Posted on 12/29/2008 5:07:48 PM PST by bloodmeridian
SALEM -- With the Oregon economy in shambles and drivers leaving their cars at home in record numbers, the state is trying to shore up a shrinking fund for new roads.
Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s solution? Tax breathing.
That’s right. While thousands of Oregonians are leaving their cars home and, instead, riding public transportation, joining ride-share programs, or just plain working from home, this personally responsible effort to free up more cash for the dinner table has produced two unintended consequences: The state’s transportation fund, which is based on a gas tax, could be facing a future shortfall (Oh, Dear!), and the air of Oregon hasn’t been this clean since the Indians tried to stop the settlers from stealing their tribal lands.
(Excerpt) Read more at feedyouradhd.blogspot.com ...
So when does anyone think the DOLTS who live in that state are going to put just a few dots together and realize that politicians are not interested in solving any other problem than figuring out where the next round of public funding is coming from to fill their pockets and those of their cronies?
Thank You for labeling this as ‘satire’, otherwise in this day and age with all these loonies in charge of the asylum it might actually be a true story! /laughs
Governor recall in progress....
Thought you might like this one! LOL!
Don’t give Uncle Ted any new ideas. I wouldn’t put it past this miserable POS.
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ROFL thanks for the heads up.
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