I hate to break the news to all you people out there, but this bickering on the gas tax will be child’s play compared to what’s around the corner as we get to the edge of the cliff regarding the dollar. One of two things HAS to happen:
1) The dollar dives and gas goes to about $9.00 per gallon.
2) The dollar doesn’t dive and gas goes to about $7.00 per gallon.
The first one is obvious, as once gas is priced Yawns, or some other currency, we will have to keep paying more for it. The second one is what MUST be done to prevent a collapse of the dollar - which is tax the crap out of the Middle Class ($4.00 per gallon on gas, maybe 12% for a VAT). That is the only way that we will have a chance at paying for the welfare programs that Americans DEMAND (and yes, FReepers too, particularly with regard to Social Security).
Doubtful.
The dollar would have to be cut to a value of a third of what it is today. At the current rate, that will take 20 to 30 years.
2) The dollar doesn’t dive and gas goes to about $7.00 per gallon.
I disagree with your assessment that the only solution to save the dollar is to tax the "crap" out of the middle class. However, liberals will do anything to get their filthy hands on our money, and to them their is nothing sacred about gasoline.
Unfortunately, this action will not save the dollar. Stopping their tax and spend ways will.
The dollar would have to be cut to a value of a third of what it is today. At the current rate, that will take 20 to 30 years.
2) The dollar doesn’t dive and gas goes to about $7.00 per gallon.
I disagree with your assessment that the only solution to save the dollar is to tax the "crap" out of the middle class. However, liberals will do anything to get their filthy hands on our money, and to them their is nothing sacred about gasoline.
Unfortunately, this action will not save the dollar. Stopping their tax and spend ways will.