"jps" wrote in message

No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

No, not like here. For the most part much more punative to those earning
higher incomes.

"jps" wrote in message
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Wasn't Harry the one sounding off about how terrific the people in
Denmark,
Norway, and the Netherlands have it?

Ever visited any of the above countries? They've invested in reliable
transit systems that allow most citizens to do without cars.

Cars are used for groceries and vacations.

In those countries, gas prices are almost triple the price per gallon
that
we pay here. I guess that's how they pay for their "free" social
services
over there.

No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

How'd you like to fill up your SUV and the bill comes $150?

That's why we have SUVs and they have reasonably-sized autos.

How'd you like it if it cost you $1 for every 3 miles you drove? And
you
weren't in a boat?

You're projecting the American lifestyle on folks who don't live the
same way.


Do they own any recreational boats?

Feeble comeback. I'm sure their boats are more efficient on fuel.

Stupid re-comback. If they had more fuel efficient boats then we would be
importing them into the US.

NOYB wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"jps" wrote in message
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In article . net,
says...


Wasn't Harry the one sounding off about how terrific the people in
Denmark,
Norway, and the Netherlands have it?
Ever visited any of the above countries? They've invested in reliable
transit systems that allow most citizens to do without cars.

Cars are used for groceries and vacations.

In those countries, gas prices are almost triple the price per gallon
that
we pay here. I guess that's how they pay for their "free" social
services
over there.
No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

How'd you like to fill up your SUV and the bill comes $150?
That's why we have SUVs and they have reasonably-sized autos.

How'd you like it if it cost you $1 for every 3 miles you drove? And
you
weren't in a boat?
You're projecting the American lifestyle on folks who don't live the
same way.

Do they own any recreational boats?
Yup.

Fuel on the water is usually 10% more than on land. That puts fuel on the
water at $7/gallon in those countries. Your average 22-25 foot runabout
gets 2.5-3 mpg. Imagine paying $2.50 per mile. My average fishing trip
would cost upwards of $200 in fuel costs alone.


You're assuming their tastes are the same as yours. They aren't.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"jps" wrote in message
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In article . net,
says...


Wasn't Harry the one sounding off about how terrific the people in
Denmark,
Norway, and the Netherlands have it?
Ever visited any of the above countries? They've invested in reliable
transit systems that allow most citizens to do without cars.

Cars are used for groceries and vacations.

In those countries, gas prices are almost triple the price per gallon
that
we pay here. I guess that's how they pay for their "free" social
services
over there.
No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

How'd you like to fill up your SUV and the bill comes $150?
That's why we have SUVs and they have reasonably-sized autos.

How'd you like it if it cost you $1 for every 3 miles you drove? And
you
weren't in a boat?
You're projecting the American lifestyle on folks who don't live the
same way.

Do they own any recreational boats?
Yup.

Fuel on the water is usually 10% more than on land. That puts fuel on
the water at $7/gallon in those countries. Your average 22-25 foot
runabout gets 2.5-3 mpg. Imagine paying $2.50 per mile. My average
fishing trip would cost upwards of $200 in fuel costs alone.
You're assuming their tastes are the same as yours. They aren't.

What a crappy country then.

Harry,
Would you like to see $7/gal gas at your local marina?


"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"jps" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
says...


Wasn't Harry the one sounding off about how terrific the people in
Denmark,
Norway, and the Netherlands have it?
Ever visited any of the above countries? They've invested in reliable
transit systems that allow most citizens to do without cars.

Cars are used for groceries and vacations.

In those countries, gas prices are almost triple the price per gallon
that
we pay here. I guess that's how they pay for their "free" social
services
over there.
No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

How'd you like to fill up your SUV and the bill comes $150?
That's why we have SUVs and they have reasonably-sized autos.

How'd you like it if it cost you $1 for every 3 miles you drove? And
you
weren't in a boat?
You're projecting the American lifestyle on folks who don't live the
same way.

Do they own any recreational boats?
Yup.

Fuel on the water is usually 10% more than on land. That puts fuel on
the water at $7/gallon in those countries. Your average 22-25 foot
runabout gets 2.5-3 mpg. Imagine paying $2.50 per mile. My average
fishing trip would cost upwards of $200 in fuel costs alone.
You're assuming their tastes are the same as yours. They aren't.

Karen Greer wrote in message ...
Harry,
Would you like to see $7/gal gas at your local marina?

But that shouldn't affect him. His tastes aren't the same as mine.

"John H." wrote in message
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On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:45:53 -0700, jps wrote:

In article . net,
says...


Wasn't Harry the one sounding off about how terrific the people in
Denmark,
Norway, and the Netherlands have it?

Ever visited any of the above countries? They've invested in reliable
transit systems that allow most citizens to do without cars.

Cars are used for groceries and vacations.

Obviously, you've never been caught in rush hour traffic in Paris,
Rotterdam,
Amsterdam, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Rome, Stuttgart, Prague, Geneva, or any
other
decent sized city in Europe, or you'd know that statement was false,
along with
the one above it.

In those countries, gas prices are almost triple the price per gallon
that
we pay here. I guess that's how they pay for their "free" social
services
over there.

No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

How'd you like to fill up your SUV and the bill comes $150?

That's why we have SUVs and they have reasonably-sized autos.

How'd you like it if it cost you $1 for every 3 miles you drove? And
you
weren't in a boat?

You're projecting the American lifestyle on folks who don't live the
same way.

jps

And you're projecting a lack of knowledge of European driving habits.

Isn't that the truth.........first of all gas taxes are not
progressive.........and the size of the cars has to do with the size of the
streets.......




--
John H.
On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD

Karen Greer wrote in message ...
Harry,
Would you like to see $7/gal gas at your local marina?

It would not affect harry, since is boat is only decoration for his
driveway




"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"jps" wrote in message
...
In article . net,
says...


Wasn't Harry the one sounding off about how terrific the people in
Denmark,
Norway, and the Netherlands have it?
Ever visited any of the above countries? They've invested in
reliable
transit systems that allow most citizens to do without cars.

Cars are used for groceries and vacations.

In those countries, gas prices are almost triple the price per
gallon
that
we pay here. I guess that's how they pay for their "free" social
services
over there.
No, they have progressive tax structures, just like here.

How'd you like to fill up your SUV and the bill comes $150?
That's why we have SUVs and they have reasonably-sized autos.

How'd you like it if it cost you $1 for every 3 miles you drove?
And
you
weren't in a boat?
You're projecting the American lifestyle on folks who don't live
the
same way.

Do they own any recreational boats?
Yup.

Fuel on the water is usually 10% more than on land. That puts fuel on
the water at $7/gallon in those countries. Your average 22-25 foot
runabout gets 2.5-3 mpg. Imagine paying $2.50 per mile. My average
fishing trip would cost upwards of $200 in fuel costs alone.
You're assuming their tastes are the same as yours. They aren't.

NOYB,
...... but I think he was complaining about Bush causing the gas prices to
rise to $2.30?


"NOYB" wrote in message
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Karen Greer wrote in message ...
Harry,
Would you like to see $7/gal gas at your local marina?

But that shouldn't affect him. His tastes aren't the same as mine.

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:16:35 -0400, NOYB wrote:


Do they own any recreational boats?

Sweden and Denmark appear to own more boats per capita, than we do. The
rest of Europe, however, falls way behind.

http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/key_mkt_facts/