Quote Originally Posted by Devils Horse View Post
Profits are for the entire 2008 year, their Q 4 earnings were down by 33%. Yeah, they're gouging our eyes out alright, but what about the taxes the government gets off every gallon sold? How come you're not upset about that too?

Gas would be around to $1.20 a gallon right now if it weren't for all the federal/state taxes. Exxon takes in millions a day from gas sales with a few cents profit on each gallon sold, what does the federal government make per gallon? 18 or 19 cents? Think about how much money that is. We're talking the ultimate in gouging there brother. How do they plan to replace the revenue when we all go green?
Great point Jim. Look at the West coast right now some states are trying to come up with a mileage tax since the gas tax revenues are down. So they want to get the citizens to pay to drive.
Lets see, people are buying into this go green scam and buying more fuel efficient vehicles, driving less, car pooling and using public transportation right? Now by doing what these Liberal, Al Gore coat tail jumping, narrow eyed mental midgets wanted they realize Doooh! We lost tax revenue....gotta change the rules and increase or create more taxes. SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!