tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847981861577809212.post2358053672078683186..comments2023-06-21T04:00:53.844-07:00Comments on Dick's Pizza: The Price of GasDick's Pizzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777135802758023163noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847981861577809212.post-32676962741316213762008-06-14T12:30:00.000-07:002008-06-14T12:30:00.000-07:00Hey Butch,I finally found this article, good readi...Hey Butch,<BR/>I finally found this article, good reading. Reminds me of the time years ago when I was working in the oil fields. The drilling was discontinued and existing wells were capped because the Middle East oil was cheaper. The powers that be said if we ever had problems we could uncap and drill again. I guess gasoline at $4.50 per gallon isn't a problem to our elected officials, but it's sure putting a bind in most American's pockets. I wonder if our government officials would car-pool with some of us and let us ride in their limos or share their jets as they fly all over the world? Don't hold your breath!<BR/>Thanks, Cousin KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847981861577809212.post-55828759972648595552008-02-14T22:50:00.000-08:002008-02-14T22:50:00.000-08:00Well put, I agree, my uncle in California is tryin...Well put, I agree, my uncle in California is trying to get elected for congress. His platform is to find more energy resourse's and at the same time drill for our own oil, to end our dependency on the middle east. I'm so glad Tara gave me a link to your blog. It's good to hear you both are well. Tell your wife I said hello. This is Beth, Tara's friend from OshkoshBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933285657154887285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847981861577809212.post-37047163163371814012008-02-07T06:57:00.000-08:002008-02-07T06:57:00.000-08:00Oooh, oooh! I love this can of worms you've opene...Oooh, oooh! I love this can of worms you've opened up. Most intelligent people within North America, Europe, Australia, etc. know that although oil is finite that we can't quit cold turkey. What surprises me is how many people are oblivious to the fact that plastic, fertilizer and many other products taken for granted in our society are petroleum based. I agree whole-heartedly with the idea of people carpooling when necessary and other practical approaches. But we NEED to continue oil research and production. Having our own supplies to draw from (actually we do, they're just untapped) makes so much more sense than continuing to deal with the middle east quagmire. This act would do more for homeland security than another sham law imposed to date. I say drill away. And of course we should continue researching other fuel sources. We'd be foolish not to. What many environmentalists fail to recognize or acknowledge is that the rapid increases in human population worldwide are the major factors in drought,animal extinction, etc. Not everything can be blamed on yuppy consumerism (for the record I don't do yuppies either). The SUV driving crowd is an easy target. Afterall, who hasn't been annoyed by some jerk in a hummer weaving in and out of traffic will yacking on a cell phone. And we do live in a guilt-driven society. Now that the general populace in densely populated countries such as India and China are able to purchase cheap automobiles, the demand for fossil fuels will skyrocket. I could be mistaken, but I seriously doubt that a $2,000 box on wheels comes equipped with a catalytic converter or other emissions controlling devices. So while the eco-nazis at home rant and protest about how horrible our society is and how we are single-handedly destroying Mother Earth, the smog levels, etc. over Beijing, New Delhi and the like will be amassing at breakneck speeds. But will the granola crunchers protest over there? Heck no, they'd be ran out and told to piss off. Here, for some strange reason, politicians listen to these loud-mouthed, senseless fools. I've not done the math (not my forte) but if crude oil prices in the 1970's peaked at approximately $75.00 a barrel and the price of gas per gallon was under $1.50 then that brings several questions to mind. First, what happened to cause the end product to go up so disproportionately over the decades and second, considering inflation, cost of living, etc. weren't we paying a larger portion of our net income for fuel then than we do now? I'd consider riding a bicycle, but I want one of the old Schwinns with an extra wide, comfy seat. A tractor seat would be preferable. On a lighter note, the other night while watching the news my middle daughter piped up and asked if Obama was the man behind the 9-11 attacks and if so then why were people voting for him. Her sincerity and concern were genuine and added some levity to the evening.Heidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409844966813816495noreply@blogger.com