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In reply to the discussion: Michigan GOP targets fuel-efficient vehicles for surcharges [View all]NutmegYankee
(16,199 posts)12. I don't know about quieter...
I had a good whine going as I dug out by hand from my 30 inches of snow last weekend. I just got the new parts I needed, so I'm sure that I won't get anymore snow this year.
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The article clearly states that a raise in gas taxes is out of the question so your generator
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#39
Taxes will be raised anyway. Just because cars use less gas doesn't mean that the
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#41
The problem is that as people switch to cleaner cars the "use tax" becomes ineffective.
NutmegYankee
Feb 2013
#45
I believe that there is a scientist in Oregon that solved the privacy issue...
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#46
If the tax is based on gallons used, how can they *not* be paying their 'fare' share?
Ikonoklast
Feb 2013
#8
Are they using the roads less? Personally, I think a tonnage and mileage based tax is
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#11
Sorry but my husband works in trucking. In Michigan they lie, cheat and steal all the time
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#22
Republicans aren't the only ones proposing mileage fees or increased registration fees
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#10
Someday these types of vehicles will reach a critical mass, and something like this
tritsofme
Feb 2013
#13
Go ahead shit for brains. Just the type of thing needed for voters to show you the door.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#17
More shit for brain voters. Its the one thing we DO have a lot of in Michigan these days.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#28
The roads need to be funded by a state 'sales tax' and not just funded by those fortunate enough to
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#26
Michigan has the highest weight limits for trucks in the nation which is ridiculous considering
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#30
Shhh...we're not supposed to tell the truth about that, or anything in Michigan these days.
MichiganVote
Feb 2013
#31
It is indeed crazy around here. If Granholm had pulled some of the shit these repukes are pulling
Purveyor
Feb 2013
#34
A mere 40-45% of the cost of roads, upkeep, and related infrastructure is paid by the user...
Luminous Animal
Feb 2013
#33