posted by ptown_trojans_1Does the state control the oil industry?
Does the federal government (under leftists) overregulate through the use of force and create a hostile environment within which to operate?
posted by QuakerOats
Does the federal government (under leftists) overregulate through the use of force and create a hostile environment within which to operate?
That is not communism...
ok
posted by QuakerOats
Does the federal government (under leftists) overregulate through the use of force and create a hostile environment within which to operate?
Based upon the profitability of the energy producers in this country and elsewhere, I’d say the environment’s far from hostile.
Initially, I thought "what a disaster". This was bound to result in even lower approval for Biden.
And then I thought about the political angle. If it gets rejected in Congress, then Biden will blame Republicans for blocking his solutions. And if it goes thru, then Biden will blame gas stations for gouging (which he's been teeing-up for months). So, purely a political calculation.
I doubt it makes hay. But when you can't actually do anything in the short-term, this is a bold political move. Nevermind Biden's policies haven't been felt yet, but WILL be felt in the coming years.
posted by ptown_trojans_1Good point.
Also, feels like Mike "never had a losing season" Tomlin
posted by ptown_trojans_1It's dumb as it kind of goes against the whole rebuilding infrastructure part of his platform and administration.
Plus, no one in Congress wants to do it nor do many people in the White House.
I am surprised more people on here aren't for it, as it is taking away a tax, even if it is temporary.
I am all for taking away taxes. But realistically the average person uses about 15 gal a week of gas. That’s like $2.50/week savings or a total of like $30 over the time frame he is talking.
It’s a drop in the bucket.
If dewine did the same with the state gas tax along with the Biden plan that would make a diff
posted by geeblockIf dewine did the same with the state gas tax along with the Biden plan that would make a diff
$8.50/week for someone who uses 15 gal/week.
posted by geeblockIf dewine did the same with the state gas tax along with the Biden plan that would make a diff
Except he knows it is dumb. Ohio increased their gas tax a few years ago to pay for improving infrastructure.
ODOT needs the funds to help improve and grow various infrastructure projects including the Brent Spence Bridge.
posted by gutInitially, I thought "what a disaster". This was bound to result in even lower approval for Biden.
And then I thought about the political angle. If it gets rejected in Congress, then Biden will blame Republicans for blocking his solutions. And if it goes thru, then Biden will blame gas stations for gouging (which he's been teeing-up for months). So, purely a political calculation.
I doubt it makes hay. But when you can't actually do anything in the short-term, this is a bold political move. Nevermind Biden's policies haven't been felt yet, but WILL be felt in the coming years.
He's blamed everyone else, despite his pledge that the buck stops with him. Nobody is fooled by the bullshit. This presidency has sunk.
posted by QuakerOats
Jesus
You must dig like a miner for this stuff everyday.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieYou must dig like a miner for this stuff everyday.
I saw it and did not have to dig at all.
posted by majorsparkI saw it and did not have to dig at all.
He doesn’t understand how Twitter works.
It's bad no doubt. But, it was crickets on here when Trump's notes were way worse.
But, oh we all hate Trump blah blah.
And before this gets taken out of context. I said, this is a bad look for Biden. I am being consistent as both the look for Biden and Trump on notes are horrible.
posted by iclfan2He doesn’t understand how Twitter works.
Holy shit that's real?
posted by ptown_trojans_1Except Trump's notes often read like a guy with no filter and trouble showing empathy. Biden's notes read like a guy who sometimes struggles to remember to wipe his own ass.It's bad no doubt. But, it was crickets on here when Trump's notes were way worse.
posted by iclfan2He doesn’t understand how Twitter works.
I understand twitter just fine. Bottom line is if your coming up with outrage like this about any politician - left or right - you are seeking said outrage.
I assume every president gets some sort of crib sheet like this. Who gives a fuck? The guy’s got enough drawbacks without pretending that something this ordinary is some sort of cataclysmic discovery.
posted by ptown_trojans_1It's bad no doubt. But, it was crickets on here when Trump's notes were way worse.
But, oh we all hate Trump blah blah.
And before this gets taken out of context. I said, this is a bad look for Biden. I am being consistent as both the look for Biden and Trump on notes are horrible.
What about...
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieI understand twitter just fine. Bottom line is if your coming up with outrage like this about any politician - left or right - you are seeking said outrage.
I assume every president gets some sort of crib sheet like this. Who gives a fuck? The guy’s got enough drawbacks without pretending that something this ordinary is some sort of cataclysmic discovery.
All presidents get notes. Fact. Trump had some handwritten dumb ones. How many presidents gets notes saying “YOU take YOUR seat”. They’re treating him like the geriatric we all observe.
Loving the backbending logic here...
posted by ptown_trojans_1Loving the backbending logic here...
K. Show me the notes that are as bad.
posted by iclfan2All presidents get notes. Fact. Trump had some handwritten dumb ones. How many presidents gets notes saying “YOU take YOUR seat”. They’re treating him like the geriatric we all observe.
A president does these things everyday. They’re all somewhat ceremonial, so they’re giving him his steps much like someone gets during wedding rehearsal. Executives at big corporations get this kind of shit too.
Biden is not a competent president. But this isn’t an example of that. If it were, just about every executive and political leader would be judged the same.
My point wasn’t to defend Biden’s competence. But rather to point out the time and effort politically radicalized will put forth to hunt down minuscule details in an effort to prove something. Reminds me of soccer players getting bumped and then falling down in screaming pain.
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