Sorry not responding in time. I would say so that there is certain need of social security and social cooperation within any society. I would not oppose to that. On other hand I do not propose cancel all income tax immediately. Probably adjustments should be made in order to make better tax combination. Economical analysts have huge financial tools (models) of doing that. Probably before Volt will be on the market is no need for hurry.

On other hand excise on fuel would be absolutely fair in America. How big are US military spendings? They are huge. Most of them are directly connected to the fuel (oil). Shall those cost be included into the fuel price or excluded? Any American MBA will say – of course included!!! Therefore excise on fuel in USA would be no less than in Europe.

@Chris C:
I’m not anti-success. I applaud it. I would just prefer if all that “success” out there wasn’t polluting the air we’re all breathing. You know, that stuff that KILLS (since much of it’s avoidable, perhaps it’s murder) so many people every year. I just prefer that hundreds of thousands of people not die prematurely because people have to flaunt their wealth (or make it seem like they have some wealth) with an SUV.

All I did was compliment Darius and nasaman on their civil discourse and mentioned that I don’t like boorish behavior. I didn’t attack any one person or political group. Why do you have to take it personally and go on a personal attack? Did I touch a nerve? I

s it unfair of me to call you or others on partisan statements and the like? Are you, Grizzly, N. Riley, and others beyond reproach? Do you support shallow, uninformed, intransigent blowhards yelling? Lighten up dude.

In your comment, you called me a word policeman, idea policeman, and bleeding heart liberal. I am beginning to understand why you would be offended when someone makes reference to those types. As far as me correcting you and others. Perhaps you deserve it.

I invite you to go back and review my “offending” comments. Typically, they ask for balance and consideration. Typically, the offenders calm down and admit that they were unfair.

“You have corrected me, Grizzly, N. Riley, and others.
So I thought I would send one your way.”

The thing you sent my way amuses me because you seem to be defending, uninformed, intransigent blowhards yelling. Who defends that?

“Pick on something real”

What am I picking on that is not real? Uncivil discourse is real. Read my post #26 again. Is it really that bad? I’ve seen a lot worse onthis blog. You turned a compliment into something ugly for reasons that are not apparent. We have mixed company on this site. It is not just for conservatives and knee-jerk conservative thoughts. I can tolerate thoughtful conservative thoughts and ideas. I can’t tolerate bullying, bellicose, meatheads. I call them on it. If the shoe fits, take it out of your mouth.

“…not the people that have been here forever and know how to act.”

Look at how you are acting.

“As far as N. Riley is concerned, he is a special forces Vietnam veteran who has earned his right to say what he wants.”

Thanks to N. Riley you for defending my freedom of speech. We all have the right to freedom of speech. So, N. Riley can say what he wants and I can’t? Seems hypocritical. Who are you, N. Riley’s police protector? N. Riley can, and has, spoken for himself. We had discussions and moved on like mature adults. I try not to harbor resentment.

I consider you basically a good guy with a few glitches. Obviously, you don’t like me. I don’t really care. Let’s thoughfully and respectfully debate ideas and share Volt information.

Keep the good posts coming. Try to get along with others.

“Planet Green replaces Discovery Home, an unsuccessful spinoff channel, and will be available in 50 million of the nation’s 110 million TV homes June 4.”

If this is accurate then it will be on DIRECTV channel 286.

To tell you the truth, I’m not remotely offended by what you said.
I am tired of you being the word police and idea police.
You have corrected me, Grizzly, N. Riley, and others.
So I thought I would send one your way. You seem to be a bleeding heart liberal, which is your right. However, pick on something real, not the people that have been here forever and know how to act.
As far as N. Riley is concerned, he is a special forces Vietnam veteran who has earned his right to say what he wants.

I don’t recall reading any post that has asked you to correct any comment that YOU deem negative. If people here say something really bad, many people will react to it. It has happened before and Lyle has removed the offending post.

Yeah, see #39.

When has a government ever enacted a tax to be used only for a specific purpose, and left it that way?

You idea is not bad, it is just that it would never work out the way you anticipate…..

Noel # 37:

And just how long do you think our buddies in Washington and in every state legislature in the country are going to let you get away without paying to use the roads in some fashion?????

Either the yearly registration fees for plug in hybrids will be really high, or a special “use fee” will be added to our electric bills. I can just imagine a “sun tax” for those that put solar panels on the roofs of their homes. Bueraucrats can be very creative when it comes to taking money from our pockets……..

Yeah, where are the Beatles, now that we need them?

Well you seem to be taking some flak here my friend, so let me offer this. Gas taxes are way HIGHER than $1-2/gallon in Europe, and their economies seem to be in quite a bit better shape than ours. 1 Euro = $1.57US yesterday. Plus, as a result, they have WAY more fuel efficient vehicle fleets than we do, which is only going to reinforce the above as oil prices continue to rise.

I heard yesterday that diesel fuel is now the equivalent of $11.00/gal US in Britain.

Plus, when I get my Volt, I am not going to pay ANY gas tax, so who cares! ROTFLMAO, HAHAHAHAHA.