Re: OT - Gas Tax Holiday

It sounds good in theory, but putting it into practice may be another story.
I also don't see any reason to think the oil companies would pass the
savings on to the consumer; I can't say their record-breaking profits during
a time when the American public is screaming for mercy gives me much
confidence.

And, IMO, you've hit the nail on the head. These 2 candidates are making
promises they have no way of keeping. I firmly believe it's just a ploy to
make it sound like they really care about the plight of the working class so
they'll pull the right lever in the voting booth.

I also don't believe there's a single economist in the country who feels
this is a good idea. Whether or not their assessment carries any weight is
up to the individual, though.

Now, Judity, do I sense a bit of tongue-in-cheek in your post? <G>

Anne

"Judity" <Judity01@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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If I understand what Senators Clinton and McCain are saying, they want
to have the gas tax stopped during the summer months. It would start
on Memorial Day, May 26, through Labor Day, September 1. Remember,
Memorial Day is only a couple weeks away. Nice idea, right?

Am I wrong in thinking this would have to be approved by Congress and
President Bush? Putting aside the latter, when has Congress ever
moved that quickly?

Have any of you seen the Comcast TV turtles commercials?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLs7DSxsLog
If you've ever watched C-Span or C-Span2, you know Congress, both the
House and Senate, moves about as fast as Bill Slowsky does.

Judity


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