SouthernJet Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Calif. governor proposes taxing a round of golf Buzz up! Like this story? Share it with Yahoo! Buzz A proposal by California's governor to include golf in a series of tax increases has angered duffers and, apparently, thrilled headline writers. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to add taxing a round of golf to a series of new service fees to close a nearly $42 billion budget deficit, the Associated Press reports. Hence the string headlines: Sacramento's KXTV's "Golfer's Tee'd Off Over Proposed Tax" and The Fresno Bee's "Governor Deserves A Clubbing For This One" Schwarzenegger appears to be in deep financial rough: The AP quotes Scott Pattison, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers, as saying that such fees are so "politically difficult and controversial" that it's usually one of the last proposals that's floated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I don't suppose the word "cuts" was a thought, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Calif. governor proposes taxing a round of golf Buzz up! Like this story? Share it with Yahoo! Buzz A proposal by California's governor to include golf in a series of tax increases has angered duffers and, apparently, thrilled headline writers. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to add taxing a round of golf to a series of new service fees to close a nearly $42 billion budget deficit, the Associated Press reports. Hence the string headlines: Sacramento's KXTV's "Golfer's Tee'd Off Over Proposed Tax" and The Fresno Bee's "Governor Deserves A Clubbing For This One" Schwarzenegger appears to be in deep financial rough: The AP quotes Scott Pattison, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers, as saying that such fees are so "politically difficult and controversial" that it's usually one of the last proposals that's floated. Well I am feeling very democratic today, so tax the hell out of it, it doesn't affect me since i don't play golf so I couldn't care less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I heard about this a few weeks ago... I play golf... and though I dont think I can really afford a hike in prices I don't see why not... but you would also have to tax other sports to make it fair... and then where does it stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I don't suppose the word "cuts" was a thought, eh? It never is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 P H U C K A R N O L D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I heard about this a few weeks ago... I play golf... and though I dont think I can really afford a hike in prices I don't see why not... but you would also have to tax other sports to make it fair... and then where does it stop? It doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Although I don't play golf, I extremely dislike this due to the precedent it sets forth. Could lead to anything and everything being taxed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Schwarzenegger couldn't govern himself out of a wet paper bag with a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Although I don't play golf, I extremely dislike this due to the precedent it sets forth. Could lead to anything and everything being taxed... LOL Obviously you don't live in NYS war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 LOL Obviously you don't live in NYS war. I do--don't know anyone here that's paid taxes on their sports... The job is tax-free and the school is free, that's all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Although I don't play golf, I extremely dislike this due to the precedent it sets forth. Could lead to anything and everything being taxed... Too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliec Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Arnold might be one of the worst governors in the union, right up there with Blago the Psycho and Corzine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Arnold might be one of the worst governors in the union, right up there with Blago the Psycho and Corzine. NYS's David Patterson would easily win rookie of the year honors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I do--don't know anyone here that's paid taxes on their sports... The job is tax-free and the school is free, that's all I need. Oh, to be 16 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 NYS's David Patterson would easily win rookie of the year honors. there is something wrong with DP he just looks like a crook to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Don't worry everybody. The government will just print out some more money! And we'll live happily ever after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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