Public transportation be damned! We, as taxpayers, provide this entitlement in cities all across America. We cannot even write off anything on our taxes for the cost of gasoline, repairs, etc. on our privately owned vehicles which we must use to get to work in order to EARN the tax dollars to subsidise public transportation. Here's a thought, raise the fares on riders to a level that would cover initial costs,maintenance,insurance,etc. No person that I know recieves any kind of subsidy for personal automobiles.
Small cars,Large cars,SUV's,pick-ups...they all sit in inventory.When most businesses realize excess quantities of product they realize they must slash prices extensively to move inventory, The automakers seem to feel the need for large profits instead of smaller profits which would encourage cash flow.Add the fear of job loss to the equation, increasing taxes on EVERYTHING,skyrocketing healthcare costs, dropping home values, 30 to 50% loss of value in retirement accounts.....all of these things somehow do not add up enough to give me a warm and fuzzy feeling about buying a new car,
WRTA keeps its promise, restores night, Sat. service
Public transportation be damned! We, as taxpayers, provide this entitlement in cities all across America. We cannot even write off anything on our taxes for the cost of gasoline, repairs, etc. on our privately owned vehicles which we must use to get to work in order to EARN the tax dollars to subsidise public transportation. Here's a thought, raise the fares on riders to a level that would cover initial costs,maintenance,insurance,etc. No person that I know recieves any kind of subsidy for personal automobiles.
February 4, 2009 at 11:36 p.m. permalink suggest removal
GM axes afternoon shift at Lordstown
Small cars,Large cars,SUV's,pick-ups...they all sit in inventory.When most businesses realize excess quantities of product they realize they must slash prices extensively to move inventory, The automakers seem to feel the need for large profits instead of smaller profits which would encourage cash flow.Add the fear of job loss to the equation, increasing taxes on EVERYTHING,skyrocketing healthcare costs, dropping home values, 30 to 50% loss of value in retirement accounts.....all of these things somehow do not add up enough to give me a warm and fuzzy feeling about buying a new car,
February 4, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. permalink suggest removal