Aug 21st 2011, 15:59:01
DH: that food would a hell of a lot cheaper if we weren't paying massive subsidies to maintain a price floor.
Also, you'll note that Texas is not on that list. Alaska is mainly on that list due to the expense of providing services to a large area with low population density. Louisiana is on that list for many reasons, but disparate distribution of wealth is a big one. I pumped "cheap" gas today at $3.73/gallon, but that gas was probably refined within 20 miles of that pump. Then again, I use public transit for my work commute, and aside from the 400 miles I drove yesterday for a family reunion, I typically drive less than 15 miles a week.
Finally, CA would not be in the hot water it's in if the state wasn't losing 22% of it's federal tax money.
Also, you'll note that Texas is not on that list. Alaska is mainly on that list due to the expense of providing services to a large area with low population density. Louisiana is on that list for many reasons, but disparate distribution of wealth is a big one. I pumped "cheap" gas today at $3.73/gallon, but that gas was probably refined within 20 miles of that pump. Then again, I use public transit for my work commute, and aside from the 400 miles I drove yesterday for a family reunion, I typically drive less than 15 miles a week.
Finally, CA would not be in the hot water it's in if the state wasn't losing 22% of it's federal tax money.
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