The Government's War on Long Haul Truckers

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  1. Crassius

    Crassius Light Load Member

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    I found this article in today's National Review Online good reading, and thought I would share the link... Below I will post the first two paragraphs.... if it interests you, the link will take you to the article at National Review Online.



    The Government’s War on Long-Haul Truckers
    Intrusive new regulations might actually make our highways more dangerous. By Lee Habeeb and Mike Leven



    Manuel Hernandez is not a complainer. But lately, he’s got a lot to complain about.
    Excessive government regulations are making it harder and harder for him to earn a living.
    And he’s not sure what he can do about it.


    Hernandez is not an energy executive being hassled by the EPA, a banker trying to cope with Dodd-Frank, or a doctor getting nickel-and-dimed by HHS and Obamacare; he’s a long-haul trucker.
    And his story is one all Republicans running for office should know, because it personifies our government’s war against a large category of middle-class workers who make our economy hum.

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    Thew full article is located here:

    http://www.nationalreview.com/artic...-long-haul-truckers-lee-habeeb-and-mike-leven
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Interesting article and also the comments at the end of the article.
     
  5. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Only a few good comments, the rest partisan hacks and the others have no idea how important trucking really is.
     
  6. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I added my two cents and got called a liberal for my trouble!
     
  7. NewbiusErectus

    NewbiusErectus Medium Load Member

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    Anne Ferro already told congress she is absolutely not open to repealing the rules. So I guess we'll find out if the tail can wag the dog.
     
  8. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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    If that's the case I vote for a sequel to the movie convoy. Just my .02 we can raise our hell and then head for the mexico border. I'll run the door...if y'all can stand the smell hahaha.
     
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    wore out Numbered Classic

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    I always wanted to be famous keemon
     
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  10. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    In before they close it. Lol
     
  11. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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    Heard that c'mon and well crash the gate doing 98!
     
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