Tuesday
16Dec2008
Beer and Wine Taxes Set to Rise
As part of his plan to cut New York State's massive budget deficit, Governor David Patterson has proposed a set of new taxes on various items. This proposed list calls for taxes on beer and wine to more than double. Flavored malt beverages would also be hit. This means drinking yourself out of this recession may get a bit more expensive. And in case you like your Jack Daniels with Coke, Patterson has also proposed an 18 percent levy on sugary, non-diet soft drinks. It may be time to switch to diet, tubby.
DBTH
Reader Comments (3)
i heard he is all bent out of shape over the SNL skit. i thought it was hilarious
i actually liked this guy at first... but now between him and bloomberg they are killing this city... sucking every last penny out of everyone and trying to turn it into a one class city for the rich. Time for the Revolution! Listen we understand the state of the city is in with the deficit... but who got us into this mess?! The suits on wall st., once the cockiest pricks in town.. now a bunch of deer in headlights with their hands out with no where to hide.
http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=new-york-proposes-ipod-tax-2008-12-17
is this guy an idiot