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Originally Posted by mojo2
We should use the tax $ to fund research for alternatives.
However, there is NO alternative in sight that will replace oil for our agricultur…
Eh, many people called me bad names, but it was because I don't like SUV's. Actually, very few people (if any) reacted to my proposed fuel tax.
The great irony of the whole situa…
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Originally Posted by Fyre4ce
Eh, many people called me bad names, but it was because I don't like SUV's.
Dude, form a club with Rob or something.
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Origina…
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Originally Posted by Fyre4ce
Eh, many people called me bad names, but it was because I don't like SUV's. Actually, very few people (if any) reacted to my proposed fuel ta…
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Originally Posted by Goldfinger
Diesel that's more expensive than petrol. Imagine.
right. it used to ALWAYS be cheaper than the cheapest unleaded gas. now its over …
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Originally Posted by Doofy
Communism. Avoid.
Do you even know what communism is? It doesn't sound like it. In this country, at least, our economy is a far cry from a…
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Originally Posted by Fyre4ce
You don't get what I'm saying, do you? I'm not complaining that gas is too expensive. I'm complaining that it's too cheap! Higher gas prices …
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Originally Posted by mojo2
1. There MAY be a technology all ready on a shelf waiting for the right time to unveil. But we can't count on this being the case.
2. Some ter…
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Originally Posted by CharlesS
There's no step three!
Of course you are correct. That's as gentle and pleasant a chiding as I've ever had. Thank you.
So that others …
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Originally Posted by Doofy
I understand perfectly what you're saying. And you're wrong in wanting this type of thing to happen in your country. Try $6 a gallon for a whil…
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Originally Posted by Doofy
I understand perfectly what you're saying. And you're wrong in wanting this type of thing to happen in your country. Try $6 a gallon for a whil…
Do we then lay off those who make 28 foot boats, and RVs? The RV industry, the health of which is one of the signs of an impending recession/recovery, is starting to show signs of …
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Originally Posted by KarlG
Do we then lay off those who make 28 foot boats, and RVs? The RV industry, the health of which is one of the signs of an impending recession/re…
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Originally Posted by KarlG
Do we then lay off those who make 28 foot boats, and RVs? The RV industry, the health of which is one of the signs of an impending recession/re…
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Originally Posted by Fyre4ce
You bring up an interesting point. I'm no economist but I would imagine the effect on the economy would be strongly dependent on where the ta…
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Originally Posted by mojo2
Maybe THIS explains the Communism remark, eh Doofy?
Any time the government decides to take your money and redistribute it on the basis of…
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Originally Posted by Doofy
Any time the government decides to take your money and redistribute it on the basis of need it's verging on communism. It's especially communis…
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Originally Posted by mojo2
Yeah, I know that. I'm just impressed you knew of this proposal and recognized it immediately when the subject of a gas tax was mentioned. Wher…
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Originally Posted by Doofy
But then again, I don't believe we're running out of oil.
http://dieoff.org/
EDIT: I recognize the validity of your argument. I know it…
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Originally Posted by mojo2
http://dieoff.org/
Moje, we shouldn't really get into this here as it's not the Pol Lounge, but I'm still not seeing any evidence of the o…
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Originally Posted by Doofy
Arh. I think we have crossed wires Moje.
I wasn't aware of any specific proposal as such - I just know how the lefties tend to work in their m…