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By paulseale Posted in 2008 — Comments (4) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

I havent seen the exact numbers or very many details, but I did hear on the radio an idea I liked - a gasoline tax holiday paid for via money set aside for earmarks.

I like the idea. At least then that particular money is returned to all of America and not one particular slice or the other depending upon how influential said member is in Washington.

While I am discussing the idea let me note that Obama's position against the gas tax holiday, and that of Democrats in Congress who have failed to lift a finger regarding the price of gas point to something the media refuses to print. They (Democrats) are for higher gas prices.

Remember, these are the folk who thought prices arent high enough and are still (to my knowledge) contemplating adding a fifty cent tax onto already outrageous prices.

Why?

Because before all else, many of these individual within the leadership believe in gutting the economic engine of America in leu of a more "green" society.

And no, I am not against doing things to help improve the environment around us and reduce pollution.

We should not, however, be unilaterally disarming our greatest strength in international competitiveness and submit our selves to the interest of other nations.

Republicans would do well to start talking about an actual plan which would drive down costs. To do so, might be a saving grace.

They can take the opportunity by starting to crow how Democrats refused to open up ANWR by fillibustering such a proposal today.