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elehhhhna
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:03 AM Original message |
Pardon me but FUCK THIS IDEA: Gas tax on miles, not gallons, tested |
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
1. that's just bizarre on so many levels |
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napi21
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
2. You know what would make more sense. |
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SoCalDem
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:23 PM Response to Reply #2 |
63. Scales in front of pumps.. Easy to do |
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Blue_Tires
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:54 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. people have tried |
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Canuckistanian
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
3. Makes sense from a road maintenence view |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:33 AM Response to Reply #3 |
18. No, it doesn't make sense from that POV either, imho. |
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Canuckistanian
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
31. Still, it's the 18-wheelers that do most of the damage |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:34 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Not on the most vulnerable streets. |
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OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:29 PM Response to Reply #18 |
32. I'm sorry but... |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. (Hmm) Strange, but I don't detect the slightest 'sorrow' in your post. |
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. Deleted sub-thread |
OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 03:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
52. Did you have a factual issue you wished to discuss? |
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SammyWinstonJack
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:41 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Bashing SUVs is what passes for fun on DU, stick around and you'll |
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OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:06 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. It's a popular sport I guess. |
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petronius
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Sun Mar-26-06 03:41 PM Response to Reply #40 |
51. That other sub-thread bit the dust... |
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OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 03:43 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Sure, but... |
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petronius
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Sun Mar-26-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. I guess that's just how it works |
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OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 04:25 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. OK |
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petronius
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:06 PM Response to Reply #57 |
61. Those are valid points (especially the first paragraph) |
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OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 07:20 PM Response to Reply #61 |
71. You hit on something important. |
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petronius
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:07 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. Funny, but no... |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 04:17 PM Response to Reply #36 |
55. It's called "conspicuous consumption" - nothing new, and still insane. |
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Sun Mar-26-06 04:31 PM Response to Reply #55 |
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Lorien
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:24 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. Great post TahitiNut |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:51 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. From a fellow fan of Arundhati Roy, I'm humbled. |
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:08 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. Deleted message |
fishwax
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:28 PM Response to Reply #32 |
65. well, considering he was talking about the wear and tear each causes |
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OhioNerd
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Sun Mar-26-06 07:27 PM Response to Reply #65 |
72. LOL, you're joking, right? |
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fishwax
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Sun Mar-26-06 08:25 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. lol. no. are you? |
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slaveplanet
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Sun Mar-26-06 04:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
59. The pot holes in the rust belt |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:15 PM Response to Reply #59 |
62. The misuse and abuse of highway funding is no doubt a huge part |
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Salviati
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
4. That's insane, for so many reasons... |
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Richard D
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
5. Box, meet hammer. |
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zoeb
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
6. Does it include exemptions for delivery services? |
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classof56
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
7. Well, as an Oregonian, I think it's safe to say--this will never fly here. |
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ContraBass Black
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
8. This shifts the tax burden toward more efficient cars. |
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elehhhhna
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:16 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. It's the "gas discount for Hummer owners" act |
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FormerDittoHead
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:51 AM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Exactly - totally regressive tax for those actually trying to help. |
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area51
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
9. Gas tax on miles |
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Jack Rabbit
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
11. It sounds good in principle, BUT |
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Boojatta
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:24 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. "It sounds good in principle" is what people say about totalitarianism. |
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pstans
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
12. That is backwards |
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Boojatta
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
13. They didn't think of raising the gas tax per gallon? |
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TahitiNut
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:40 AM Response to Reply #13 |
22. Why not tax a gallon of gas like a pack of cigarettes? |
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ladjf
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
14. This is a ploy to penalize fuel saving vehicles. If enacted, it |
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mondo joe
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
16. Let's tax poor fuel efficiency instead. n/t |
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wtmusic
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
17. Ooh, they could even tell where you were driving |
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gratuitous
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
19. It's a persistent idea |
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yy4me
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
20. Mandatory tracking device? |
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OmmmSweetOmmm
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:16 PM Response to Reply #20 |
29. My first thought was Big Brother, and I don't believe you're paranoid |
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WinkyDink
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:18 PM Response to Reply #20 |
43. Isn't this being done in England now? The tracking, i mean. |
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wtmusic
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
21. Why what a surprise -- proposed by a REPUB state senator |
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Solo_in_MD
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
23. This is what comes from using taxes as an instrument of social policy |
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noahmijo
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
25. That is total bullshit sorry Oregonians |
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anitar1
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:21 PM Response to Reply #25 |
44. I think the best way to address the problem is to install |
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Mist
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
26. Another expense with this type of tax (which sounds too unwieldy |
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Savannah Progressive
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Sun Mar-26-06 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
27. Truckers already pay taxes based upon Miles Driven. |
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immoderate
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
28. Tax on gas is the right way. |
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Swamp Rat
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Sun Mar-26-06 02:04 PM Response to Reply #28 |
47. "add insurance premiums to gas revenues." |
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immoderate
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Sun Mar-26-06 02:24 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. Thank you. |
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PetraPooh
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
30. If they just checked the odometer, maybe okay, but a GPS, NO! |
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madokie
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
34. I measure my fuel usage as miles to dollars and the last time |
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in_cog_ni_to
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
37. That because they want the Hybrid driver's money too! |
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Jack_DeLeon
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Sun Mar-26-06 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
38. I dont want a govt black tax box in my car... |
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seabeyond
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
42. or it is a break for those with hoggish vehicles like hummers and suburban |
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RB TexLa
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Sun Mar-26-06 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
45. As someone in outside sales, I think I very much oppose this n/t |
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Katherine Brengle
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Sun Mar-26-06 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
46. I have to agree-- |
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WestSeattle2
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Sun Mar-26-06 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
48. Less affluent live farther from jobs....and they'll pay |
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sweetheart
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Sun Mar-26-06 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
50. Its a very intelligent green idea |
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Boojatta
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Sun Mar-26-06 04:44 PM Response to Reply #50 |
60. Re economics of road congestion |
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sweetheart
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Sun Mar-26-06 06:32 PM Response to Reply #60 |
70. congestion charging |
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donco6
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Sun Mar-26-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
56. Extremely regressive. |
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slaveplanet
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
66. PPO's-This is going in whether you like it or not |
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gollygee
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Sun Mar-26-06 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
69. Big vehicles are heavier and use more gas |
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