Just when frustrated residents of New Jersey, one of the most heavily taxed states in the US, thought Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy had already brought the state into the ninth circle of taxation hell with new taxes to save the state's ailing pension system, middle class voters in one of the least affordable states in the country have now been given one more thing to complain about: A tax on the rain.
After a bill authorizing the new local taxes was passed by the state late last month, Murphy is preparing to sign it into law, over the objections of the state's Republicans, according to the New York Post.
As one state lawmaker told the post, just when NJ residents thought the state had already laid claim to every revenue stream imaginable, Democrats have found one more thing to tax.
"Every time you think there’s nothing left to tax, we come up with something else," Assemblyman Hal Wirths (R-Morris-Sussex) exploded during a debate on the measure.
“It’s just never-ending down here.”
And voters are understandably furious.
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To combat global warming there should be a Fart Tax, with higher rates for people who regularly eat beans.
ReplyDeleteExtra tax on the beans when bought
DeleteJersey voters getting what they voted for - good job NJ.
ReplyDeleteTHATS WHAT YOU GET NJ KEEP VOTING DEMOCRAT
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you how it will be
ReplyDeleteThere's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
Should five per cent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman
If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet.
Don't ask me what I want it for
If you don't want to pay some more
'Cause I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman
--The Taxman by The Beatles
Watch all businesses and citizens leave NJ. It is a shame.
ReplyDeleteThat's what the new commie socialists want so they can move in brainwashed snowflakes to control.
DeleteFurious about what you put into office, just hold on idiots
ReplyDeleteWe feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteSigned,
Maryland citizens that remember "Tax Everything" O'Malley
Tax Indian chief Warren for I'm rain tax.
ReplyDeleteI hope they see a mass exodus from the state. These democrats do not get it.
ReplyDeleteCorruption comes at a cost.
ReplyDeleteDemocratic base doesn't pay taxes, you silly rabbit...
ReplyDeleteso the big questions for all of these taxes needed for infrastructure...WHAT DID YOU DO WITH TAXES ALREADY COLLECTED FOR THESE EFFORTS..DID YOU PLAY A SHELL GAME AND BASICALLY STEAL THEM FOR OTHER STUFF???
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ReplyDeleteGood thing they couldn't look at Maryland and see O'Malley's handiwork here before writing their versions. Smart bunch in Joisy! That's where Spartacus hails from.
Where have I seen this before
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm?
O'Malley put a rain tax, a flush tax, and would have taxed you on how many times a month you had sex but by golly, he just couldn't work out how to find out that information.
ReplyDeleteIs the rain tax for the children?
ReplyDeleteMore and more and more taxes are not the answer. We know that ALL too well here in MD. Decrease spending is the only answer - yet legislatures hate doing what they are paid to do...
ReplyDeleteWhen election time approaches, the voter should let him know how they feel.
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