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AZJonnie

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5. On one level, I can't argue with the logic for a small fee PROVIDED its truly going to infrastructure

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 09:47 PM

19 hrs ago

But on another level, THE WORLD IS FUCKING FRYING, and the costs of the damage is going to be astronomical (already is and will only get worse). SO, at a minimum, I think anyone with a power source that is renewable, hydro, or nuclear, should be exempt entirely, and get BIG tax breaks in fact.

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Congress eyes first-ever federal EV fee that could offset savings from high gas prices [View all] BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago OP

I got a better idea. RAISE taxes on corporations and billionaires. That would be MUCH better. n/t PatrickforB 20 hrs ago #1

For real orangecrush 18 hrs ago #7

Yep. Go where the money is. calimary 18 hrs ago #8

I pay a lot more than that a year for public schools and 2-year colleges ... Auggie 20 hrs ago #2

already markie 20 hrs ago #3

A flat fee is regressive and unfair. I am not sure how to structure a replacement for gas taxes not paid by EVs, flashman13 19 hrs ago #4

How about the miles on roads that EVs save from not having... Trueblue Texan 8 hrs ago #12

On one level, I can't argue with the logic for a small fee PROVIDED its truly going to infrastructure AZJonnie 19 hrs ago #5

Well I've paid more than my share for oil wars, and excess medical bills caused by air-pollution and gunshot wounds lostnfound 18 hrs ago #6

Cut subsidies to the fossil fuel industry not fooled 15 hrs ago #9

I will never vote for anyone who supports this bill Polybius 12 hrs ago #10

Already Paid EV Fee in PA modrepub 10 hrs ago #11

This is on top of the $215 "fee" my state is charging me Miguelito Loveless 6 hrs ago #13