More Taxes
Has anyone seen a single proposal to cut spending? Besides the one where they defund the CPD and everything becomes rainbows and unicorns. Because this is getting seriously dumb:
An alderman introduced a plan Monday to tax deliveries by companies, such as Amazon, as the City Council also capped fees third-party delivery services charge pandemic-stricken restaurants and teed up Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2020 budget for a Tuesday vote.
Bridgeport Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson wants to charge an additional $1.25 for packages delivered by ground to addresses in the city that weigh 50 pounds or less, and $2.50 for heavier deliveries. Prescription medicine and food deliveries from restaurants would be exempted from the extra tax under Thompson’s plan.
Labels: city politics, dumb ideas
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
63 Comments:
I saw this, I’m actually shocked that someone could come up with such a half-assed ridiculous proposal. You motherfuckers better vote this asshole out come next election. I already pay taxes on my purchases, now you want to tax a delivery? Fuck off, people will just continue to put for sale signs up. Pardon my language, but just when I thought this city couldn’t get any worse, they proved me wrong. What a bunch of buttmunchers.
Why do I have to pay for city employees generous pensions? Retirement security is an individual responsibility. My wife and I saved our money and invested it. We are doing fine. Retirement is your responsibility. Stop the crazy socialism.
More fucking taxes and surcharges for living in this fucked up city.
Boston tea party anyone?
Thompson you are some fucking stupid asshole.
Hopefully soon the Chinese will vote your fuck ass out of office.
I just passed gas - hit me with a tax for passing gas especially since gas passing is not good for the environment.
And that is why almost everything I order is sent to another address, in another state, where I own property. NO TAX.
Time to flee the city and not to the suburbs.
These elected idiots need to go.
CPS Teachers,Chicago Aldermen,Cook County Court Personnel,City Hall Personnel,all going on 9 MONTHS now of not having to physically be present for work while being paid in full with benefits.The Mayor of Chicago and the Governor of Illinois and their families continue to travel the country on an every weekend basis.The Mayor of Naperville decided that if the Governor can go to Florida so can he.He was photographed over the weekend at a large wedding in Naples,Florida without masks.He says he will quarantine when he returns.They all think they are better than us peons.
Maybe that is why Mayor GROOT does her shopping in the suburbs instead of ordering from Amazon.She is getting a head start at avoiding her own taxes.Incredible.
Global Marxism is being ushered in and we’re watching it happen. We can no longer make fun of the French.
More taxes will solve everything....and the band played on.
I guess all my deliveries will be going to the michigan house... moron's
The city would save so much money if they cut the Alderman’s fund/salary. Has anyone tried calling their alderman since this whole Covid-19 hit? It’s ridiculous yet they’re collecting a full salary. They never answer their phone and stopping at their office forget about it.
DemoRats have NO idea how to CUT spending!! They just throw money away and raise taxes. Soon, there will be no middle class, your either rich or poor.
CITY should stop giving city land for a dollar to clouted hack organizations.
TOO complicated
Why don't the Einstein's that infest the Shitty council Tax every stupid idea that they come up with, like this one??
The city would have a surplus in the 1st day of its enactment
FU GROOT
Fucking Chicago...... the only thing it knows is how to tax tax tax. I hope they keep raising taxes it’s giving me the last laugh because my piece of shit former neighbor one of those its everyone else’s fault but mine types is on the verge of losing his home because of unpaid property tax.
I guess Chicago is repaying karma to his ass
They are at their most Imaginative when they are taking your money...and giving it to other people/folks
Anyone with half a brain would be pulling up stakes at the point.
That’s what they do best why are people fleeing the cesspool of Illinois in record numbers overtaxation with no representation typical Demorats people wake up and smell the coffee the very people who claim to be the voice are the people’s own worst enemy
No one should take this guy serious. He’s from the Daley crime family . Haven’t they done enough of damage to the city?
This is a tax I can support.
Why?
I am tired of navigating past double parked FEDEX, UPS, PRime, etc vehicles. I know I could write them a ticket but I fear the drivers not the company would be on the hook.
Then I look in the alley and see the recycle can overflowing with cardboard boxes. Some how I feel the City is losing out on revenue destroying this garbage.
Again I love this tax!
Gents, all of your problems are political. Any solutions will be political as well.
Nobody is riding in on a white horse to save the day, it's up to you.
Such is the liberal socialist democrat solution to everything: More taxes.
The only antidote is Golf Tango Foxtrot Oscar.
No!
Smart move there Patrick, of course none of the business is going to be passing along the increase to the customers.
It gets dumber and dumber on Clark Street. No cuts and higher taxes. Why is everyone leaving the city again?
What do you expect from the DALEY family. That fat POS looks just like his grandfather another POS.
Good to see subpeonas finally being sent out in Georgia. Too important of a state to allow more voter fraud to take place. Hopefully they can get a few of these bigwigs on the stand soon. Not over yet might get a few to flip to save their own skins. Back the Blue, still hope left.
Just have it shipped to relatives address outside the city limits.
Anonymous said...
Why do I have to pay for city employees generous pensions? Retirement security is an individual responsibility. My wife and I saved our money and invested it. We are doing fine. Retirement is your responsibility. Stop the crazy socialism.
11/24/2020 12:26:00 AM
And if you’re not a cop I suppose you paid into social security or better yet - an employer matched 401k- well your employer made good on their end of the deal. The city hasn’t made good- especially when it comes to police pensions. I’ve paid my share for 30 years and also have saved outside of my pension. Does that mean I should get screwed out of my pension (by the way we don’t get SSI) because the city thought they could spend my money however they wanted? As for fat pensions- talk to the teacher’s Union who got a fatter raise than anyone & still only pay 2% into it- meanwhile the taxpayer picks up the tab. Ask yourself why teaching positions aren’t being eliminated despite declining CPS enrollment. Also talk to any state politician who allows all sorts of big money patronage non-government “contractors” to collect out of those pension funds. That’s why Illinois & Chicago are in trouble. By the way, after about 30 years on the job, my pension will be just enough to keep my head above water in this city & county. My pension won’t be fat. The fat pensions are the exempt ranks (which need to be slashed in half) & the clouted and connected jobs. Why Illinois - especially Chicago loses a lot of pension dollars back into the economy is because they tax the fuck out of everything.
No surprise ! The Big Fat Fucking Tub of Shit ! This is what you deserve for voting another member of the Daley Crime Family into office ! You Fucking Sheep !
Haven't bought gas in city in 20 years. Stopped shopping when bag tax went in. If this goes into effect will have deliveries sent to daughter's house in DesPlaines. Working diligently to get wife to agree to abandon this rathole. Oh,by the way, if you are on Medicaid or EBT [food stamps] you qualify for discounted Amazon Prime.
So it begins. You haven’t seen anything yet. The Polutting air tax will be next. That Carbon Monoxide you dirty the clean air with will be subject to tax. Water rates will soon double except for Link card holders their water is Free, well not really free since your paying for it, but you get the idea.
Surprise surprise you elected these people now enjoy it. LOL from the safety of a fiscally responsible Red State with low taxes great schools and Free plastic bags. Oh yea with my Dollar off from Kroger program paid .99 a gallon for gas.
90+ years of Democratic rule and your still clueless of how they can do things like this. Guess your just as stupid as the Aldermsn that proposed this idea. It will pass because they all know there is nothing that will happen to them got raiding your taxes. You will keep pulling the D lever and they will keep stealing your money. 90+ years and no end in sight. ALL Chicago residents are irrefutable proof that you really can’t fix stupid. That right ALL, no matter who you voted for your still there. How about voting with your feet? If not STFU about things like this.
Democrats and cuts I the same sentence. Ha ha ha ha........ snort ha ha ha. Stop it your killing me ha ha ha!
No surprise there, he's related to short shanks!
And what's next? Tax Fed Ex and Ups deliveries too.
Not a tax, it’s not a tax. It’s a surcharge or fee. Like your water bill and city sticker, it’s not deductible for chump residents and taxpayers can’t recoup, write off or claim these forms of gubmint assessments. Larri found $$$ in the Trump Energy Independent Economy’s low gasoline prices, as did JB Porkchops, those will steadily rise until they outlaw the gasoline engine. Look for a local sales tax coming by 2022, that’ll help get downtown retail to recover and back on track, huh?
Gee Wally, does that mean Corporate giants that already get massive write offs and state/local tax incentives might raise their subscriptions and merchandise costs too? And how will this affect the failing USPS and their bailout? Do USPS rates get a substantial bump too? Gotta wonder the accounting method IL uses to collect sales tax from eBay and other online sellers. I imagine if they can electronically tally election votes using a computer program, they can get legitimate revenues collected too.
No, they won’t trouble Amazon with demands to pay more of their “fair share” but will certainly expect to nickel and dime taxpayers and consumers to foot the bill for all the City’s waste and fraud spending.
Another Not-Too-Sharp Daley in the basket, perhaps the last one we can only hope.
And by the way, is his middle name Daley or do’ he hyphenate it like a girl?
Start firing these teachers right now. Either get back in the class room immediately or you will stop getting paid. Let’s see how fast they get back in class. This covid crap is the biggest scam ever perpetrated on people. Let’s cut the BS. Its the frickin flu. Look at all the police officers taking two to three week vacations because they were diagnosed with the scam of covid. The people in this city are sheep.
Just remember these government assholes create no wealth. None. All they do is redistribute the wealth of others. And divert some of it along the way to their own pockets.
Would LOVE to see an Amazon tax - Bezos helped fund the riots that led to the demise of a bunch of small businesses - that is why the Democrats will never do it. If you support the police don't support Amazon.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Why do I have to pay for city employees generous pensions? Retirement security is an individual responsibility. My wife and I saved our money and invested it. We are doing fine. Retirement is your responsibility. Stop the crazy socialism.
11/24/2020 12:26:00 AM
You have had the ability within your lifetime to move to a location where they are no longer offering public pensions, but it sounds like you have chosen not to. These were benefits offered as a condition of employment, and part of the reason I chose my profession. I would say that you’ve also had the ability to apply for a career which offers a public pension, but have chosen not to. Also, “you’re” not funding my pension. Portions of your taxes may pay my pension, but I’ve contributed just under 10% of my salary from day one towards my pension, and I also pay property taxes and all the other taxes I’m sure you pay as well. I also don't qualify for Social Security as we’re not allowed to contribute. I also have worked midnights, and afternoons throughout my career, not a 9-5, and I am almost always working weekends. Don’t forget all the holidays that I’ve missed throughout my career that you’ve enjoyed with your family. You’re probably thinking, you chose to be the police with those hours, and while you’re correct, I did it because the pension was the promise for my sacrifice.
Also, why do I have to pay for Chicago Public Schools when I refuse to send my children there? We can’t pick and choose which services we pay for.
The shitty of Chiraq doesn’t have the authority to compel Amazon to collect such a tax.
Last I checked, correct me if wrong, the inly tax collected by online retailers is state tax.
Taxman by the Beatles is the Crook County/Chicago national anthem. I always think of that tune when I hear about new taxes and fees the crooked politicians dream up.
"If you take a walk, walk, I'll tax your feet". If they could they would.
The political class insufficiently fears the citizenry...
The American custom of tarring and feathering is LONG over due for a revival.
I am sure tax will not apply to delivery to certain disadvantage communities
Why not downsize government, instead of 50 aldermen, have only 10 aldermen 10 wards. What happened to the Chicago Casino? How much recreational marijuana income taxes go to Chicago? Sell Midway Airport.
Does that mean prohibitive increases to our taxes?
(Duck Soup, Chicolini trial)
“Hey, I got an uncle who lives in Texas...”
- Noooo, I’m talking about taxes, money, dollars.
https://youtu.be/lgRbxHttZSM
"Painful cuts!"
- JB
"It's for the kids..."
- Rahm
Friggin DEMS gonna suck out every last DIME out of you......
Because they sure ain’t gonna be laying off/cutting jobs from their friggin
Patronage Armies!
The free shit army ain’t paying for shit......just us moron working stiffs.....
But with SIX DEAD.......FORTY SEVEN WOUNDED......that free shit army
getting smaller and smaller.......
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Why do I have to pay for city employees generous pensions? Retirement security is an individual responsibility. My wife and I saved our money and invested it. We are doing fine. Retirement is your responsibility. Stop the crazy socialism.
11/24/2020 12:26:00 AM
Generous? It’s not enough for the shit we put up with. I contribute 33% to the city’s 66% they are “supposed” to put into the pension fund. And on top of that, I’m hit with all the same taxes that you pay.
When I was hired over a quarter of a century ago, the city told me I would get a pension, and I planned accordingly. What am I to do? They screwed me out of my social security with the Windfall Elimination Tax, after I paid into S.S. for 16 years prior to coming on this job. Is it my fault that money that should have been put in our pension fund was instead used to buy votes of the permanent unemployed residents of south and west sides, and illegal aliens? Is it my fault pension money was used for politicians pet projects, or it was lost on bad investments by connected Daley clan members?
Maybe you should plan on living in a more fiscally responsible town free of political corruption.
Good Luck Selling your place NOW Enjoy Your CLOUT!
Filthy Commies.
Lots of people saying that they deserve their pensions, and someone else doesn't. It is interesting that they are owed it for their sacrifice while being fetal. One guy even said hey, you don't have to live here! Bet that guy won't be leaving because his pension got spent, hey, you chose to live here!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Lots of people saying that they deserve their pensions, and someone else doesn't. It is interesting that they are owed it for their sacrifice while being fetal. One guy even said hey, you don't have to live here! Bet that guy won't be leaving because his pension got spent, hey, you chose to live here!
11/24/2020 07:08:00 PM
Can you try again in English please?
Great ideas.... force people to stay home and order more deliveries then tax the shit out of them on top of it.
It's amazing that more of these brainiacs from city hall aren't CEOs of major corporations with these bright ideas.
Can't wait to get the fuck outta this money trap clusterfuck of a city.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The city would save so much money if they cut the Alderman’s fund/salary. Has anyone tried calling their alderman since this whole Covid-19 hit? It’s ridiculous yet they’re collecting a full salary. They never answer their phone and stopping at their office forget about it.
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#defundthealdermen
Let this be the new battlecry for 2021 and take the focus away from the spotlight on the actions of law enforcement as an excuse to focus on the real problems at hand. If you look at the history of politics in chicago, the number of aldermen were actually reduced in half during the 1800s. What this process entails and how to get the ball rolling during these times is another story. Any ideas?
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Please, become a Chicago police officer. BE the Change.
You have to live in the city.
We won't give you a contract or raise until forced by the court.
And your property tax will triple while you work here.
Where do I sign up?
So does the proposed delivery tax occur if one gets items shipped... to Amazon Lockers?
I smell some lawsuits from trigger happy lawyers. If there is no delivery to the home involved, why pay the tax? That is a PICK UP in that case. If that is a two tier system (Amazon locker vs to your porch) then that is not equal protection on consumers and not fair under various tax standards. Some lawyers will get as rich as the tax collectors will! Then the city will have to shell out to the lawyers and plaintiffs via settlement or verdict against the city and then need more money to cover that loss per the pay out...
Fuck the greedy city... Can't these idiots come up with 'fixes' other then raising taxes?
@11/24/2020 12:01:00 PM
Chicago has home rule status per tax matters. They can tax your netfilx (they did) and your Amazon orders within city limits if they want to.
Generous? It’s not enough for the shit we put up with. I contribute 33% to the city’s 66% they are “supposed” to put into the pension fund. And on top of that, I’m hit with all the same taxes that you pay.
When I was hired over a quarter of a century ago, the city told me I would get a pension, and I planned accordingly. What am I to do? They screwed me out of my social security with the Windfall Elimination Tax, after I paid into S.S. for 16 years prior to coming on this job. Is it my fault that money that should have been put in our pension fund was instead used to buy votes of the permanent unemployed residents of south and west sides, and illegal aliens? Is it my fault pension money was used for politicians pet projects, or it was lost on bad investments by connected Daley clan members?
Maybe you should plan on living in a more fiscally responsible town free of political corruption.
11/24/2020 05:05:00 PM
25 years? Sounds like it is your fault for not knowing a good time to get out. Stop
blaming everyone else for your lack of planning. Should have saved your money, friend. Better luck next time. Good luck in retirement.
25 years? Sounds like it is your fault for not knowing a good time to get out. Stop
blaming everyone else for your lack of planning. Should have saved your money, friend. Better luck next time. Good luck in retirement.
11/25/2020 08:33:00 AM
I dont know how you deduced that I'm blaming someone, or that I lacked to plan. That is pretty presumptuous on your part.
I'll be ok financially. No lack of planning on my part. I was just commenting on poster who thinks we have a generous pension.
Now G.F.Y.
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