Kansas City Star Hates Tax Cuts

Today's screed from the paper argues against refunds for the plebs based on the sketchy economics of an effective political smear campaign against an unpopular Kansas politico.

Here's a money line from a newspaper group that recently went bankrupt . . .

We urge lawmakers to approach Parson’s plan with extreme caution, and skepticism. A permanent tax cut could cripple Missouri’s budget in future years, threatening education, health care, public safety and a host of other essential services . . . An overly-aggressive tax cut, built on the shifting sands of the economy and federal largesse, could mean problems for Missouri long after Parson has left office.

Actually . . . We don't totally disagree with their fiscal conservatism BUT notice that VERY LITTLE OF THIS ECONOMIC PHILOSOPHY SEEMS TO APPLY TO THE BUDGET ANTICS OF KCMO . . . 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Mike Parson is talking to Sam Brownback's 'tax experiment' architect. Beware, Missouri

OPINION AND COMMENTARY Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has called a special session of the state legislature, asking it to consider permanent income tax cuts that would cost the state about $700 million a year, or more. The session begins Sept. 6, right after Labor Day.