No, you're not alone. I saw that and spent about half an hour yelling to my co-workers about it. What the hell is that going to solve? Everyone will get a couple tanks of free gas, which will last two weeks, and then everything will be the same it was before, except the government will be out a shitload of money that it doesn't have to spare right now, and then some asshat senator will say "no one could have anticipated this budget shortfall." Stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard. Free money, vote Republican!
My solution is to ride, walk or take public transit everywhere, as much as possible. I live smack dab in the middle of one of the largest cities in the US, so I realize it's easier for me than it might be forothers. But overall, I think everybody can look at reducing their motor vehicle use.
$100.00 for every American to buy gas? Sounds like an oil company subsidy to me. How 'bout windfall taxes on the oil companies instead?
Squirrel, you nutjob, about half my blog hits today have been from this post. I had to come back over here to see what the heck was going on, and what do I see but my own pink Peep coat! Glad I got the house number cropped out of that one...
The $100 rebates are the sugar coating on legislation that would also open part of Alaska's Arctic refuge to oil and gas exploration, among other things...
I think it's worth pointing out that the Democrats' response has been to suggest suspension of federal fuel taxes. In a way, it's kind of the same thing the Republicans are suggesting, and in no way addresses the core problem (unless you believe the problem really is "gouging").
At any rate, I'm looking to make something positive out of this sleazy election year maneuver. If this thing passes (which is doubtful), I'll offer $200 in store credit toward the purchase of a nice commuter bike in exchange for a signed $100 fuel assistance check.
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No, you're not alone. I saw that and spent about half an hour yelling to my co-workers about it. What the hell is that going to solve? Everyone will get a couple tanks of free gas, which will last two weeks, and then everything will be the same it was before, except the government will be out a shitload of money that it doesn't have to spare right now, and then some asshat senator will say "no one could have anticipated this budget shortfall." Stupidest fucking thing I've ever heard. Free money, vote Republican!
Free money, vote Republican... so we can drill for Alaskan oil.
Annie you kick ass girl.
Peace
Jeez, don't get me started on this...
My solution is to ride, walk or take public transit everywhere, as much as possible. I live smack dab in the middle of one of the largest cities in the US, so I realize it's easier for me than it might be forothers. But overall, I think everybody can look at reducing their motor vehicle use.
$100.00 for every American to buy gas? Sounds like an oil company subsidy to me. How 'bout windfall taxes on the oil companies instead?
Squirrel, you nutjob, about half my blog hits today have been from this post. I had to come back over here to see what the heck was going on, and what do I see but my own pink Peep coat! Glad I got the house number cropped out of that one...
Annie I just couldn't help me self. Dats a hot pic.:)
Peace
I havn't heard anything about this yet?
got any links to some news?
$100 bucks hu,
purdy stupid, but, I do need some bike parts, hope I can put it towards that.
or is it gonna be a check to a gas station. then I'll just have to buy beer, and jerkey. 100 dollars worth..
The $100 rebates are the sugar coating on legislation that would also open part of Alaska's Arctic refuge to oil and gas exploration, among other things...
Happy Friday!
It's infuriating that. Like I need a hundred bucks for gas. It would be nice if it wasn't so insulting.
grocery store == 4 miles
cafe == 14 miles
work and back == 19 miles
Decent restaurant = 12 miles
All in one trip == 19 miles
Ride.
criminy
$100 will do
what
exactly
?
besides add to the deficit
I think it's worth pointing out that the Democrats' response has been to suggest suspension of federal fuel taxes. In a way, it's kind of the same thing the Republicans are suggesting, and in no way addresses the core problem (unless you believe the problem really is "gouging").
At any rate, I'm looking to make something positive out of this sleazy election year maneuver. If this thing passes (which is doubtful), I'll offer $200 in store credit toward the purchase of a nice commuter bike in exchange for a signed $100 fuel assistance check.
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