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Obama is wrong about the gas tax
Think Clinton's plan to suspend the gas tax temporarily is a bad idea? A similar measure in Illinois -- which Obama backed -- seems to have helped consumers.
By George Frost [2008-05-06]

  • The Lone Ranger, sans Tonto

    How is this any different than giving voice to one of the dozen or so scientists who say that global warming is a hoax?

    This guy is a lawyer, not an economist.

    You ever heard that chestnut that doctors make the worst investors?

    A high level of skill and accomplishment in one field doesn't automagically transfer over to a new one. If an economist had written this piece, it would have more credibility.

    And there's no way windfall profits tax legislation can

    • get passed by this summer, it will take longer than that
    • get out of the senate where it will be filibustered
    • get signed by the President, where it will be vetoed.

    So how are we going to pay for fixing our roads?

    -- Uncle Fester
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    Monday, May 5, 2008 07:34 PM
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