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Time to stop rising gas prices before its too late

Hammonton News N.J. area -- During his campaign for president, President Obama said he did not have a problem with gas being $4 a gallon. He said he had a problem with gas prices getting to $4 so fast.

Notice President Obama is not saying a word about the steady increase in gas prices. Why? Because it is increasing slowly.

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Submitted Jul 04, 2009 By: Hamish

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MrHighwaySafety Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,047 Points:456,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:11:27 AM Ignore MrHighwaySafety Report Abuse A AAA MEN! STOP THE MADNESS!
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,181 Points:711,920 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:10:27 AM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse People are slowly realizing that elections have consequences.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:12,279 Points:1,671,415 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:09:19 AM Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse Obama may not have a problem with gas at $4/gal, but I sure as heck do! I also have a problemw with government instituting policies, such as high gas taxes, as a disincentive to automobile ownership. These are European ideas, and we're NOT Europe! We are America, where freedom of choice and personal liberty rule the day. To the Devil with Obama's socialist policies...
Wesk8 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:526 Points:401,835 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:08:49 AM Ignore Wesk8 Report Abuse Not a news article, this is opinion.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:6,132 Points:343,430 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:08:28 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse one of the reasons why Obama is not having an issue w/ $4/gal is that this is the only way we can get moving forward in the quest for independence from fossil fuels. Who would want to find alternative energy sources if gas is at $1.50? Not profitable, let's face it!
Neilbee Rookie Author Houston Posts:21 Points:12,100 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:08:18 AM Ignore Neilbee Report Abuse The writer is more concerned about keeping gas prices low at all costs regardless of the harm to environment.He only cares about his fuel bill.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,799 Points:1,366,735 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:08:17 AM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse It is already too late.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:5,636 Points:870,390 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:07:50 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Obama is a power hungry socialist would be dictator. He supports the worst dictators on earth and puts down democracy every chance he gets. So, high oil prices can give him more control over us.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:6,132 Points:343,430 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:07:27 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse must87searcher: you're right we are still the biggest waster of fossil fuels all around.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:6,132 Points:343,430 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:06:40 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse bytebug: show me ONE politician who kept her/his campaign promises after being elected.
ckyle494 Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:71 Points:174,385 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:05:36 AM Ignore ckyle494 Report Abuse Soooooo should we have a REVOTE to see if our NEW CZAR wins this time?
NJColt Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,390 Points:1,385,630 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:05:25 AM Ignore NJColt Report Abuse Obama... The president with no clue
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:18,963 Points:2,878,005 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:05:07 AM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse Has Obama actually kept any of his campaign promises?
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,705 Points:525,000 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:04:58 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse The expectation was that most drivers have to get along with problems, and hear it is the price of gas. The price of $4 a gallon maybe used as the "boiling point" of trouble for drivers. Even with the market down, we still use some of the largest amounts of fuel in the world today. The price may be down today, what is it going to be in the next couple of years? It would be a surprice to the see the price of gas fall below the $1.50 a gallon.
biza4u Champion Author New Haven Posts:2,163 Points:371,530 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:04:44 AM Ignore biza4u Report Abuse The greed factor is what has driven this recession and it is still keeping it going. Until it stops we will face higher prices for everything
FordGuy48 Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,034 Points:259,470 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:03:35 AM Ignore FordGuy48 Report Abuse NOBama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Terrapinone Champion Author Baltimore Posts:2,121 Points:880,790 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:03:13 AM Ignore Terrapinone Report Abuse His campaign promises are falling to the wayside.
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,030 Points:395,435 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:02:54 AM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Obamma is a crook and his party is on the take from big oil. Not that the other guys are any different. My dad always said that every election that you vote one crook out and another in.
nascar9 Veteran Author Tacoma Posts:276 Points:117,785 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:01:51 AM Ignore nascar9 Report Abuse He wants gas prices to be high so he can force his cap and trade bill easier.
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,056 Points:668,735 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:01:45 AM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse At $4/gln the gov is getting the fuel tax and taxing record profits on gas stations, oil companies, etc... why would they want it lower?
Sabredude Veteran Author New York Posts:368 Points:514,885 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:01:30 AM Ignore Sabredude Report Abuse Worst President of all-time!!! My flag will fly upside down today.
915Chief Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,290 Points:448,120 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:00:49 AM Ignore 915Chief Report Abuse It's been a roaring silence not only from Obama, but the majority of politicians in general.
Mowerman08 Veteran Author Milwaukee Posts:492 Points:239,160 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:00:31 AM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse That is the Democrats way, Prevent drilling, and now get into the car business with Government Motors and force small eco cars on everyone.
yukonjack Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,302 Points:936,155 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:59:08 AM Ignore yukonjack Report Abuse Who cares what Obama said. What he's doing now is what counts. Why should he care if gas prices rise. He doesn't have to go out and fill his gas tank.
RedRam2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,457 Points:440,795 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:57:20 AM Ignore RedRam2005 Report Abuse This is news?
Jamer Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,538 Points:422,350 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:56:52 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse I know I sure can't afford to buy a new car.
Buck_on_Bass Champion Author Tennessee Posts:1,462 Points:353,195 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:56:31 AM Ignore Buck_on_Bass Report Abuse This was an opinion article and not real news.
SOULRAGEOUS Rookie Author Louisiana Posts:1 Points:770 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:55:39 AM Ignore SOULRAGEOUS Report Abuse People read your history, this isn't the first gas problems we have had in the USA. Face it no problem start over night its always a combination of thing. Every President that has taking office has old as while as new problem to face and try it fix being it Cater, Johnson, Bush or Obama. God Bless The US of A
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,256 Points:222,445 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:54:01 AM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse Good article. I couldn't have said it better myself. But, do I believe everything I read? Maybe, maybe not! Lower gas prices sure sound good to me.
mrsports007 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,490 Points:374,710 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:52:52 AM Ignore mrsports007 Report Abuse yeah whatever
mandoid Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,715 Points:353,760 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:52:38 AM Ignore mandoid Report Abuse You want lower gas prices here, Drill for oil here in the U.S.A and keep the other countries from drilling off the coast line like they are already doing. We are letting China take the our oil right in front of us and we do nothing about it, except pay higher gas prices - thanks to the Environmentalists and liberals - Get real people. !!! so right gastcherCA
akeatts Champion Author Tennessee Posts:1,343 Points:271,000 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:50:48 AM Ignore akeatts Report Abuse More propaganda...keep conserving and let them talk away. When people quit listening they will hopefully go away.
Mooseman1 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:4,018 Points:659,010 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:50:30 AM Ignore Mooseman1 Report Abuse It maybe like stopping an elephant with chronic diahrea. [Edited by: Mooseman1 at 7/4/2009 9:51:00 AM EST]
ckyle494 Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:71 Points:174,385 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:50:25 AM Ignore ckyle494 Report Abuse Preach it BROTHER, amen, yes. This article is right on! I can't afford a small car, my '00 F350 Diesel is small enough for me and my family, and it's PAID for, can anyone afford to buy a new car right now? You got a job, will consider yourself lucky cause you may now have it tomorrow. You people with the SMART cars will be a bump in the road to me. And I get 18 MPG with my 4x4. Could get more if I kept my foot out of it, but I love the whine of the turbo and the power it makes!
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,325 Points:1,367,500 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:50:14 AM Ignore Don20 Report Abuse He thinks we should pay for his give away program... What we should give away is him, back the Kenya... He does not want anyone else to be able to afford fuel, that way we are Government controlled......
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:4,228 Points:1,268,040 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:49:53 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse He is not saying anything because his boss is telling him to keep his pie hole shut.
baitmn Champion Author New Orleans Posts:2,548 Points:846,750 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:49:36 AM Ignore baitmn Report Abuse all it does is make opec more powerful with control over us with the oil, Plus those who can not afford the increase will be hurt the most. Then there is the GREED factor behind it all.
RoadhogMA All-Star Author Boston Posts:758 Points:215,190 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:48:59 AM Ignore RoadhogMA Report Abuse Its obama fault
macbeth2012 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,339 Points:230,875 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:47:54 AM Ignore macbeth2012 Report Abuse rvn4me, I believe you have hit the nail on the head
zornave Champion Author Louisville Posts:13,198 Points:2,097,125 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:47:25 AM Ignore zornave Report Abuse Pure speculation.
CallJeffCa Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,004 Points:477,035 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:47:14 AM Ignore CallJeffCa Report Abuse Well said, Dick57. Until our economy is not so oil dependent, we need low prices. Given the amount of oil here we should not even be talking about this.
SSchmidty Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,873 Points:555,040 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:46:55 AM Ignore SSchmidty Report Abuse Do we really need to attempt to "play politics" wit hsomething that impacts every POLIYICAL system on earth .... We AIN'T that special!
dondee118 Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,549 Points:462,815 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:46:48 AM Ignore dondee118 Report Abuse But the environmentalists who fed his campaign coffers want high gas prices as soon as possible.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,246 Points:1,449,610 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:46:18 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Letting the price of gas go up slowly seems to me a poor way to force people to take on more conserving methods. All it does is go along with those who benefit the specdevils and oilbarons as well as giving OPEC foreign aid they do not deserve!!!
rvn4me All-Star Author Texas Posts:564 Points:270,225 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:46:09 AM Ignore rvn4me Report Abuse It would also help if refineries were operating closer to max production.
erfstruck Sophomore Author Grand Rapids Posts:132 Points:685,265 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:45:59 AM Ignore erfstruck Report Abuse he makes enough to pay the price we the little people can not afford it
dick57 Sophomore Author Winnipeg Posts:231 Points:65,470 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:44:29 AM Ignore dick57 Report Abuse Gas prices in North America have to remain lower than countries in Europe for the American and Canadian economies to survive. People seem to forget that in a lot of European countries distances that people and goods have to travel are far shorter than they are here. Alternative fuel sources are a great start on becoming less dependent on fossil fuels but we do have to survive with heavy use of gasoline and diesel until suitable alternatives become available to everyone. We can all conserve as much as possible but that is only a partial solution. Everyone can read of the oil companies huge profits but it's always the average Joe that pays for this in the end. Going green is also important but it must be done over time as the economy permits.
GasHound2009 Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:218 Points:83,590 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:43:43 AM Ignore GasHound2009 Report Abuse Here, here...
gaswatcherCA All-Star Author Oakland Posts:692 Points:505,315 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:42:02 AM Ignore gaswatcherCA Report Abuse You want lower gas prices here, Drill for oil here in the U.S.A and keep the other countries from drilling off the coast line like they are already doing. We are letting China take the our oil right in front of us and we do nothing about it, except pay higher gas prices - thanks to the Environmentalists and liberals - Get real people.
wheelman82 Champion Author Maryland Posts:6,603 Points:927,415 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:41:49 AM Ignore wheelman82 Report Abuse tazdriver-- Do you really think Obama (or any other elected official) has any kind of control over the market?
kruk Champion Author London Posts:1,889 Points:212,425 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:41:38 AM Ignore kruk Report Abuse we would see what Obama would be saying if he had to pay for gas
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:6,272 Points:1,113,505 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 9:41:29 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse high gas and oil prices play right into obama's green plan i wouldnt be surprised if his people arnt telling refiners to cut back