America’s Real Corporate Tax Rate = 5.25%
Region: New York
In one of the delicious ironies of modern life, Ralph Nader, the quintessential critic of corporate America, is reported to have sent a letter to John Chambers, the CEO of Cisco, complaining about Cisco’s low dividen... more
Views: 2517Trade a Tax Cap for Rent Control: Say What?
Region: New York
If you step back and think about it, why is Albany involved in these two issues: a real estate tax cap and rent control in New York City. Both affect local jurisdictions, not the State. How did the New Yo... more
Views: 1954Global War on the Spratly Reef
Region: China
"Regular wars are about land and resources; world wars are fought over who commands of the sea.” Paul Sterne, GroundReport, 2011 As predicted, the world is moving closer to global war – not in Libya or... more
Views: 3197New York State's Water Bottle Insurgency
Region: New York
Just when we thought that terrorism had been brought to bay. Just when the world felt safe with Osama cornered and assassinated in his bedroom. Just when General Petraeus had the Taliban on the run, along comes ano... more
Views: 1462School Boards Can't Win, Unions Can't Lose
Region: New York
Game theory says if two opponents are forced to play by different rules, the rules will determine the outcome, not the merit of the contestants. That in a nutshell is the dilemma facing the school boards of Westches... more
Views: 2435When Does Religion Become Mental Illness
Region: New York
The weekend’s ‘End of Days’ spectacle should serve as a wake-up call that some behaviors characterized as ‘religious’ should not be protected. Harold Camping and his followers are clearl... more
Views: 3739End One Man / One Vote; Shift to Age-Weighted Voting
Region: New York
One man /one vote is the ultimate sacred cow. But who has not had secret thoughts questioning the idea that everyone’s vote should get equal weight? Is everyone really equally qualified to pick our leaders? Instea... more
Views: 6733Skype Acquisition Misunderstood or Wall Street Just Plain Hates Steve Balmer
Region: New York
Wall Street often reminds me of a teenager. Prone to having crushes and a bit full of itself. This week, I was perplexed by Wall Street's reaction to Microsoft's acquisition of Skype. I would have expect... more
Views: 1916Bill and Hillary Clinton's School Property Taxes Increased
Region: New York
My neighbor was informed by mail yesterday that he had lost Basic STAR and that his real estate taxes were going up 10%. STAR stands for School Tax Relief. Every property owner in New York State who pays school... more
Views: 1745Close Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
Region: United States
Open Letter to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo State Capital Albany, NY 12224 Indian Point Nuclear Facility Dear Governor Cuomo: You ... more
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