If young people in France can come out in the millions to protest a labor law, I don't see why truckers and other U.S. citizens can't do the same over the outrageous price for gas. Exxon Mobil's CEO is getting a $400 million retirement package. US Oil companies are raking in billions! The wealthy keep getting richer and can afford high gas prices, while the working middle class and poor are barely keeping their nose above the water.  Where's the union leaders and real politicians at?  We need to leave Iran alone unless they have the ability to attack the United States.
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People as citizens of this country need to realize that they have the power to buy: "Customer is King." If you think an item or service is over-priced, go shop around the market. You will find a better deal. Just don't go the gas station around the corner and fill your tank. Shop around. Some stations have a cheaper rate. It may not be much, but for those who have to commute on a regular basis, you will be getting more for your dollars.\n\nProtesting in the U.S. equates to whining and griping, but no real action. Peaceful protesting will get the media's attention as well as the private executives. Grass roots movement can change a lot. Walking, car pooling, using public transportation are other effective alternatives. When my parents protested for civil rights during the '60s and the Vietnam War in the '70s, they actually came on the streets. Politicians and corporations will take note of this.\n\nI've also heard that you can't blame the Federal government for hikes in gas prices. True! But also, the administration and its policy makers should not be giving them tax breaks, also known as "corporate welfare." Exxon Mobil does not deserve a tax break.\n\nRemember, you as a buyer can control certain things. If a retailer is not giving you a good deal, don't go there and let him know about it. Demand controls supply.
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I can answer him. I blame Bush partly for the high gas prices because for the most part he is giving his friends in the oil industry big tax breaks every year. As a republican his belief is if you give more tax breaks to the rich more jobs will be created and prices of things will be kept down. But has it? No. I don't think he cares that the gas prices are high. It just means more money for his friends. Exxon makes 79000 dollars a minute. That is outrageous. Though it is not exactly Bush's job to fix the outlandish prices and profits, it would be nice if it really was a concern. What has Bush done to help this crisis?
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The U.S. may have a civil control over parts of the middle east but they have no control over how much the middle east will sell the oil to us.  It really doesn't matter personal opinions regarding this question, since, if you want to drive, you have to pay.  Of course, everything else will go up in price to, produce, canned goods, clothes, airline prices, you name it, it will go up.  It's just a fact, I know it stinks, but, there's nothing that anyone can do. Until the U.S. releases some of it's reserves to keep the prices steady, get ready to dip into your pocket.
125690
Scandinavia. And it's about 70 dollars per litre. And you people are complaining. Hell... The gas prices in the United States are amongst the lowest in the whole world.
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Yes, but w/good reason.  Gas prices have never been this high w/no relief in sight.  It seems we are limiting our travel b/c we just can't afford to drive in this country.  I know I'm on a gas budget.  Work-home-work-home, maybe a chill spot on the wknd, but that's it.
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It is ridiculous,  and I am scared about it.  The gas prices drive up the prices of all other products because, the products have to be driven to the stores in trucks run with gasoline.  So, not only do we end up paying more for gas, but for everything else as well.\nNow, I suppose for the upper and probably mid-level middle class this isn't that huge of a deal, but if you are mostly paycheck to paycheck, like my family, this can really hurt.\nOf course the rich get richer....that's just the way it goes.\nAnd what bugs me is that there isn't even a good reason for this gas spike...it is just speculation in the market driving up the price....\nWhere is our president when we need him?  He is NOT here for the majority of citizens in this country.  He has an agenda that goes against helping his own country, and that is pathetic.
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Are you people serious? our oil and gasoline is Subsidized by the US government.  While your crying about $3 a gallon for gasoline, Europe is paying upwards of $7 a liter for their petrol.  The government is the only thing keeping you driving the 4X4 and giant SUV, wake up.\n\nEdit: and while your on Yahoo Answers moaning to all of your "friends" about how evil a democracy the US gov't is, they are loosening the restrictions on your car's waste output, and opening the countries fuel supply for personal use so YOU don't have to ride your bike to the mall tomorrow.\n\nEdit2: YES they CAN use the excuse they cannot convert oil->gasoline.  We are currently refining at MAX capacity (when weather systems allow) We havn't made a new refinery since the 70s, and since it take almost 20 YEARS to complete a new refinery, don't hold your breath. (10 years to complete an oil rig)  Also, why the hell would Exon make a new refinery? From a business standpoint, they have NO motivation to do so, they are getting prime price for their product.
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I think if we all had solidarity we could pick one of the big oil company's each month and not buy from them. Forcing them to scale down or sell their oil wholesale to the other company's. Let's say for the entire month of June we don't buy any products from Exxon/Mobile. That might get their attention.
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We were not at war when the policies were set that slammed us into the red, sadly.  It's a matter of a corrupt government that is controlled by special interest groups.  Ask yourself this:  if the energy and oil companies are reporting the greatest profits they have ever seen, why does our government continue to provide them with tax deferrals and outright payments in the form of subsidies?   Just how much has Haliburton made in Iraq?  And why haven't their cost over-runs, which go into the billions of dollars, been investigated?  Then ask yourself what companies the current administration worked for and will return to when they are out of office.   The connection becomes pretty clear.   We are no longer a democracy but a corporate oligarchy.  The citizens select which corporate representative will take power, not who represents them best.
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I don't want to create a conspiracy theory here - that the gas companies haven't built refineries, so that the supply has remained steady whereas demand skyrocketed, driving up the price...as the companies have seen quarterly profits that are unheard of.  I won't try and say that this was a carefully constructed plot on their behalf, ahem.  Well, ok, I don't think it is but I do think that they've been cheap and that their current plans to expand existing refineries won't solve our problems.\n\nDemand for energy will continue to grow (disproportionately here in the U.S...) and I really believe STRONGLY in seeking alternative sources of energy so that we can not only reduce costs for Americans (costs for living...crude oil costs affect EVERYTHING...prodution, shipping...driving up prices...costs to commute, etc.) but will reduce our dependence on foreign oil - doesn't get much better than THAT!!
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President Bush has been dropping the unemployment rate with his new awesome minimum wage jobs. I'm with Rosanne bar. We need to create a maximum wage, I think that will create more job opportunities. Huge corporations will stop exporting jobs because the cheaper labor in other countries won't help them see more profit. They'll keep the jobs here and maybe pay decent wages. I'm talking 100 mill a year. I think that's plenty for one person.
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I'm tired as well.\n\nI'm even more tired of hearing its Bush's fault for the high prices, and then hearing how he is only in Iraq for the Oil.\n\n------------------\n\nalford, (below) give me a break, you can't really be that naive, can you?  The average profit on each gallon of gas is 9 cents.  The average tax on each gallon of gas is 50 cents.\n\nSupply vs. demand is what controls the gas prices.  Can you supply any evidence to your conspiracy theory that Bush is at the head of a table in a board room with all the oil executives plotting a master plan to raise gas prices?  Is he behind the high price of bottled water also?\n\nYou claim people dint know what they are talking about, while you make accusations without anything to back them up.\n\nBush wants to increase our oil supply (which lowers prices) by drilling in our own country, but your liberal hero's wont let him.\n\nBush wants to increase our means of refining oil (which would increase our oil supply) but your liberal hero's wont let him.\n\nYour a typical liberal, who has been brainwashed by the likes of Michael Moore, and Bill Mahr.  You obviously can't think for yourself.  If you could, you would be smart enough to look into the baseless allegations you make and realize they are ludicrous.
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some of it is necessary since the PEC nations are not sending us as much oil as before, but i'd say most is gouging. The easiest way to convince lawmakers would be to vote them out of office in the next elections. if they know their seat will be replaced if they don't solve the problem, im pretty sure we will see more action on their part.
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American Corporation has moved their company's over to China for "Cheap Labor," To my understanding doesn't freight cost more to ship over seas, or even on a cargo plane? To me it seems that the Corporations should be loosing money. Then there's "Cheap Labor," Mexicans, Would get paid less then the average Joe, The problem here is pure simple Greed. Greed from the Government for not in forcing laws, and Pure Greed from Corporations. There wallets are getting fatter, while I have no Idea where or if I will have a Job next year?\n\nThe reason Why most Americans won't do the jobs is the number one reason "Cost of Living" Everything has gone up but not our pay. There is no way that we could survive on so little. WE are Americans We would not get any Help From the Government, So therefore; that's is why.
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Because they dont have  a huge income.  A few hundered dollars a year, is the medium income of the Iraqi family. So, the price of gas is going to be cheap. Also, this is a nation of few cars too.  I would guess that as many cars there are in Iraq, would only be enough to match the size of West Virginia or Alaska.  Only those who are well off can afford them, as most of them live in poverty.\n\nAlso, we "subsidize" the gas coming from Kuwait to Iraq, by buying it expensive and selling it cheap!  I dont know why, but we do, thats what the stink was with Haliburton getting the conract under Vice President Dick Cheney.\n\nI do not fret about the war, it will play itself out in the due course, and our boys and girls will be back home when the time is right.  I leave everything up to GOD, as HE can deal with it, it is beyond my scope in dealing with it.\n\nI wish you well...\n\nJesse
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No, it isn't. It's quite simply that in recent years it is getting out of hand. As the owner of a fairly large construction company, I can give you an example why people like myself have such an issue with illegal aliens. In 1995, the cost of framing a custom home was about $7.00 per sq. ft. . In 2005, the cost for the same job is about $3.25 per sq. ft.. This is DIRECTLY related to illegal aliens, in that they are highly skilled craftsmen who can do just as well a job, but because they don't have insurance, or pay taxes, they can cut a bid in HALF, and still maintain the same profit margin. Almost 30% of every penny the company makes goes to taxes alone. Add another 5% of each individual's income for worker's comp. Which illegal aliens can't get, nor can they get the bonding and liability insurance policies I am requred to maintain as a part of doing business. Their average income is $12 per hour. My average payout for wages is $18 per hour. That's per man. So do the math. How much house do you think I can afford to build at $3.25 per foot, at $18 per man hour with a 9 man crew per jobsite? Notice, the cost of housing (along with the price of fuel) has increase almost 150 PERCENT in the past 10 years, yet the income of TENS OF THOUSANDS of AMERICAN construction workers has been cut in half, just so they can compete in an open job market. So tell me mister, who SHOULD I be pissed at? I don't see any senators running the bottom out of my business. But I do support ANY efforts they can make to keep ANYONE else from doing so. The White House has had ZERO impact on my particular job market. The criminal activities of 10 million Mexicans HAS.
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PRICE GOUGING IS AGAINST THE LAW\nBUT OIL PEOPLE ARE GETTIN FATTER AND WE AS SHEEP GO ON FOLLOWING\nKEY WORD=PETITION AGAINST IT/ MAKE DEMOCRACY WORK