Posted on 07/08/2009 3:09:10 AM PDT by Son House
Ah yes of course. I had forgotten about competition from the large chains.
“In the days since McArthur flashed his feelings on the bakery’s electronic billboard, he was contacted by Carnahan’s office and agreed to take the message down.”
I would have told his office to get stuffed.
“OK this clean energy act hasnt been thought through very clearly.
But, question...Mr McArthur says he is worried that “high prices could cost his company up to $15,000 a year in an industry with a very tight margin for profit.” Well, wouldn’t the high prices cost every company in his industry the same? Surely it shouldn’t make any difference, at least in terms of competitive advantage (I know it will increase inflation all round).”
What it will do is raise prices all around for his customers, who will already be dealing with increased costs themselves, and lead to a falling off of some demand for his products. Multiply that by all businesses across the whole economy due to this legislation, and you have a serious problem.
how long until all our businesses locate to China or Russia, do you think?
I don't think it is about "competition" per say. It is about unfair competition.
The ability to game the cap and tax system by the large chains puts the small business owner at distinct disadvantage.
If Democrats keep their Congressional majorities in 2010, a mass exodus of businesses will finalize lowering our standard of living, till then they steadily erode away as they find more favorable countries to run their business from
Point taken
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