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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

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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 Wednesday OP

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

For real orangecrush Wednesday #7

Yep. Go where the money is. calimary Wednesday #8

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

already markie Wednesday #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 Wednesday #4

How about the miles on roads that EVs save from not having... Trueblue Texan 20 hrs ago #12

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

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

Cut subsidies to the fossil fuel industry not fooled Yesterday #9

I will never vote for anyone who supports this bill Polybius Yesterday #10

Already Paid EV Fee in PA modrepub 23 hrs ago #11

This is on top of the $215 "fee" my state is charging me Miguelito Loveless 19 hrs ago #13