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To: Turret Gunner A20
Was this idiot not around in the 1970s? This is a Carter Regime style “windfalls profits” gimmick. It would result in gas lines, shortages and rationing. It will not reduce the price of gas even $.01 a gallon.
8 posted on 05/23/2008 8:39:04 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
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To: MNJohnnie
It will not reduce the price of gas even $.01 a gallon.

Can anyone point out to me a single instence in the history of the world where a tax resulted in a single item's price being lowered??

45 posted on 05/24/2008 11:24:08 AM PDT by Turret Gunner A20 (Appeasement is feeding the dragon hoping he will eat you LAST. Winston Churchill)
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