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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by Horsefly, Apr 21, 2006.

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  1. Horsefly

    Horsefly F1 Veteran

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    #1 Horsefly, Apr 21, 2006
    Now they're talking gas SHORTAGES because the refineries are having to switch over to less polluting ethanol-added gasoline. And whose brilliant idea was it to switch over to ethanol-added gasoline during a time of already high gas prices????? Oh I'm sure it was a decision MANDATED by Congress. And I wonder how much money went into the pockets of the politicians so that this well timed MANDATE would only help raise the prices even more???????? And therefore add a few million dollars to the perks of the oil company FAT CATS!

    I thought we were going to run out of gas WAY back in 1973. Amazing that when the price goes up, they have plenty to sell!!!

    Will this scam on the public never cease?
     
  2. MS250

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    #2 MS250, Apr 21, 2006
    I guess it will never end.

    Im still trying to get over the CEO of Exxon, largest package in history. 400M, and 1M annual golf membership, lets not forget the fat chaeck over the last 10 yrs in that position. WIth record profits, and record taxes from Oil, Im amazed we still have any left after the way they talk about shortages.

    I feel a Recession coming
     
  3. SrfCity

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    #3 SrfCity, Apr 21, 2006
    Gas is easily breaking $3 here now (West coast) Soon, $3.50 then to $4. Pity the commuter who is really feeling the pinch. Petroleum is the basis of so many products that this will fuel inflation.

    You'd think that $Trillion that we'll end up spending on that sand pit would have some benefits ;)
     
  4. Bullfighter

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    #4 Bullfighter, Apr 21, 2006
    I think the ethanol switch was timed as part of the annual switchover to 'summer' gas formulation. Add politics and Wall Street speculation and bang, $3 gas.

    Part of me sympathizes with people who now have these huge monthly gas bills. Part of me is ecstatic that I may not be stuck behind lone drivers in 3 ton SUVs in a few years.
     
  5. GregD

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    #5 GregD, Apr 21, 2006
    Is the ethanol switch really the reason? Seems like there's always a spike, then prices drop for a month or two and people forget. I get the feeling like b.s. excuses are thrown out to appease the masses.
     
  6. Horsefly

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    #6 Horsefly, Apr 21, 2006
    That's my point. Ethanol is the LATEST reason for high gas prices. Next week it will be something else. And next month something else. Their fountain of excuses flows more freely than an uncapped oil well.
     
  7. Matt@DD

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    #7 Matt@DD, Apr 21, 2006
    It's called "having someone by the balls"; and that someone is us. I just wish they would cut the bs reasoning and tell us the reason we're paying so much is because we live in a capitalistic society and they just want to make more money this year than last. That way, we're still getting screwed but at least you don't feel disrespected because someone isn't blowing smoke up your a**.
     
  8. darth550

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    #8 darth550, Apr 21, 2006
    2008 (minus Ohio and Florida). ;)
     
  9. Horsefly

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    #9 Horsefly, Apr 21, 2006
    Possibly true. If Billary can turn a few thousand dollars worth of stock into hundreds of thousands of dollars nearly overnight, surely she would have no problem turning water into wine,.....or gasoline. Or maybe environmentalist svengali Al Gore can make a car that will run entirely on green house gasses.
    Or Uncle Teddy can just cash in some of his aluminum beer cans and finance new oil exploration for the next 50 years.
     

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