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Anybody seriously concerned about where gas prices are heading? If it gets much worse the economy is going to be crippled in my opinion. People cannot survive without gas.
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Ass, Grass or Gas, nobody ride's for free...
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`ol Ger 5/7/2008 1:20pm
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It looks pretty sad. My hope is that it will drive us to energy independence. We need to put heavy pressure on our gubberment. We hired them and we can fire them.
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JPT 5/7/2008 2:36pm
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That's what we should have been doing since 9/11 instead of certain other activities. We'd be a lot safer. Of course some folks in positions of power wouldn't be nearly as rich.
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I blame Bonepony

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JPT wrote:
That's what we should have been doing since 9/11 instead of certain other activities. We'd be a lot safer. Of course some folks in positions of...
That's what we should have been doing since 9/11 instead of certain other activities. We'd be a lot safer. Of course some folks in positions of power wouldn't be nearly as rich.
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I say we tax the churches and abolish the tax on fuel.
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mxmiken 5/7/2008 3:56pm
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Jarid332 wrote:
I blame Bonepony
good one jarid
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`ol Ger 5/7/2008 4:04pm
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Jarid332 wrote:
I blame Bonepony
A most excellent point !!
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Do you take Canadian money?
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I just paid $ 4.59 a gallon for diesel.. Cost me $124 bucks to fill my truck up, and that will last 3 days. Its funny though, just 20 mins away across the border in TJ, diesel is $2.12 per gallon.. I wonder why?Whistling
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Scotty wrote:
I just paid $ 4.59 a gallon for diesel.. Cost me $124 bucks to fill my truck up, and that will last 3 days. Its funny...
I just paid $ 4.59 a gallon for diesel.. Cost me $124 bucks to fill my truck up, and that will last 3 days. Its funny though, just 20 mins away across the border in TJ, diesel is $2.12 per gallon.. I wonder why?Whistling
Your gov takes the rest in taxes!!
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rucka356 wrote:
Anybody seriously concerned about where gas prices are heading? If it gets much worse the economy is going to be crippled in my opinion. People cannot...
Anybody seriously concerned about where gas prices are heading? If it gets much worse the economy is going to be crippled in my opinion. People cannot survive without gas.
I often think the same thing!!

It cant keep climbing like it is, something BIG is going to have to happen to change the situation.

It will hit $200 per barrel in the next 6 months, and then things will be fun!!

Food is going the same way as gas.

Going to be interesting months/years ahead for many people around the world!


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zjbell 5/7/2008 10:37pm
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I'll fill up with 25,000 gallons of jet A1 in a few short hours.
el moto diablo 5/7/2008 11:06pm
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Too bad cars don't run on bullshit. We would all be billionares.
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the petro companies and their political allies already do, and are...
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jtomasik 5/8/2008 5:27am
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We may have to learn how to live efficiently like the Euros had to do years ago. We're gonna need a major cultural mindshift to do it, though.
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jtomasik wrote:
We may have to learn how to live efficiently like the Euros had to do years ago. We're gonna need a major cultural mindshift to do...
We may have to learn how to live efficiently like the Euros had to do years ago. We're gonna need a major cultural mindshift to do it, though.
true...but everyone wants the other guy to change. Nobody wants to do it themselves.

Just like level...the dude bitchin' at XEWBX for not buying into the politics of AGW. By his own admission he doesn't do shit to conserve...but, AGW is a problem because XEWBX denies it (even though he lives a more earth friendly lifestyle).
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rucka356 5/8/2008 5:56am
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I bought some of those energy efficient light bulbs, and a push mower with no engine.....OLD SCHOOL. Along with that I got a battery operated weed eater. My yard is tiny so I figured all of this would save me money and space in my garage. I've gone green!

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Obama will save us!
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Jarid332 5/8/2008 8:01am
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skin290 wrote:
Obama will save us!
He might now save us, but I doubt he ignores the issue like dipsht in office now does.
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dougie 5/8/2008 8:11am
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This morning at my local gas station the 3 grades were 3.89.9, 4.01.9, 4.11.9

I dont know about the rest of the country but in So/Cal we for the most part live in these "bedroom" communities which are large tracts of homes usually located 50-100 miles away from where people work. That my friends makes for a loooong commute and a shit load of expense. I wonder what the rapidlily rising gas prices are going to do to the housing market? And if it hurts the housing mkt, all the accociated business's will also be hurt. I wouldnt be buying any Home Depot stock. Wink
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skin290 5/8/2008 8:24am
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skin290 wrote:
Obama will save us!
Jarid332 wrote:
He might now save us, but I doubt he ignores the issue like dipsht in office now does.
So you think government intervention can ONLY be positive in this case? I think that maybe one thing Jorge needs to do is find ways to remove excess EPA regs, if there are any...maybe there are better ideas, as well, I don't follow it much...
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Scotty wrote:
I just paid $ 4.59 a gallon for diesel.. Cost me $124 bucks to fill my truck up, and that will last 3 days. Its funny...
I just paid $ 4.59 a gallon for diesel.. Cost me $124 bucks to fill my truck up, and that will last 3 days. Its funny though, just 20 mins away across the border in TJ, diesel is $2.12 per gallon.. I wonder why?Whistling
It's $2.12 in TJ because the Mexican government owns the oil company, and they aren't raking in record profits like Exxon-Mobil-BP-Shell etc.

Socialize the oil companies along with the insurance companies, and we'll all be better off.
Dirty Britches 5/8/2008 8:56am
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3.49 this morning.
We cancelled our 4 day travel trip next month and are going to stay 45 minutes away in cabin for our family vacation this year. The gas cost pushes our vacation budget over the limit.
It's not just gas, everything is more expensive lately.
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i've changed quite a bit. i drive much less and much slower (the slower part is killing me but i'm trying to adjust). i ride my motorcycle much more, 50+ mpg. i use less utilities at home and am changing to the more efficient light bulbs.
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indy_maico 5/8/2008 9:50am
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I just heard on NPR some wall street analyst say that next year could see $200/barrel which would translate to $6 to $7 a gallon at the pump.

How long before the revolution starts???
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indy_maico wrote:
I just heard on NPR some wall street analyst say that next year could see $200/barrel which would translate to $6 to $7 a gallon at...
I just heard on NPR some wall street analyst say that next year could see $200/barrel which would translate to $6 to $7 a gallon at the pump.

How long before the revolution starts???
As soon as you stand up, git yer rifle in hand, and start charging your local Courthouse! Git movin' Colonel indy_maico!
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indy_maico 5/8/2008 11:14am
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skin290 wrote:
As soon as you stand up, git yer rifle in hand, and start charging your local Courthouse! Git movin' Colonel indy_maico!
I only have a 12 ga double. (old-school MADE IN USA Ithaca side-by-side)

Will that do?
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skin290 5/8/2008 12:31pm
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Better do it now before Obama takes 'em away! Wink
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rucka356 wrote:
Anybody seriously concerned about where gas prices are heading? If it gets much worse the economy is going to be crippled in my opinion. People cannot...
Anybody seriously concerned about where gas prices are heading? If it gets much worse the economy is going to be crippled in my opinion. People cannot survive without gas.
Don't be so sure...My 21 year old neighbor just stopped by my house last night and asked me if I wanted to be in on it. I thought it was funny and laughed, but he was serious and he was getting a lot of people together.



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