Bush Pins Gas Prices on Democrats

[one...two...tree 2,762]

(AP / CRAWFORD, Texas) — President Bush on Saturday blamed the Democratic-led Congress for the high cost of gasoline and renewed his call for expanded offshore drilling to increase U.S. oil supplies.

"To reduce pressure on prices, we need to increase the supply of oil, especially oil produced here at home," Bush said in his weekly radio address.

Congress left for the August recess without a solution to fuel prices. In a bid to force a vote on offshore drilling, Republicans blocked Democratic proposals to use the nation's petroleum reserve, curb oil speculation and require oil companies to drill on already leased federal lands.

The president, who is vacationing at his Texas ranch, said Americans support expanded exploration of oil in areas that include the Outer Continental Shelf. The shelf is the shallow, sloping land that stretches for miles undersea between the coastline and the deep ocean.

New oil drilling is only allowed now in federal waters in the western Gulf of Mexico and off Alaska.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., signaled last week the Democrats' position could be shifting. With energy legislation to be introduced after Congress returns, lawmakers will be able to "consider opening portions of the Outer Continental Shelf for drilling, with appropriate safeguards, and without taxpayer subsidies to Big Oil," she said.

But Bush said the Democrats are pushing a plan that would reduce domestic production and drain the country's emergency oil supply.

"Democratic leaders know that these counterproductive proposals will not become law," Bush said. "They need to stop standing in the way of expanding domestic production and take meaningful steps now to address the pain caused by high energy prices."

Bush said offshore drilling can be done in an "environmentally responsible" way. Experts believe production from below the ocean can produce nearly 10 years' worth of America's current annual oil output, he said.

"When Congress returns they should remove this restriction so we can get these vast oil resources from the ocean floor to your gas tank," Bush said.

The president also said Congress should lift a ban that blocks access to oil shale on federal lands. Oil shale, a sedimentary rock, can be mined and processed to produce oil.

And lawmakers should extend tax credits to encourage the development of alternative sources of energy such as wind and solar, Bush said.

"This Congress has been one of the most unproductive on record. They've failed to address the challenge of high gas prices," the president said. "They need to send me a bill next month that I can sign so we can bring relief to drivers, small business owners, farmers and ranchers and every American affected by high prices at the pump."

http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1835484,00.html

[yogib37 3]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

[Ban Hammer 13,352]

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

no, he didn't.

Within this period, there are three distinct periods of fuel economy change. (1) from 1979-1982 the fuel economy rose as the price of fuel rose dramatically; (2) from 1984-1986 the fuel economy rose as the CAFE standard rose; (3) from 1986-1988 the fuel economy rose even as the price of fuel fell and the CAFE standard was relaxed due to pressure from US automakers[10] before returning to 1986 levels in 1990.

furthermore, bush made the only change to cafe in the past 30 years

In late 2007, CAFE standards received their first overhaul in more than 30 years. On December 19, President Bush signed into law the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which requires in part that automakers boost fleetwide gas mileage to 35 mpg by the year 2020. This requirement applies to all passenger automobiles, including "light trucks." Politicians had faced increased public pressure to raise CAFE standards; a July 2007 poll conducted in 30 congressional districts in seven states revealed 84-90% in favor of legislating mandatory increases.[19]

or you can claim congress did that, instead of bush. but then you'd have to admit that congress controls the cafe standard.....

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations in the United States, first enacted by Congress in 1975,[1]

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[one...two...tree 2,762]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

[Ban Hammer 13,352]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

[natty bumppo 297]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

[peejay 327]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

If King George really was king...then he wouldn't be limited to only 2 terms...would he?

There is a lot I don't like about Bush and he has screwed up in countless ways, but some folks go way over the top here on VJ blaming this guy for anything and everything.

Bush controls the price of gasoline about as much as Obama or anyone else will. It is all about supply and demand. And Bush didn't force anyone to go out and buy fleets of gas hogs nor did he force them to buy homes way out in the suburbs far from work.

[natty bumppo 297]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

If King George really was king...then he wouldn't be limited to only 2 terms...would he?

There is a lot I don't like about Bush and he has screwed up in countless ways, but some folks go way over the top here on VJ blaming this guy for anything and everything.

Bush controls the price of gasoline about as much as Obama or anyone else will. It is all about supply and demand. And Bush didn't force anyone to go out and buy fleets of gas hogs nor did he force them to buy homes way out in the suburbs far from work.

yet ... others have postulated that bush is also responsible for the housing market dilemma ... forced people to buy homes they couldn't afford ....

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

If King George really was king...then he wouldn't be limited to only 2 terms...would he?

There is a lot I don't like about Bush and he has screwed up in countless ways, but some folks go way over the top here on VJ blaming this guy for anything and everything.

Bush controls the price of gasoline about as much as Obama or anyone else will. It is all about supply and demand. And Bush didn't force anyone to go out and buy fleets of gas hogs nor did he force them to buy homes way out in the suburbs far from work.

If he can't control the price then why he selling that line of BS to the American people? You can't have it both ways - saying on one hand, it's Congress' fault but then saying the President has no power in doing anything about the price. A little honesty is needed here...come on.

[natty bumppo 297]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

If King George really was king...then he wouldn't be limited to only 2 terms...would he?

There is a lot I don't like about Bush and he has screwed up in countless ways, but some folks go way over the top here on VJ blaming this guy for anything and everything.

Bush controls the price of gasoline about as much as Obama or anyone else will. It is all about supply and demand. And Bush didn't force anyone to go out and buy fleets of gas hogs nor did he force them to buy homes way out in the suburbs far from work.

If he can't control the price then why he selling that line of BS to the American people? You can't have it both ways - saying on one hand, it's Congress' fault but then saying the President has no power in doing anything about the price. A little honesty is needed here...come on.

you bought it ... the congress does nothing ... and bush makes laws

[IAMX 3,055]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

I think anyone who is in denial about Bush's obsession with oil needs a good kick in the ###.

It's clear drilling for oil solves next to nothing, and not worth it when comparing the environmental cost to what oil is actually produced, refined, and not exported. It also changes absolutely nothing in the near future in terms of supply. What needs to change is an overhaul of American use of oil, particularly in vehicles, to something that uses none or next to none. The only problem with FCV's are they don't reduce oil consumption enough, as it is still needed for an ICE, but BEV's, on the other hand, use magnetism, much like computer hard drive. If anyone needs an analogy as to how reliable it is, consider how many years a hard drive can run at 7200, 10000, and 15000 rpms (5-8 years on a 24/7 basis). In current ICE vehicles, cars rarely go over 3,500rpms unless they can't drive a standard worth a ####### (or are driving too fast). The ONLY reason we're not much further into electric vehicles and a greater solution is political reasons, and pro-oil dominance stifling innovation. And since both President and Vice President are much the same oil industry's ######, and because people spoon-feed out of both of their mouth's, we're stuck with the same problem which won't get fixed until America's mindset gets fixed.

As for Democrats, they're only changing position on oil to pander toward retarded votes (Republican), which is one reason of many I'm not voting for them. Their idea of change is preach change, and do nothing different when the time comes. I seriously hope San Franciscans open their eyes and throw out Pelosi in this next election, opting for either a more reasonable Democrat or go straight to third party. Pelosi's proven she doesn't have the people's interests in mind, only in terms of their vote, not in action. Which is the same Obama has been doing. It's pretty scary how fundamentally flawed the Democratic party's mindset is when it comes to getting things done. Not as bad as Republican's, but one certainly can't rely on Democrats for the appropriate change.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

If King George really was king...then he wouldn't be limited to only 2 terms...would he?

There is a lot I don't like about Bush and he has screwed up in countless ways, but some folks go way over the top here on VJ blaming this guy for anything and everything.

Bush controls the price of gasoline about as much as Obama or anyone else will. It is all about supply and demand. And Bush didn't force anyone to go out and buy fleets of gas hogs nor did he force them to buy homes way out in the suburbs far from work.

If he can't control the price then why he selling that line of BS to the American people? You can't have it both ways - saying on one hand, it's Congress' fault but then saying the President has no power in doing anything about the price. A little honesty is needed here...come on.

you bought it ... the congress does nothing ... and bush makes laws

Bush and the Republicans in Congress aren't willing to debate the issues...instead, their focus is on the supply side of it rather than even acknowledging the demand side of the issue. Why aren't they debating the issue of reducing demand and all the viable solutions which would have an immediate impact on the price of oil? Because that would hurt the pockets of Big Oil. Take away their tax breaks? No way. Tap into our strategic oil reserves? No way. Higher fuel efficiency standards? No way. You'd have to be a sheep not see the one-sidedness of their claim - drill, drill our way out of high fuel prices. You won't find anyone expert who believes that increasing off shore drilling is going to have any impact on what people are paying at the pump right now. In the meantime Dubbya's going to lay the blame on Congress for not allowing his buddies to drill away.

[dalegg 143]

I seriously hope San Franciscans open their eyes and throw out Pelosi in this next election, opting for either a more reasonable Democrat or go straight to third party. Pelosi's proven she doesn't have the people's interests in mind, only in terms of their vote, not in action. Which is the same Obama has been doing. It's pretty scary how fundamentally flawed the Democratic party's mindset is when it comes to getting things done. Not as bad as Republican's, but one certainly can't rely on Democrats for the appropriate change.

I don't think there is another Democrat running against Pelosi in her own district this fall, however you could vote for Cindy Sheehan I guess. Now that would make C-SPAN a little more interesting if she was in congress!

[natty bumppo 297]

Yeah Right,

Since Dummy took office, the price of a gallon of gas has gone up. When he took office the ave. price was around $1.85/gal Aprox. Now it at least $3.50/gal

He relaxed the standard MPG so the BIG 3 can crank out monster Gas suckers. he did everything to protect his and his buddies interest in the oil busness.

they are having the biggest profits under this Dunce of a leader then any time in history.

so I put the Blame on him.

And even if they open up the drilling on the off shore it will be 10 plus years before we see any products from it. so it is not a short term solution. It is just to help his buddie get richer.

SCREW HIM.. He needs to look in the mirror and say, That person in the mirror is to blame, not the democrats.

It's a deceptive little scheme that Bush and Republicans are doing, they know that Americans are feeling the pinch at the pumps in addition to higher prices for everything and they're mad at the Fed Gov't. for us being in this predicament. They're being crafty by suggesting that opening up off shore drilling will lower the price of fuel without directly making that claim - they keep saying we need to increase our supply. No one in their right minds or who has a half a brain will dare to claim that opening up off shore drilling will bring relief to Americans at the gas pumps. What's really behind this is that both Bush and Cheney are oil men and they're looking out for Big Oil. That's why Bush rejects the Democrat's proposals because it would undermine Big Oil's profits.

It's amazing that there seems to be a number of Americans who are easily fooled by their scheme.

medics, we got a terminal case here!

link

are you saying ... bush isn't a dictator .... that there are others who also run the gubment

If King George really was king...then he wouldn't be limited to only 2 terms...would he?

There is a lot I don't like about Bush and he has screwed up in countless ways, but some folks go way over the top here on VJ blaming this guy for anything and everything.

Bush controls the price of gasoline about as much as Obama or anyone else will. It is all about supply and demand. And Bush didn't force anyone to go out and buy fleets of gas hogs nor did he force them to buy homes way out in the suburbs far from work.

If he can't control the price then why he selling that line of BS to the American people? You can't have it both ways - saying on one hand, it's Congress' fault but then saying the President has no power in doing anything about the price. A little honesty is needed here...come on.

you bought it ... the congress does nothing ... and bush makes laws

Bush and the Republicans in Congress aren't willing to debate the issues...instead, their focus is on the supply side of it rather than even acknowledging the demand side of the issue. Why aren't they debating the issue of reducing demand and all the viable solutions which would have an immediate impact on the price of oil? Because that would hurt the pockets of Big Oil. Take away their tax breaks? No way. Tap into our strategic oil reserves? No way. Higher fuel efficiency standards? No way. You'd have to be a sheep not see the one-sidedness of their claim - drill, drill our way out of high fuel prices. You won't find anyone expert who believes that increasing off shore drilling is going to have any impact on what people are paying at the pump right now. In the meantime Dubbya's going to lay the blame on Congress for not allowing his buddies to drill away.

so bush forces people at gunpoint to buy gas guzzling (13-18 mpg) vehicles for long daily commutes ...

[dalegg 143]

so bush forces people at gunpoint to buy gas guzzling (13-18 mpg) vehicles for long daily commutes ...

I think the one of the arguments is that all the Gas guzzlers that exist increase demand nationwide, driving up the cost of fuel even for people who buy economy cars.