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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 8:18:47 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse If Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley gets his way he might be the last and only person smiling in Maryland. This week O'Malley said he wants to raise the state's gasoline tax by applying Maryland's 6% sales tax to every gallon of gasoline. His plan would have a 2% per year phasing in of the tax at the wholesale level. Maryland's state average today is $3.51 per gallon. Baltimore's average is $3.48 and closer to the governor in Annapolis, if he drives around his neighborhood he could see retail prices ranging anywhere from $3.49 to $3.65 per gallon. Marylanders currently pay combined federal and state taxes of 42 cents per gallon. If the state legislature approves O'Malley's proposal, that... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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If Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley gets his way he might be the last and only person smiling in Maryland.

This week O'Malley said he wants to raise the state's gasoline tax by applying Maryland's 6% sales tax to every gallon of gasoline. His plan would have a 2% per year phasing in of the tax at the wholesale level.

Maryland's state average today is $3.51 per gallon. Baltimore's average is $3.48 and closer to the governor in Annapolis, if he drives around his neighborhood he could see retail prices ranging anywhere from $3.49 to $3.65 per gallon.

Marylanders currently pay combined federal and state taxes of 42 cents per gallon. If the state legislature approves O'Malley's proposal, that...

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POPS9 Rookie Author Utah Posts:3 Points:348,910 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 9:06:00 AM Ignore POPS9 Report Abuse VOTE THE DUMBBELL OUT
geminijax Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:16,826 Points:2,727,300 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2012 9:48:13 PM Ignore geminijax Report Abuse carolsgym: "Where does the tax money go. It doesn't go into fixing roads, it goes into the governmetns pocket." Taxing the people more leaves the taxpayers less choice. If you list the nations of the world, poorest to the left and getting richer as you move to the right, you'll notice that the poorest ones are the ones that are communist/socialist and tax their citizens the most. As you move right in that list, the tax burden on the people drops. A lower tax burden results in a better opportunity for capital formation, thus investment, thus job growth and thus better economic growth. Of course, all this is lost on Comrade Obama, for whom ideology trumps doing what the nation needs. Of course, socialist programs put more money (aka power) into the politicians' hands. Remember that every time a politician promises social programs.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,350 Points:1,242,350 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 5:52:55 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Note to self - don't move to Maryland.
carolsgym Sophomore Author Maine Posts:193 Points:206,065 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 4:52:37 AM Ignore carolsgym Report Abuse Where does the tax money go. It doesn't go into fixing roads, it goes into the governmetns pocket.
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:14,161 Points:2,594,365 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 3:58:14 AM Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse Just like Barry "Big Ears" Hussein Obammie this clown thinks the solution to income distribution involves taking from those who have and giving to the lazy "have-nots". Ever think of cutting spending you jackass?
RonTheRunner77 Veteran Author Michigan Posts:343 Points:119,115 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 3:44:39 AM Ignore RonTheRunner77 Report Abuse more taxes that will go over well
mike1881 Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:1,295 Points:564,425 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 2:43:13 AM Ignore mike1881 Report Abuse I bet he will lead the way. Once Maryland approves it, I am sure it won't be long till other states join in. Heck, NC raised their gas tax by 8 cents on January 1st.
Anddy_viper888 Sophomore Author New York Posts:195 Points:10,545 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 2:26:00 AM Ignore Anddy_viper888 Report Abuse what a 'dude' !
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,014 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 12:57:57 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse that's one way to increase funding for the state, increase taxes anyway possible. If only the fuel taxes would go to the repair or replacement of roads and bridges. Too often, the fuel taxes go to other things not related to what the fuel taxes were supposed to support. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,767 Points:1,865,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 12:16:01 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse KICK O'MALLEY OUT !!!
RNCII Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,481 Points:642,235 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2012 12:07:32 AM Ignore RNCII Report Abuse What do you expect? That is what big government dose best. Tax and control you at your own expense. November 6th 2012 is our chance to have a say. NoBama 2012
hubcapLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:3,905 Points:940,435 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 11:07:30 PM Ignore hubcapLA Report Abuse The people get what they vote for. Obozo is a perfect example, but hopefully enough people have gotten wise enough to not believe his BS this time around.
HKL All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:639 Points:359,430 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 11:02:55 PM Ignore HKL Report Abuse ok
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,912 Points:1,591,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 11:00:23 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse DirtDauber.... He is and his wife is a district court judge. Pretty much says it all huh?
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,781 Points:1,627,460 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:56:09 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse He must be a Democrat.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,253 Points:2,254,020 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:53:53 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse apparently this dude is not running for re-election.. if he is, he needs to call good ol' bev perdue in north carolina, and ask her what happens when another tax is added to gas-perdue decided not to seek re-election, and since the gas tax added on january 1 was greeted with an uproar from the masses, her news was great news for we residents of this state.. [Edited by: 10k at 2/3/2012 1:55:57 AM EST]
DTrainCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:1,848 Points:1,420,700 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:53:42 PM Ignore DTrainCanada Report Abuse Wow ... interesting ...
notnxs383 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,554 Points:592,315 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:53:15 PM Ignore notnxs383 Report Abuse no way out, oh ya, forgot, the world ends in Dec anyway.
jcurley Champion Author California Posts:7,900 Points:1,775,185 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:53:03 PM Ignore jcurley Report Abuse @cutter1330 - true, but you can tax your way to providing necessary government services!
texasvet Champion Author Texas Posts:3,828 Points:360,445 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:50:42 PM Ignore texasvet Report Abuse Great idea, raising taxes in a down economy. But you have to remember that Maryland isn't really affected by it, because the government is hiring and a lot of gov't employees live in MD.
cutter1330 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:8,035 Points:1,694,115 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:44:53 PM Ignore cutter1330 Report Abuse You can't tax your way to riches.
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,240 Points:978,145 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:44:26 PM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse What else does the left know, but tax, tax, tax!
no8c Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,804 Points:704,850 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:41:27 PM Ignore no8c Report Abuse Thanks for posting this article!
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,916 Points:3,103,675 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:35:51 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse sounds like he won't be gov much longer
blk911 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,923 Points:771,115 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:34:30 PM Ignore blk911 Report Abuse Lets hope it will not happen.
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,406 Points:1,699,465 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:27:59 PM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse Good grief just dawned on me that this would be an additional 20 cents per gallon roughly. Never happen.... NOBAMA IN 2012..
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,579 Points:1,699,415 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:27:02 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse What a guy!
asog75 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:836 Points:278,405 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:24:42 PM Ignore asog75 Report Abuse .62 in indiana and 3.59 at the pump
nwsynthetics Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,014 Points:345,675 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:24:42 PM Ignore nwsynthetics Report Abuse Right on. Thats smart. Tax,tax,tax,etc. Yay for Maryland. Keep up the great work Governor O'Malley Have another drink..... doofus. When u think of doing more taxes, staying off the bottle will help.
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:10,000 Points:1,781,805 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:23:52 PM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse ouch!!! say it isn't so
Ethan777OH Veteran Author Ohio Posts:270 Points:25,720 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:23:35 PM Ignore Ethan777OH Report Abuse yeah....that ought to fix things....rolls eyes
kd5kpd Champion Author Texas Posts:3,736 Points:1,416,725 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:22:51 PM Ignore kd5kpd Report Abuse Instead of raising taxes need to cut the pay of theses morons by 50% & make them pay for their fuel out their own pockets instead of sucking on the teet of tax payers dollars!!!
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,406 Points:1,699,465 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:22:23 PM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse States may have to do such as federal government is not providing monies to keep up highways. Interstates in KS and MO are going to be toll roads in some areas. Figure that one out.
Road-Runner Champion Author Denver Posts:7,046 Points:1,905,165 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:21:17 PM Ignore Road-Runner Report Abuse For the most part politicians are an extremely GREEDY bunch! After all, "it's only other peoples money"!
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,720 Points:531,080 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:20:32 PM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse Ouch... I'm glad I don't live in Maryland or need to travel through there regularly.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,912 Points:1,591,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:16:58 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse What kind of a moron would even consider such a move? Oh no wonder...Hes a democrat and his wife is a district court judge.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,396 Points:1,877,080 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:14:05 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse This will only hurt those that can afford it the least.
joezIN Champion Author Gary Posts:1,663 Points:331,810 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:13:56 PM Ignore joezIN Report Abuse ahole
yonasb Champion Author Houston Posts:3,463 Points:737,625 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:13:02 PM Ignore yonasb Report Abuse Ok
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,980 Points:1,780,260 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:12:49 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Some of these politicians beter realize the conditions that the voters are going through. That mostly involves poor economy and high prices. All that add too trouble ,and by raising taxes, it means more trouble. There is a good chance, if O'Malley did increase taxes, he may loose some votes. Of course with politicians, they can make proposals and after the time is up, like after an election, they could put it off or may not do it at all.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,746 Points:1,976,650 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:10:39 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Which state will be next to copy this?? Watch them get on the band wagon!
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,553 Points:2,380,205 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:08:29 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse Even if brings needed revenue, raising the gas tax only gets a politician voted out!
N1SJK Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:235 Points:487,110 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:08:06 PM Ignore N1SJK Report Abuse If I vacation this summer in MD I'll fill up before going there and after I've left!
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,060 Points:602,675 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:05:59 PM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse Boo!
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:04:14 PM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse More
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,492 Points:1,510,230 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:03:19 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Democrap.
wwardyota Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,451 Points:795,210 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:00:28 PM Ignore wwardyota Report Abuse Marylanders currently pay combined federal and state taxes of 42 cents per gallon. woo! do you think he thinks he would have a chance at reelection if he raises the tax rate even more...?
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,654 Points:2,359,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 9:59:38 PM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse Are they going to use this all on roads and bridges, as they should?
TowDaddyMD All-Star Author Maryland Posts:564 Points:161,420 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 9:59:27 PM Ignore TowDaddyMD Report Abuse I go out of state already also. I'd move but don't know enough spanish to put the house up for sale
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,903 Points:1,544,310 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 9:57:04 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Must NOT be an election year for him.