On Thu, 31 May 2007 13:48:24 -0700, jps wrote:

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On Wed, 30 May 2007 10:24:20 -0400, HK wrote:

Jim wrote:
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
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GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup panel survey finds the public bracing
for continued rising gas prices this summer. A majority of poll
respondents expect gas prices to reach the $4.00 per gallon level in
their local area this summer, though only a small minority expects it to
reach the $5.00 mark. Roughly two in three Americans say they have
already been affected financially in some meaningful way by the high gas
prices. The public most often mentions oil company greed as the reason
for the high gas prices, though it also mentions other more practical
reasons such as problems with refineries.

They'll mention whatever the talking heads tell them to mention as
reasons. Remember "increased demand in China"? That's the reason I heard
for the latest run-up. Same thing last year. But, when the price dropped
last year, nobody said "decreased demand in China". I don't listen any
more. The only info I'd believe would come from Rex Tillerson, who was
being waterboarded in return for real details about the pricing scheme.
All other explanations thus far are an insult to our intelligence.

The "problems with refineries" reason is a tad too predictable. There's no
reason to doubt "refinery" and big oil greed, though.

It's pretty hard to ignore big oil's announcement of record profits every
quarter. Maybe it's time to sell the boat and buy Exxon Mobil stock.
Jim




Maybe it is time to elect a president who gives a damn about those with
middle or lower class incomes. We've had six and a half years of
corporate payoff in the White House. It's time to make sure the public's
interest is represented in such key, high-cost to the public industries
as oil and health care.

Yes, the president sets gas prices.

Bumper sticker brain. Some things just don't change.

Tell me if this make sense...

Under this president and administration, the oil companies know that
they'll benefit from the sort of oversight afforded a regular golf
partner who likes to kick his ball out of the rough.

Stock holders won't benefit, just the cocksuckers running things.

jps

Please tell me why the Democrats have done nothing about it. They control
Congress. Why've they not pinpointed the problem with all their hearings?
Or, are they in on the scam?

BTW, stockholders have and do benefit - greatly!