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Antnee83 t1_itg8vkp wrote

I'll save you a click.

> Maine Democratic Governor Janet Mills is debunking a Maine Republican Party 30-second TV attack that accuses her of imposing one new tax, a nonexistent grocery tax, and trying to raise another, the state's gas tax, which she never did.

> Mills said in an interview on Thursday, “I do not support a gas tax increase, will not support a gas tax increase, and there is no grocery tax. I do not support a tax on groceries."

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Queebo207 t1_itg8wl9 wrote

The fact that you think only republicans lie is laughable. I assume all politicians are lying or speaking in half truths.

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captd3adpool OP t1_itg9epz wrote

Everyone lies. You lie. I lie. We all lie. When its this kind of endless, blatant bullshit though it becomes laughable but also extremely troubling because so many people believe the absolute horseshit that endlessly comes out of the right wing. Democrats lie too but Republicans do it WAY more and lie about worse things.

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AriusTech t1_itg9uv2 wrote

OP in no way said or implied that only Republicans lie. This is however a case where they are blatantly making shit up, and the only defence you can come up with is "dEmoCraTs LiE tOO". Laughable indeed.

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imnotyourbrahh t1_itgeryb wrote

who raised the sales tax from 5.0 to 5.5%? And the prepared food tax from 7 to 8%?

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derpmcperpenstein t1_itgiivr wrote

You can tell when MOST politicians lie...... Their lips are moving.....

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captd3adpool OP t1_itgkf1n wrote

The thing is the stupid people arent in the back anymore. They are front and center and VERY energized by this kind of shit. We cant just sit back and think "psh dumb people wont do anything". Look at the state of this country. Dumb people are doing A LOT of damage and are fixing to do a lot more because of the lies and scare tactics that are being VERY successfully deployed by the right...

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New_Sun6390 t1_itgl8z3 wrote

That was LePage. It happened in 2013 while he was governor.

IIRC, LePage was quite vocal with his view that meals, lodging, and car rental taxes were fair game because they are paid primarily by visitors from out of state. Problem is, that is not really true. But when did LePage ever care about the truth?

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mod_ular t1_itglvgb wrote

Wait till you're older. My glucose level goes up and I gain weight just standing next to a piece of cake. Digital cake would have some effect I'm sure

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KYazut t1_itgn0tb wrote

Tell me about it. They tell you about the grey hairs, but nobody sits you down to explain that your body will suddenly recognize that your 5 Coke a day habit is actually bad for you.

<Bitterly finishes a Coke Zero>

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LumpyBumpyToad t1_itgndgz wrote

I went to look into the grocery tax thing because I was thinking "how did I miss that?"

Oh look, they're full of shit.

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mod_ular t1_itgoeo5 wrote

  • "Men can get pregnant"
  • It's perfectly reasonable that minors can opt for chemical castration, radical mastectomy, and/or other deleterious treatments. A 14 year old is mature enough.
  • The economy is strong as Hell
  • Trump colluded with the Russians, is a fascist and a communist, yada yada yada
  • The whole gun control lie
  • defund the Police
  • The "woke" Military
  • Inflation is transitory/brief and will be over soon. And we aren't in a recession
  • Hunter Biden is an extraordinary artist that can sell a painting for $500K
  • It's all just Russian dis-information on that laptop
  • etc. ad infinitum ad nauseum
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CaveKnave t1_itgom9p wrote

Republicans will come up with the most far out shit and their entire base feeds into it. This is textbook brainwashed. They vote against their own interest non-stop. It's like a trying to stop a baby from throwing itself down the stairs every day.

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mod_ular t1_itgowfc wrote

Switch to water as sugar subs are shown to cause an insulin response. This can lead to lack of effective insulin response. That's called Type 2 diabetes

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MathematicianGlum880 t1_itgtsfm wrote

They all lie, as lying is not partial to one party. People lie in general. That being said, I am not a fan of her, I don’t hate her but I just didn’t like her when she was AG. However, she has pretty much stayed true to her word and if she keeps that up, I hope she gets back in. Politicians need to stop promising free things and take care of the state. But, that’s me and everyone gets to have their own opinion.

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LumpyBumpyToad t1_ith0ip3 wrote

No one denied the other party doesn't lie.

We're just discussing the Republican ones in this thread.

I, for example, am tired of the Republican lie about hating socialism and big government... when 8/10 of our most DC-dollar dependent states are red. I can complain about that, thanks!

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SonarDancer t1_ith5ohf wrote

They are all online lying about covid vaccine mandate in schools “they’re coming for our kids!!!” Because cdc added covid to recommended list. TDAP, MMR and varicella are only ones required but they are saying whatever cdc says is required

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Bywater t1_ith8kuj wrote

Lies work great on the republican base because if it is something they want to be true it is, even when the actual truth gets in the way they won't back down.

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Bywater t1_ith954s wrote

Come now, the GOP has always pandered to that poorly educated, over worked and underpaid rural base. That is how they have been relevant all these years.

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karenrn64 t1_ithb5b7 wrote

Good thing Democrats never lie, especially about things like the state budget being balanced.

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CaveKnave t1_ithbpm0 wrote

It doesn't. The republican party has become so extreme and so unwilling to see any wrongdoing within their own party - and have spent all their time and energy into opposing whatever the democrats bring to the table - instead of actually bringing in an opposing, forward moving view. It's all just fearmongering at this point.

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captd3adpool OP t1_ithcd0g wrote

Guess you read the article wrong. Get back to me when you can read properly. There is no grocery tax and there is no increase in the gas tax planned. In fact there have been no tax increases since Mills has been in the Blaine house.

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KYazut t1_ithdb3m wrote

It’s not a huge risk on my side, but good advice nonetheless. I just like the bite of coke carbonation, and it’s hard to replicate correctly even with a carbon infuser.

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busback t1_ithjh7n wrote

The democratic party has become so extreme and so unwilling to see any wrongdoing within their own party - and have spent all their time and energy into opposing whatever the republicans bring to the table - instead of actually bringing in an opposing, forward moving view. It's all just fearmongering at this point.

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CaveKnave t1_ithloie wrote

Can you give a factual example? I see dems criticize Biden all the time - I can't say that for almost all the republicans I know towards Trump - And when they do criticize him it's "yeah he says mean things". Not only that - trump is in a world of legal shit and FACTS are just written off as a conspiracy.

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captd3adpool OP t1_ithovds wrote

Get over what exactly? That Trump is a traitorous conman who tried to subvert and effectively destroy democracy in this country? Get over the fact that he utilized the privileges and protections of the presidency to try to avoid his legal trouble? Get over the fact that that orange catastrophe helped bring out the absolute worst of the american people and make it "acceptable" in general society? Get over the spineless Republicans that refused to have some fucking guts and stand up to that narcissistic POS? Or maybe get over the fact that Moscow Mitch vowed to not work with the Democrats AT ALL and stand in the way of all of the Biden administrations policy goals? How the absolute fuck can "people" like that claim to want whats best for the American people then act like fucking children and refuse anything if it isnt them getting their way and their way only? Plot twist! Republicans want whats best for the rich and for corporations. They do not care about ths American people. They do not and will not protect any rights or freedoms but will do everything they can to slowly erode the rights of everyone in this country that isnt a rich, white, "christian", heterosexual male. Democrats suck. Make now doubt about that but only because they dont have the balls to go on the offensive against right-wing insanity. The GOP is straight up evil and COMPLETELY unamerican.

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Nefara t1_ithqmey wrote

The silly thing about saying "both sides lie" in the current political climate is that on one side the "lie" is a statement that could be argued is a matter of opinion, perspective or semantics, and on the other side the lie is that we are all imminently under attack by 7ft purple polka dot ogres with chainsaws that want to eat children. They are not equivalent.

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a_pirate_life t1_itht9n6 wrote

Where on my recipet is the "grocery tax"? is it underneath the sales tax or something?

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Or are you implying that the governor instated a secret tax? Why wouldn't she only make republicans pay it then?

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CaveKnave t1_ithzqbd wrote

You still fail to see the big picture here. Just because YOU don't do it, doesn't mean the party you're defending isn't. Again, you've made my point just by your comments. Republicans refuse to admit or call out any fault - and that's the issue.

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karenrn64 t1_iti0m09 wrote

Baldacci claimed his budget was balanced all the while Maine Care owed millions to the hospitals throughout his administration. I know it's history, but for one party to claim that the other parties is the pot calling the kettle black.

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karenrn64 t1_iti0zux wrote

Actually independent but assuming is what has caused grotesque political battles where instead of debating actual issues, politicians resort to mud slinging.

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McChicken6677 t1_itiel5g wrote

if you think either party tells you nothing but the true, you in for a rude awakening. they will anything for votes

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busback t1_itio44z wrote

You do realize there’s over 60 million republicans in the US? Do you really think such a blanket statement is applicable to that large of a group?

Let me guess- “anyone stupid enough to follow such a dumb party isn’t intelligent and/or is a bad person! Wee!”

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CaveKnave t1_itiqgs2 wrote

Wow your guess is actually spot on. I guess you've thought this through. I stand by my over-encompassing statement because, like you've proven several times, the group of idiots that call themselves the republican party refuse to admit fault in anything.

Would you like to take a moment and separate yourself from that group of idiots? Is there something substantial that trump did/does that you don't agree with? Here's your chance buddy.

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Ebomb1 t1_itivbr1 wrote

I guess we'll know by the percentages in the governor's race how many people are too rich or too stupid to ever check their grocery receipts.

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kmspence t1_itj2gu9 wrote

You mean the ideology that flies the redneck swastika and claims its heritage is dishonest? The uneducated, unskilled rural vermin are dishonest as they are lazy and stupid.

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jarnhestur t1_itjaq6u wrote

It’s a flat lie, but I am paying 5¢ per paper bag now and my grocery bill has gone up, so it’s easily believable if you aren’t paying attention.

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ozzie286 t1_itjz7ny wrote

The relevant section of this report is discussing potential sources of funding for EV infrastructure, and groups "gas tax" with other potential funding sources. It does not specifically advocate for raising the gas tax, notes the constitutional issue, and most importantly, this report was not written by Mills, rather an office under her.

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cepheus42 t1_itkfttv wrote

Dems: "Let's do student loan relief, let's fix the broken immigration system, address global climate change, let's increase spending on infrastructure, look into high speed rails, modernize our schools, improve rural internet, preserve the right of women to make their own reproductive choices, let's end price gouging on insulin, let's increase voting security while ensuring all who legally could vote can vote, end billionaire corporate tax exemptions that shift tax burdens to the middle class and poor, and then we'll..."

You: "Democratic party only hates on Republican ideas!"

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Silktrocity t1_itkkt2u wrote

  1. No.

  2. Doctors, and guardians know better about their child's scenario then some random fuckwad stranger off the internet. Mind your damn business.

  3. Nobody says that.

  4. He is a bigot, and an ignorant ass clown. What say u? durr LeTs Go BrAnDoN!!

  5. There is no gun control lie.

  6. Nobody says this. But yes, the military takes up the bulk of this Countries resources.

  7. You guys overuse the word "woke" so much I don't think you know what it means anymore. It's just a buzzword that trailer trash conservatives who think they are in the top 1% use to try and sound cool.

  8. Inflation is very real, and the biggest culprit is billion dollar companies not giving a fuck. Thank Trump for all the corporate tax breaks and not holding them accountable.

  9. Why do you all have such a hard on for Bidens son? it's getting creepy.

  10. Still going on about a lap top with zero evidence 2 years later? lmao

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Silktrocity t1_itkl9xp wrote

The most "Extreme" thing a democrat wants is to provide you cheap and affordable healthcare, hold corporations accountable, and make sure children don't go hungry at school.

get a fucking grip and get a reality check my friend.

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Silktrocity t1_itklb17 wrote

The most "Extreme" thing a democrat wants is to provide you cheap and affordable healthcare, hold corporations accountable, and make sure children don't go hungry at school.

get a fucking grip and get a reality check my friend.

imagine being so blind that you call democrats "fearmongerers"... when one of the main GOP talking points has been openly fearmongering about dems taking away their guns for the past 40 years.

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grc207 t1_itkted4 wrote

In December of 2021, the Mills administration released "The Maine Clean Transportation Roadmap", a study on funding and infrastructure mechanisms for supporting EV's. On page 47, it is clearly stated that an increase in fuel taxes is a viable process supported by the majority of Americans.

You don't have to love or hate a candidate to understand that this administration has at least considered a fuel tax increase.

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hike_me t1_itljte1 wrote

State income tax is 100% paid for by residents. Food and lodging tax is at least partially paid by tourists.

If the state needed to raise additional money to pay for some program, it would likely be better to raise that money through an increase in lodging tax vs income or sales tax, because it would shift at least some of the burden off residents and onto tourists. Lots of tourist destinations try to shift taxes onto visitors when possible. Obviously some Mainers pay lodging tax as well, but any amount shifted to taxes non-residents pay reduces the overall tax burden of residents.

I never get over how much lower Maines lodging tax is compared to other places I travel.

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grc207 t1_itmlvly wrote

So in March 2021 when Janet Mills signed Executive Order 94 36 to advance the Maine Clean Transportation Roadmap (and it's suggestions to raise fuel taxes as a funding mechanism), did this not cross the line from "considering" to "supporting"?

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ArchersMakeGoodKings t1_itno8nm wrote

As far as it reads, the EO was to create the Clean Transportation Roadmap to be presented to Mills by December 2021. I don't see anything specific about how much of it needs to be adopted as policy.

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Hefty_Musician2402 t1_ito8kyy wrote

Nah. I’m pro vax but seeing as they aren’t as effective at reducing actual spread, I don’t see a reason to make people get the vax. It might save their own ass but hey who am I to judge?

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karenrn64 t1_itq6c66 wrote

Judging much by a name? Just because someone is not a democrat doesn’t mean they are incapable of making intelligent decisions. However I have noticed that when it comes to politics, many people leave liberalism at the door and think that anyone who does not see things as they do is an idiot. This point of view doesn’t promote intelligent discussion. There is no way to debate when one person resorts to merely saying “You’re a liar.” “Let’s talk about this topic so we can understand each other’s views. “ is much more constructive and sometimes leads to the other person changing their views.

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karenrn64 t1_itsg6rn wrote

I see you disagree with my perspective and will continue to disagree with me regardless of what I say. Just know that by calling me a troll, you have done just what I said, stopping any intelligent discourse by stooping to name calling.

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Maine_Fluff_Chucker t1_iu2qsqw wrote

>* "Men can get pregnant" >* It's perfectly reasonable that minors can opt for chemical castration, radical mastectomy, and/or other deleterious treatments. A 14 year old is mature enough. >* The economy is strong as Hell >* Trump colluded with the Russians, is a fascist and a communist, yada yada yada >* The whole gun control lie >* defund the Police >* The "woke" Military >* Inflation is transitory/brief and will be over soon. And we aren't in a recession >* Hunter Biden is an extraordinary artist that can sell a painting for $500K >* It's all just Russian dis-information on that laptop >* etc. ad infinitum ad nauseum

I exist to be perpetually agreived, so much so I gobble up the nonsense.

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