

Obama is in no matter how much he gets things wrong.
I will be totally surprised if he isn't the next Pres

You say "Obama is in no matter how much he gets things wrong" You are wrong in your thinking, no one is in until all of the votes are counted, But above you say" I don't even feel like it is even worth voting"

Well you are the one that might make the difference in who is our next president, so go use the only real right that you have and that is the right to vote.

[George_1950]

Hello George:

It's interesting that you bring up the S&L disaster.... The BIGGEST crook of all was one Charles Keating. He's an Arizona fellow who swindled millions upon millions when his S&L went bust. He did a long time in the federal slam, too...

But, one of his major DEFENDERS at that time was one JOHN McCAIN. He was one of what became known as the Keating Five.. I wonder how much he contributed to McCain's campaigns over the years.....

It IS relative to THIS campaign. Thanks George.

excon

That's all old news, as you know; now we are into change.

[Galveston1]

Consider yourself fortunate as opposed to the majority of Texans. I've heard from a few clients in similar situations. I have a couple of questions: where you live who has the jurisdiction or responsibilty for health emergencies or police response?...And how much do you save on property taxes by living in an unincorporated area? BTW my mother's retired and is moving back from the Austin area, the State of Texas Capital, once again to Las Vegas in September. I like the Westlake area just outside of Austin, but it's too expensive.

Yeah, Westlake IS nice. I lived in and near Austin until I married. As to your 2 questions: The county is responsible, we have a volunteer fire dept. Sheriff, local constable, and ambulances run to either Athens or Tyler. Of course, every wide spot in the road has its own police force, even if it's one car running a speed trap.

Not sure how much exactly I save on property taxes, but I know it is substantially lower than in, say, Dallas. Plus, I don't have to fight that traffic, a REAL plus.

[BABRAM]

Thanks. I'm trying to get an idea if I ever choose to buy property down there. I've heard the Austin traffic is no fun either, even with all newer overpasses. When I would traveled through Houston I hated it. It reminded me of Los Angeles. In LA if you live ten miles out, you have to get up two to three hours early to get to work by eight. Vegas is bad during peak hours.

[Galveston1]

May I suggest E.Tex, or the Ozarks. Neither is overcrowded and some areas are really beautiful. Check your mailbox, I tried to send this to you there, but it is full.

[BABRAM]

OK. See if it works this time. I cleaned out my private message inbox. Thanks.

[purplewings]

But he was running as a republican not a third party.

He wouldn't pay the media what they wanted to broadcast his candidacy so few people even know who he is. He was a Republican turned Libertarian and came back to his Republican roots this year with the intent to take the party back to it's original purpose. I think he gave up too soon. He had a large support base on the internet, but without media exposure, there is no hope.

He would have been a wonderful President.

[NeedKarma]

He would have been a wonderful President.

I so agree with you.

[ordinaryguy]

For some reason the people here not onlty like high taxes ;but beg for more.

Apparently, they want more government services and are willing to tax themselves to pay for those services. If you disagree with them, you could always move to New Hampshire or Alaska.

As the the original post about Ron Paul. I voted for him in his unsuccessful bid for the Senate. I think the thing that ruined his candidacy were his statements on foreign policy.

I'd say it was a tossup between his foreign policy ideas and his gold standard fetish, either of which would disqualify him, IMO.

[tomder55]

Nah I'll stick around and do my best to help reform their ways... at least until I am ready to retire . Then I will not be able to afford their lust for gvt. Services.