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    Economic Literacy

    In a proposal sure to get the most attention in the near-term given record-setting oil prices, McCain proposed a suspension of the federal gas tax from Memorial Day to Labor Day - traditionally the heaviest season for driving. At just over 18 cents per gallon, that would save the average driver about $2.35 every time he fills up his tank.


    Nice. How about we reduce the price while roads are being used the most. This will promote efficient utilization.
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    That's why toll roads stay toll roads, even after the toll road construction is paid. More roads, and road upkeep.
    I just saw a news blurb on it last night.
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    • #3
      I'm still more inclined to trust an illiterate over a literate, since the former is more likely to stay clear from attempting micromanagement.
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      • #4
        I doubt that...
        12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
        Stadtluft Macht Frei
        Killing it is the new killing it
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        • #5
          Gas taxes+toll roads
          Gas taxes+toll roads with congestion pricing
          12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
          Stadtluft Macht Frei
          Killing it is the new killing it
          Ultima Ratio Regum

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          • #6
            Making Saudi Arabia pay for some of your tax revenue: priceless
            12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
            Stadtluft Macht Frei
            Killing it is the new killing it
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            • #7
              And the lost revenue will be replaced by? Or will something be cut?

              No, of course not. This is just America putting some more stuff on the 'ole credit card. Yay.

              -Arrian
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              • #8
                This is ridiculous. The only saving grace is that there is now zero chance that this proposal will be passed by the congress.
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                • #9
                  There's no such thing as a recession when you're on a Summer road trip.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Economic Literacy

                    Originally posted by KrazyHorse
                    In a proposal sure to get the most attention in the near-term given record-setting oil prices, McCain proposed a suspension of the federal gas tax from Memorial Day to Labor Day - traditionally the heaviest season for driving. At just over 18 cents per gallon, that would save the average driver about $2.35 every time he fills up his tank.


                    Nice. How about we reduce the price while roads are being used the most. This will promote efficient utilization.
                    When did you start quoting from the gospel of efficiency?

                    A serious question, since I was obsessed with the concept for a while, and I noticed you mentioned some similar stuff in another thread.
                    Only feebs vote.

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                    • #11
                      Of course, the best way to end our dependence on oil is to make it cheaper!

                      What's sad is that it would be almost political suicide to suggest hiking the tax up to levels prevalent in civilized countries.
                      "The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists."
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                      • #12
                        I would love to see the federal gas tax gutted forever. States should fund the roads in their State. The economic benefit of a Federal Highway running through your State would make it insane for them to say no building a proposed highway. Why are the feds in our pocket on this issue ever anyway?
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Victor Galis
                          Of course, the best way to end our dependence on oil is to make it cheaper!

                          What's sad is that it would be almost political suicide to suggest hiking the tax up to levels prevalent in civilized countries.
                          Why reduce dependence? The more we use then the quicker it will be gone and the quicker a replacement will be found.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by PLATO


                            Why reduce dependence? The more we use then the quicker it will be gone and the quicker a replacement will be found.
                            Resources exist to be consumed. And consumed they will be, if not by this generation then by some future. By what right does this forgotten future seek to deny us our birthright? None I say! Let us take what is ours, chew and eat our fill.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Economic Literacy

                              Originally posted by KrazyHorse
                              In a proposal sure to get the most attention in the near-term given record-setting oil prices, McCain proposed a suspension of the federal gas tax from Memorial Day to Labor Day - traditionally the heaviest season for driving. At just over 18 cents per gallon, that would save the average driver about $2.35 every time he fills up his tank.


                              Nice. How about we reduce the price while roads are being used the most. This will promote efficient utilization.
                              He's trying to follow in Reagan's legacy. He's going to have to get at least twice as stupid.
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