Taxing Oil Companies

Do you remember what the republicans said when Barrack wanted to tax the oil companies win fall profits? They said that the oil companies would just raise their prices and we won't see much change at the pump.
Palin did just that in Alaska and now every tax payer in that state is getting a $1200 check. No wonder her approval rating is 80%. How can anyone not like that?
The republicans know Barrack is right about his proposal for Palin proved it worked in Alaska. I guess they are getting just too much money from the lobbists to agree with Obama!
Aloha Mike