Re: [FWDLK] gas prices

A large part of the problem is the Environmentalists and the politicians (mostly Democrats) that listen to them. That?s why we aren?t allowed to drill for more oil off-shore, on-shore, convert coal to oil, process shale oil (more oil reserves in the USA than all of the middle east), or build new nuclear power plants. They want higher oil prices so we will use less and cause less global warming. But how do we stop the 2 Billion Chinese and Indians from burning more oil than us as they develop. The Environmentalists would rather see us bleed a half Trillion dollars out of the country?s economy every year than become energy self-sufficient. And make the Arabs rich so they can coat their Mercedes with diamonds.

Dave Homstad

56 Dodge D500

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From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Tom Stroup
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] gas prices

The remarks of politicians about what is paid in Europe, or anywhere other than the USA,

have been made to try to get US citizens to go along with higher gas prices without a revolt.

Al Gore said we "needed" higher gas prices.

It doesn't matter to me what someone pays in another part of this world.

When you have no wells and no refineries you pay what it takes... and then get the hell

screwed out of you by added government taxes.

We have oil reserves, sources of oil, refineries, and distribution.

Now, we have added taxes and higher prices and we are told we should be grateful.

Gasoline is about $1 a gallon in Central America.

Is the USA unable to compete with that ?

Let's vote everyone out and start over with people who will represent us.

Please go back to discussions of Forward Look vehicles and happier topics than the idea

that we should be thankful for our gasoline prices.

Tom S

southern Ohio, USA.

From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List on behalf of Jim Hoekendijk
Sent: Sat 5/17/2008 12:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] gas prices

Well, that is close to about right: almost $10 a gallon.

Won?t keep me from driving my doggies around, but we?re thinking twice (doing math) about visiting further away family and friends?

Jim, The Netherlands

1957 Dodge D500 Lancer x2

Van: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Namens Mark J. Hash
Verzonden: zaterdag 17 mei 2008 16:50
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Onderwerp: [FWDLK] gas prices

Just curious, as I was recently fondly looking back on the day two or three years ago when gas prices took a sudden jump from around $1.75 to around $2.50 a gallon seemingly overnight and everyone was up in arms. At that time, we were reminded that in Europe they were already paying $3.50 - $4 a gallon.

Of course, we here in the US kinda scoffed that it would ever get that high for us!

So, now that we have passed $3.50 and are quickly on the way to 4 bucks a gallon, I was just curious what our European friends are paying today for a gallon? (Yes I know they buy liters, not gallons, but maybe they're smarter than me and can do the conversion?) $8? $10?

Mark mjh

57 Fury - Mr. Finzzz

Sutherlin, OR