Comments on: Embarrassing: U.S. Embassy Refuses to Pay London Congestion Pricing Fees http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/ Exposing fraud, waste, abuse, and general stupidity Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:15:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Judd Wiley http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/#comment-1047 Judd Wiley Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:45:29 +0000 http://www.commuteroutrage.com/?p=600#comment-1047 So if NYC passes congestion pricing, British diplomats wouldn't have to pay? So if NYC passes congestion pricing, British diplomats wouldn’t have to pay?

]]> By: Dark Meaver http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/#comment-958 Dark Meaver Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:53:58 +0000 http://www.commuteroutrage.com/?p=600#comment-958 This is one of the most idiotic posts I've seen from you Judd. You should really research agreements that countries have between each other before you slam the US government for 'embarassing' you by not paying a ridiculous 'congestion pricing fee.' First of all diplomats are exempt from all sorts of taxes and fees as they travel to foreign countries in accordance with multiple treaties and in the case of US Diplomats, The Foreign Missions Act (22 USC 4301 et seq.). They are eligible for reimbursement of airline fees levied by other countries as well as sales tax, etc. Local schmuck governments routinely complain about countries not paying various fines, fees, and taxes because they want to suck more money out of someone because they can't manage the massive revenue they have coming in. London is one of the most taxed cities in the world but these guys whine and complain to squeeze a little more money for their horribly mismanaged schemes of governance. For you to say that official diplomatic vehicles should pay this ludicrous tax is completely moronic and in your case, frankly, disappointing. This is one of the most idiotic posts I’ve seen from you Judd. You should really research agreements that countries have between each other before you slam the US government for ‘embarassing’ you by not paying a ridiculous ‘congestion pricing fee.’

First of all diplomats are exempt from all sorts of taxes and fees as they travel to foreign countries in accordance with multiple treaties and in the case of US Diplomats, The Foreign Missions Act (22 USC 4301 et seq.). They are eligible for reimbursement of airline fees levied by other countries as well as sales tax, etc.

Local schmuck governments routinely complain about countries not paying various fines, fees, and taxes because they want to suck more money out of someone because they can’t manage the massive revenue they have coming in. London is one of the most taxed cities in the world but these guys whine and complain to squeeze a little more money for their horribly mismanaged schemes of governance.

For you to say that official diplomatic vehicles should pay this ludicrous tax is completely moronic and in your case, frankly, disappointing.

]]> By: Judd Wiley http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/#comment-956 Judd Wiley Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:46:14 +0000 http://www.commuteroutrage.com/?p=600#comment-956 Mike, were you trying to write "I [heart symbol] congestion pricing"? If you like, I can go back into your comment and add "heart" so that others aren't confused. Mike, were you trying to write “I [heart symbol] congestion pricing”?

If you like, I can go back into your comment and add “heart” so that others aren’t confused.

]]> By: Mike http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/#comment-954 Mike Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:34:55 +0000 http://www.commuteroutrage.com/?p=600#comment-954 I congestion pricing. I congestion pricing.

]]> By: Outraged http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/#comment-942 Outraged Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:22:04 +0000 http://www.commuteroutrage.com/?p=600#comment-942 Congestion pricing sucks. Congestion pricing sucks.

]]> By: Lewis Derkins http://www.commuteroutrage.com/2008/06/26/embarrassing-us-embassy-refuses-to-pay-london-congestion-pricing-fees/#comment-938 Lewis Derkins Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:18:34 +0000 http://www.commuteroutrage.com/?p=600#comment-938 I agree that Tuttle sounds like a weasel, and the Brits should get their money, but London's congestion pricing is incredibly stupid. So is ours (where it exists) for that matter. I can't wait until Mary Peters is history. I hope congestion pricing doesn't hit her in the ass on the way out. I agree that Tuttle sounds like a weasel, and the Brits should get their money, but London’s congestion pricing is incredibly stupid. So is ours (where it exists) for that matter.

I can’t wait until Mary Peters is history. I hope congestion pricing doesn’t hit her in the ass on the way out.

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