Reply #72: Well... [View All]

[last_texas_dem]

The "sarcasm" of the original post isn't exactly obvious. There's one sentence at the end noting that the post is "semi-sarcastic" but that's it. Sure, I'll accept that the purpose of the original post was more about making a point than actually advocating for a proposal. I'm just not sure why you're surprised that the sarcasm of the original post went over the heads of so many.

I simply argued why I wouldn't favor the proposal if it were to be seriously proposed. I also don't think a tax that has to do with where people work and live (often not a choice) is the same as a tax that has to do with the vehicle they drive (generally a choice). However, as far as I can remember I've never advocated a tax on gas-guzzlers anyway.