>>>I am also not really hopeful, but guess the fault is more with the politicians setting agenda /
>>>formulating the topics voting for new jobs for themselves. Lokking at Switzerland shows sometimes astonishing restraint.
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>If the electorate constantly punishes people who try to fund schemes sensibly, you end up with handsome cowards who smile a lot and cut taxes and promise not to see the unfunded liability elephant in the room.
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>>>Still, the idea that 10% for the king was enough rankles...
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>LOL. Speaking of Kings, Stephen King has offered to pay more tax. "Stut up and cut a check already. We're sick of hearing about it" came the predictable response. "Tough *bleep* for you guys, because I'm not sick of talking about it." LOL

Spoken like a true Mainer. I grew up in Bangor about two miles from where he lived.

This puppy is destroying my sleep. We just went out back for her middle of the night constitutional. She did her duty, wagged her tail, and went back to sleep without a fuss. She is a charmer, even beyond my hopes. Goldens have the reputation of being smart and happy and she is confirming that.