Good News, Bad News

[Dona40]

Supposedly, cars get such good fuel economy now, (their mandates) that there isn't enough revenue anymore. Throw in the electrics and there you have it.
Oh, I forgot to mention big pensions. Sit down, shut up, wear you mask and pay your tax!

 

[Scooterfan]

Just listened to the details of a friends recent 8,000 mile RV loop to the East coast beginning on the Central Coast of California. Her impression was (with the exception of one other un-named state) that California had the worst road conditions. So we pay the highest (road) taxes and have the worst roads. Once again, it doesn't matter how much money is allocated to roads and bridges, it probably won't actually go to road and bridge repair. So if I'm going to get my teeth rattled as I drive down I5 anyway, I'd just as soon keep my money in my pocket. GOD knows I'll need it to pay for the fuel.

 

[FL-JOE]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought the Federal Gasoline Excise Tax was supposed to be responsible for that?

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Federal taxes and State taxes that are added to gasoline and fuel are suppose to go for road/bridge repair. A few years ago Illinois made a big deal about raising the fuel tax so the roads could be better maintained. When a Chicago investigative reporter dug deeper he/she found about 40% went for pork projects in the city that had nothing to do with roads and/or bridges.

 

[Orrin]

I have never seen such a bunch of "doom and gloomers". Would you rather we just do nothing? If you really want things better in your view, work for a candidate or better yet run for office!

 

[Scooterfan]

Yup...I would rather do nothing Then maybe...just maybe...someone might get the message to be better stewards of other peoples monies! If you had $2,500 in new tires put on your motorhome, and when you pulled out your wallet they said it would be $10,000, you wouldn't be a happy camper (I imagine ) All we want is what we pay for...no fluff (waste). Pipe dream - probably. Better roads in the near future...I doubt it. Anyhoo, blessings friends!

 

[Skipper N Martha Bishop]

We have a lot of road working going on here in Texas. We could use a lot more. I don't like it when our travel trailer is bouncing around the roads.

 

[Trucker Bob]

Let's be very careful not to make this thread a political one.

Don't speak your mind no 1st amendment here. Lighten up Francis

 

[redbaron]

Don't speak your mind no 1st amendment here. Lighten up Francis

Your being awful rude. Neal made a very simple suggestion or nudge regarding the tone of discussion.

Site policies are very clear.

No politics.

This has nothing to do with 1st amendment, as this is a private site with clearly stated terms.

You are welcome to participate on this forum, but we don't need content or posters causing chaos or second guessing moderator actions.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

If they are in office today........don't vote for them tomorrow. Politicians are all alike. Liars, cheaters, thieves, and otherwise. {Sorry if I stepped on toes.} They come into office as a good honest businessman. Within 24 hrs, they change. They should serve two terms. One in office, one in prison for the stuff they've done. Push for Term Limits.

 

[Neal]

Thread is closed - this forum is not for political discussion.