DJT trying to buy votes? Suspends federal gas tax.
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It's the right move. Won't help much, but it needs to be done.
Federal gas tax is only 18 cents a gallon. But it is part of a rather heroic international effort to save the global economy by keeping oil prices as low as possible: every strategic reserve has been opened, and most are starting to run dry; China has cut imports, decreasing demand pressure (not to help the USA, but because a global recession is not in their interest).
These are all only temporary fixes. Major shortages are coming.
Perhaps these states should chip in? -CA 3x more tax than fed tax.
I'm all for cutting taxes.
Link: https://usasymbol.com/rankings/economy/gas-tax-by-state
Let's do some math...
If you drive 300 miles a week at 30 MPG (assume that may be an average), you save $1.80 on your 10 gallons. Completely meaningless for most.
It is only one of many tools being employed.
The tax should be suspended. But it will not save the economy - the strait needs to open now.
Optics are not my cup of tea either, but they're not completely meaningless as we've learned
If nothing else, it shows that he is aware of the discomfort and is trying. In reality, it is a very small and temporary price to pay for preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons. But in truth, most people can't maintain focus on what was prevented since it is not tangible to them. There are a LOT of Dems.
It's really great for yacht sales!
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Agreed. Things like this, and emptying our petrol reserve seem important to some.
Personally, I don't think we should do it... just like I didn't think we should buy votes by paying off student debts for gender studies majors who likely knew they wouldn't be employable to pay off their hobby degrees (hobbygrees?)...or even for people who can pay off their debts.
It's not buying votes. It is trying to mitigate the damage done by the stupid war.
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I was giving Jim the benefit of the doubt. Of course I should know better.
But it certainly did seem like Biden was trying to buy votes with the student loan payoffs. But, if I recall correctly, you opposed that. Just not sure Jim did.
Indiana Gov Braun suspended state gas tax a couple of weeks ago.
You say buying votes. I say helping out ALL people who buy gas, regardless of political persuasion, gender, race or religion. Leaders for all the people. If Democrats want to bitch about it, go ahead and pay the extra Fed and state gas tax.
Aw, aren’t you cute?! Well, and a hypocrite!
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How so?
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