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Tim Larson

Coon Rapids, MN
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Posted on 08/20/10 at 11:31 pm in response to The 'Almanac' debate: A man with a plan against two without

//The 40% number does seem a bit high based on this data

Max, Is there enough information in the study to figure out the exact number on a net basis?

Posted on 08/19/10 at 10:11 pm in response to The 'Almanac' debate: A man with a plan against two without

"Even if the math were correct it's a garbage in garbage out situation."

But I bet you believe in global warming don't you.

Posted on 08/18/10 at 12:18 pm in response to The 'Almanac' debate: A man with a plan against two without

"due to high volume you phone call..."?

Paul, It's happened, but not very often. Honestly, I can't remember the last time.

Posted on 08/17/10 at 10:17 pm in response to The 'Almanac' debate: A man with a plan against two without

This insightful analysis includes a mention of Dayton's web page about taxes. Another interesting point regarding that page is that it says;

For now (without additional computer modeling information) I would say that an individual making over $130,000/yr. or a couple over $150,000/yr. would pay slightly more in state taxes; people making over $500,000/yr. would pay more in state taxes; and people making over $1 million/yr. would pay significantly more in state taxes.

While I...

Posted on 08/17/10 at 10:00 pm in response to The 'Almanac' debate: A man with a plan against two without

Paul U,

Your wife should be commended for her smart shopping. But they're no different than anyone in the private sector that gets a budget at the beginning of the fiscal year. As for VOIP, that's great, what took them so long? I wonder if it's done by the department and not the state as a whole who could probably get a better rate.

I noticed you didn't address my second question;

Does the management of the health department actively solicit, act upon, and reward...

Posted on 08/17/10 at 02:20 pm in response to The 'Almanac' debate: A man with a plan against two without

Hi Paul U, ya I'm still out there. I never stated anything like John did and while I'm sure it's true to a degree but that's not the point I'm trying to make, as you can find those examples in any organization public or private.

The point I'm was trying to make was that successful businesses are always looking to do things more efficiently. You stated that "there is no shortage of ideas for better efficiency and improved service." Are there any programs to actually implement those...

Posted on 08/16/10 at 09:59 am in response to Emmer's message

Paul U, as you've noted, the "private sector" is not made up entirely of "successful businesses".

The idea that "You can't cut resources in the private or public sector without impacting service quality." Is rubbish, it's done everyday.

Posted on 08/15/10 at 09:35 pm in response to Emmer's message

#18 Paul U- Congratulations on winning the gold medal in the logic leap! How you get from;

"successful businesses look to reduce their operational costs every minute of everyday."

To;

"only the private sector is concerned with reducing costs."

Is... a long jump.

Posted on 08/14/10 at 09:39 pm in response to Emmer's message

The perspective that government should be run like a business is specious.

I disagree. Yes they're different and cannot be run the same way, however.

The difference is that successful businesses look to reduce their operational costs every minute of everyday.

Because they have to.

Until government understands that concept, they're doomed to fail.

Posted on 08/13/10 at 09:22 pm in response to Did Dayton stage a 'comeback victory' Tuesday? Not really

Your editor was correct. News and entertainment should never be mixed.

Unfortunately, it's a large part of what's wrong with this country right now.