Doyle Dollars

Never underestimate the power of American ingenuity. 

A state convenience store chain is handing out coupons to counter Wisconsin’s increase in the cigarette tax.

As part of a marketing promotion, Open Pantry stores are handing out “Doyle Dollars” to smokers to help offset the $1 per pack increase in the state’s cigarette tax. Gov. Jim Doyle pushed for the cigarette tax increase in the budget.

The promotion, which is good for $1 off any two packs of cigarettes, began Tuesday, the same day the tax hike took effect, and runs through Jan. 31.

If you don’t want a dollar, you can get 0.68 Euros, 39 Rupees, or 15,996 Dongs. 

1. Robert Buhler is a clever guy.

   Posted by Cindy on January 07, 2008 at 2145 hrs




2. Doyle supporters, show your support.  Start smoking!

   Posted by on January 07, 2008 at 2210 hrs




3. I wonder if you can donate Doyle Dollars to Doyle’s campaign.

   Posted by Owen on January 07, 2008 at 2218 hrs




4. Open Pantry better mind their P’s and Q’s.

   Without being familiar with Open Pantry’s costs and the contract with their cigarette wholesaler, they may find themselves under investigation by Doyle’s DATCP for violations of the state’s Unfair Sales Act.

   (you know, the same law that mandates a minimum markup on gasoline, tobacco, and alcohol)

   Funny how that stupid law keeps rearing it’s ugly head.

   Posted by on January 07, 2008 at 2218 hrs




5. I thought the minimum markup was deemed unconstitutional, in part, because of the state’s inconsistent enforcement of it.

   Good for Open Pantry!

   Posted by hsgbdmama on January 07, 2008 at 2232 hrs




6. Hmm...if you could donate Dolye Dollars to Doyle’s campaign, then smokers would become some of his biggest donors.  Oh, the irony.

   Posted by on January 08, 2008 at 1308 hrs




7. See a Doyle Dollar:
   http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/080102DoyleDollar.pdf

   Posted by on January 08, 2008 at 1730 hrs