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Monday, May 5, 2008

I just love how some politicians like to pander to people. John McCain and Hilary Clinton both have said they would "suspend" the federal gas tax during the summer if elected in an attempt to lower gas prices. Take even a second to dig into it and both their plans become laughable.

First off, HELLO, the federal gas tax is only a tax gouging 18 cents! How in the hell is the going to dramatically reduces gas prices? It won't. Plus whats to stop the oil companies from simply pocketing that added 18 cents rather than reduce the price of gas? Absolutely nothing.

Secondly, the gas tax is what the governent uses to maintain our roads and bridges, and with John McCain's plan of suspension then we WON'T be funding our roadways during PEAK construction time (May through August), or the funds will be budgeted away from other projects throughout the year to compensate. Am I the only one who sees a slight problem here? Its hard enough to get money for road projects as it is, and with this we will see a lot more bridge collapses and roads desperately needing repair.

With Hilary Clinton's plan, she would make the oil companies pay the 18 cents for all of us during the summer (May though August). Now this sounds good at first listen but nothing is going to stop the companies from passing that 18 cent cost on to the rest of us, which I would bet money they would do. So her plan could actually INCREASE gas prices. If her plan is so good then how come they have not found a SINGLE economist who agrees with them? I guess she is too busy "dodging sniper fire" or "mispeaking from being tired" to get the hint.

Now if you will excuse me I'm off reduce carbon emissions by cutting down all the trees in the country