And it just keeps getting worse.

The only possible redeeming value of the smoke wafting up from North Carolina’s wildfires is that it covers the stench emanating from the State Senate Chamber.

First:  Senate Finance Committee passes gas tax hike

Then: Under the Senate Democrats’ bill, sales taxes would also go up in SWAC, the Richmond area, and the Fredericksburg area

Residents of the following areas would be hit with a regional tax hike under the Senate Democrats’ bill:

Richmond Area (Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and Richmond City): 30 million DVMT

Fredericksburg Area (Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Caroline): 11.6 million DVMT

SWAC Area (Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro): 9.9 million DVMT

Hampton Roads Area (the original 12 in the HRTA, plus Franklin, Gloucester, Southampton, and Surry

What the ever-lovin’-heck is wrong with these people?  We’re bleeding to death at the gas pump and these goobers think the solution is to make us pay more in taxes?

For cryin’ out loud this had better be stopped in the House. And if you’re reading this blog then you need to pick up the phone and call your Delegate and make sure it is.

This is not now, nor has it ever been, about not having enough money.  It’s about not being able to control spending.  That’s it.  Bottom line.  Any other explanation is just not true.

Over at WRVA, Doc Thompson has a petition that calls for Responsible Leadership.

It is long past time that The Governor and The Legislature operate on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia just like the citizens themselves have to operate with their personal finances.

Go sign it.

NOW.