On some real ish, I can vibe with you because you always seem to know exactly where I'm coming from even when I dont actually say it. Another sad chapter to this saga is just how many people think just because they dont drive theyre not affected by the rising cost of gas. Not ever stopping to think of how many different products are made by using a barrel of crude from textiles, fabric for carpet, detergent, heart valves, crayons, even bubble gum. Coinciding with the points you made, the rising costs of production and manufacturing goods in the U.S., the fact that our country accounts for 25% of the world's oil consumption while our production of oil is only 10% and declining, free trade policies that allow boat loads of imports to flood our shelves in stores while exports meerly trickle out, the plumeting value of the USD...I mean,

is going on here and when will this dumb SOB wanna be POTUS handle his business. If he approached this situation with vigor like he did in Iraq...

..Lets see some shock and awe now MOFO, to hell with this little pansy a** economic stimulus package which will barely serve as a band aid when we need full body cast and traction.
Ok, please excuse my language but I cant help it when it comes to the topic at hand. I'll close here and come back later with chapter 2. I hope you and your family enjoy your Sunday. Peace and blessings.