Pikers, that's what Obama, Clinton, and McCain are. Just skinflint pikers. All this to-and-fro about the gas tax -- whether you are for it or against it -- just misses the mark.
To my way of thinking, if you're going to pander, pander big. Don't just sit around and gas about the gas tax but go for it.
You want to buy some votes? Fine. Bag the "gas tax holiday" concept for the summer, and get down to brass tacks. Put some real folding money in people's pockets so they can buy the gas they need to see the USA in their Chevrolet. No gaming each other to see who can be the least cheap bastard among the three.
I don't know about you but my vote can't be bought for the few buck a "gas tax holiday" might keep in my pocket.
My vote's going to go to the first Presidential candidate who promises me "A Summer Long Withholding Tax Holiday!"
Gentlemen (and Lady) start your blather!
Posted by Vanderleun at May 4, 2008 1:58 PM | TrackBackWow - I really feel cheapened if any of the candidates think that the few dollars I might save is going to impress me! I feel like a cheap date. Yes - pander BIG - well said - fun to read. If it weren't so sad...
Posted by: Mary at May 6, 2008 4:06 PMSo I take it you don't plan on voting?
Posted by: Sacred Trust at May 6, 2008 8:44 PMA holiday from withholdings is all well and good, but will you still owe the same total income tax next April?
How does a withholding holiday really benefit anyone?
Posted by: John at May 7, 2008 8:54 AMNope. That tax is eliminated from your tax bill.
The gas tax bullshit isn't talking about getting the taxes back later in the year but probably only because none of these donuts is smart enough to think of it. Yet.
Posted by: vanderleun at May 7, 2008 9:31 AMUmmmm, you probably didn't notice it, it was only on the TeeVee machine and the internets and the "wireless radio" almost 24/7 but...
Obama didn't support a "Gasoline Holiday" as it was stupid pandering.
Score one for the Adults in the race.
Posted by: timpundit at May 9, 2008 1:38 PMAhem,
"All this to-and-fro about the gas tax -- whether you are for it or against it -- just misses the mark."
In case you didn't notice it.
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