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Regressive tax on Washington State (gas) drivers

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by GatorFanCF, Jun 21, 2023.

  1. Jun 21, 2023 #1
    GatorFanCF

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    Governor puts in a “Climate Change” initiative that he said “won’t cost much at all, pennies…” that now adds up to 50 cents/gallon additional fuel cost. SHOCKER: oil companies pass on surcharge to customers…didn’t need a degree to figure that one out.
    Who gets hit the most: the poor - who typically don’t purchase EV - and must eat the additional 50 cents/gallon surcharge.

    Marie Antoinette “Let them eat cake!”
    Governor Inslee “Let them drive EVs!”

    WA gas prices now highest in U.S.; experts point to new climate legislation
     
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  2. Jun 21, 2023 #2
    citygator

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    Sales taxes are 100% regressive.
     
  3. Jun 21, 2023 #3
    homer

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    The Govna don’t care.
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2023 #4
    GatorFanCF

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    Agreed. So, per the Washington State Governor, time for his poorer constituents to get it good and hard.
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2023 #5
    l_boy

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    It is funny how conservatives love sales taxes but hate them if they are on gasoline.

    I fully support an increased gas tax. I don’t care if it’s regressive. There are ways you could make it less regressive, like eliminating or reducing other taxes or fees on lower income people.
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2023 #6
    homer

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    I did not know only republicans (conservatives) like sales tax increases. I guess I’ve been living under a rock?

    Edited for those confused. Lol
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2023 #7
    docspor

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    The post you quoted didn't mention republicans nor did it make mention of any group not liking sales taxes.
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2023 #8
    QGator2414

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    Conservatives typically support sales taxes that are properly implemented. It is the best way to tax imo.

    But slamming people over an agenda is not proper if you ask me.
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2023 #9
    QGator2414

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    He was responding to the poster that made the claim about conservatives (I think we can agree pubs would equate)…
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2023 #10
    docspor

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    pubs = cons. WOW. clueless
     
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  11. Jun 21, 2023 #11
    QGator2414

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    While I agree with your point that pubs are not cons. Let’s be real. They are considered similar…
     
  12. Jun 21, 2023 #12
    Sohogator

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    To wit Herman Cains 9-9-9 plan. Then there’s this beauty

    https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th...poses a national,the rate in subsequent years.
     
  13. Jun 21, 2023 #13
    docspor

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    by idiots. so, I guess we're on diff sides of this debate
     
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  14. Jun 21, 2023 #14
    QGator2414

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    There are not too many conservatives out there. Unfortunately we are stuck with pubs…
     
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