[mewzilla]

ExxonMobil makes 9 cents a gallon off every gallon of gas sold. The federal and state governments take most of the rest. But you won't ever hear any one suggest the government could do without that tax revenue. After all, government is viewed as above gouging the public.

Good point! In the state of NY, between the fed, state, and local gov'ts, it's over 40 cents going to the taxmen.

Who's gouging?!

[jennivinson]

Well wait for this next SHOE to fall --- the Liberal Democrats will want to come out with GAS STAMPS-- like Food stamps for the "poor". They hate the idea of a 100.00 check for everyone because those who don't need it in their assessment will get it. So it makes sense that they would want to create another entitlement program out of this gas fiasco. -Jenni