Comments on: Alec Baldwin Throws His Weight Around on Taxes

By: Minnow

Minnow — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:02:30 +0000

Showbiz wrote: “Look, it’s not that hard…”

Your point is completely correct, nobody’s arguing that.

But according to Alec’s HuffPo rant, he should be running around setting up movie shoots in communities with the HIGHEST taxes, because of all the vital arts funding his tax dollars happily provide.

Three years ago, Alec was whining that Cindy Lou Who needed new toodle-tap shoes.

Now, when the who-bucks are coming from Alec’s own wallet, he’s moving off Mt. Crumpit for a cheaper place in the valley.

Who would say “Screw You!” to Cindy Lou Who?

It would seem Alec’s heart is two sizes too small.

By: Simon Scowl

Simon Scowl — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:50:06 +0000

Alec’s basic point is correct – the state stands to lose tax money by raising taxes (the same thing is happening in California).

Of course he’s right. The point is that he didn’t get it until it hit home. It’s not just evil Republicans who want lower taxes to stimulate the economy.

By: Carlo

Carlo — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:53:54 +0000

If the Deciever tournament didn’t already start, this incident would have shot Alec’s RPI up a few notches. He got a bum seed.

By: Aleric

Aleric — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:41:43 +0000

Wait, the movie industry leaving NY for Canada?? Isn’t this the same liberal organization that bashes President Bush at every turn and says he is evil, but let one of their own raise taxes and they run off to Canada. Do I smell Hypocritical Scumbags? Didn’t Joe Biden say that paying more taxes was Patriotic?

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By: katie

katie — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:29:44 +0000

my mom thinks this guy is hot. eww!

By: cubanbob

cubanbob — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:22:15 +0000

Funny, NYC gives all manner of tax cuts to the film industry to bring one of business that doesn’t create that much in the way of steady employment or revenues but taxes the hell out of every other business that does create steady employment. The City taxes the hell out of the tourists and wonders why convention business is going down.
Baldwin can be a sport and put his money where his mouth is, pay the top rate and take no deductions and then donate half of the left over to the government. They gladly take donations.

By: showbiz guy

showbiz guy — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:49:00 +0000

Re: my last post – I meant 100 million dollars, not 100 thousand. I’m tired, not an idiot.

By: showbiz guy

showbiz guy — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:43:22 +0000

Look, it’s not that hard – lets say a move costs $100,000 and is taxed at 5% – the NY government makes $5 million Yay!

If the government raises the tax to 10%, they’d theoretically make $10 million… but…

If the taxes get raised too high, it no longer makes economic sense to shoot in New York, no matter how pretty the buildings are. The producers will take the shoot to Vancouver or Louisiana where the taxes are lower.

Thus, if New York raises its taxes on film shoots, they’ll actually lose money because the producers can and will go to other states/countries. Alec’s basic point is correct – the state stands to lose tax money by raising taxes (the same thing is happening in California).

Also, bear in mind, the producers work for big corporations like Newcorp and Viacom, so it’s not like they’re a bunch of lefty liberals.

By: Simon Scowl

Simon Scowl — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:59:48 +0000

How did Alec not get into the Tourney?!

He got knocked out in the first round, but it was as close as, say, the popular vote in the last presidential election.