Proposed new gas tax - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

striperman36 · 02-09-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike P

You really think that Tim Murray is going to be any better?

Whether he takes it or not--if he approves these two measures, he has one term wonder written all over him.

I didn't think there is any difference between any of them.
He'll probably apply to get his pension too when he leaves and hang out at the SweetPea Rancho.
He can already write the place off now that he hosted all the state flaks out there.

Slipknot · 02-09-2009, 08:25 PM

If that chip thing ever makes it, which it won't, there would be another Boston Tea Party. Maybe it's time anyway

striperman36 · 02-09-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot

If that chip thing ever makes it, which it won't, there would be another Boston Tea Party. Maybe it's time anyway

they'll know you were there. unless you took mass transit

BigFish · 02-09-2009, 10:24 PM

These politicians need to start thinking on the common mans level for a change......you know....the folks that vote them in!!!!? Unemployment at a 40 year high and going higher......people that do have jobs are suffering cuts in pay, cutbacks in hours, and their employers are making them kick in a few more bucks for their health insurance!!!! Gas is expected to go up again, food costs are through the roof and folks are bending over backwards to make ends meet and these friggin arse holes want to tax us six ways till Sunday to make up for lost revenue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boston Tea Party???? How about just an old fashioned

neck tie party for these stupid sons o' bitches!!!

striperman36 · 02-09-2009, 10:28 PM

to quote
Transportation Secretary James Aloisi. "A user-fee based system, collected electronically, is a fair way to pay for our transportation needs in the future."The draft says the "average user will pay about an additional $120 per year, less than the cost of two small Dunkin' Donuts coffees per week." Last month, Aloisi downplayed a new $6 annual Turnpike Fast Lane transponder fee as less than the cost of his turkey sandwich that day.

So you don't have to complain about DD anymore!!

Motor Fish · 02-09-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

...people that do have jobs are suffering cuts in pay, cutbacks in hours, and their employers are making them kick in a few more bucks for their health insurance!!!!

Unless you work for the state, of course...

That job transfer to North Carolina isn't looking to bad anymore.

Mike P · 02-09-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Motor Fish

Unless you work for the state, of course...

Guess again.

Raven · 02-10-2009, 05:06 AM

i'm ready to start throwing tea..... over board !!!

did ya see on the news where the people dumped couches
on the lawn of the banker that made 400 million bucks
to send him a clear message

fishbones · 02-10-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike P

Guess again.

Mike, do you do legal work for the state like drug court, court appointed counsel, etc....?

buckman · 02-10-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

These politicians need to start thinking on the common mans level for a change......you know....the folks that vote them in!!!!? Unemployment at a 40 year high and going higher......people that do have jobs are suffering cuts in pay, cutbacks in hours, and their employers are making them kick in a few more bucks for their health insurance!!!! Gas is expected to go up again, food costs are through the roof and folks are bending over backwards to make ends meet and these friggin arse holes want to tax us six ways till Sunday to make up for lost revenue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boston Tea Party???? How about just an old fashioned

neck tie party for these stupid sons o' bitches!!!

I agree 100%. Let's see a show of hands on who voted for this idiot. My hands down. The Democrats in this state can pay for all of us. They want change, hope, etc. and continue to vote based on emotion rather then common sense. then they should pay for the change they crave.

BigFish · 02-10-2009, 07:22 AM

This gas tax goes through your gonna see BigFish on the Statehouse steps with a sign....any guesses what it might say?!

Clogston29 · 02-10-2009, 07:36 AM

obviously nobody wants to be taxed, but what are some other recomendations to raise money to pay for infrastucture improvements? gas tax seams pretty fair in that the burden paid by each person reflects their use of the system. i'd like to see the numbers behind the value that they came up with though. infrastructure improvements = jobs aswell (full disclosure - my job is one of those jobs).

trust me, the reports that our roads and bridges in MA are amongst if not the worst in the country are valid. something needs to be done. you'd be amazed what some of our structures look like up close.