Amazon Says Governor Malloy’s New Budget is Unconstitutional and Counterproductive
Governor Dan Malloy claims that Connecticut is open for business.
I am attempting to start a small business from my home. This small business is internet based and entails creating websites that drive sales to companies like Amazon.com and with each sale I receive a small commision. This is called Affiliate Marketing.
BUT I am being hindered by Governor Malloy’s New budget.
I received an email from Amazon stating that Connecticut’s new budget is unconstitutional and counterproductive. Connecitcut residents who want to continue to work with Amazon as an affiliate can do so by simply MOVING OUT OF CT !! The following is the email I received from Amazon:
| Hello, For well over a decade, the Amazon Associates Program has worked with thousands of Connecticut residents. Unfortunately, the budget signed by Governor Malloy contains a sales tax provision that compels us to terminate this program for Connecticut-based participants effective immediately. It specifically imposes the collection of taxes from consumers on sales by online retailers – including but not limited to those referred by Connecticut-based affiliates like you – even if those retailers have no physical presence in the state.We opposed this new tax law because it is unconstitutional and counterproductive. It was supported by big-box retailers, most of which are based outside Connecticut, that seek to harm the affiliate advertising programs of their competitors. Similar legislation in other states has led to job and income losses, and little, if any, new tax revenue. We deeply regret that we must take this action. As a result of the new law, contracts with all Connecticut residents participating in the Amazon Associates Program will be terminated today, June 10, 2011. Those Connecticut residents will no longer receive advertising fees for sales referred to Amazon.com , Endless.com , MYHABIT.COM or SmallParts.com . Please be assured that all qualifying advertising fees earned on or before today, June 10, 2011, will be processed and paid in full in accordance with the regular payment schedule. You are receiving this email because our records indicate that you are a resident of Connecticut. If you are not currently a resident of Connecticut, or if you are relocating to another state in the near future, you can manage the details of your Associates account here . And if you relocate to another state after June 10, 2011, please contact us for reinstatement into the Amazon Associates Program. To avoid confusion, we would like to clarify that this development will only impact our ability to offer the Associates Program to Connecticut residents and will not affect their ability to purchase from www.amazon.com . We have enjoyed working with you and other Connecticut-based participants in the Amazon Associates Program and, if this situation is rectified, would very much welcome the opportunity to re-open our Associates Program to Connecticut residents. Regards, The Amazon Associates Team |











Can Liberals admit Sarah Palin Was Right About Paul Revere
Liberals love gotcha moments. Sarah Palin made comments about Paul Revere’s ride saying he warned the British as well as warning the people of America. Her comments went wild around liberal circles saying this is an example of her stupidity BUT she was right !!
Paul Revere’s own words proves Sarah Palin was correct
The tables have turned and this is an example of Liberal bias and ignorance. So those of you who shared the comments of Sarah Palin as an example of her stupidity should now share the truth about her comments but you won’t because you love to hate her and disinformation is the strongest weapon in the Liberal arsenal.
Even Yahoo News (a left leaning news org) explains how Sarah Palin was right about Paul Revere. Refer to the following link.
Truth About Sarah Palin’s Paul Revere Comments Spreads Slower