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donald1950 · 12-17-2013, 10:03 PM

this sounds possably promising...

Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, who worked to kill the federal subsidies for ethanol production, has teamed up with California Sen. Dianne Feinstein to end the government mandate on blending ethanol with gasoline.

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-sen.-tom-...rticle/3913969

TagMan · 12-17-2013, 10:29 PM

I'll believe that when I see it. It's been my observation, that once a government program begins, it never, NEVER ends or gets smaller.

BILL WZOREK · 12-18-2013, 05:00 AM

TagMan: PROHIBITION !!!!

JWL · 12-18-2013, 05:52 AM

This will be a huge battle. The subsidies have become another "entitlement" and there will be kicking and screaming recipients.

donald1950 · 12-18-2013, 11:26 AM

you are right about it being an entiltlement. i was reading about "farm subsidies" and even loius farakan's nation of islam in chiago got over $100,000 over the last 5 or so years in subsidies just because they have a website encourging their members to farm so as to be self sufficent although they are in no other way involved in farming.... money wasted......

Marcus · 12-18-2013, 11:35 AM

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ALL: This is the time to STOP talking about it, and write your Congressman, Senator, Representative and tell them POINT BLANK that you fully support the total removal of ethanol from our fuel; as well, tell them WHY.

I work, daily, with our legislature here in Mississippi, and I can assure you that politicians DO listen, especially when they receive LOTS of correspondence.

There is a HUGE lobby wanting to not only continue ethanol, but to increase the amount in fuel: WE can stop it, but only if we exercise our right to be heard: read VOICES of the people. JWL is absolutely correct - too many entitlements, but..........remember, elections are not that far away. Point that out.

42guy · 12-18-2013, 07:41 PM

I think I am right in that the cigarette tax in WW2 was a temporary tax to fund the war, Once the govt. starts something they usually keep it.

mhsprecher · 12-18-2013, 08:24 PM

Ditto what Marcus said. He is right.

Wisconsinjimmy · 12-18-2013, 11:01 PM

I know of a few gas stations that now sell plain ole unleaded gas for about 15 cents more a gallon. I think there is a chance that this might happen. Wonder how these old Fords would run on CNG any thoughts?

Sid the Maineiac · 12-19-2013, 10:39 AM

Marcus is right ! Notify your Legislators ! Recently people let their Legislators know how unhappy they were about the shutdown and how people were going to vote against those causing the shutdown! You have seen the results! It doesn't take a majority either! Most Legislators only hear from a small percentage of their constituents but they do listen to the majority of those that complain! We can do this !

12-17-2013, 10:03 PM	#1
donald1950 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 461	possably feds to remove ethenol from gas this sounds possably promising... Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, who worked to kill the federal subsidies for ethanol production, has teamed up with California Sen. Dianne Feinstein to end the government mandate on blending ethanol with gasoline. http://newsok.com/oklahoma-sen.-tom-...rticle/3913969

12-17-2013, 10:29 PM	#2
TagMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Alvaton, Kentucky, USA Posts: 955	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas I'll believe that when I see it. It's been my observation, that once a government program begins, it never, NEVER ends or gets smaller.

12-18-2013, 05:00 AM	#3
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas TagMan: PROHIBITION !!!!

12-18-2013, 05:52 AM	#4
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas This will be a huge battle. The subsidies have become another "entitlement" and there will be kicking and screaming recipients.

12-18-2013, 11:26 AM	#5
donald1950 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 461	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas you are right about it being an entiltlement. i was reading about "farm subsidies" and even loius farakan's nation of islam in chiago got over $100,000 over the last 5 or so years in subsidies just because they have a website encourging their members to farm so as to be self sufficent although they are in no other way involved in farming.... money wasted......

12-18-2013, 11:35 AM	#6
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 605	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ALL: This is the time to STOP talking about it, and write your Congressman, Senator, Representative and tell them POINT BLANK that you fully support the total removal of ethanol from our fuel; as well, tell them WHY. I work, daily, with our legislature here in Mississippi, and I can assure you that politicians DO listen, especially when they receive LOTS of correspondence. There is a HUGE lobby wanting to not only continue ethanol, but to increase the amount in fuel: WE can stop it, but only if we exercise our right to be heard: read VOICES of the people. JWL is absolutely correct - too many entitlements, but..........remember, elections are not that far away. Point that out. __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

12-18-2013, 07:41 PM	#7
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas I think I am right in that the cigarette tax in WW2 was a temporary tax to fund the war, Once the govt. starts something they usually keep it.

12-18-2013, 08:24 PM	#8
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas Ditto what Marcus said. He is right.

12-18-2013, 11:01 PM	#9
Wisconsinjimmy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cushing, WI Posts: 170	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas I know of a few gas stations that now sell plain ole unleaded gas for about 15 cents more a gallon. I think there is a chance that this might happen. Wonder how these old Fords would run on CNG any thoughts?

12-19-2013, 10:39 AM	#10
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: possably feds to remove ethenol from gas Marcus is right ! Notify your Legislators ! Recently people let their Legislators know how unhappy they were about the shutdown and how people were going to vote against those causing the shutdown! You have seen the results! It doesn't take a majority either! Most Legislators only hear from a small percentage of their constituents but they do listen to the majority of those that complain! We can do this !