FIGHT GAS PRICE
08-25-2005, 08:34 PM
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America is not United enough to do anything about it.
I think the only thing that would really work is for everyone to buy gas at just 1 or 2 stations and places that dont get business will probably be forced to drop prices.
But like I said. America is not united enough so lets all just get use to it. Drive slower. IT saves lots of gas. Dont drive your Ford Excursion with 1 passenger to the mall either
I think the only people who have a valid excuse complaining about gas prices are people who have cars that get over 35 MPG because they are actually trying. People who drive SUVs or 500 Horsepower cars shouldnt bother. I feel bad for small businesses though that NEED trucks.
I think the only thing that would really work is for everyone to buy gas at just 1 or 2 stations and places that dont get business will probably be forced to drop prices.
But like I said. America is not united enough so lets all just get use to it. Drive slower. IT saves lots of gas. Dont drive your Ford Excursion with 1 passenger to the mall either
I think the only people who have a valid excuse complaining about gas prices are people who have cars that get over 35 MPG because they are actually trying. People who drive SUVs or 500 Horsepower cars shouldnt bother. I feel bad for small businesses though that NEED trucks.
08-25-2005, 10:09 PM
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The simple fact is this country is one of the most (if not #1) dependant on gas. We like our huge yards, huge cities, and the bigger your city is, the longer commutes are. If everyone lives 10 miles from work, and has to drive to get to any shopping, then gas will be used plenty.
Want gas cost to go down? Drive like your mother'* mother, take more efficient routes, and try to make trips more worthwhile (things like shopping).
EDIT: 1 US gallon = 128 US fluid ounces
20oz pop or water is atleast $1. A gallon of bottled water at the gas station is over $6, gas is $2.50 here, that'* something to think about.
Want gas cost to go down? Drive like your mother'* mother, take more efficient routes, and try to make trips more worthwhile (things like shopping).
EDIT: 1 US gallon = 128 US fluid ounces
20oz pop or water is atleast $1. A gallon of bottled water at the gas station is over $6, gas is $2.50 here, that'* something to think about.
08-25-2005, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by griff1455
It might not be due to OPEC. It might be due to the fact that a cute little spotted owl and a darling little tree frog live there. And since Human Beings are at the top of the food chain, we have decided that no other species on this planet has the ability to adapt or relocate, even with our help. So we absolutley must sacrifice our quality of life (even though we continue to improve technology to benefit the environment) so that the lesser beings, whom could not have possibly survived this long without our influence, can continue to exist in their natural environment. It must be impossible for us to employ technology and have it coexist peacefully with nature. Adaptation for all species must have stopped (not evolution, this is not a religious vent) when Humans became self aware.
Sorry, I am rambling........... I'm done.
Sorry, I am rambling........... I'm done.
08-25-2005, 10:31 PM
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My point is that both sides go to the extreme. Ecology and mining natural resources can coexist together. There is a balance, but only if each perspective works in harmony to acheive it.
As far as the boycott, unification is the key. A truly bipartisan effort in this country??? Possible, but doubtful. However, I would support it.
As far as the boycott, unification is the key. A truly bipartisan effort in this country??? Possible, but doubtful. However, I would support it.
08-26-2005, 01:37 AM
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It think companys like gm and ford need start make more hybrid'*. someones needs to go those fuel cell cars going I will be in line for that car if they every make one
08-26-2005, 02:05 AM
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As long as gas is produced I'll be buying, it doesn't matter if its 5 or 10 dollars per gallon. I love to drive so I will! Until they pry my keys from my cold dead fingers! 
08-26-2005, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by IO
As long as gas is produced I'll be buying, it doesn't matter if its 5 or 10 dollars per gallon. I love to drive so I will! Until they pry my keys from my cold dead fingers!
08-26-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Originally Posted by IO
As long as gas is produced I'll be buying, it doesn't matter if its 5 or 10 dollars per gallon. I love to drive so I will! Until they pry my keys from my cold dead fingers!
08-26-2005, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Originally Posted by IO
As long as gas is produced I'll be buying, it doesn't matter if its 5 or 10 dollars per gallon. I love to drive so I will! Until they pry my keys from my cold dead fingers!
08-26-2005, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by IO
Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Originally Posted by IO
As long as gas is produced I'll be buying, it doesn't matter if its 5 or 10 dollars per gallon. I love to drive so I will! Until they pry my keys from my cold dead fingers!