tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post4633990003237487574..comments2024-02-20T01:22:01.066-08:00Comments on The Business of Entertainment: Iowa Tax Program UpdateAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01909177619015141167noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post-1887162726665099322009-10-21T10:27:04.507-07:002009-10-21T10:27:04.507-07:00It is great to get a different perspective on it, ...It is great to get a different perspective on it, Frank. There is an obvious logic to what you are saying. I don't think it changes the point about careful planning and management, but if that report was written as part of a political agenda, then it perhaps puts a different light on it. Thanks for the contribution.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909177619015141167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post-32686878405404015662009-10-21T10:20:08.109-07:002009-10-21T10:20:08.109-07:00The problem here is that the "independent&quo...The problem here is that the "independent" auditor's report is written from a political position to cover the IDED Director and Governor's rears. Read the cover sheet they put out with all the caveats and the fact they admit they didn't even review all the material. Where is the other side of the story or the response to the allegations in their report? This is a total Frank Haroldsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post-12257835696061258652009-10-20T13:48:27.521-07:002009-10-20T13:48:27.521-07:00Apparently, quite a bit.Apparently, quite a bit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909177619015141167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post-20514845112128234062009-10-20T13:40:58.274-07:002009-10-20T13:40:58.274-07:00just my two cents here on this matter but I think ...just my two cents here on this matter but I think the best way to apply a soft money program would be to have two types of funding.<br /><br />1. A below the line costs fund which could only be applied to labor that can demonstrated as having a result on screen. This fund should always have a cap on outsiders earnings as well and should promote local spending. If a Key Grip comes from Hollywood david geertzhttp://www.biracy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post-43052584577033556552009-10-20T13:14:15.525-07:002009-10-20T13:14:15.525-07:00Thanks, I genuinely appreciate that. I really try...Thanks, I genuinely appreciate that. I really try to counter that stereotype.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01909177619015141167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8361904832945519044.post-76763114588513343282009-10-20T12:58:25.260-07:002009-10-20T12:58:25.260-07:00Great insight, Roger. Thanks for taking the time ...Great insight, Roger. Thanks for taking the time to provide your comments. The fact you came back to this after learning more should let most know...you aren't the typical Hollywood attorney type! ;)brilianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270160481391821482noreply@blogger.com