[Vision2020] yay! we passed $18 trillion!

[Scott Dredge]

I'm against the 'one size fits all' approach because it becomes a race to the bottom.  That might be fine for mature / commoditized sectors, but it's not good for research / development / technology advancements.  I'm all in favor of a level playing field within specific markets, but I'm also in favor of government incentives to boot strap these markets.  Solar power and electric cars are a good examples.  I'd personally like to see a directive for the United States take lead role in have the first humans set foot on Mars.

Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:33:16 -0800
From: paul.rumelhart at gmail.com
To: thansen at moscow.com
CC: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] yay! we passed $18 trillion!

Sure, that's basically what I mean.  I believe in the free market, which means that we need a level playing field.  No monopolies granted by the government, no special rules or tax breaks given to specific corporations.  No taxes designed to change behaviors.  Complete transparency so the buyer knows what they are buying,  That would go a long way to helping things out, in my opinion.

Paul

On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:
Perhaps eliminate corporate tax breaks and government subsidies going to corporations?

Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
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On Dec 10, 2014, at 12:16 PM, Paul Rumelhart <paul.rumelhart at gmail.com> wrote:

Oh, I don't know.  I'd probably start looking at the Department of Defense and at the various subsidies we are giving companies first.  With a budget like the government's, there should be lots of places to find fat to trim.

Paul

On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:
Mr. Rumelhart inquires . . . 
"Why not cut the fat in our budget just as a matter of principle?"
Just what "fat" would you cut, Mr. Rumelhart?

Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)http://www.MoscowCares.com  Tom HansenMoscow, Idaho
"There's room at the top they are telling you still.But first you must learn how to smile as you kill,If you want to be like the folks on the hill."
- John Lennon  
On Dec 10, 2014, at 11:14 AM, Paul Rumelhart <paul.rumelhart at gmail.com> wrote:

Why not cut the fat in our budget just as a matter of principle?

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