The news is depressing

At 1735 I was watching the news. I should have known better. The federal government is looking at raising the tax on gasoline. Why? Because we ain't driving enough miles to give them the funds they are accustomed to. All the squealing about Americans cutting back and conserving fuel; we do, now the tax goes up. It is beyond crazy. Why don't they do like the rest of us and live within their means? I withdraw the stupid question! The billions that are given away every year to non-contributors should be the first place to save. It will never happen though! The non-contributors continue to vote for those that will spend our tax money on them. The politicians don't give a damn about anything other than getting re-elected and so, around and around it goes. While I'm on a rant, if you think Bernie Madoff pulled the biggest ponzi scheme in the history of the world, wait and see what happens with the social security system in the near future. You ain't seen a scam until this one comes to light!