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Originally Posted by NTFDAY

And since the Democrats have controlled Congress for the last couple of years why haven't they stopped the spiraling oil prices?

One reason, and I'm by far no expert in case you didn't notice hah, is b/c they don't have the numbers YET to fight the fillibuster the Repubs use when they try and change policy. Another reason is that little "war" that keeps dragging on over there making things less stable in the region which drives up oil prices and there is also an increase in demand through out the world for oil(China, India). Oh yeah, that and the Dems overall are kind of spinless when push come to shove in my opinion. There are still a couple "good ones" on both sides Dems and Repubs- though not many.

PS- I don't think oil prices will ever really come back down, I may not be old but I wasn't born yesterday

Originally Posted by MT79

One reason, and I'm by far no expert in case you didn't notice hah, is b/c they don't have the numbers YET to fight the fillibuster the Repubs use when they try and change policy. Another reason is that little "war" that keeps dragging on over there making things less stable in the region which drives up oil prices and there is also an increase in demand through out the world for oil(China, India). Oh yeah, that and the Dems overall are kind of spinless when push come to shove in my opinion. There are still a couple "good ones" on both sides Dems and Repubs- though not many.

PS- I don't think oil prices will ever really come back down, I may not be old but I wasn't born yesterday

Oil prices are being driven up by speculators since commodities are going down the tubes.
And I, like Richard will to the death defend your right to disagree, but I did not serve this country to let it go to h... in a hand basket.

Originally Posted by DennyW

((My plan is a bit more radical....Everybody just quit paying taxes til the system runs out of money... Money is power, with no money they have no power......))


I would like to see you pull that one off Dave...

Well, seeing as how most people wouldn't want to do anything illegal, it'll never happen.... so I guess I'll just be like everyone and just sit back and watch the whole thing fall apart when Asia calls in all the loans we have from them that we could never hope to pay off....

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

Originally Posted by DennyW

That's the whole problem Dave....If you don't have a world wide, or at least a us wide get together, it ain't never going to happen. It takes total commitment, and unity to accomplish big things.

and that ain't gonna happen either. So like I said, I'll just sit back and watch the deciline through to it's termination, I figure that is gonna be close as soon as gas hits about $4.50/gallon....

Originally Posted by DennyW

Well, I don't know when things will go bang...I do know that in 1967 when I went on R&R to Australia, the gas over there then, was over 3.00 a gallon. Have no idea what it is now. What's going on now, ir not what should be here, I know....But, what's a person, family going to do when there is a division of people ? I have no answers either. I guess, just get by the best I can. I filled the tank up on my Bronco II before winter, I only start it up once a week. I still have half a tank, so I'm good for now...

Heck, I haven't bought any gas since October, the garage is only 20 steps out the back door..... Everything else is on the 2 block rule...If it isn't withing my walking distance of 2 blocks, as the good doctor has perscribed for my daily exercise, I ain't going!!!! Well, til racing starts anyway!!!! Sponsors take care of a lot of that. Maybe it's an insignificant protest, but it's about all I can do that won't get me locked up!!!!!!

Originally Posted by DennyW

All I have to do is open the kitchen door, and I'm in the garage... Just have no room at the present to work yet. How did you get off with only 2 blocks ? I have to do 2 miles every other day..... We won't even go there on locked up for anything....They call me...., slick Willy.... Not really. I've always been a good boy. At least they never caught me but a few times....

Well, VA disabled since '72, 3 strokes, and numerous other medical malodies. Supposed to be on the couch watching soaps but I choose to be in the shop building Hot Rods and race cars. When I go out it's gonna be doing what I want to do.