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Old 03-04-2007, 08:15 AM
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This acquisition penalty is still in my craw for a car that can make 21 or better MPG. Anyone know where the proceeds of this confiscation go, and for what purpose?
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Old 03-04-2007, 08:51 AM
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it goes to pay Al Gore's electric bill.
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Which comes from renewable, non-carbon monoxide emitting sources.
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and his social security
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Are you forgetting Tipper's massive Jenny Craig bills?
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I thought it went directly into George Bush's vacation fund.
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What should pi$$ you off even more is that you pay state sales tax on the GG tax
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Is that all the hot air he is constantly spewing?
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To make the US Gas Guzzler fleet which isn't taxed "more competitve" with Euro-cars.
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And the guy with the Expedition getting 10mpg pays ZERO thanks to the fact that "trucks" are exempt.
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