The Republicans in North Carolina are screaming for some tax relief from the governor. He continues to refuse to reduce any taxes and instead continues his incessant raising of taxes and incredibly wasteful spending. Please keep this in mind at the next election.

In this case, the Republicans are asking for a special session to reduce taxes on gasoline and heating oil. After adding the massive state gas taxes of over 27 cents a gallon, which is due to INCREASE around 5 cents in January, North Carolina, depending on the day, has the highest average gas prices in the country (recently at 3.01 to 3.11).

In addition, the high taxes on fuels will cost the average homeowner in North Carolina nearly $100 more for those who heat their home with natural gas -- electric heat may be cheaper for the first time. The Republicans are asking for a chance to lower these taxes.

Of course, the Democrats SCREAM that not a single penny can be saved. As expected, they're completely lying about it as well. The Democrat line is "this money is for roads." That a complete and total lie, and they know it.

Money is stolen EVERY YEAR from the highway trust fund, funded by gas taxes, and thrown in the general fund for Easley, Basnight, and Black to spend through their personal checkbook funds for quite literally any expense they want.

So, as you're paying some of the highest gas taxes in the nation, have huge increases in your heating bills this winter, and driving on some of the worst roads in the country, feel free to thank the North Carolina Democrats.

Posted by: Ogre at 04:05 AM | No Comments | Add Comment
Post contains 282 words, total size 2 kb.