Senator John Thune’s slide-of-hand gas tax

[johnwk]

SEE: Top Republican Sen. John Thune open to gas tax increase

January 5, 2015

“NEW YORK — The last time the federal gas tax was increased, the price at the pump was $1.09.

That was 1993. Twenty years later, lawmakers are considering an increase.

The incoming Republican leader of the Senate Transportation Committee said Sunday an increase is up for consideration, as “we have to look at all the options.”

“I don’t think we take anything off the table at this point,” John Thune said on “Fox News Sunday.”

You bet Senator John Thune, a Washington Establishment man, will propose a gas tax increase. The money is needed for federal highways which are in disrepair because the federal highway fund has been looted to fund such things as California’s $69 billion bullet train. But this is the kind of crap which happens when a State has an enormous representation in Congress, but is not compelled to contribute an apportioned share into the federal treasury to fund Congress’ expenditures as our Founders intended when adopting our Constitution’s rule of apportionment.

Our Founder’s rule of apportionment commands:

State’s Pop.
___________ X SUM NEEDED = STATE’S FAIR SHARE
U.S. Pop.


State’s Pop.
___________ X House size (435) = State`s No. of Reps
U.S. Pop.


Until the power to lay and collect taxes calculated from profits, gains, salaries, tips, wages and any lawfully realized “incomes” is withdrawn from Congress’ hands, forcing Congress to return to our Constitution’s ORIGINAL TAX PLAN, and the rule of apportionment is once again applied for any direct tax, the existing “tax code” will be used for every corrupt reason allowed under a corruptible tax system.

JWK


“Honest money and honest taxation, the Key to America’s future Prosperity“ ___ from “Prosperity Restored by the State Rate Tax Plan”, no longer in print.

 

[Sonny Clark]

SEE: Top Republican Sen. John Thune open to gas tax increase

January 5, 2015

“NEW YORK — The last time the federal gas tax was increased, the price at the pump was $1.09.

That was 1993. Twenty years later, lawmakers are considering an increase.

The incoming Republican leader of the Senate Transportation Committee said Sunday an increase is up for consideration, as “we have to look at all the options.”

“I don’t think we take anything off the table at this point,” John Thune said on “Fox News Sunday.”

You bet Senator John Thune, a Washington Establishment man, will propose a gas tax increase. The money is needed for federal highways which are in disrepair because the federal highway fund has been looted to fund such things as California’s $69 billion bullet train. But this is the kind of crap which happens when a State has an enormous representation in Congress, but is not compelled to contribute an apportioned share into the federal treasury to fund Congress’ expenditures as our Founders intended when adopting our Constitution’s rule of apportionment.

Our Founder’s rule of apportionment commands:

State’s Pop.
___________ X SUM NEEDED = STATE’S FAIR SHARE
U.S. Pop.


State’s Pop.
___________ X House size (435) = State`s No. of Reps
U.S. Pop.


Until the power to lay and collect taxes calculated from profits, gains, salaries, tips, wages and any lawfully realized “incomes” is withdrawn from Congress’ hands, forcing Congress to return to our Constitution’s ORIGINAL TAX PLAN, and the rule of apportionment is once again applied for any direct tax, the existing “tax code” will be used for every corrupt reason allowed under a corruptible tax system.

JWK


“Honest money and honest taxation, the Key to America’s future Prosperity“ ___ from “Prosperity Restored by the State Rate Tax Plan”, no longer in print.

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

 

[Mr. H.]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

 

[peach174]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

How about getting rid of the fraud and waste first before they take more of our money.
We finally have a little breather of extra money for ourselves and Sen.Thune and Rep.Corker wants it right back for the government.
You know that it will not go for the highways and roads or bridges. It's for their pork projects.

 

[Mr. H.]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

How about getting rid of the fraud and waste first before they take more of our money.
We finally have a little breather of extra money for ourselves and Sen.Thune and Rep.Corker wants it right back for the government.
You know that it will not go for the highways and roads or bridges. It's for their pork projects.

Whereas I rate that informative, I find it not entirely true.

If there were such a thing as a half brotch-slap, I would administer it at this juncture.

Consider yourself warned.

 

[OKTexas]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Increasing the cost of energy is both regressive and inflationary, it affects the poor and people on fixed incomes to a greater degree and increases the cost of everything transported to market.

I agree with other posters that the money we get now should be spent only on the things it was intended for, if cities want bike lanes, bike paths in their parks, or states want fancy trains, let them come up with the money for them because they don't benefit the country at large.

 

[peach174]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

How about getting rid of the fraud and waste first before they take more of our money.
We finally have a little breather of extra money for ourselves and Sen.Thune and Rep.Corker wants it right back for the government.
You know that it will not go for the highways and roads or bridges. It's for their pork projects.

Whereas I rate that informative, I find it not entirely true.

If there were such a thing as a half brotch-slap, I would administer it at this juncture.

Consider yourself warned.

Read it and see where it really goes.
Where do Gas Taxes Go

The Gas Tax Doesn t Work Because Politicians Broke It - Forbes

 

[Sonny Clark]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

 

[Sonny Clark]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

How about getting rid of the fraud and waste first before they take more of our money.
We finally have a little breather of extra money for ourselves and Sen.Thune and Rep.Corker wants it right back for the government.
You know that it will not go for the highways and roads or bridges. It's for their pork projects.

CORRECT !!!!!

 

[whitehall]

It's not good news that certain republicans would take advantage of lower gas prices to increase the gas tax. What happens when gas prices go back up? At least you have a fighting chance to avoid confiscatory taxing when republicans control 2/3 of the government. If it was the democrat party we would be taxed up to our eyeballs.

 

[johnwk]

SEE: Top Republican Sen. John Thune open to gas tax increase

January 5, 2015

“NEW YORK — The last time the federal gas tax was increased, the price at the pump was $1.09.

That was 1993. Twenty years later, lawmakers are considering an increase.

The incoming Republican leader of the Senate Transportation Committee said Sunday an increase is up for consideration, as “we have to look at all the options.”

“I don’t think we take anything off the table at this point,” John Thune said on “Fox News Sunday.”

You bet Senator John Thune, a Washington Establishment man, will propose a gas tax increase. The money is needed for federal highways which are in disrepair because the federal highway fund has been looted to fund such things as California’s $69 billion bullet train. But this is the kind of crap which happens when a State has an enormous representation in Congress, but is not compelled to contribute an apportioned share into the federal treasury to fund Congress’ expenditures as our Founders intended when adopting our Constitution’s rule of apportionment.

Our Founder’s rule of apportionment commands:

State’s Pop.
___________ X SUM NEEDED = STATE’S FAIR SHARE
U.S. Pop.


State’s Pop.
___________ X House size (435) = State`s No. of Reps
U.S. Pop.


Until the power to lay and collect taxes calculated from profits, gains, salaries, tips, wages and any lawfully realized “incomes” is withdrawn from Congress’ hands, forcing Congress to return to our Constitution’s ORIGINAL TAX PLAN, and the rule of apportionment is once again applied for any direct tax, the existing “tax code” will be used for every corrupt reason allowed under a corruptible tax system.

JWK


“Honest money and honest taxation, the Key to America’s future Prosperity“ ___ from “Prosperity Restored by the State Rate Tax Plan”, no longer in print.

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

They [the Washington Establishment] need more money for California’s $69 billion bullet train which taxpayers of other states will be enslaved to pay for. Isn't it great when your state has the most votes in Congress? Jerry Brown is laughing all the way to the bank, sucker!
JWK


Today’s corrupted politics is all about the Benjamins, and which political party's leadership can put their hand deeper into the productive working person’s pocket.

 

[Mr. H.]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

Gas is cheap, so it's time to reap- more tax revenue. It will be much less noticeable now, as opposed to when it was $4/gallon.
Where else is the "infrastructure" revenue to come from but more taxes elsewhere?

Why is there a floor price on Agricultural products?

Oh yeah... the ass-f'n farmer.

 

[Sonny Clark]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

Gas is cheap, so it's time to reap- more tax revenue. It will be much less noticeable now, as opposed to when it was $4/gallon.
Where else is the "infrastructure" revenue to come from but more taxes elsewhere?

Why is there a floor price on Agricultural products?

Oh yeah... the ass-f'n farmer.

From Page #1 of this thread:

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

 

[HenryBHough]

A tax Republicans should approve just see whether Our Kenyan Emperor will swallow his love for your money and veto it. If he signs it photos of the signing ceremony MUST be taken and published.

 

[Mr. H.]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

Gas is cheap, so it's time to reap- more tax revenue. It will be much less noticeable now, as opposed to when it was $4/gallon.
Where else is the "infrastructure" revenue to come from but more taxes elsewhere?

Why is there a floor price on Agricultural products?

Oh yeah... the ass-f'n farmer.

From Page #1 of this thread:

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

Name those "Big Oil" subsidies.
Brotch

 

[Sonny Clark]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

Gas is cheap, so it's time to reap- more tax revenue. It will be much less noticeable now, as opposed to when it was $4/gallon.
Where else is the "infrastructure" revenue to come from but more taxes elsewhere?

Why is there a floor price on Agricultural products?

Oh yeah... the ass-f'n farmer.

From Page #1 of this thread:

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

Name those "Big Oil" subsidies.
Brotch

Are you saying that the big oil companies do not get subsidies? Really? Are you saying that oil companies do not get anything from the government? I take it that you've never heard of it, nor looked it up. It's OK. I'll do it for you and post the link(s). Don't both doing it yourself, I'll do it for you.

 

[Sonny Clark]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

Gas is cheap, so it's time to reap- more tax revenue. It will be much less noticeable now, as opposed to when it was $4/gallon.
Where else is the "infrastructure" revenue to come from but more taxes elsewhere?

Why is there a floor price on Agricultural products?

Oh yeah... the ass-f'n farmer.

From Page #1 of this thread:

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

Name those "Big Oil" subsidies.
Brotch

Are you saying that the big oil companies do not get subsidies? Really? Are you saying that oil companies do not get anything from the government? I take it that you've never heard of it, nor looked it up. It's OK. I'll do it for you and post the link(s). Don't both doing it yourself, I'll do it for you.

Senator John Thune s slide-of-hand gas tax Page 2 US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum
Triumph of the Drill How Big Oil Clings to Billions in Government Giveaways Mother Jones
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Overview - Oil Change InternationalOil Change International
The Surprising Reason That Oil Subsidies Persist Even Liberals Love Them - Forbes

It's easily researched. Takes two seconds tops.

 

[Mr. H.]

Why ? Please explain. What possible reason could there be to raise the tax on gasoline? And, why a floor on the price of oil? I don't understand.
I remember back in the mid 80's when oil went down to $9.00 a barrel and the economies of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma tanked. But, that was a much different time, under different circumstances, and in the long run, we actually benefitted from it.

Also, why raise taxes on the consumer through increasing the tax on gasoline, especially now? Can't we find revenue to fund infrastructure elsewhere? Consumers need spendable income in their pockets in order to make purchases and keep retail going. Our economy, as does any economy, depends on consumer spending. Increasing the gasoline tax would hurt both the consumer and the retail market.

Gas is cheap, so it's time to reap- more tax revenue. It will be much less noticeable now, as opposed to when it was $4/gallon.
Where else is the "infrastructure" revenue to come from but more taxes elsewhere?

Why is there a floor price on Agricultural products?

Oh yeah... the ass-f'n farmer.

From Page #1 of this thread:

It's all par for the course in Washington politics. Tax dollars are wasted, given away, and spent on political favors ( pork ). Look at no-bid government contracts, grants, subsidies, projects such as the fence along our southern border, foreign aid, and the care and support of illegal immigrants.

And, an increase in the gasoline tax couldn't happen at a worse time. Since prices have fallen at the pump, we're putting an extra $100.00 or so in our pockets each month. Consumers need low gas prices to ease the pain of other cost, such as food, health care, utilities, and payroll deductions.

Yes, we do need to spend a lot more on infrastructure, especially bridges and overpasses. Infrastructure has been in need of repairs and upgrades for a very long time. And, think of the millions of jobs it would create. But, there are many more ways to fund infrastructure than to raise gasoline taxes. We can look closely and see where we could get $Billions to fund the projects. Some examples of where we could get the money to fund infrastructure projects without raising gasoline taxes: Subsidies paid to rich farmers and big oil, supplying weapons to drug lords and terrorists, building mosques on foreign soil, bribes paid to North Korea and Iran, tax breaks and tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, most foreign aid, senseless deadly costly wars, the care and support of illegal immigrants, exploring the far reaches of the universe, and no-bid contracts to defense contractors.

With the economy still on shaky ground, raising the tax on gasoline would be a bad move. But, politicians will play "politics as usual" without regard for most citizens.

Name those "Big Oil" subsidies.
Brotch

Are you saying that the big oil companies do not get subsidies? Really? Are you saying that oil companies do not get anything from the government? I take it that you've never heard of it, nor looked it up. It's OK. I'll do it for you and post the link(s). Don't both doing it yourself, I'll do it for you.

Senator John Thune s slide-of-hand gas tax Page 2 US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum
Triumph of the Drill How Big Oil Clings to Billions in Government Giveaways Mother Jones
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Overview - Oil Change InternationalOil Change International
The Surprising Reason That Oil Subsidies Persist Even Liberals Love Them - Forbes

It's easily researched. Takes two seconds tops.

I'm not going to waste my time with that Mother Jones bullshit. I've spent 37 years in this industry and have studied it top to bottom. I've lobbied Congress and I've battled the anti-oil crowd countless times on countless fronts.

You're just another little brotch with a little brotch-brain.

 

[OnePercenter]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

You mean a maximum price?

I say $30.00 bbl. $10.00 for cost, and $20.00 for profit.

 

[Mr. H.]

Gasoline taxes should be raised on both the state and federal level, and now is the time to do it.

There should also be a floor price on crude oil.

You mean a maximum price?

I say $30.00 bbl. $10.00 for cost, and $20.00 for profit.

You're even more of an idiot than I previously thought.
Brotch-on!