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• Embrace of I-747 erodes faith in GOP -- An irresponsible approach to property tax relief
• Here we go again...........
• Time to open up the HOV lanes
• For those of you who think flounder is a fish ......................
• Anybody read the USDOT interim report on Sound Transit?
• 722 thrown out
• Now here's an initiative petition I would sign and vote for
• Is anyone running the Boat?
• I-747 vs 1.06% limit
• Is the Initiative Process the only way to get Olympia to Listen?
• Second rat leaves sinking ship.............News at 11!
• Should there be a re-vote? Who should resign?
• ferry fare increases?....will more miracles be coming
• Incresed fees for Food Service Permits due to I - 695
• Text of I-747
• I-747 is going to be on the Ballot in November- Hot Damn!
• Apparently it's now th $4 Billion light rail (so far) proposal
• I thought light rail would lead to increased business?
• Well Patrick, Do you STILL think things are going well for Sound Transit?
• Another tax saving opportunity
• So why are we having the public meetings if the decision has already been made?
• Metro's party on your dime!
• Want to see the "Smartgrowth" advocates showing their true colors?
• Whatever happened to Patrick?
• Is Craig Carson now doing editorials for the Seattle Times?
• Which would you pick?
• While we're at it, how's SmartGrowth working?
• Will Government get anything done, or will this bad blood blow over?
• So how is Permanent Offense coming?
• A request Marsha
• Slightly off subject, but applicable... (the system, state-wide votes)
• Which Court has the Balls to Make a Decision?
• Blue Ribbons Report is in: Will it Fly?
• To Zowie, You're Most Kind
• How many people here think I-722 should be made law and Tax Refunds returned to the Voters?
• Government/Critical Mass
• Judge blocks I-722 for plaintiffs
• Blue Ribbon's conclusions
• If the system had integrity, Gore would be President right now!
• It's over!
• Will the Supreme Court Rule in Favor of Bush or Al Gore?
• Which way will the Florida Supreme Court vote?
• If even the mayor can't support it, LINK is in deep doo-doo!
• And AWAAAAAAAAY WE GO!! (Well what did you THINK permanent offense meant?)
• East Lake Sammamish Trail - the next initiative?
• Way off the subject, but I didnt know who else to ask
• Matthew, check the TNT
• See you all back next year! Same time, Different Initiative
• 722 is passing -- 745 is failing
• For complete Washington state election results-Go To:
• No matter who wins the elections.....
• One Day To Go! Who and What are going to Win?
• To avoid traffic congestion at the polls .....................
• AHHHH-- HAH!!! (take 2)
• AHHHH-- HAH!!!
• I-732 I guess we get ta say yes or no on some taxs
• Will Olympia start putting new taxes on us to make up for 695?
• Didn't Craig Carson tell us months ago that Link made no economic or logistic sense?
• Can we get an new initiative from Mr. Eyman regarding the use tax on vehicles?
• Who thinks 745 or 722 will pass or fail, any opinions-pro or con.
• A Military Career Distinguished Solely by Favoritism
• If 695 is unconstitutional, will 722 or 745 be null and void even if they pass?
• Supreme Court rules 695 unconstitutional
• The fix is in! Sound Transit has no desire for an unbiased review!
• Buses handle 40% of rush hour traffic? Bulls**t!
• Why doews Sound Transit need 52 legal firms?
• Hot damn! Seattle Times Editorial Board backs off of their usual blind support for Sound Transit.
• procedure
• procedure
• Our View: Initiative 722 a hodgepodge of unsound ideas
• Eyman's 'Son of 695' is a scam -- and like its daddy, probably unconstitutional
• Unfair proposal would benefit rich
• Editorial
• Initiative 722 vs. the constitution
• I-722: Failed recipe for property tax relief
• I-745: Anti-democratic, or a tax increaser
• A new Transit twist. Any comments?
• there is a recall petition drive underway in Pierce County to recall Cathy Pearsall-Stipek please support this by donating much needed money or by gathering signatures RECALL CATHY
• Amen to this!
• Dang- A reasonable editorial on land management in King County.
• Would you believe it? Even Europeans have their limits!
• If the DOT keeps irritating people, they are going to get ever more Draconian initiatives aimed in their direction, IMHO.
• How bad are the over-runs?
• WAKE UP! Washington state is RICHER in surpluses than California
• How are you going to vote on the sales tax increase?
• So How Many People Ride Public Transit?
• These arrogant officials learn slowly, don't they????
• TAXPAYER ALERT!!! The Dept of Licensing in concert with the Dept of Revenue is about to levy sales tax on the transfer of used Motor Vehicles based on the Kelly Blue Book retail Value, instead of the currently used Actual Sales Price
• So how are things going with Sound Transit, Vol. 4
• We've got a problem, guys
• Will 745 mean that 90% of Ron (Tax to the Max) Sims' sales tax increase will go to roads?
• cherry pickers
• So how are things going with Sound Transit? Vol.3
• d, BB, What happens if you dont get a relatively modest tax rollback like Eyman is suggesting, and get something even more Draconian?
• Will the primary election results be thrown out?
• Do you think congestion is an accident? It's not. We PLAN congestion.
• Have any of you actually read I-722?
• Why can't ALL ferry riders pay for their own "transportation choices"?
• The discovery Institute agrees! Time to stop building up transit!
• I 745 : hurting students, low income families and the disabled?
• Tim Eyman does not have a clue.
• here is another initiative lets allow ANY one to start a casino with a 25mile radius of an Indian Casino so WE ALL can benefit from the TAX on non native gambling?
• Where does Gov. Locke stand on these two initiatives?
• Even Peter gets it right some times
• start your bulldozers gentlemen I-745 is ON THE BALLOT!!!!
• Speaking of "all the attributes of a dog except loyalty>"
• Special Report: Ridership Growing, Transit Changing
• Contracting out for State maintenance services
• Sales or use tax on new and used vehicles.
• I am soooo happy as I have gotten THOUSANDS of signatures for both Son of 695 and I-745 THANK YOU TIM
• Why all the fuss over transit?
• Is increased transit use the answer to air pollution?
• Not many reasons for auto users to vote yes on the Sims tax increases.
• Why should taxpayers pay to bail out incompetence?
• What does the average transit worker cost?
• I think Gary Locke and his reprobates must have too much money
• Where would you make the cuts?
• From the "This may take a LONG time department:
• I still agree with Craig, even though I am a Liberal
• What has the PI Editorial Board been smoking??
• Are we ever going to get a safety assessment on the Seattle Rail Tunnel?
• Well I just think it's hilarious personally.
• Angel of Death
• Is Link just going to make bus riders into train riders?
• Am I cynical, or what?
• What's wrong with the idea of just raising fares for the buses?
• So which is more energy efficient in actual practice, a car or a bus?
• What's essential, what's not?
• Will the GOP indorsement help?
• How many signatures have we got so far for Son of 695?
• online contributions ??
• Your transportation department at work!
• Anirudh, would you please read this article?
• Accomplishing growth without sprawl
• And ANOTHER example where the voters out-gunned the special interest groups.
• Traffic congestion is NOT solved by building more highways
• Did Craig say "Hitler was no Hitler"?
• How NOT to run a vanpool program!
• Island County Transit Election
• How much technical risk is there with LINK?
• Why do we fund roads differently from schools, libraries, parks, etc.?
• Patrick, have you read this one?
• For those that believe that building freeway lanes isn't cost effective, look what you're going to get with light rail!
• Like how your politicians are spending YOUR dollars?
• Interested in property rights?
• "Transportation choices" advocates threaten to shoot the hostages.............. News at 11:00!!
• Property tax
• So much for the grass roots campaign
• Photocopying signature sheets
• Well we can stop talking HOV lanes now....
• So Patrick......what's your opinion on the Stormwater, Grading, and Drainage Control Code
• Do you know what a decibel is?
• What have I learned from Craig?
• Another pro-transit vote
• Why doesn't Matt understand economics?
• "SmartGrowth" is going to make traffic worse. A LOT worse.
• Fighting initiatives is like mud wrestling with a pig. You're both getting dirty, and the pig's LOVIN' IT!
• the new initiative filed by Suzanne Karr
• Why are we spending our limited transportation dollars on AMTRAK?
• Does 711 have a chance of getting on the ballot?
• Here's another opportunity for an initiative!
• Are HOV Lanes Unfair?
• Part 3: How solo drivers would be affected by opening up the SR-520 HOV lane
• It wasn't the engineer's fault!
• Citizen panel says opening HOV lanes is stupid
• How's the legislature doing so far?
• Ever wonder why they call it the "nanny state?"
• For those WHINING about 711 infringing on local issues with a statewide vote
• For BB and others who value representive government over populist government.....
• Social engineering? Try the 10 Commandments, or the Constitution!
• Part 2: I-695: How Tim Fooled the Voters
• And how are things going with Sound Transit? number 2
• I-711 allow the people to "think out side the box"
• Actual Time to Impact for MVET Cut
• Did you notice on Town Meeting that Tim E "accused" the judge of making a legal ruling?
• See the new polls.
• So, What are you going to do; an outsiders question
• If 695 is unconstitutional, why isn't the MVET reinstated?
• Why are some posters so selfish?
• Judge didn't strike down all provisions of 695...??
• And the THREAT of 711 continues to push the HOV debate.
• Would the Bills passed in 1937 and 1939 be ruled constitutional by Judge Alsdorf?
• Did you know that you can go to jail for borrowing a car that is legally insured and with the permission of the owner in the State of Washington?
• Will you help protect I-695?
• Part 1: The Professional Liar
• What a wonderful week!
• And how are things going with Sound Transit?
• Is the GUV pandering?
• Privatize the ferries?
• commerce tax
• When is a salmon not a salmon?
• For those that want to discuss the merits of the case...
• Another Unconstitutional ruling!
• you can't picket the judge
• For those opposed to I-695 who think they've finally won.
• I thought conservatives didn't like activist judges.
• JUDGE IS "BUYING" VOTES WITH THIS RULING -- CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• Little Timmy's TemperTantrum
• JUDGE ALSDORF'S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER - HE NEEDS TO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL.
• Has Anyone Read the Judge's Ruling?
• how much money has been wasted on this initiative?
• Once again, here's where to email and phone 'his honor' Judge Alsdorf
• Do you think we are stupid? We have had lawyers review
• The "mother" of all initiatives
• Here is a simple initiative with only one item ELIMINATE THE SALES TAX ON EVERYTHING
• Lets challenge the cougar/bear hound/baiting hunting ban initiative in Stevens County there must be FOUR items there
• Time for a Tea Party at the Port of Olympia!!!!!!!!
• When do we march on Olympia?
• fire the judge
• Sanity has prevailed
• What A Great Day! I-695 Goes Down In Flames!
• Will you join me in picketing Judge Aldorf's office?
• Thanking the Democrats for denying the will of the people...
• Where can we sign up for your new initiatives???
• I-695 ruled unconstitutional
• You paying a surface water tax?
• Road projects stopped?
• If we are spending so much for school construction, how come schools are in such crummy shape?
• Seen any good initiatives lately?
• Want a cut in the price of gas?
• Looks like a two-thirds vote will be required on the state budget.
• Seattle Weekly has it wrong!
• Increased property assessment causes a rise in tax
• What's your opinion? From the Bremerton Sun:
• demonstration at Eyman's home
• And you think we've got a lot of initiatives coming down the pike!
• And even liberal San Francisco is coming up with initiatives that just make sense. Can Washington State be far behind?
• And will a challenge from the Republicans force Locke to do something about the transportation problem?
• Business as usual for the politicians- Will there be payback at the polls in November?
• And the initiatives just keep on coming!
• This doesn't make sense! Hiring Bus Drivers (metro) while laying off?
• Who will publish the names of politians opposing I-695?
• Tax rate
• Spokane has come up with a great plan to relieve congestion without relying on transit solutions that never seem to work!
• Was 695 a call to cut transit?
• Why is initiative 711 so cryptic?
• sales tax?
• The Initiatives Petitions are Here! Please sign them.
• City utility increases
• HOV lanes really CAN alleviate congestion
• Lynnwood just put a new 6% tax on movies
• Why is the discussion only mass transit?
• Should Federal subsidies for road construction be returned?
• The West Seattle freeway had one GP lane changed to buses only and
• Does this sound like anything you have seen?
• Need better pay? be your own assistant!!
• Threat from Feds if carpool lanes closed
• We need to start making new bumper stickers and window signs for the new initiatives.
• When I-711 passes the first ten million dollars of highway improvement
• Want another difference between public and private?
• CS- Thanks for taking an interest!
• Has the Guv seen the light?
• Does light rail make sense "down under?"
• Maybe we need an initiative against Smartgrowth.
• A conservative's thoughts on transit
• New assault on the initiative process.
• Does Initiative 711 apply to Sound Transit??
• Is Greg Nickels ignorant, incompetent, or a liar?
• WEBMASTER, This is a threat:
• It's STILL the demographics!
• You think 711 and 722 are gonna pass?
• Want to see a bogus editorial?
• Greg Nickels transit editorial
• Headline !!! I-695 blamed for Griffey trade!!!
• Want to see another difference between government and private enterprise?
• Congrats Tim!
• Who takes action when the State violates I-695?
• Whoa Marsha!
• Want another reason why the ferries ought to be privatized?
• Hey, We Paid For Those HOV Lanes. Who Are You To Tell Me I Can't Drive In Them.
• Whom should one believe about ferries?
• Can people adversely affected by changes to the ferry system sue the state?
• Is the forum dead? or did all the forumites lose their connections
• Should ANYONE play the politics of envy?
• Does Silverdale "no" vote REALLY mean an anti-tax/anti-big government populist movement is on the rise?
• Seattle PI says ignore 695, hike ferry rates.
• Ruth Fisher returns.............
• What's wrong with this picture?
• Would you like an OBJECTIVE assessment of the advantages (?) of light rail?
• 2.8%?
• Attorney General Opinion
• Legal Challenge Update
• Is it time to build I-605?
• Property Tax Relief
• Is it time to FIRE Sid Morrison and Ruth Fisher?
• Why should governments be able to duck their responsibility?
• Watch your speedometer
• As I take my leave...
• About this new Tacoma Narrows bridge
• Groups want ballot title for Initiative 711 rewritten
• HIGHWAYS are a form of social engineering, too!
• Are HOV lanes social engineering?
• Would eliminating HOV lanes reduce congestion?
• I thought people were going to die because of 695! But at least we have more money for art?
• Zoning, Transit, and Dispersion
• Is GMA Concurrance On Transportation required?
• To calm yourself when you are stuck in traffic
• I think what plagues some of the opposition is Amaxophobia or maybe
• 2000 cartabs
• But don't all the transportation authorities agree that transit is the way to go?
• hey forum-master why do some threads not appear on the main page?
• So why not get rid of your car?
• Is a VTOL car practical?
• If carpool lanes are so important
• Hey social engineers! Want to WIN a mass transit battle?
• Obviously a server is down.. to reach the forum use this link
• Did you know....
• More bad news regarding 695
• Have you read this, Gomer?
• Initiative 710
• Do you understand why they are drydocking the passenger ferries?
• That 47 miles of new roads figure
• Why build roads?
• Will a ferry rate increase survive a state-wide vote?
• What happens when you build a transit system outside its economic niche?
• Doesn't transit decrease congestion a lot?
• Will prevailing wage survive?
• Want to post on another Forum?
• How much do we pay for ferries and Metro?
• Craig is right! Everyone should pay their own way!
• How can you transit riders steal money from public health?
• Why are we using transportation dollars to bail out Seattle's botching of the WTO?
• Just a thought on how to make Washington State function properly
• Will the Inland Boatmans Union stop Ferry privatizing efforts?
• Patrick, D and all you other anti car people.. a place for you
• The greater benefits of transit
• Does the existence of Patrick disprove Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest?
• What's the cheapest we can get a commuter off the road with transit?
• Is it time for transit riders to start paying their own way?
• Is it time for the state to stop subsidizing transit at the expense of highway funding??
• THE reason why Eyman 3 is needed...
• Why do I prefer my car?
• Does anyone miss Jeffey?
• But what about the poor people who don't HAVE cars?
• It's been a while, and now I've got a couple questions...
• Cabs and jitneys are cheaper and more effective than Busses
• Is light rail slip-sliding away?
• Does transit get it's fair share of public support?
• Which uses more energy?
• Do you UNDERSTAND the demographics?
• Taken the TRAIN lately?
• The Math
• If it's too expensive to build new roads...............
• Just wondering.......
• And DumbGrowth continues.....
• Do you believe politicians?
• Sales Tax Exemption on Materials
• How much has the political landscape changed?
• What the voters really said on I-695
• Seattle Metro suffered losses from WTO
• call and leave a msg for your lawmakers 800-562-6000
• don't let the lobbyists control the legislative process contact your legislator now and often www.leg.wa.gov
• Can you build your way out of congestion?
• Heavyweight German philosopher discusses I-695
• Governors office
• Transit or Roads
• Transit or Roads
• Is the Blue Ribbon panel worth waiting for?
• Will privatizing the passenger ferries be the opening gambit for privatizing other non-essential functions?
• It helps if you look at it as an opportunity.
• The will of the people: a concept foreign to the PI editorial board.
• How can reduced taxes help public projects?
• How can the reduced bus service on February 7th transport the same number of riders?
• Is the transportation improvement initiative unfair to transit?
• There ought to be a process to have initiatives be sent via the internet for people to sign
• Should your taxes go to pay government agencies to lobby other government agencies?
• Are you ready for an assault on the initiative process?
• Downtown Seattle Parking
• What kind of mileage do ferries get?
• How much do you want to subsidize this?
• King County should lower taxes to raise revenue!!!
• BOEING AND TRAFFIC
• Title and Registration
• Want higher taxes to offset I-69%? If you're in Snohomish County, you'll get your chance.
• Why don't we have the transportation infrastructure we need?
• Hey Patrick, lets see you pick this apart!
• Dwight Pelz
• Dwight Pelz
• Because of 695 Metro doesn't have ENOUGH bus drivers???
• No, Ron Sims HASN'T gotten the message!
• What is your solution to traffic congestion?
• This That and The Other Thing
• I-695 opponents were principled citizens wanting to support needed government services while I-695 supporters were just in it for the money!
• happy new year
• What is going on here?
• 50 cents Maximum Sales Tax Initiative
• $30 Property Taxes
• Why none of the 695 lawsuits will matter...
• Light rail has more to worry about than the Transportation Improvement Initiative!
• Don't you just LOVE people who can calculate numbers?
• Has EVERYONE read this article?
• Are WSF fares too low?
• Is this a disaster in the making?
• Since the millenium celebrations are being canceled is the gov going to put the $250,000 back into the general fund?
• Oh my god, this is the genius under which most work???
• Can Roach tell which way the winds are blowing?
• Shallora the transportation engineer has ALL the answers
• Privatization?
• Local decisions under assault
• "Son of 695" -Is it realistic?
• Political posturing in Walla walla???
• d- In your opinion, is this an essential function of government?
• Is Ron Sims starting to get it?
• Yet another unforseen problem of I-695
• We know LINK is a loser, but what about Sounder?
• Heavy vs. Light
• Is there anyone else out there who would like to repeal the helmut and seatbelt laws?
• Can city and state leaders raise taxes without voter approval?
• Why didn't government look at ineffiencies in mass transit long ago?
• What is the purpose of government?
• Try This and Reap the Rewards!
• Partnering ( I Have Solutions Regarding Commercial Vehicles).
• So, uh, Patrick...
• Which costs more? New road building or Transit?
• So what's the big deal?
• I don't get it!
• carpools, vanpools, rideshare and other problems
• There is a way to make government more effective
• Need to know how to implement I-695 ?
• Isn't this "the solution" to solve the traffic problem that you would like to see?
• Son of 695 - Bad Idea
• Would you educate your own children for a 50% reduction in tax?
• Can the AG tell which way the winds are blowing?
• For those incensed about ANOTHER vote on light rail, do you recall what the score is?
• Have you had a bad day?
• Callaghan column
• Are you looking for an honest man (or woman)?
• did you know that it costs only $75.00 to register any helocopter?
• It's still the demographics........ worldwide
• RTA tax
• Oh baby, I can't wait to get out and start getting Signatures for BOTH initiatives
• Who tears up the roads?
• Why isn't transit the answer to congestion?
• Not content to lie about resigning if I-695 passes, Rep. Ruth Fisher lies about Eyman #3!
• Is light rail really turn of the century technology?
• Why Get Rid Of ALL Carpool Lanes, All the Time?
• Is the real issue how to implement socialism?
• I-695 AND LOSS OF JOB
• Isn't I-695 Just another tax break for the Rich?
• How should Interstate Highway construction be funded?
• No notice for January tabs
• I-601 As It Relates to I-695
• How do we plan for our children?
• Daddy Eyman plans future for baby Jackson
• What's the choice going to be?
• Why is Eyman out to get transit?
• Is it any wonder we
  fre getting more cynical?
• Safety and Sounder
• So what about privatizing the foot ferries?
• What will they think of next?
• Where should the new freeways go?
• If we started from ground zero...
• shallora- Does this make sense to you?
• Gary Locke's social re-engineering
• Why the fear of infrastructure & public transportation? Or, if education is expensive, how much does the alternative cost?
• Eyman be honest and stop calling your wishful thinking "facts"
• When do we start thinking about the future.
• Since when is Eyman such an expert on traffic planning?
• But in the final analysis, they were less important to the King County Council than 1% for Art.
• well how about the latest initiaitve??? To force the state to use
• Ever hear the oldsaying about the best defense being a good offense?
• Is this another good reason to privitize?
• We keep discussing non-essential services
• how do you get the dshs a-z manual and your file when they throw you out for asking for it ?
• New challenge to 695 challenges decrease in MVET
• Stop Payment on Nov. tabs, State still threatens to collect
• tabs due in dec.
• Why are the Republicans in Washington just Tweedle-dum to the Democrats Tweedle-dee?
• Have you written/e-mailed your state legislator yet?
• Let's hear it for growth planning.....
• Anybody driven down Beacon by the VA hospital and golf course?
• One Example Of Why I Voted For I-695 And Will Vote For Son of I-695
• Another example of a spendthrift government.
• How much is DOT spending on rail, Sounder and otherwise?
• I-695 strikes again. They are putting a new ferry into the system
• Have you read the following opinion?
• Vanity Plates: A Prediction
• How Can We Repeal All Taxes?
• TABS,,,,,,just a thought on spending.....
• I-695 is an assault against the poor? Not hardly.
• Is this the first of many?
• Bastard Son of I-695??
• the government is robbing you and laughing at you
• the welfare rights organizing coalition is having a meeting
• dbvz I am so sick of you the next tax cut is for you baby, it makes me happy to just see you squirm
• Power to the people!!
• I-695 at work in downtown Seattle
• Text of "Son" of 695...
• WTO Riots
• Will my 5$ Moped tabs be increased to 30$
• What does the letter mean on the Year tab?
• X-pired tab cite
• Can someone please answer this question?
• Local Government
• Dec tabs - What are the options?
• How popular would I be?
• Non-695 supporters seem to be Hypocrits!
• Webmaster: Can you report on the activity level?
• Are at least a few politicians starying to get it?
• Defense of I695
• What am I supposed to pay for my tabs
• Can anyone tell me why the info on the WSF website is so different from their official reports??
• Why will it cost me more?
• HEY THERE WEBMASTER/PASTOR.....STILL WAITING FOR MY PUNISHMENT......
• Can we find a better way to waste tax money?
• What is the LAST thing that Seattle Metro needs today?
• How would freeze on assessed property values reduce overall taxes?
• Just what we need: another 100,000 people in Greater Seattle.
• So, how many of you I-695 supporters are anti-WTO?
• Hey Craig!
• Initiative Funding
• Resignation of Rep. Ruth Fisher
• Does Washington allow for Recall of its Elected Officials
• Is I-695 and it's Son a partisan issue?
• King County tries the "family jewels" ploy!
• Gov't responce to Son of I-695
• Seen the poll on son of I-695
• Legislative Initiative
• Health insurance premium FREE for Bellingham city employees
• Everyone in favor of making the Ferry system operate soley on the fares they generate raise their hand
• LET'S HAVE AN INITIATIVE TO BUST THE TRANSIT UNION!
• Paid Early, Cancelled Check, Now Screwed
• a question
• MVET Taxes to Deepen the Columbia River?
• To those opposed to helping out others with tax money:
• Dec' Tabs
• Free Bus Service To Be Canceled
• Students get shafted
• Students get shafted
• Cut Perks to employees first
• Transit Union
• Welcome to I-695: Beat the state, pass the buck, isolate
• re: where does the money come from now?
• Does anyone know why my posts disappeared??
• Would this help with son of I-695 it would take the heat off
• Hay mister! Wanna buy an elephant?
• New state jobs inflate the budget
• Is any of this true?
• Both sides of the coin
• A response deleted, due to a vulgar post
• Injunction
• Saturday Headline: Wealthy Drivers Stick it to the Poor: Middle Class Left With the Bill?
• Taxes, taxes and more taxes
• Advice for the Rank and File of ATU-State wide
• so why are they getting raises?
• Thanks to dbvz...
• Why the lawsuits won't matter.
• How does this happen?
• Response to "Does Tim Eyeman Need..."
• Whether your are Liberal, Conservative or politically Agnostic when the people speak, the government generally crushes them
• Just exactly why does the MVET effect Sales tax Equalization?
• what now ?
• Well....is it legal?
• Get rid of the taxes that encourage you to break laws
• 695
• Adios
• This is too important to let die. Also..dbvz, here's your answer.
• Ron (tax to the max) want's YOU to be a King County employee.
• Notice, Do you live in a city or county where tax raises are planned? Act Now!
• Stopping the RTA
• Do you know about the Tacoma Link light rail segment?
• How has I-695 affected transit planning?
• How well is SmartGrowth working?
• Want to save tax dollars?
• finally, it will get challenged
• Commercial vehicles
• Can anything be done about all the local pre Jan.1, tax increases?
• The I-695 web page wasteland sight
• Have you read the PI editorial?
• The I-695 waste land web page
• When the iniative becomes THE LAW
• Unimaginable windfall for King County
• It's all about money and lack of it, huh? Actually there is plenty of money. Read on...
• People's Republic of Seattle may Raise Their Taxes
• Private personal property tax
• Locke's Reaction
• Why are grants and matching funds bad ideas?
• Is there a Sales Tax if you Lease Car
• The efficiency of personal vehicles as opposed to bus or rail.
• WEBMASTER PLEASE CHANGE NAME OF THIS SITE!
• Fees in the City of Bellevue
• Which is more energy efficient, transit or cars??
• $30 plus fees?
• You guys were doing so well...
• Multi year registration
• Why is Gary Locke having so munch promblems
• IMHO Sid Morrison has lived too fat for too long!
• Your tax dollars at work(?)
• Elections
• Do these guys need a reality check, or what!
• Is There a Washington State Law That Mandates That Initiatives Take Effect 30 Days After The Election Or 30 Days After The Election Being Certified?
• Those that oppose I-695 are encouraged to donate their savings to the government
• Stop Payment on tab renewal
• Why would WSDOT want to spend $20 million of YOUR money on AMTRAK??
• Bellingham city officials rethink property tax hike
• Anybody want to buy a liquor store?
• Eliminating greed as a motive for support.
• Is it time to sell the passenger ferries?
• Copy this, fill it out and send it in
• not a threat, a promise
• Personal Property tax
• SUV's and trucks
• Did you think about this when you voted?
• Has anyone checked out the votes on Vote.com
• Why can't liberals tell cause from effect?
• who are you going to call when you need help?
• power of the legislature
• Does this initiative exist in any other state?
• Local Governments Can't Find Any Fat To Cut
• Recall movement building for Bellingham mayor
• Whatcom county carries?? Help me out.
• Bellingham hikes property tax 7.6% in last minute money grab
• Weight Tax
• Attention Politicians: Manage our tax money more effectively or go!
• Lock and Republicans, a response.
• Do they get it yet???
• A dollar here, a dollar there!
• I live on Long Island, what about us?
• A little common sense
• Pro Bono Legal Help
• Time to tell Ron Sims how we feel
• You think they've gotten the message yet? Afraid not!
• Trailers
• Lets keep our momentum going, ideas for a new initiative?
• December Drought?
• Why so much hyperbole from the pro-MVET people?
• How long will exchanges be posted?
• Has anyone started a similr effort in Ca. How can I contact them? thanks
• Questions for legislators
• Wait to pay tabs?
• Hey kaching@hotmail.com
• WEBMASTER, please employ security protocols on this board for everyone's sake.
• Whatcom County under the microscope for baffling no vote
• What is the next step if the pols won't properly spend the money that they have and try to punish the taxpayers?
• liquor sales
• How will property taxes be affected
• Washington, what is its future?
• Message to the webmaster
• Why no agitation for sales tax reform?
• Scan shows holes in Eyman's brain
• *** WARNING *** from the Webmaster
• Washington State Tax Question ?
• Some dirty words (apologies to the Webmaster)
• King County Budget Meeting - 11/15/99
• What is the proper level to fund transit?
• Great victory, thanks to "extremists"
• Refund for People who paid for 2000 tabs in 1999
• Tickets
• How many problems could we cause the state if
• Instead of whining about us intelligent I-695 supporters
• THE PUBLIC PURPOSE
• Can tabs be renewed early?
• Are you ready to pay another $250 million, Puget Sound?
• Lawsuit time
• Wait to get your car tabs.
• Question for I-695 Opponents
• Selfishness, Ignorance & Short-sightedness
• OK, HOW do we recall Ron Sims?
• Ever hear of collateral damage?
• Rep. Fisher... we're STILL waiting.
• Don't cry for Seattle, Eastern Washington
• boycott king county
• Ron Sims, out to punish the voters.
• Where did the money come from that wa against I695?
• What's next?
• The next effort against government ineptitude. Smog inspection equipment and inspectors that function
• How many of the politicians STILL won't get it?
• A suggestion for Metro Transit
• Scientific Study of Posts
• Tax-Exempt Plates?
• Waiting until January
• Will I-695 kill Sound Transit?
• I-695 fallout in Shoreline
• When is $30 not $30?
• Do boats fall under the $30 tabs?
• Since state Republicans backed I 695
• I-695 Predictions
• Tax crybabies
• Can we recall Ron Sims?
• Property tax assessment on motor vehicles
• Geeeezzzzz.....
• Why am I happy 695 passed?
• Do all tabs expire at end of a month?
• US Park Service, US Forest Service,
• Small businesses
• Locke: "Property tax will NOT be applied to cars."
• budget surplus
• State Budget Breakdown/Fat in the Budget
• The answer to all your questions is here!
• Why do WE have to pay for legal defense?
• Do I really pay $30 for my tabs in Jan?
• Hung Up In Courts? Will we Still Pay $30?
• Is Boeing going to move out of State
• When does this go into effect?
• Whatcom County tows party line
• Tim Eyman for governor in Y@K
• Tabs due in December 1999
• Ron "tax to the max" Simms is irritated.
• The Plague has started
• where do you people think the money will come from?
• out of state tabs
• Mmmmm, How Sweet It Is!
• save money with 2 years tabs.
• Campaign Honesty
• Prediction
• When is Ruth Fisher resigning?
• Look who's jumping on the bandwagon!!
• On property tax
• For all those out there who voted NO
• Your Job as Voters has only just started!
• PEOPLE WHO LOSS JOBS
• New meaning to Budget
• You all must LOVE traffic congestion and elections!!
• We did it! fellow Americans
• Locke's ballpark
• 3 Questions about I695 issues. Any answers?
• Thanks, Tim!
• My license expired last month. When can I start getting the $30 tabs?
• Repost from Sept. 16: Why the "No on 695" campaign will fail.
• I-695 PASSES IN LANDSLIDE!
• What is legistlature planning on doing with the budget now??
• I lost my job because of I-695!!!
• Vancouver is showing 67% for, 33% against at 8:30
• Now that the polls are closed...
• Spokane TV Showing 70-YES 30-NO At 8:15pm
• Will Parking Your Vehicle allow $30 tabs?
• Isn't the media supposed to be impartial?
• How about Real Estate Excise Tax?
• Do we live in a representative form of government?
• Does the price of liquor at the State run Liquor stores include a "fee"?
• Take The Power BACK! I voted YES, did you?
• School children will be eating overdue library books
• Ancient Greece and I-695
• Attention all you anti-695ers It's over. Go home
• City of Redmond, Taxing Taxes
• An unscientific poll: votes on future tax increases
• Tabs due now!
• Hey everybody just ride the bus. Yes I said ride the bus!!
• Did anyone catch the YES 695 TV spots today?
• no response on the maintenance issue ed?
• Anyone going out to hold up "YES ON 695" signs Tuesday?
• Free Speech DEAD in Issaquah !!!
• Vote no and your giving up your right to vote?
• TV spots all day, all night, and into the day tomorrow.
• Did you know our state is paying to sponsor the WTO?
• Appears from last night CH2's Town meeting Program
• we are winning this thing
• 695 makes sense
• If I-695passes, will $30 be the cost of tabs due in1999?
• Don't be fooled by I-695! (How to read Tim Eyman's sales talk) :-)
• What is the surplus? What WILL it be?
• Will I-695 repeal the local option MVET??
• Why are the Politians squealing like a stuck pig?
• Tim's going to be on 95.7 FM tomorrow...
• Aren't the WSDOT owned Anti-695 electronic signs on Hwy 18 and Hwy 3 illegal?
• Is there life after Nov. 2nd.
• tomorrow
• question of debate
• TO ALL OF THE ANTIS
• Who's Afraid of Big Labor?
• $1 billion in cuts to WADOT, and no FTE's laid off?
• "...Suits?... What suits..."
• Road maintenance. What is it really?
• Why didn't we go after the other 98%?
• The "Founding Father" argument (Sec 2 - 695)
• "6th highest taxed state??" WA rate is 11.979%, US average 11.299%!
• In many parts of the world NOV 2nd is the day of the dead
• Bunch of whiners
• Tab fees fund Ferries, Ferries pollute 8 times more than cars
• Guess who sponsored the current MVET bill in the legislature?
• -- BIG GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACIES -- and some little-understood things about them
• Is 695 Really Penny-Wise and Plain Foolish?
• I think Eastern Washington tax money goes to fund ferries and stadiums in western washington
• Do you think the political establishment has finally gotten the message???
• MEDIA BLITZ BY NO CAMPAIGN
• Webmaster: What happens to this forum after November 2?
• DONATION
• Do you know why the politicians don't listen to the public?
• Seattle: If you're Yes on i695, vote No on Prop 1
• Just Curious
• KATU-TV Portland 695 poll (released at Town Hall taping)
• My feelings on transportation spending...
• This is our Boston Tea Pary, will you be boarding the ships on November 2nd?
• Are our tax dollars illegally being used to fund the antis?
• Why do we need to have the public vote on taxes and fees??
• Why is Washington AGC against I-695?
• DUNN ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO I-695, PUTTING HIM AT ODDS WITH 511,0000
• why?
• Tacoma Narrows Bridge
• Where is DOT money going now.
• we're gonna tax the #$%&*! out of you
• $1.1 Billion Reasons To Vote Yes On I-695
• Black Mail! - City Council agreed to collect 6% more on property tax if I695 passes!
• Hey Westin, can I get a favor?
• Big Labor's declining influence
• Aren't You Packed Yet????
• How Spokane sees it....
• LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL
• Tax dollars
• While we're pointing fingers...
• Suggestion to raise money to replace "lost" funds...
• So why $30.00? You really wanna know why?
• "......TOP TEN reasons to vote YES on I-695......"
• If you get a parking ticket, it's because of I-695!
• It's illegal for state,city and counties to use taxpayers money to campaign!
• Why cut essential services, why not cut waste or frills first?
• What will tabs cost - during court battles???
• What's $92,287???
• Did you get your Postcard?
• Crucial Services????
• About the Millenium party
• How many or who are the Politicians that support I-695?
• Before you vote NO....
• Hypocrites
• Did KOMO really make a mistake?
• Vanpools, ridesharing. Who CARES what they might do??
• A challenge to Anti-695'ers
• Latest KOMO poll
• Boeing and Microsoft to move out of Washington
• Safeco field and unintended consequences
• Safeco Field Vote vs. Tax Increase (I-695)
• BOTTOM LINE
• Before you vote you should read this........
• "...I-695: Legislature won't fix the problem: By Chairman of the Republican Party..."
• How about we privatize liquor distribution?
• "...Got a better idea than I-695, put it here..."
• even a lower tax rate would require vote by all
• Little-known state program failing to protect the disabled
• How far back were the new fees planned for?
• Massassachusets cops (2)
• Proud to be in favor of I-695
• Unions: Thet even ignore their own membership. (60% SUPPORT 695!)
• Is it true that new taxes are alredy awaiting the public?
• why the donation check requirements?
• What is it that you don't get?
• Power to the - - - public employee unions?
• Can someone help me with this?
• The easy way to make up for the 695 revenue shortfall... ver 2.0
• Why do our license tabs fund police and healthcare in the first place?
• Fool me once...you're a fool....Fool me twice....I'm a fool!
• Montana, a similar fate
• What I have heard from others.
• What's wrong with this picture?
• The BIG Lie
• Motor Vehicle?
• Big money, big business, big labor
• Tearing down signs
• How about a TV spot--cut the fat, leave our police and firemen and transportation projects alone!
• Does the Guv get it?
• I-695 Concern
• Remember sales tax on food?
• Want to come to an election night party?
• change of heart
• Somebody is fibbing!
• The initiative will be tied up in court for months!!!!
• Okay and what is your combined household income?
• Seattle's war on automobiles
• How do we keep the politicians and bureaucrats honest?
• Where Will The Property Taxes on Cars Go?
• Will Cops loose jobs?
• What do I get for my money?
• Where are Pro 695 ads and recent polling data?
• Kitsap Transit sends out pink slips.
• Do Eyman's statistics tell the full story?
• No more fence straddling -- Chong says no to I-695
• Where's the truth?
• Many readers don't look at different threads
• What government programs would you like to see continued?
• Personal Property Tax
• Gary "The Whimp" Locke: Pardon us, dear governor, but promises won't cut it
• When I695 passes, when will be able to take advantage of it?
• does our governor serve all the people of washington state?
• Federal Way area wants to pay for extra police
• I-695 to increase class sizes
• Check out http://msnbc.com/local/KING/408603.asp
• Bothell budgets to the penny
• A rational explanation that supports opposition?
• Can WA raise optional fees under I-695
• "Locke 695 pledge too little too late" PI op-ed
• So what happens after I-695 passes?
• Will I be required to pay my tabs by Dec. 2000?
• Trick or treat?
• A new list of scare tatics!
• Massachusets cops lose jobs to i-695
• Washington St. ranked 6th in the nation
• Is your car on welfare already?
• If this doesn't pass I have a great idea for next attempt
• Yes vote, Ask your friends, family, anyone, it will be YES!
• valorem taxation initiative
• Wonderful Feeling!!
• Yet ANOTHER Times columnist gets it!
• Don't you just LOVE government?
• where did $30 come from?
• Please understand the real problem with I695
• taxes on pickup truck
• Prove to me this is a wise initiative
• Webmaster - Help
• how about you learn a thing or two zowie
• If passed more tax revenue could be generated.
• Locke's plan to mend tax puts twist in election
• The real issue. It's NOT about the money.
• Lying or Incompetent?
• You gotta feel sorry for Boeing
• Who can you trust more than yourself ?
• Good for the Voters
• What Stinks? It's Vancouver's proposed sewer rate hike
• "NO" campaign convinced me to vote "YES"
• Realtors for I-695
• "Car tax can be fixed" Times article
• When will the Yes on 695 promote the real issue?
• Vote here :-) (not scientific)
• Locke vows a car-tax overhaul if voters reject I-695
• Why not?
• Chutzpah
• Can we pay for more than one year in advance?
• Public Transportation
• Why are you voting the way you are?
• Arrogance or Ignorance?
• Tax dollars being used for the No campaign?
• I-695 and court action
• A Bureaucrats Tale.
• Want to see your tax dollars at work?
• Bumper Stickers?
• Can I-695 be tied up in court if it passes?
• Big Brother and Big Business
• Yes on I-695 hurts Transit Agencies?
• lost revenue for I-695
• car tab money
• I-695: Tax raise (for some)
• CLARIFY RCW 82.44.130
• Get out the vote this week-end!
• Why no discussion???
• The Arguements Against I-695 Have No Substance
• Loss of jobs?
• 511,000+ PEOPLE, not organizations or businesses put I-596 on the ballot
• For the opposition, no lie is too big... (The disappearing job trick)
• Can you believe the Times?
• Public Assets
• Why?
• Do you spend 2.2% of your income on tabs?
• Comeback on I-695 affecting schools
• How could current motorcycle tabs be fair.
• I-695 and Tobacco Settlement
• What I think the REAL reason businesses oppose 695 is
• Typical anti-695 claptrap
• Effective Date of Tax Cut
• Public Hospital Questions
• Perhaps it's time for Boeing to leave?
• The Juices Are Flowing
• I-695
• 98%
• Paper Blitz!!!!!
• Why is Westin mis-attributing Quayle quotes to Gore?
• Using the logic of Pro-695...
• Did you see todays Wall Street Journal Editorial?
• Are Fisher Broadcasting's broadsides a campaign contribution?
• Campaign Funds for "No on I-695"
• Effect on campers and boat trailers
• Groups may oppose, but will the members vote "No"?
• loss of MVET offset by increased spending?
• Privatize This!
• "One of the big guys" Reply to P-I
• Seattle sounds worried!?
• What happen to all the Fuel taxes?
• What happen to all the Fuel taxes?
• are westin and craig the only ones for 695?
• AARP, another group against i-695
• Is I-695 Stupid, or just Misguided?
• have you seen the list of opponents
• Isn't this illegal?
• Dec. tabs
• Yet another reason to vote yes on 695: government lobbyist
• States that have public vote on taxes & user fees
• Washington is the 6th highest taxed state???
• The Tax Addict
• Who are the "likely" voters?
• Did you see the PI editorial?
• I-695 humor
• T-Shirt ideas
• What about the other funds?
• The truth about the surplus
• It's not looking real good if you oppose 695 (latest KOMO poll)
• 10 reasons not to vote yes
• Illegal conduct? Are King County and other local governments push-polling?
• Resistance is FEUDAL
• Loomis Forest and I-695
• state employee letter to the editor
• Can't government declare an emergency and raise taxes without a vote?
• If this initiative passes, when would it take effect?
• Be a part of the I-695 web poll!
• Sign your check to Uncle Sam
• To the "but its a cut for the rich" cry babies
• Eyeman a nitwit?
• Why did Direct TV satellite service start charging me wa sales tax
• A word from "the little guy"
• Colorado revisited
• Tranist Authorities
• Le'ts give ALL government employees a raise!!
• Actual budget numbers?
• Washington State should stand up not sit on the public
• Paper blizzard
• Final Nail in the Antis' Coffin
• Where do we take the cuts from I-695?
• I-695 will increase traffic congestion??
• What about copying charges and library fees?
• Just Like Proposition 13
• My tabs renew at the end of November 99
• Endorsements
• Will you support the politicians who support I-695?
• If they say yes, we must say no!
• FIRE DEPARTMENTS/ POLICE DEPARTMENT FUNDING
• Why I'm starting to doubt I-695
• Misleading statistics on metrokc's website
• Effect on Boat Tabs
• Do you really think they are just afraid to talk?
• Environmental Impact
• County Assessors say "NO" to property taxes
• Businesses Must Pay Property Taxes on Vehicles
• What about the voter approval of all new taxes
• "The polls say that . . . "
• Here is what business and politicians have to say
• Where is the line?
• OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN WILL END!!!!
• Will a 1 ton pickup have $30 tabs????
• Traffic congestion?!?!
• More funny figures
• TAKE THE FREE WEB POLL!!
• I-695 impact on foot ferries
• Anti-695 site: "No major organization has endorsed I-695"
• Fact vs. Fiction
• Legislature bailling out .......
• Well I guess nobody wants to discuss Colorado anymore
• OK... did you see THIS reaction?
• Which way is it?
• Did you see their reaction?
• Voting on everything
• No 695 site
• The latest 2 polls
• 695 vs. stadium
• Does this mean it's over?
• NO on I-695 web site blank
• Why the "No on 695" campaign will fail.
• Isn't this illegal
• Why does the I-695 Web site play down the tax structure change?
• Let's Repeal the Sales Tax Next?
• What is sales tax equalization?
• A HOV ?
• Tax vote effecting school lunches?
• To the Vote no crowd on this site
• What is the legitimate function of government?
• Are we proposing to raid the pension funds?
• Loss of revenue
• should i wait to buy a car
• Sad
• Will the Republican party endorse I-695?
• When do we vote on this?
• correct email address
• Why do you think the unions, big business, & politicians are waging class warfare afgainst the poor(both working and not), young, and retired poor I am no longer a in this state?
• license tabs
• Property taxes vs.tabs
• 1000 Policemen to be laid off?
• Make it fair.
• this will increase car usage
• About that personal property tax question
• About the East Timor thing...
• Fast and loose with the figures?
• Who is against I-695?
• Anyone want to see the latest poll?
• I-695 Forum
• Anyone organizing pro-695 volunteers?
• Vehicles taxed on our property taxes.
• Aren't the opposition sites interested in the truth?
• Why No Proposal to FIX MVET??!!
• Todays quiz: Has DOL fired those responsible....
• Will the shy fall?
• Will I-695 kill Sound Transit?
• November Car Purchase
• All right....... who's the hacker?
• What organizations are campaigning on this issue?
• Change the state motto?
• What's the problem with government subsidies?
• Isn't opposition to 695 all about socialism and love of big government?
• Isn't I-169 all about greed and irresponsibility for drivers?
• Hold November registration: WIll this work?
• When should I buy my car?
• Car Value
• concerns
• Why pay more money to support Seattle?
• Do you know that local governments have a tax surplus of over $3 billion?
• You want to see budget cuts? I can GUARANTEE budget cuts.
• 695 - It hurts local taxing districts
• How does Oregon fund their transit system?
• Who benefits the most from 695?
• How much should a ferry be subsidized?
• Registration paper -- What Does "Other" Mean?
• Where is Income Tax addressed in the State Constitution?
• A vote to increase public transportation
• I-695 a tax break for the rich?
• How much are Ferry riders subsidized?
• Depreciated Value of Vehicle
• What's the business of Government?
• Metro King County Congestion: It's by design
• Why don't you all see what the State government has to say about it
• Why so much grumbling?
• How does WSDOT come up with these projections?
• Pot holes in the future
• East vs. West
• Washington Research Council has a discussion site
• I have a solution for transit funding shortfalls...
• Why not tax cuts or breaks too?
• Why do people keep complaining about losing a Transit system that is over funded anyway?
• How will we pay for public transportation???
• Emergency Taxes?
• I-695 will stop light-rail
• Excerpts from a Transportation Budget (Ferries)
• are trucks exempt
• Political Terrorists: Let's see the balance sheet
• Why $30 and not $0 or $3?
• Is I-695 really what's best for the "little guy"?
• Eastern Washington Supports I-695
• Did you know that the DOR is in cahoots with the auto dealers? Check it out!
• Who repairs roads?
• Search Engines
• Dale Foreman now SUPPORTS I-695
• Transportation Expenditure to relieve congestion
• Transportation and Ecomomic Impacts Begin
• What does "No on 695" have to hide.
• Monitor letters to the editor in newspapers
• A test.
• Is the government double-dipping on the license tabs?
• The Legislature is Revolting...
• The Union Lie of the Week!
• How does the "Voter approval" requirement work?
• Where did I download these names?
• Frequent Elections?
• I695: A Lousy idea
• My license tabs expire in Nov., is there anyway I can avoid paying the inflated costs?
• Program Cuts
• I-695 will NOT win in a landslide
• Watch out for legislative revolt
• Why will I-695 win in a landslide?
• Will wonders never cease?
• A complementary Initiative to I-695
• Alright you bleeding hearts. (ops to I-695) answer this...
• Politicians will lose their powertrip
• Great article from The Seattle Times!!!
• Why I want my MVET decreased!
• Question re: Gasoline taxes
• Please don't vote for I-695,,,, for
• Unlawful use of public funds
• 5% is devastating Washington, Ya right!
• It's only a 5% cut in the budget!
• I-695 does NOT cut spending (repost)
• Help with car tabs?
• Why the opposition?
• Public interest and I-695
• Law enforcement resources currently devoted to tab enforcement
• Why people oppose i-695
• Submit Suggestions to Cut Government
• WE stand to lose alot if theis initiative passes
• The many ploys of the bureaucrat/politician
• Taxed One Way or Another
• Why Don't We Just Directly Attack Waste In Government?
• Is there a legal problem joining car tabs and popular vote for tax increases in the same Initiative?
• Who is going to pay for necessary criminal justice programs and county programs here in Whatcom Co that depend on vehicle registration funds?
• Impact of I-695, do we understand it?
• Why Repeal the only Property Tax Exemption on Vehicles?
• So, how long do you think it will take our "responsive" elected officials to challenge 695 in court?
• So, just what IS it?
• Privatize METRO
• What about Local MVET ?
• $30=no money for needed things
• WA Dept of Revenue Data