chancemccall Posted September 6, 2018 at 04:41 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 04:41 PM The Daily Herald reported on this in January. There is quite a discussion on Capitol Fax regarding this. Apparently, JB expects us to purchase a GPS device that reports to the State, how many miles we drive and where we drive them so he can charge us a driving tax. All of this while telling us he doesn't want to raise our taxes. This device would also be capable of live time tracking of our locations and the speeds at which we reach them. This sounds pretty much like the taxes being considered on ammunition and firearms that JB has also opined about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2A4Cook Posted September 6, 2018 at 04:58 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 04:58 PM Good luck to Fatboy in getting people to actually put on the ankle bracelets he's proposing ... if that is indeed what he is proposing. Capitolfax has degenerated into just another Democratic propaganda site. I won't go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted September 6, 2018 at 05:29 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 05:29 PM https://www.illinoispolicy.org/will-lawmakers-push-per-mile-driven-tax-in-illinois/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2A4Cook Posted September 6, 2018 at 05:42 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 05:42 PM https://www.illinoispolicy.org/will-lawmakers-push-per-mile-driven-tax-in-illinois/GEESH!! Why in the world would any working person vote Democratic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted September 6, 2018 at 05:52 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 05:52 PM The state tax is $.34/gallon already but Obama mandated higher MPG ratings on all new cars. This led to fewer gas taxes going to the state so JB "had to do something." Pretty desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp Posted September 6, 2018 at 06:06 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 06:06 PM Hi Lou, Yup, and electrics and hybrids are cutting into gas tax revenue as well. Illinois isn't the only state with this problem, or which is floating ideas like this. Sadly, nobody ever floats any serious ideas for cutting the cost of government.... FWIW. Rich Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted September 6, 2018 at 06:16 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 06:16 PM Standard Democrat playbook: Further limit freedom: CheckRaise tax burden: CheckMore power to the elite autocrats: Check It frustrates me no end that some on this site will refuse to vote for Rauner in Nov. This is what we will end up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Percussion Posted September 6, 2018 at 08:42 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 08:42 PM How come I never hear any Illinois politician speak out on CUTTING SPENDING?! How about a 10% across the board cut on ALL funding? Let's start there. If that leaves a shortfall? Too bad, start cutting staff, services, whatever you need to do to come in under that 10% cut. ENOUGH ALREADY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted September 6, 2018 at 08:46 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 08:46 PM How come I never hear any Illinois politician speak out on CUTTING SPENDING?! How about a 10% across the board cut on ALL funding? Let's start there. If that leaves a shortfall? Too bad, start cutting staff, services, whatever you need to do to come in under that 10% cut. ENOUGH ALREADY.(use a whining voice in your head) But, then we couldn't enrich ourselves and our cronies.Weeee Weeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylentgreen Posted September 6, 2018 at 09:02 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 09:02 PM How come I never hear any Illinois politician speak out on CUTTING SPENDING?! How about a 10% across the board cut on ALL funding? Let's start there. If that leaves a shortfall? Too bad, start cutting staff, services, whatever you need to do to come in under that 10% cut. ENOUGH ALREADY. BWAHAHAHAHAHHA!!! Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggun 1 Posted September 6, 2018 at 10:18 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 10:18 PM https://www.illinoispolicy.org/will-lawmakers-push-per-mile-driven-tax-in-illinois/GEESH!! Why in the world would any working person vote Democratic??? because they are still drinking the make me stupid coolaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic6010 Posted September 6, 2018 at 11:19 PM Share Posted September 6, 2018 at 11:19 PM How come I never hear any Illinois politician speak out on CUTTING SPENDING?! How about a 10% across the board cut on ALL funding? Let's start there. If that leaves a shortfall? Too bad, start cutting staff, services, whatever you need to do to come in under that 10% cut. ENOUGH ALREADY.First thing they will cut is the people at the ISP that handle, FOIDs, CCLs and background checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted September 7, 2018 at 12:23 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 12:23 AM If the plan includes a OBD2 dongle with GPS the next bit of legislation would be to issue speeding tickets remotely. Always consider the long game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem4134 Posted September 7, 2018 at 12:54 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 12:54 AM Didn’t the Supreme Court rule that it was unconstitutional to have GPS trackers attached to vehicles without a warrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:14 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:14 AM Didn’t the Supreme Court rule that it was unconstitutional to have GPS trackers attached to vehicles without a warrant One version I heard was you would pay "what they estimated you drove" or you can volunteer to have the tracker installed= with the carrot being "you might pay less that way". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:18 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:18 AM I'm gonna ride my neighbor's horses - poo on JB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:17 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:17 AM He's really going to be upset when he tracks me going to the range all the time. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cope Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:46 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:46 AM Good luck to him.... I drive a company vehicle thats licensed in MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:47 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:47 AM Didn’t the Supreme Court rule that it was unconstitutional to have GPS trackers attached to vehicles without a warrant One version I heard was you would pay "what they estimated you drove" or you can volunteer to have the tracker installed= with the carrot being "you might pay less that way".What I read was, as proposed, no estimation...either a tracker or a $450 flat rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:55 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 02:55 AM I know some insurance companies provide this GPS/tracker hook up thing as an option for getting a discount (which I have declined) but are there any other states that mandate this as an income stream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScopeEye Posted September 7, 2018 at 04:26 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 04:26 AM JB/BJHe Sucks Madigan's puppet, a fat troll... it would be a shame if he had a stroke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted September 7, 2018 at 10:16 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 10:16 AM How come I never hear any Illinois politician speak out on CUTTING SPENDING?! How about a 10% across the board cut on ALL funding? Let's start there. If that leaves a shortfall? Too bad, start cutting staff, services, whatever you need to do to come in under that 10% cut. ENOUGH ALREADY.First thing they will cut is the people at the ISP that handle, FOIDs, CCLs and background checks. That would be an immediate savings of about $4312.00 per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp Posted September 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM Hi, Well the flat rate revenue could just as easily be raised by increasing the cost of your tags. Face it folks, we are set to be screwed if Rainer is ousted. The state has unprecedented financial problems, and even with him there, the political will to change is weak. But with Dems controlling it all, I see no way out... FWIW Rich Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted September 7, 2018 at 10:28 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 10:28 AM But with Dems controlling it all, I see no way out... FWIW Rich Phillips I do. To the south use I55/I64/I24 then once into Kentucky/Ind/Missouri just spread out as you see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp Posted September 7, 2018 at 11:08 AM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 11:08 AM Hi HTC, Oh, if it was that simple for the many of us with family or occupational ties that bind us to the deck of this sinking ship. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted September 7, 2018 at 12:28 PM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 12:28 PM One son coming out of 2 year college, another son graduating high school and a semi serious girl friend, new governor and new laws coming, father in law probably within a year of passing. I have folded up the tent of a successful contracting business and am unloading a lifetime of personals. I have one move left in me and this is it.It is now or it is never.I have given this state my whole life and I will not give them more than next year. I just cut my last check for property taxes; the next payment will come from the sale of our property.It is now or it is never.I am willing to relocate and live on savings if need be for the chance to live in a free state, irregardless of the risk. I will not leave my children here to grow and live without the opportunity to experience real freedom, even if it means a complete restart. I will not leave them here to be taxed and regulated and have their views be considered the extreme. I will adjust to living in a rural community without the large array of services and government helps that we in Illinois have learned to expect as the norm.Nowhere else is perfect and I expect struggles and difficulties with myself and our family adjusting.I cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots & Tyrants Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:01 PM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:01 PM https://www.illinoispolicy.org/will-lawmakers-push-per-mile-driven-tax-in-illinois/GEESH!! Why in the world would any working person vote Democratic??? A lot of union members are brainwashed into thinking people like Rauner would have them working for slave like wages again if they had their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots & Tyrants Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:06 PM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:06 PM One son coming out of 2 year college, another son graduating high school and a semi serious girl friend, new governor and new laws coming, father in law probably within a year of passing. I have folded up the tent of a successful contracting business and am unloading a lifetime of personals. I have one move left in me and this is it.It is now or it is never.I have given this state my whole life and I will not give them more than next year. I just cut my last check for property taxes; the next payment will come from the sale of our property.It is now or it is never.I am willing to relocate and live on savings if need be for the chance to live in a free state, irregardless of the risk. I will not leave my children here to grow and live without the opportunity to experience real freedom, even if it means a complete restart. I will not leave them here to be taxed and regulated and have their views be considered the extreme. I will adjust to living in a rural community without the large array of services and government helps that we in Illinois have learned to expect as the norm.Nowhere else is perfect and I expect struggles and difficulties with myself and our family adjusting.I cannot wait. I feel the same; My situation is a bit different; I am on the cusp of getting remarried but if JB wins I will not live in an AWB state, period. I am still young enough where starting over is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:20 PM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:20 PM Buddy of mine of over 40 years is closing down his business and moving to the southern tip of Missouri. His last job is a $420,000 job for a nursing home. He bought 40 acres for $700 an acre, put up a 1700 sf cabin and an outbuilding and he is going. He and his wife are leaving a business, beautiful home, and a 5 minute drive to see their grandson. At 53, he is willing to hump across the county doing service calls rather than stay here and continue to be back door violated over his rights, freedoms and his money.He was motivated after another friend, who worked in city government in springfield, il, invited him down to see his place. A southern Il under sheriff is also down there.We all have our limits to the amount of pizz and BS they put on a plate and serve us, thinking we should be thankful for all we are given. I'm not critical of anyone else, just letting folks here know that what is happening in Illinois is real and it is going to become surreal in short order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio24 Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:30 PM Share Posted September 7, 2018 at 01:30 PM Obviously the initial thought is that we shouldn't have put ourselves in this financial burden, but that's no solution. Therefore, I think a fair option is to adjust tag prices, specifically for those with electric or hybrid cars. They use less/no gas so their tag should be higher than those who use gas. That would "even-the-playing-field" for all motorist in the state. I don't like the idea of any additional tax being levied but I am also realistic to what state we live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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