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    in ns when u buy gas u pay tax on tax



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    Everything you buy in the U.S. you are paying tax on tax. Every step in the production of all products is taxed, raw materials, transportation, to the finished product.
    Last edited by Mick; 03-27-2012 at 08:18 PM. Reason: Political
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    is anyone actually going to do this???
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    We ran out in the bulk tank last week. Best price I have seen for diesel is 4.09. I pait 4.14 today. I am going to take the small bulk tank we use on job sites and fill it up at the 4.09 and put it in the big bulk tank when i go by there. I called to get the big tank filled and delivered was going to be 4.30. it has already effected our pricing.

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    i'll try it, if gas went that high my scrapping/fishing/driving days would be over,the boat i work on burns 1000 gallons+/- a day.

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    If you think this will actualy work think again. If the average daily gas sold is $3 billion dollars and you go to the gas station the day before or the day after and make those 2 days $4.5 billion. Is not the 3 day average still $3 billion?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper View Post
    If you think this will actualy work think again. If the average daily gas sold is $3 billion dollars and you go to the gas station the day before or the day after and make those 2 days $4.5 billion. Is not the 3 day average still $3 billion?
    I thought the same thing. What would work is people being fuel conscience and using less over all. I rarely make a trip from home for one thing. I try and do several things in one trip out. I hate the price of gas with a passion.
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    I miss the good old days when use to pay .95 a gallon, pop was a dollar and smokes were 2.30 a pack and I wasn't old !

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    Good point guys
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    3.75 here..I think this whole day is a scam endorsed by those who profit...what difference is a day...this has been around for years..there is nothing we as consumers can take advantage of..just a hoax..I'm more excited for its forefather ...Earthday...always been great for me

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    Whats Earth day

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    Average price for regular in Germany is 1.63 euro per liter today. 1 gallon is 3.64 liters. 3.64 x 1.63 = 5.93 euro. today`s exchange rate is 1 Euro = 1.33 dollars. 5.93 x 1.33 = 7.89 Dollars. per gallon.
    Every thing else is proportionalty higher, including diesel. If germany could "Drill, baby Drill," they would.!!!

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    Yeah I mean come on Us kick the birds nest out of the way and drill baby drill

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    Someone told me there's a strike approaching in the UK by tanker drivers, who have to work long hours on a pittance (don't we all). So expect tailbacks outside each filling station and a £5 limit per vehicle. Good ole blighty!

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    Quote Originally Posted by skippy View Post
    Whats Earth day
    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+earth+day

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    Is that a hint Idaho


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