Gas-guzzler Tax

It appears that not only is Governor Patrick looking to increase the
taxes on gasoline, he is now proposing to hit folks that drive so
called "gas-guzzlers" with extra registeration fees and offer
discounts to those that drive more eco-friendly cars.

So, businesses that need large trucks for their business or families
that need a SUV to accommodate their family not only get hit at
the pump, but Gov. Patrick is proposing hitting them with higher fees
when they go to the RMV! Let's see if this law gathers any support in
Massachusetts. 

If it becomes a law, Massachusetts would be the first  state to do so, prior to even California, which has been kicking around the idea for the past 4-years.

Leave it to Gov. Patrick to beat Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the punch!

The Pain & The Cure

With the economy continuing to head south faster than a pole dancer at one of the many gentleman's clubs in Worcester, the price of gasoline continues to go down to a rabble-rousing round of applause.

In times like these we have to find solace where we can get it and nowadays, that solace is scarce.

Senators in Washington, D.C. continue to grill the automotive industry execs and ask why folks like Joe-the-plumber should have to bail the industry out.

Obama chose Eric Holder to be the Attorney General and, once he makes it through the vetting process, he would be the first Black man to head the Department of Justice.

Folks in Loveland, Colorado have decided to pay it forward and spread a little joy to customers that love coffee.

And last, but not least, we look to the holidays to be a time where people slow down a little, get together with friends and relatives, break break and give thanks for what they have.


And here's a Christmas message from the President and the First Family:

Gas Shortage

I got a call this morning from a cousin living in Georgia and when she told me that she had to drive 20 miles in order to find a gas station that was open and selling gas, I had to ask what was going on?

She said that ever since Hurricane Ike hit the Gulf of Mexico, they've had close to 3-weeks of gas shortages in Georgia.

She continued to tell me about a gas station that had gasoline and was charging folks $8.43 per gallon and people were lining up to buy gas prior to some customers called a local television station and the Department of Agriculture shut down the station.



This is one person's perspective.

You know it's bad when....

Batman has to switch the Bat Mobile for something more fuel efficient.

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