Harris,
Well said.
I was in no way implying some kind of gas revolution. I was just pointing
out that every time someone has a problem they imply we should have a law. And,
every time they make a law they take our liberties. Your point is right on.
The
Government in the States and in the UK is the problem. The US has restricked
all
new oil exploration. If the companies where allowed today to srart sinking new
wells it would take two year for that oil ot get to our pumps. Then they tax
the
hell out of imported oil. When OPEC cuts production the citizens are between a
rock and a tax. And, in the intrem the oil industry in the states dies a slow
death.
The government tries to control your behavior, you get screwed.
Look at the cigarett tax in Canada. The black market became such a ploblem even
they had to admit their mistake and revoke the tax.
Ed.
CHarris990@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/8/00 11:27:05 AM Central Standard Time,
> kithildreth@hotmail.com writes:
>
> << Careful lads & lasses, you're falling into the trap. This way, they get
> you
> of the roads without provoking a long-overdue revolution: with gun AND car
> control we're helpless and trapped!
> ******
> "Sorry, but this 'no gas for three days' thing really doesn't do any
> good. What really needs to happen is no DRIVING for 3 days. That's the
> way to decrease consumption and send a message - for those that believe this
> is sending a message."
> ***
> All one has to do is buy just enough gas for your trip and keep the tank
> nearly empty - should drive the AAA boys nuts too!
> ******
> "Frankly, I'm excited about the potential for
> a slow-down in SUV sales. Maybe this will convince the majority of SUV"
> ******
> "SUV" is a misnomer in every respect. they're "PHT"'s - People Haulage
> Trucks. They promote that feeling of invincibility - particularly amongst
> the "Soccer Mom" crowd, which when coupled to the usual low-level driving
> skills clog the roads, one's vision and cause accidents/road rage. So do as
> I do: see a woman in a PHT packed with offspring and take evasive action.
> That way, you can at least see the road ahead instead of a PHT's backside -
> or up it's skirts! Alternatively drive 'em nuts by continually weaving
> swiftly from side to side; usually speeds 'em up or gets them out of your
> way once they've FINALLY looked in their rear-view mirror. Usually takes 3-4
> minutes though - they're invincible y'see! They OWN the road, dontcha know!
> Pissed off Mogger >>
> Dear friends,
> Please do not whine. The fact is that the present administration has
> destroyed our oil industry, probably for campaign contributions, thus if the
> middle eastern nations and Mexico (i.e., OPEC) wish to do anything as a
> monopoly, there is no
> American source of oil to compete. The areas where oil is available has been
> removed from development and we are at the mercy of OPEC. More later....
> Harris
> Matilda today got 34.35 MPG. Cheers
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