Costco puts plans for new stores on hold

The Daily Interlake ^ | Jan 09, 2005 | JIM MANN

[Skibane]

Typical democrats. The extra money their state would get in property and sales tax alone would be more than if Costco didn't move in.

The irony of the situation: Costco's management was outspoken in its support for Kerry during the last election, and has grandstanded for union causes on numerous occasions. They've also taken a hard line against the legal carrying of concealed firearms in their stores – doesn't "enhance the shopping experience", according to company spokesmen.

Alas, it's hard when Socialist is pitted against Socialist...Ya honestly don't know who to root for! :-D

[claudiustg]

Well, I just hope the voters can associate that lightness in their wallets with the Democrats they just put in office!

[lewislynn]

Businesses like these never pay increased new taxes. Their customers do

Both you and the Democrats think that way but someone forgot to tell that to COSTCO. I guess that's why they don't want to build anymore stores there.

[monkeyshine]

What else can they possibly tax?

Well poll taxes are definitely out. But they can try calling them fees and see if they can get away with it for a while.

[conservativecorner]

Costco is a 100% blue state/Dim contributor. I don't buy from them for this very reason.