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careless hal

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Toll roads
« on: November 11, 2011, 12:31:09 PM »
Just got an e-mail from ther Illinois Tollway Authority.  They are trying to justify their 53% increase in tolls.  I spend $120 a mointh on tolls now.  Starting Jan 1, this will more than double.    This is on top of some of the highest gasoline taxes in the country.   Should move to Wyoming and start Cheyenne Downs.    Besides harness racing, there would be an occasional buffalo race.

Of course, the State can't use any money from gambling revenue increases.  They will just take our money, don't need no stinkin middle men.
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Re: Toll roads
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2011, 12:34:41 PM »
Lottery's and casinos are volunteer taxes, they should let people volunteer instead of forcing everyone to pay more.
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Re: Toll roads
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2011, 03:25:49 PM »
Save me the 1st 6 stalls in barn 1 at Cheyenne Downs.
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« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2011, 06:10:21 PM »
Remember well when discussions began re. building the tri-state "ring". Damned thing almost went through our back yard at that time.
Financing was kinda 'iffy' at the beginning so the powers that were decided that it should be a toll road for the life of the bond issues but when the bonds were paid the "good people of Illinois would have great access to all parts of Lake, Cook, DuPage, etc.,etc. counties".
That was a long time ago so the bonds must have been retired and passage along that tri-state is now free right?? Right???
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2011, 10:19:00 AM »
Quote from: careless hal on November 11, 2011, 12:31:09 PM
Just got an e-mail from ther Illinois Tollway Authority.  They are trying to justify their 53% increase in tolls.  I spend $120 a mointh on tolls now.  Starting Jan 1, this will more than double.    This is on top of some of the highest gasoline taxes in the country.   Should move to Wyoming and start Cheyenne Downs.    Besides harness racing, there would be an occasional buffalo race.

Of course, the State can't use any money from gambling revenue increases.  They will just take our money, don't need no stinkin middle men.

I really am ashamed to live in this state and am planning my escape in the near future I hope.
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2011, 12:31:36 PM »
Quote from: Hugh Jass on November 21, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
I really am ashamed to live in this state and am planning my escape in the near future I hope.
Maybe we can car pool.
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Re: Toll roads
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2011, 05:33:39 PM »
Careless    Sign me up for at least 7 more stalls.   Can leave at any time.  I am retired   rflmao1 and I'm sure you will need trackman extraordinaire.  Can be ready to truck in 24 hrs.   thumbsup
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2011, 07:16:08 PM »
Don't worry...  827 miles is only 2 more exits.   rflmao1

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careless hal

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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2011, 08:27:49 PM »
Quote from: Lockjaw on November 21, 2011, 07:16:08 PM
Don't worry...  827 miles is only 2 more exits.   rflmao1



 rflmao1 rflmao1 rflmao1 rflmao1

It would be worth the drive!!!!! Haven't fired a gun in 20 years,would have to practice some in order to live in Wyoming!!
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2011, 08:55:04 AM »
Quote from: Lockjaw on November 21, 2011, 07:16:08 PM
Don't worry...  827 miles is only 2 more exits.   rflmao1



as always Lockjaw is the best  rflmao1
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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2011, 01:02:20 PM »
Quote from: Just Saying on November 21, 2011, 12:31:36 PM
Maybe we can car pool.

OK but only if you quit calling me boy. I am quite sensitive you know .

Nice work Lockjaw  bowdown
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2011, 07:56:36 AM »
Quote from: Hugh Jass on November 22, 2011, 01:02:20 PM
OK but only if you quit calling me boy. I am quite sensitive you know .
You little people tend to be that way.
Nice work Lockjaw  bowdown
DITTOS!  bowdown
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2011, 05:07:03 PM »
Quote from: careless hal on November 11, 2011, 12:31:09 PM
Just got an e-mail from ther Illinois Tollway Authority.  They are trying to justify their 53% increase in tolls.  I spend $120 a mointh on tolls now.  Starting Jan 1, this will more than double.    This is on top of some of the highest gasoline taxes in the country.   Should move to Wyoming and start Cheyenne Downs.    Besides harness racing, there would be an occasional buffalo race.

Of course, the State can't use any money from gambling revenue increases.  They will just take our money, don't need no stinkin middle men.

Quote from: Hugh Jass on November 21, 2011, 10:19:00 AM
I really am ashamed to live in this state and am planning my escape in the near future I hope.

Does it seem to you Illinois doesn't want us anymore?

I'm having a hard time with Corporate America , Taxes and Greed.
I have 1 and half more years and my son is off to college , I'm really considering packing up and moving
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Re: Toll roads
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2011, 06:31:43 PM »
Quote from: mo doc n on November 28, 2011, 05:07:03 PM
Does it seem to you Illinois doesn't want us anymore?

I'm having a hard time with Corporate America , Taxes and Greed.
I have 1 and half more years and my son is off to college , I'm really considering packing up and moving

I blame politicians and people that keep voting the same ones into office.  When Steve Jobs made it seem like that Apple would build in America if it weren't for all the red tape to build a factory it got me thinking that if companies want to grow and keep up with increased demand, there is no way they can do so in the United States.
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Re: Toll roads
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2011, 01:42:17 PM »
 bowdown bowdown once again Lockjaw!~
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