North Bend man challenges Roblan in House Nov 14, 2009
Or is this just another rich guy selling the "No Government" and "Trickle Down" theories to the poor ignorant masses. Brawny James Dio wrote on Nov 12, 2009 1:31 PM:I believe Dr. Roberts would be a fresh and welcomed represenative of this area. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Russian economy growing strongly Nov 13, 2009
"The main driver of the recovery was the increase in oil and metal prices and the trickle down effect on production in those supporting industries," said Chris Weafer at Uralsib. "The recovery is very dependent on the global economy rather than domestic factors. If the rest of the world [contracts], then Russia's economic revival would stall and possible reverse.". (BBC News -- Business)
Studs, duds and sleepers: Panthers' Smith should soar against Falcons Nov 12, 2009
Some of those carries will trickle down to White against the Bills' league-worst run defense. Tags. (USA Today -- Sports)
As stimulus funds trickle down, debate heats up Nov 12, 2009
School district draws fire for spending $65,000 to motivate at-risk athletes. Nov. 11: Wednesday marked the 83rd anniversary of the nation's system of numbered highways. (MSNBC -- Politics)
SmartPros Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Nov 11, 2009
Greene continued: "We believe that as the economy improves and stimulus funds trickle down to our clients, business will improve in these areas. At the same time we are committed to ensuring that overhead appropriately keeps pace with revenue goals. We continue to look at acquisition candidates, and look forward to launching several new initiatives in upcoming quarters. Further, we believe that EEI is a great fit for us and will contribute positively to earnings in fiscal 2010. Therefore, we... (Primezone Releases)
Leaders say college economics may be altered forever Nov 11, 2009
Charlie Nelms, chancellor of , says none of the recent positive news will trickle down to universities any time soon. Too many students, he says, are still having to take out loans or sign up for deferred payment plans to pay for their college education. (Triangle Business Journal)
Graves to vote no on Health Care Bill Nov 11, 2009
Just Wondering wrote on Nov 10, 2009 4:30 PM:" As for the re-distribution of wealth Bill, wake up! Under Bush's horrendous economic policies, the top 5% in this country saw their worth grow about 20%. The middle class saw their net worth and their incomes -- their buying power -- drop. The wealth that the midlde class collectively had was re-distributed. Upward to those who already had great wealth. Now they are just wealthier.How did we end up in so much trouble in 2008? Consider this... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Baird says he'll vote against House health care bill Nov 8, 2009
bmoc wrote on Nov 6, 2009 9:26 PM:" There was a letter today, and I frequently here the argument that Obama is going to redistribute wealth. This may be true to some degree. However, many of you Republicans are vastly overestimating your wealth. Every Administration since Reagan has given such large tax breaks to the wealthy so that now people who have income of $6 million annually are taxed in the 36 - 40%. The super rich used to have up to 80% of their wealth taxed before the 1980s and many... (Longview Daily News, WA)
AMERICAN THOUGHTS: Town cannot afford middle school project Nov 8, 2009
Trickle down economics may not be a popular concept these days but the expectation of spending despite serious financial concerns has settled in Hingham. Citizens who attended Sunday s summit but not in the audience for its entirety may have been unaware of the School Committee s presentation scheduled for the last part of the forum. (Hingham Journal, MA)
India's Naxalite rebellion: The red heart of India Nov 6, 2009
But according to Mr Sail, the economic benefits of these deals never trickle down to the affected villagers. Indeed a government-sponsored committee in 2008 found that most of the Naxalites are tribals and dalits the people once called untouchables , at the bottom of the Hindu caste system. (The Economist)
Welcome to Pashtunistan Nov 6, 2009
The West's economic and aid packages to AfPak are pitiful and never trickle down to the average Pashtun. The "revelation" in the US of what was never a secret in Afghanistan, that Ahmed Wali Karzai, brother of the "winner" of the soiled Afghan presidential election, has been on the Central Intelligence Agency's payroll for years, erased any possibility of Pashtuns believing in anything emanating from Kabul. (Asia Times Online)
China's Africa venture bolts the continent Nov 6, 2009
After a country's general well-being is advanced, the wealth and opportunities will trickle down to individual families -the rationale the same as a tide lifting all boats. Beijing will continue to follow its past practice that it does not attach any preconditions to its assistance to Africa, senior government officials have pledged. (People's Daily Online, China)
Top Democrat: House Will Pass Health Bill Nov 6, 2009
We have seen what "trickle down economics" has done to the country and we have watched as big business has striped us of our jobs and left many of us in the dust. Sooner or later the tipping point will be reached and I believe we are close. (CBS News -- Politics)
LETTER: 'Bite the bullet or die from the wounds' Nov 5, 2009
The trickle down theory turned into a trickle on reality. And as Reagan would say, those kids need to learn to pull themself up by their bootstraps. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Venezuela vs. Colombia: The Battle Over Emigres Nov 5, 2009
But the number of working-class Colombians bolting for Venezuela hints that Uribe has yet to make that new wealth trickle down a failing that could simply continue the kind of inequality that has fueled civil wars in Colombia for centuries. "The economic growth statistics published in the media are one thing," says Patricia Ya;ez, a sociologist at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas who studies Ch;vez's anti-poverty programs. (Time.com)
Hebron in water dispute with Carrollton Nov 5, 2009
Mabra said he is afraid this issue will trickle down to the residents of Hebron if they decide to expand their property. Most people out here have small tracts. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 3, 2009
Start with the seniors then it's going to trickle down to my children. You make a decision on procedure based on need, not based on money. (Fox News)
3 Economic Reports Fuel Recovery Hopes Nov 3, 2009
Economies don't trickle down, they bubble up. As we are soon to relearn. (CBS News)
GAO: Taxpayers Won't Recoup $80B Car Loans Nov 3, 2009
Trickle-down did trickle down. How much crack did you smoke in the 80's to miss that fact. (CBS News)
Penang firms to diversify Nov 2, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Publicly-listed automated equipment manufacturers in Penang that serve the semiconductor, hard-disk drive (HDD) and light emitting diode (LED) industries are looking to come up with new products for other industries as well as exploring new markets as the recovery in the semiconductor and electronics sector has yet to trickle down to them. Although there was a pick-up in the HDD and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) industries, it had yet to result in an increase in demand for... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
If we leave Iraq, do we lose for good? Nov 1, 2009
Ignorance and lack of curiosity do trickle down from the top in the Bush administration. While many of our soldiers have made great strides in winning the confidence of the population in relatively tranquil areas of Iraq, there has been less interest in dialogue elsewhere, because of the imminent risks. (Salon)
Tax strategy patents face scrutiny Oct 31, 2009
But even if the court rules to further narrow the definition of a business method, it may still take years for the decision and its interpretations to trickle down to tax professionals, say proponents of a legislative solution. The overall objection to both business methods patents and their tax companions was expressed by the in a brief to the Supreme Court. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Top Democrat stops presses in Greenville Oct 31, 2009
National politics do trickle down to the local level, she said. Fenoff learned of the mass-purchase after returning from delivering papers around the county Thursday morning. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Golf Course Review - The Homestead (cascades/old Courses) Oct 30, 2009
Miss left and the ball will feed down towards the green, miss right and you'll miss the green entirely and your ball will trickle down the hill. By the way, the back-to-front rolling surface can give even the best player fits. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Reborn theater district within grasp after progress made on Saenger Oct 30, 2009
The venture is already bringing in rave reviews from smaller theaters in the city which hope the buzz will trickle down. "I think that bringing the Saenger back really can establish Louisiana and New Orleans specifically as a theater city again," said Gary Solomon, Jr., managing director of the Le Petit Theatre in the French Quarter. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Dixon may tap 'rainy day' fund Oct 30, 2009
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon may be forced to tap into the city s rainy day fund and raise taxes if state aid and revenue continue to plummet as recessionary pressures trickle down to local governments. Facing a $60 million shortfall in this budget cycle, Dixon said she already is preparing to meet further gaps with what were once considered solutions of last resort. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
You Cheat, I Cheat, as Wall Street Acts as Model: Susan Antilla Oct 29, 2009
Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Trickle down really does work. Consider these inspired words, from an online reader of USA Today, reacting last week to news that Americans were lying, cheating and law-breaking to get their hands on an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Editors notes: The gift of giving Oct 29, 2009
I can tell you from years of watching, many tears trickle down many cheeks as the audience watches the children express their love. It s an early experience in the act of giving, and through this we re helping to raise our children to enjoy giving to others. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Lieberman wont allow Senate vote on public option Oct 28, 2009
23 Believes in Bush trickle down theory see #2 above. While it only trickles to greedy pockets or their campaign funds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Police Look for More Suspects in Gang Rape Oct 28, 2009
You voted for everything that is wrong with the world, GOP greed, Dem greed, gutting education budgets, money for war, but none for the poor, failed trickle down, increased profits through the decimation of the middle class, indeed you are one of the beasts more interested in the value of your financial assets than life and self respect of those with whom you live in this society. So sit back, and complain about the results of policies which you and your parents before you supported, and have a... (CBS News)
Obama is leading us into Marxism Oct 28, 2009
" Those that decide if it's necessary is the Socialists you elect to office. DANNYGS. Why has Marxism as applied never works? It does not need to be read, try learning from the countries that have it as a government system and take a look at how happy the citizens are. Learn from history..... Barack Obama wrote on Oct 27, 2009 7:36 AM:You touched on one of the most important issues in our country today. The free wheeling printing of money. This is not just Obama though. The Federal Reserve was... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Iraqi Searches for Brothers in Ancient Cemetery Oct 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009. Sept. 3: Gravedigger Ali Zayer-Daham in the unidentified bodies section of the cemetery in the Shiite holy city of Najaf, 100 miles south of Baghdad. (Fox News)
3 vie for Blackfoot mayor post Oct 26, 2009
"Making her second run for office, Morrison said if she's elected, she would not only work to ensure that the municipal pool remains open, but will also research the possibility of building a recreation center in Blackfoot.In response to what she saw as neglect in the downtown area, Morrison formed the Blackfoot Business Alliance to promote the city. Currently, 70 local businesses are involved in the alliance.After she retired, Morrison taught school in Louisiana and 4-H in Alabama, but she said... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Slightly non-typical Oct 25, 2009
"That's why it's so puzzling. There's so much activity with range personnel. You would think it would trickle down that there was a monster like that out there. "Where it was taken on the south edge of the impact area is a 5,000-acre area with fabulous landscape, rolling hills, wetlands. Everything a deer would want. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Renovations that sizzle Oct 25, 2009
Despite this seeming disparity, Stephen Melman, the association s director of economic services, notes, Any feature that s introduced in an upscale home, if it s successful and popular, it ll quickly trickle down to the average home, too. Case in point: A decade ago, stainless-steel appliances were must-have only in homes costing a million dollars or more; now they re virtually ubiquitous. (Boston Globe)
Foster seeks re-election to Fulton council (3) Oct 25, 2009
There is a lot of difficulty right now, so we have had to cut back, which has led to a trickle down. One thing we have to get (is) our tax base straightened out so businesses can afford to be here, he added. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Governor slashes additional $212 million from schools, More than $2.5 million for this area Oct 24, 2009
trickle down effect again ... The trickle down effect - lack of jobs, closing of businesses, car manufacturers in a pinch, makes for a bad economy. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Boehner: Obama's 'Chicago-Style Politics' .. Oct 23, 2009
Obama's 'Chicago-style politics:' Boehner: The Swamp. Posted October 22, 2009 1:40 PM. (The Drudge Report)
How do you feel about the Oregon tax increases on the January ballot? Oct 23, 2009
Basin wrote on Oct 22, 2009 9:13 AM:" There seems to be a segment of our population that feels "so long as they dont tax me, thats fine". Corporations and so called "rich folks" employ the majority of us. If they take a tax hit layoffs or reduced hours will follow. So one way another it will trickle down to YOUR household.I think the comments made here about illegals are right on. They need to go... ". Jim wrote on Oct 21, 2009 9:11 PM:" Oh Jackie, assumptions like yours make me laugh. It's... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tax increases are coming because theyre necesssary Oct 22, 2009
I guess it was all just an amazing trickle down accident , huh ... I guess it was all just an amazing trickle down accident, huh ... We need more tax cuts so we can get Trickle Down going and take a meat-ax to all these welfare programs like Social Security and such. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Team effort: Details presented on marketing campaign Oct 22, 2009
Hayes agreed that there was not much benefit, other than the fact that if the resorts are successful in bringing in visitors, the dollars would eventually trickle down. For more information on the Biggest Skiing in America campaign visit the website at. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Japan's exports slip as strong yen weighs Oct 22, 2009
Based on the assumption that the effects of a recovery in manufacturing will trickle down to the rest of the economy, the Bank of Japan upgraded its economic assessment for the second month in a row in October, saying the economy has started to recover. But many analysts say the recovery may slow down early next year as the boost from stimulus both at home and abroad fades. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn warns of looming state budget cuts Oct 22, 2009
But despite the work being done to save money, McGlynn and other community leaders know there are more possible cuts coming at the state level, which will trickle down to the local level. The rumors on Beacon Hill are that state revenues may be off anywhere from $400 to $600 million, which would trigger 9C cuts, he said. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Sex and scandal fused under Mosley's F1 reign Oct 22, 2009
Mosley installed cost-cutting measures that allowed F1 development to trickle down to the average driver while also trying to give the sport a greener image with the introduction of bio-fuels. But fighting so many battles finally took its toll, perhaps more so after Mosley lost one of his sons to a drug overdose earlier this year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
All signs point to Crabtree as starter Oct 22, 2009
Ideally, the presence of Crabtree in the lineup will have a trickle down effect throughout the offense helping open things for the running game, other receivers and particularly tight end , who has been the top target in San Franciscos passing game thus far. With 22 receptions, Davis has nine more catches than any other player on the team and is on a pace for career-high totals of 70 receptions, 771 yards and 10 touchdowns. (SFIllustrated.com)
California Focus: Harebrained tax schemes abound in hard times Oct 21, 2009
The Silicon Valley billionaire calls for "pro-growth tax cuts," proving that the discredited "trickle down economics" theory pushed so hard during the Ronald Reagan era by economist Arthur Laffer is far from dead. Laffer claimed reducing taxes for the richest Americans would somehow increase actual tax receipts, betting the wealthy would invest in job-creating industries. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
8 Hidden Gems in Windows 7 Oct 21, 2009
A first for Windows 7, Eyefinity requires the ATI 5870 graphics card, which costs $379, but the tech will probably trickle down to other hardware shortly. 6. (Fox News)
Counties receiving cut in federal funds Oct 21, 2009
"It's a different pot of money that the Feds give to the states, so much has to trickle down in to the locals. Usually they don't take our regular aid when they give us safety money," Schulte said. "We are trying to get an answer on what's changed.". (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
The Perils Of A Debtor Nation Oct 20, 2009
Just think folks BEFORE we started down this path of "Trickle Down" Economics and "Free" Trade WE were the worlds largest CREDITOR Nation. Anyone into trying out the Republican LIE again. (CBS News)
NGOs help poor young people to get jobs in pvt cos Oct 20, 2009
Many firms, including Nokia, Taj Hotels, Westside, Croma, Big Bazaar, Deutsche Bank, HDFC Bank, Cafe Coffee Day and Fun Cinemas, have responded to this initiative to help gains of reforms to trickle down to the underprivileged masses by hiring hundreds from training institutes run by organisations like CAP Foundation, Smile Foundation and Pratham in slums and other poor localities. Also Read. (India Times)
BLM oil, gas lease sale Oct 20, 2009
"The direction from up high is starting to trickle down, and I think they're getting the message that they do need to be more deliberative on this, they need to address the public's concerns and the environmental impacts before they rush with handing over the rights to develop these public lands," said Jeremy Nichols, climate and energy program director for WildEarth Guardians. Hummel said the agency always thoroughly reviews parcels nominated by the oil and gas industry to ensure they meet... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Animal welfare law a “two-edged sword” Oct 17, 2009
The costs of complying with the new guidelines will inevitably trickle down to consumers, according to Powell. A number of local agricultural figures have said the animal welfare activist groups brought this issue to the table with a subtle threat. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Nobel Peace Prize“then and now Oct 17, 2009
Just Wondering wrote on Oct 16, 2009 5:02 PM:" LJ: Zod, is so right? If anything with so much bail out and stimulus for Wall Street and darn little for Main Street so far, I'm concerned Obama is just another "trickle down" Dem like Bill Clinton was.You ought to study some of things Missouri's own Harry S. Truman had to say in the 1940s and 1950s. Obama is a supply-sider compared to Truman, and Truman was no socialist or communist, he just recognized that we had a Constitution to protect... (Cameron Observer, MO)
The Dow hits 7537! Oct 16, 2009
Your great hero Ronald Reagan and his trickle down my leg theories are now fully home in their roosts. Shawny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Satcher: Include prevention in reform Oct 16, 2009
Improved health care access and preventative medicine would lower the nation s medical costs which ultimately will trickle down to consumer savings, he said. Satcher also said reinstituting physical education classes for K-12 students coupled with implementing nutrition policies in schools could help the nation reel in obesity-related health care costs. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Office rentals in Mumbai, Delhi slip on oversupply Oct 16, 2009
Residential prices have firmed up after the lows they hit late last year, but the recent uptick in macro economic activity is yet to trickle down to sectors such as retail. Realty consultants said in Mumbai there are vacant commercial properties in Malad, Thane, LBS Marg and Andheri MIDC despite the fall in rentals. (India Times)
Old skool tie Oct 15, 2009
The majority of the populace only read about these fashions/trends/genres - call them what you will - and they only affect most people's lives as an eventual trickle down effect that is a pale shadow of the core subject. I was a teenager in the punk era and a young adult when hip-hop came to town. (BBC News -- UK)
Click to read:Senate Finance Panel Passes Health Reform Oct 14, 2009
LEARN TO READ, LOOK UP 'TRICKLE DOWN. by Zann-Zel October 13, 2009 3:42 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Top 10 list of reasons you wonder where you are Oct 14, 2009
Fifty million citizens still believe in the trickle down economic theory. 7. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
LETTER: Americans have cause to be 'uneasy' Oct 13, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Oct 11, 2009 6:44 PM:" Even those of us who are pulling for the current president didn't realistically expect him to clean up the mess he inherited in less than a year. Of course those on the right think this mess is the result of the man who is actually trying to do something about it. Their only answer was more tax cuts for the super wealthy. And where are the results of the massive tax cuts for the millionaires Bush gave away? That trickle down idea didn't work, but... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Job Losses Stoke Mid-Term Fear for Dems Oct 13, 2009
Trickle Down and Negative Attacks. That's it. (CBS News)
Urban Sprawl: A New Epidemic In Accra. Oct 13, 2009
Wealth it was argued would trickle down. By appealing to freer market forces, the Thatcher government failed to resolve the severe housing problems in the city. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Oregon reports 8,000 jobs created or saved from stimulus spending Oct 13, 2009
kalama river resident wrote on Oct 12, 2009 6:52 PM:" I thought Democrats where about trickle up policies, not trickle down. Why did Obama give 1.5T to the banks to inject cash into the system, when he could of mailed a one time check for $5,000 to every person in the US, and practice what he preaches, trickle up economics. It would of made much more sense, to jump start the economy by putting cash straight into the hands of the public, not to the Big boys of Wall Street that wasted Billions!!... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Businesses find creative ways to save on benefits packages Oct 13, 2009
There s no trickle down yet. The climbing trend line in health insurance premiums is driven by the increase in medical care costs, not by the carriers, said Radakovich. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
State Chamber, others seek to repeal tax hike on business partners Oct 11, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Oct 10, 2009 8:39 AM:" Hey Mike, on a national level, how did that tax rollback on America's millionaires work out for us? We're still waiting for that trickle down. lol! ". Mike P wrote on Oct 10, 2009 6:21 PM:" Why is it Rose and Righter are not hit up more with relavent questions, especially on stuff like this?Stuff like this even when piggybacking through, should have a tracable origin. Who dared to dig deeper into the pockets by 1.5% additional income tax of those... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
