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WASHINGTON -- As gas prices nationwide continue to plummet, advocates for enhanced federal investment in transportation are sensing a rare political opening.
A hike in the federal gas tax -- so these advocates argue -- would have a smaller psychological impact at a time like this, when the cost of filling up is low. Congress should therefore raise the tax, for what would be the first time since 1993, in order to replenish the federal highway trust fund, which is set to run out of money around the end of May.
yes, and prices will never stay down, they will go up again, this always happens....they just implemented gas tax hikes in several states, b/c they're spending our money like it's water. When is this going to stop....do they think we're stupid....every time gas prices go up, food prices go up, and yet, when gas prices go down, food prices never come down?? It is pathetic what the people in this country put up with, which isn'[t about left or right, but about common sense, and principles.
The gas tax is regressive, i.e. the poorer you are, the higher percentage you pay. Unsurprisingly, liberals are all in favor of that.
why in God's name does a liberal or a republican have to be blamed for this????????? Always, no matter what thread you enter, always someone comes in and bashes a party, why? All it does is show how unbending and so totally extreme you are.
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Originally Posted by chuckmann
I am ALL in favor of raising gas taxes IF AND ONLY IF other taxes are reduced, so that the poor and working people of this nation benefit.
I agree in theory,but with billions upon billions a year being given to big biz,banks,farmers,mineral extraction companies etc etc ..Why raise taxes? Get rid of those subsidies..they go to companies and business that supposedly are the flag bearers of capitalism and free market...if they can't make it on their own,let them be trampled under foot
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Originally Posted by Swingblade
Well it is not only Gruber and the {D}s who think the electorate is stupid. And they are right, a good portion of people would not even be aware of the hike if gas prices are low. What is disgusting is the leaders are looking for a paltry 15 billion in revenue. I guess the thought never occurred to them to cut from one area and divert funds to highway. Nope never crossed their minds.
they thought probably did cross their mind,but to shuffle money away from certain projects/grants /subsidies would be biting the hands that feed them in a lot of cases...they do not feel beholden to the American people anymore
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Originally Posted by cremebrulee
why in God's name does a liberal or a republican have to be blamed for this????????? Always, no matter what thread you enter, always someone comes in and bashes a party, why? All it does is show how unbending and so totally extreme you are.
some never learn to let the clutch out on their brains before they post and that's why everything has to be lockstep with those types
why in God's name does a liberal or a republican have to be blamed for this????????? Always, no matter what thread you enter, always someone comes in and bashes a party, why? All it does is show how unbending and so totally extreme you are.
The writer makes a solid point that the party that is supposedly for the poor supports policies that hurt them the most. Of course this idea is moot because the bill will never see the light of day in congress thanks to a {R} take over. Like I said before the leaders are looking for a paltry 15 billion which they could find instead of raising the gas tax.
I have a better idea...how about dropping the estimated 37.5 billion dollars a year that the US govt gives oil companies and use THAT money for our roads?
Get rid of those subsidies..they go to companies and business that supposedly are the flag bearers of capitalism and free market...if they can't make it on their own,let them be trampled under foot
BTW, you do realize that all corporate taxes are passed down to the consumer via higher price of goods, don't you?
As far as the highway fund goes, I say we should just have a single tax. Each year, or upon selling a vehicle, the mileage needs to be collected off each vehicle and the owner pays per mile driven. The rate will depend upon the type and weight of the vehicle. Every penny of that money should go to the highway fund and be ONLY used for highway construction and maintenance.
The people who use the roads should pay for them and the money charged for them should go to them.
I have a better idea...how about dropping the estimated 37.5 billion dollars a year that the US govt gives oil companies and use THAT money for our roads?
How do you raise taxes on the leeches without raising them on the non-leeches?
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