"He could sell the strategic petroleum reserves. Clinton did that one year when he wanted to show that he had balanced the budget. He sold the whole reserve put nearly a billion dollars in the federal coffers and then started building up the reserve the next day."
I wish I could do this with my finances. But wait, Americans to this every day. Isn't this the same as refinancing your mortgage or taking out a second mortgage on your house even when you really can't afford to? Isn't this part of what got our economy in trouble? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:51 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: McCain proposes break in fuel taxes Regarding a break in fuel taxes, Tom Hargrove wrote: "So, where should they pull the replacement funds from - Social Security? Or maybe they should not pull from anywhere else and further increase the federal debt? This is just a carefully crafted ploy to grab the public's attention. I seriously doubt that the Federal government can afford to drop fuel taxes for a summer." He could sell the strategic petroleum reserves. Clinton did that one year when he wanted to show that he had balanced the budget. He sold the whole reserve put nearly a billion dollars in the federal coffers and then started building up the reserve the next day. Donald H. Snook _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1377 - Release Date: 4/14/2008 9:26 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1377 - Release Date: 4/14/2008 9:26 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
