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Government Gasbags Silent on Gas Tax Boon

CityWatch -- CALWATCHDOG - While nearly every politician in America publicly decries the high cost of gasoline and fuel costs, most are also strangely silent about the soaring gas tax revenues that states are currently enjoying.

Californians always seem to pay the highest gas prices in the country...

From July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, the Board of Equalization reported that it collected $6.9 billion in motor vehicle fuel taxes, up from $6.7 billion the prior year. Excise tax revenues accounted for $5.2 billion, while sales tax revenues accounted for $1.7 billion...

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Submitted Nov 06, 2012 By: GoGoGoodyear

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DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,355 Points:1,243,325 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 12:35:48 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse California can plow through billions in tax revenue without hardly trying.
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,093 Points:937,505 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 4:23:24 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Take a look at how much your state charges in taxes for every gallon of gas. You may want sit down first. Then keep in mind how much other money you already pay in other taxes. It's criminal. And they wonder why people don't have money to do anything else.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2012 2:41:29 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse There's always a tradeoff
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,718 Points:732,815 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 11:11:35 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Not sure why they wouldever volunteerthat prices are high[er] due to taxes. However, we need to maintain our roads and infrastructure - including our declining maintainance of our bridges
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,412 Points:531,525 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 11:04:14 PM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse Wow, Californians pay 68.8 cents tax on a gallon of gasoline? Here, in Montréal, the gasoline tax is 43.863 cents per litre ($0.43863/L), according to GasBuddy. Given that a US Gallon is equal to about 3.785 litres, the Montréal gas tax is equal to about $1.66/US Gallon..! To me, the California gasoline tax seems like 68.8 reasons to be cheerful.
Tomeboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,774 Points:560,640 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 11:01:41 PM Ignore Tomeboy Report Abuse I live in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA... Not the Divided States of America.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,713 Points:668,460 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:59:06 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Prop. 30 HAS FAILED. Gov. BROWN Will have to look elsewhere.
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,862 Points:1,198,890 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:57:41 PM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse as long as the money goes for repair, and not into some general budget for other purposes
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:4,543 Points:950,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:54:11 PM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse So, when will the roads be repaired?
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,776 Points:1,555,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:50:23 PM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse the reason high prices will be supported by the government
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,070,800 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:50:21 PM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse This must be the cry baby area. Get over it people, nobody wants to listen to this crap for the next 4 years.
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,156 Points:1,590,640 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:47:50 PM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse better prepare for more taxes and more expensive health care
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,723 Points:388,950 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:46:22 PM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Tax, Tax, and More Tax.
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,153 Points:1,627,205 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:46:19 PM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse We've got 4 more years of this to look forward to.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,279 Points:882,115 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:41:20 PM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse ok
mscisjd Champion Author Gary Posts:1,303 Points:137,395 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:40:11 PM Ignore mscisjd Report Abuse Tomeboy, you are right. If we work together to get things done, obstacles will be seen as what used to be and progress will determine what will be. We will rise or fall together. Am I my brother's keeper?
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,406 Points:2,908,760 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:37:42 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Stand by for hemmorroid problems for the next 4 years
JSX515 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,714 Points:801,595 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:36:16 PM Ignore JSX515 Report Abuse Just got four more years of the shaft
Tomeboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,774 Points:560,640 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:36:12 PM Ignore Tomeboy Report Abuse The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better.
grandamgt1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,351 Points:1,241,300 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:35:41 PM Ignore grandamgt1 Report Abuse Something we seriously need to discuss.
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,982 Points:1,780,450 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:35:09 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Any group would want to keep secrets on how to make money.
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,080 Points:1,769,170 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:34:48 PM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Don't worry, the govt gasbags will be spewing out of both ends tomorrow.
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,994 Points:1,240,760 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:32:42 PM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Governments main goal is to take our money.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,228 Points:1,226,775 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:32:36 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse We will all see a jump in all kind of taxes in the next 4 years.
kd5kpd Champion Author Texas Posts:3,741 Points:1,417,700 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:32:06 PM Ignore kd5kpd Report Abuse SSDD
downstream Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,110 Points:1,393,060 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:31:21 PM Ignore downstream Report Abuse victory is mine!
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,991 Points:1,113,265 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:31:02 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse "Now think of all the gallons of gas that is taxed for road repair, that goes in engines that never see/use the roads... Lawn ???text deleted ???and some boats all pay road repair tax on ever gallon of gas and never use the road???" Not sure why text deleted, I naned a hand full of small engnies that we buy gas for and pay road tax for, which never see/use the roads lawnmowers weedeaters generators chainsaws tillers tractors dirtbikes 4 wheelers log spilters atvs jetski/pwc just a few tax is paid on each gallon???
Tomeboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,774 Points:560,640 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:30:16 PM Ignore Tomeboy Report Abuse WE ARE AMERICANS!! UNITE!! WE CAN DO IT TOGETHER!!
Bill100 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:41,490 Points:1,162,845 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:27:53 PM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse And there are a lot of government gasbags out there. Of which Obama is chief.
Tomeboy Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,774 Points:560,640 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:24:22 PM Ignore Tomeboy Report Abuse Congratulations to President Obama!!!!!
1stClicker Champion Author Texas Posts:5,316 Points:2,243,545 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:20:39 PM Ignore 1stClicker Report Abuse Gasbags is right and the biggest one was just re-elected!
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,877 Points:3,228,570 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:20:30 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse Money will keep people quiet.
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:19:09 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse What a surprise!
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us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,991 Points:1,113,265 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:15:21 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Now think of all the gallons of gas that is taxed for road repair, that goes in engines that never see/use the roads... Lawn text deleted and some boats all pay road repair tax on ever gallon of gas and never use the road???
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SHEP20715 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,476 Points:1,715,820 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:13:46 PM Ignore SHEP20715 Report Abuse We DID IT 4 MORE YEARS now maybe the BS will stop [Edited by: SHEP20715 at 11/7/2012 1:14:27 AM EST]
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,751 Points:1,977,625 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:13:04 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse That's why they are saying nothing - they are smiling all the way to the bank.
badharley Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,030 Points:741,285 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:12:48 PM Ignore badharley Report Abuse Every thing up except for our pay checks.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,378 Points:1,573,630 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:11:34 PM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse the whole government is nothing but gasbags, start at the top and go to the very bottom, just hot air; with their investigations that just waste time and money and never accomplish anything but take up news
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,570 Points:2,445,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:10:21 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse can the board "equalize" my income to my new expenses ?
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,786 Points:1,628,435 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:10:15 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse An excellent description.
Wolfman_TJack Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,514 Points:461,265 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:10:09 PM Ignore Wolfman_TJack Report Abuse Are you fired up?! Are you ready to go?! Fire it up! Ready to go! Fire it up! Ready to go! Fire it up! Ready to go! We're ready to Rock N' Roll Barack!! Let's Go Forward!!
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ican2step Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,686 Points:427,625 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:05:31 PM Ignore ican2step Report Abuse Hmmm, politicians.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,553 Points:2,380,205 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 10:03:30 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I thought the gas tax revenue was supposed to go down because of the higher CAFE standards
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jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,972 Points:681,740 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 9:58:30 PM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse Vote all the politicians out.
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,445 Points:290,690 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 9:58:09 PM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse They wouldn't dream of mentioning one of their own revenue streams.
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,723 Points:1,661,790 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 9:55:44 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse Doesn't surprise me.