Thursday, 31 August 2006
Good New for Republicans this Fall
I have long believed that gasoline prices will play an important factor in this fall's congressional elections. Mainly because it is the ultimate "pocket book" issue. Well, the good news is gas prices are headed toward $2 a gallon by election day.
If the price gets down to $2, I think the Republicans have an excellent chance to pick up seats in the mid-term elections.
On a side note. I am still amazed how many people talk about "gas prices" as if they are unbearable high. Granted it sucks to be out $40 extra every month, but it is not an unbearable amount. It is interesting to see people's reaction to paying a little more money at the pump, but don't get upset at then thousands and thousands of dollars that are taken from their paycheck.
I maintain the best way to lower taxes would be to get rid of paycheck deductions. If people scream over paying a few dollars more at the gas pump, how much do you think they will scream if they have to write a check to Uncle Sam every month for the thousands that would normally be "deducted" from their paycheck.
