Noah's Ark theme park approved for $43.1 million in tax incentives

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A state contractor concluded that the proposed Ark Encounter biblical theme park will draw enough visitors to qualify for state incentives, prompting the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority to grant final approval for up to $43.1 million in sales tax rebates over 10 years.

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Can't help but contrast this with the (lack of) support shown for Ed Hart and KK...I know the situations are somewhat different in that one is looking for future tax considerations and the other needs money now, but still...

You still have Zoidberg.... You ALL have Zoidberg! (V) (;,,;) (V)

But the Rapture is happening on Saturday - no one will be around to go to this... Hrmmmm....

I'm also still planning to attend Gay day there.

But I think that the difference in the requests is huge. With the Noah project, the city/state isn't out a dime if the park fails (or even if it just does so-so). All they are going to do is reduce the city/state's sales tax revenue from the project which are sales tax dollars they wouldn't have had without the project anyway. Unless you can show that the city/state would have gotten sales tax revenues from other sources that will now not exist because they money was spent at the Noah park.

I understand that with Hart's project the city/state is being asked for money up front which would put the city/state on the hook if the project fails or just does so-so. In very difficult economic times for cities/states, I think that difference is very significant.

^^Jerry is definitely not your friend.

Hobbes: "What's the point of attaching a number to everything you do?"
Calvin: "If your numbers go up, it means you're having more fun."

Wouldn't it be cool if there was a Gay Rapture? All the gays would be lifted right up off the street, and magically transported to...eh, I don't know...Cabo? ;)

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HAHAHAHAHA! Gay Rapture. Who would be the Jesus in that situation? Lady Gaga?

Not trying to sound blasphemous here. Sorry if it is offensive to anyone. I found it amusing.

Oh, and Jerry is my friend, on Facebook. :)

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I think Lady Gaga would probably be the Madonna, since she likes to imitate her anyway... ;)

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Who would be the Jesus in that situation?

John Waters.

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

Don't worry, folks. I have a spiritual relationship with God and I know he understands people's sense of humor — to a certain point, of course.

Oh, I hope a gay rapture never happens, for the straight people's sake. I mean, with all of us gone at once who would be left to do the hair, flowers, and put on the Tony Awards? It would be awful.

I wonder if they're going to have one of those sweet dark rides that have cavemen running around with dinosaurs.

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