High Gas Prices=Increased Tax Revenues to States and Federal Govt=Democrats Love This
Yes, there was an article recently about states complaining that gas tax revenues were decreasing due to people driving less miles. Looks like they’ll have to raise gas taxes again if people conserve.
No. Their long run is their term of office and if something doesn't produce results for them within that time frame, they have no interest in it. How else can you explain Queen Nancy's power-hungry, ego maniac statement earlier this week? It's all about her.
It's worth noting that oil and gasoline prices fell dramatically last week -- and early this week -- as Cantwell and Senate Democratic leaders tried to ram through an oil-speculator bill and prohibit even a vote on increased domestic production.
I wonder how much of that price fall is due to proposed legislation. My guess is zero. Speculators can operate in markets untouched by US laws. The real explanation is Bush's statement that he favors increased exploration and drilling in federal lands and OCS. If Pelosi would get off her power trip long enough to get in touch with the American people, she'd see that simply reducing the permitting process for exploration, drilling, power plant and refinery construction would send the price of oil through the floor. She has made it abundantly clear, however, that she will not even let the topic be discussed. I hope you people in CA throw her out on her ego...and the same for Harry "Income Taxes Are Voluntary" Reid in NV.