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Sure. But maybe one could begin with those for whom change would impact access to luxuries rather than essentials. My argument is that 'the rural poor' is a false obstacle if one really wishes to implement a gasoline tax. Provisions could be made to not devastate them if that is ones concern. 'The rural poor' is more likely an argument made by those who don't want such a tax for other reasons than a real concern for this group.
by someone (s0me1smail(a)gmail(d)com) on Thu Apr 27th, 2006 at 10:34:04 AM EST
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On that I agree. Particularly on DKos, it seems odd to me to see blue-state (sub)urbanites suddenly worried about the fate of the red-state rural poor they so often despise.

guaranteed to evoke a violent reaction from police is to challenge their right to "define the situation." --- David Graeber citing Marc Cooper
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Apr 27th, 2006 at 10:38:47 AM EST
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It's the liberal version of the estate tax arguement.  Disgusts me.

And don't forget Clinton on Nafta and Welfare reform...  Ooohhhh, we care so much about the poor.  Then buy a cheaper car and give the difference to charity.  Puhlease...

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire

by p------- on Thu Apr 27th, 2006 at 06:12:45 PM EST
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