OMG! Gas prices!
02-25-2011, 06:38 PM
#121
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Originally Posted by cinnya
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I don't think gas prices are high enough yet. SUV's and big PU trucks are still big sellers. Every time I go to the PO there is someone in a big gas guzzler, leaves engine running while they go in and get their mail, comes back and reads mail in vehicle with engine still running... (and this is in moderate temps so it's not for heating or cooling)
If I was in charge I would add taxes on until it was $10 a gallon, use the extra money to fund alternative energy (domestic) and a subsidy for low-income drivers. Then see if they still want to keep the engine idling.
If I was in charge I would add taxes on until it was $10 a gallon, use the extra money to fund alternative energy (domestic) and a subsidy for low-income drivers. Then see if they still want to keep the engine idling.
Do you realise what $10.00 gas would add on to the cost of transportation ,any goods that have to be moved ???You can forget about subsidizing low income drivers, they would need that for food.
as long as People who drive the big vehicles are paying for them and paying for the gas that is going in them with their money, it is their business, nobody elses.
Had to edit.............Yes ,I am one of those people who drive a big truck.
02-25-2011, 08:13 PM
#124
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Location: Oklahoma
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Originally Posted by cinnya
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I don't think gas prices are high enough yet. SUV's and big PU trucks are still big sellers. Every time I go to the PO there is someone in a big gas guzzler, leaves engine running while they go in and get their mail, comes back and reads mail in vehicle with engine still running... (and this is in moderate temps so it's not for heating or cooling)
If I was in charge I would add taxes on until it was $10 a gallon, use the extra money to fund alternative energy (domestic) and a subsidy for low-income drivers. Then see if they still want to keep the engine idling.
If I was in charge I would add taxes on until it was $10 a gallon, use the extra money to fund alternative energy (domestic) and a subsidy for low-income drivers. Then see if they still want to keep the engine idling.
Do you realise what $10.00 gas would add on to the cost of transportation ,any goods that have to be moved ???You can forget about subsidizing low income drivers, they would need that for food.
as long as People who drive the big vehicles are paying for them and paying for the gas that is going in them with their money, it is their business, nobody elses.
Had to edit.............Yes ,I am one of those people who drive a big truck.
edited to also say that I just cringe with the prices rising on everything except what you grow. Then you have to pay to water, fertilize, treat for pests, etc. So in every way, we are all going to pay out our noses. If we could get our oil & gas from E Coast, W Coast, Alaska and not have to depend on foreign oil, we would be much better off here in the US in every way regarding everything. I will not say1 more word about this topic except that I feel the pinch like all of you & will continue. Not happily, but I will still feel it & make do the best I can!
What happened when the Gulf of Mexico shut down? Remember? Prices shot up! Jobs were lost, businesses gone bust. We watched gas escalate daily here on our corner. Outta here!
02-25-2011, 08:21 PM
#125
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Location: Oregon
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Originally Posted by DirtyPaw
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by DirtyPaw
Originally Posted by Grammy o'5
With the unrest in Libya, following what happened Egypt, it is inevitable, and it will effect all aspects of our lives.
And, of course, those that can buy stock in oil will probably do well.
And, of course, those that can buy stock in oil will probably do well.
Respectfully submitted,
They are afraid of this happening, it was in today's Wall Street Journal.
I was in the Army and am a veteran of the Viet Nam era and was a homicide cop for many many years but now retired. I respect all opinions but I suppose I am wore out from being in combat in one form or another my entire life.
LOL I knew better that to get involved in this one.
Many blessings...
02-26-2011, 01:09 AM
#129
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I do apologize if my post sounded angry. Angry I am not. I just don't like my toes being stomped on when I am feeling the pinch & have been & will cont. to cut corners. It is nobody's business what I drive, because nobody pays for it or the gas to go in it, but me. We should all support each other during these hard times. Not post that we wish something like the price of gas to go to $10 a gallon!!! That would make it impossible for some to have money for food, meds, or anything else. Much less have money to sew with. I do not wish for any of you to suffer more. And common sense is that the higher gas costs us, the higher everything else will cost us. That is going to really & truly hurt a great deal of people. And that hurts me. We all need to give a lot of thought as to how we are going to handle this in our personal lives. Each household is different. I care about you all. I do. And I just wanted to let you all know that while I am not angry, I do apologize if I came across as that. I am very concerned about this Country. I will def. hush on this now. Take Care all of you & may God Bless you all. HUGE HUGS
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