The next logical step?

Wolferz · 05-07-14, 12:16 PM

It seems that the more fuel efficient vehicles that the Fed mandated to be manufactured are causing a shortfall in gasoline excise tax revenues for the Fed and the states.
So, what do these blood sucking leeches propose to cure this problem?

You guessed it... A mileage tax! Tracked via GPS.

http://t.autos.msn.com/news/gps-trac...e-tax-in-calif

The Fed is also trying to get people to quit smoking tobacco. What do you suppose they'll come up with to fix that revenue shortfall?
A tax on breathing air?

The blind are fumbling around in the dark. Unable to see that their constituents can't afford to buy gas because there are no jobs.

I say (insert politically correct expletive here) I'll buy a bicycle.

Tango589 · 05-07-14, 12:55 PM

The next logical step:

Wolferz · 05-07-14, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

The next logical step:

They'll just tax the hay and oats to pay for removal of the road apples and upkeep of the cobble stones.

nikimcbee · 05-07-14, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

They'll just tax the hay and oats to pay for removal of the road apples and upkeep of the cobble stones.

Plus a horse fart/emissions tax.

I'd say move from Kali-fornia.

nikimcbee · 05-07-14, 02:40 PM

To answer your question Wolferz; Term limits. That will fix it.

AVGWarhawk · 05-07-14, 03:12 PM

Soon they will go back to the Window Tax.

Aktungbby · 05-07-14, 03:31 PM

Wait till I go off the grid solarwise

They'll probably tax my sunlight consumption. The revolution starts when they attempt to tax Life insurance benefits too as a part of estate taxes! The first sign of collapse is generally a government's desperate thrashing fiscally for 'filthy lucre'! And the currency they print is already suspect!

Platapus · 05-07-14, 05:18 PM

That is an unintended consequence of passing legislation that cuts down on what ends up to be a source of tax revenue.

For every government action there is an equal but intended reaction.

What we want to avoid is implementing a "cure" that is worse than the "disease"

Wolferz · 05-07-14, 05:49 PM

The government is the disease in many instances, Platapus. Top heavy and constrained by antiquated laws and regulations that no longer apply. Societies evolve. Government devolves in a desperate effort to survive at any cost. The grand experiment worked well for awhile but progress has left it mired in the mud of ignorance. Exponential growth of even more desperate measures will be seen in the near future. Growing like a pimple until the pressure finally pops it.

Stealhead · 05-07-14, 06:09 PM

Well it does prove that at the end of the day it is all about pulling tax revenue.

Platapus · 05-07-14, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

The government is the disease in many instances, Platapus.

But it is probably better than the alternative.

Skybird · 05-07-14, 06:23 PM

The political class has since long turned into a political caste with a feudal self-understanding.

But don't worry. With the next paper money all will get better.

Stealhead · 05-07-14, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

But it is probably better than the alternative.

Very much so.

Buddahaid · 05-07-14, 08:13 PM

And just how would they know how many miles driven without having tracking devices on all cars? And what would that cost? Own a car without a device and be a criminal?

How will this get sold to the public as a good idea? I would hazard a guess that oil consumption is still strong due to more and more cars on the road. I haven't noticed any decline in traffic ever.

This just can't fly.

swamprat69er · 05-07-14, 09:01 PM

A chip in your license plate validation sticker would probably work for the GPS tracking. Up here you have to put down the number of kilometers on your odometer when you buy your new sticker.

05-07-14, 12:16 PM	#1
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The next logical step? It seems that the more fuel efficient vehicles that the Fed mandated to be manufactured are causing a shortfall in gasoline excise tax revenues for the Fed and the states. So, what do these blood sucking leeches propose to cure this problem? You guessed it... A mileage tax! Tracked via GPS. http://t.autos.msn.com/news/gps-trac...e-tax-in-calif The Fed is also trying to get people to quit smoking tobacco. What do you suppose they'll come up with to fix that revenue shortfall? A tax on breathing air? The blind are fumbling around in the dark. Unable to see that their constituents can't afford to buy gas because there are no jobs. I say (insert politically correct expletive here) I'll buy a bicycle. __________________ Tomorrow never comes Last edited by Wolferz; 05-07-14 at 02:21 PM.

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Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	The next logical step: __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	To answer your question Wolferz; Term limits. That will fix it. __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,256 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Soon they will go back to the Window Tax. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,006 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Wait till I go off the grid solarwise They'll probably tax my sunlight consumption. The revolution starts when they attempt to tax Life insurance benefits too as a part of estate taxes! The first sign of collapse is generally a government's desperate thrashing fiscally for 'filthy lucre'! And the currency they print is already suspect! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	That is an unintended consequence of passing legislation that cuts down on what ends up to be a source of tax revenue. For every government action there is an equal but intended reaction. What we want to avoid is implementing a "cure" that is worse than the "disease" __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The government is the disease in many instances, Platapus. Top heavy and constrained by antiquated laws and regulations that no longer apply. Societies evolve. Government devolves in a desperate effort to survive at any cost. The grand experiment worked well for awhile but progress has left it mired in the mud of ignorance. Exponential growth of even more desperate measures will be seen in the near future. Growing like a pimple until the pressure finally pops it. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Well it does prove that at the end of the day it is all about pulling tax revenue.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,621 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The political class has since long turned into a political caste with a feudal self-understanding. But don't worry. With the next paper money all will get better. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	And just how would they know how many miles driven without having tracking devices on all cars? And what would that cost? Own a car without a device and be a criminal? How will this get sold to the public as a good idea? I would hazard a guess that oil consumption is still strong due to more and more cars on the road. I haven't noticed any decline in traffic ever. This just can't fly. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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swamprat69er Aceydeucy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 1,889 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	A chip in your license plate validation sticker would probably work for the GPS tracking. Up here you have to put down the number of kilometers on your odometer when you buy your new sticker. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That which does not kill us, makes us stronger. We the willing, led by the unsure, have done so much with so little, for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.