White House policy and campaign promises thank you very much and the market speculators have fallen into line. Aldus Huxley wrote it before his time.
I know you're not supposed to begin a presentation with an appology, but I'm left with no alternative as I ponder my inner thoughts regarding all that seems afoul in our society today. So, up front; "I'm sorry Everyone." And to Nathan, this may be more well suited to be posted in a thread more focused on the political arena, so please feel free to relocate my post if need be. High gas prices are but the tip of a deadly iceberg we have been dodging for far too many years. Am I pissed about the continued rise in my cost of living? Hell Yes I am! As long as we all remain good soldiers, serving in silence, our leaders will certainly maintain their present course. I believe it's long overdue for the sound thinking masses to make the effort necessary to get the Country back on track. We need to right the wrongs enacted by the current and previous administrations, whose viewpoints and resulting special interest policies have literally made us the laughing stock of the world. Rather than to be so determined to set policy that results in an increased co-dependence on foriegn nations for our own needs, we must move forward towards returning to a more sound and productive society where pride and integrity once again serve as our foundation. We are entirely capable of producing nearly everything we need to sustain ourselves. Wildly concocted trade agreements aside, isn't it time to restore the industrial base which made us the great power we profess to be? Politically incorrect as it may be for those who believe it's in everyone's better interest to be so overboard in unnecessarily addressing our environmental concerns, and for those so accustomed to being recipient of the never ending hand-out, I say step aside and make room for a return to an industrious and productive society that will enable the USA to be the center of world interest, for all the right reasons, rather than that of a co-dependent society of weakend minds. In all things, the less active and developmental people are, the greater the opportunity for broadening a person's anger. There's plenty of room in this Country for a return to the way life ought'a be. Regardless of the particular circumstance, we are a nation founded on the ideaology that we are to be self sustaining and productive to suit the needs of its citizens. Sadly, we have become far too concerned for the well being of others outside of our borders and, consequently, people of great integrity here at home are suffering. Sorry for the rant here... but I am so tired of what's been going on and I'm tired of being told how it is when it is completely contrary to my principles. I just hope that, in time, and sooner than later, sensible folks will band together so that our present course will take us where we all know we should be headed, and we can resume a life of productivity less dependent on others for our own basic needs. We owe it to ourselves and the generations to follow.
OK, Firebro.... I'm all for free speech and so on, but is a car forum the right place to rant about high gas prices, political misdoings and so on? Maybe a well worded letter to your representatives would do more good? I'm on a lot of forums, and I see things like this on every one of them. I guess folks think they'll be preaching to a sympathetic ear, but I maintain it only makes the guys posting feel better, and does absolutely nothing to resolve the core situation. So, my suggestion is, if you haven't already done so write to your representatives, and follow up with messages on their Facebook page and in other social media - that's where your comments may have some impact - no one seems to like being criticized on their Facebook page, whether politico or corporation - you might actually get some reaction if you direct yourself to the right places. Lastly, I don't believe like some do that low gas prices are somehow our right, and that we don't deserve to pay as much as other countries do. I don't understand why folks think that, but the majority of the consumer cost of gasoline is TAXES - something your elected rep can actually do something about. Maybe start there?
Minidave I have to disagree, writing your Representative or senator does absolutely no good, those people are self absorbed a**holes, they care for no one but themselves and how much they can line there pockets while in DC. I don't know what the answer is but I do know they don't represent the people in their districts. Just my opinion.
I paid $2.96/ gallon at Safeway today. I've bought so may groceries there, I got a buck a gallon off! Dave
OK, then who? Me? I guarantee you I'm the wrong person, yet I'm the one being talked to, thru this thread. I'm sorry, a**holes or not, those in power do not like being talked about negatively on their social media pages - I think more pressure can be brought thru those sources than just writing them a letter....
Ya know MD... You're right, I'm just a retired guy whose finally got the time to attend to the more recreational things life has to offer, and someone beyond my control is dictating my good times. You're right I did rant beyond where I maybe should have. Once again, I appologize. Cheers. :beer
Certainly glad our fore fathers talked to each other.... ...and Firebro, I'm also glad to see that there are others that feel the same way I do.
I thought about starting a thread about Americas "Forefathers/Founding Fathers" but thought better, as when people would see the truth about them and what they believed, a crud storm would follow :idea:
All this because I posted someone's photo of gas at $6 a gallon? Me, I'm just glad I drive a MINI instead of a 14 mpg SUV Last time gas spiked to $4/gallon Escalades and Explorers becames half priced cars, and motor homes dropped like proverbial rocks in value. I wonder if we'll have the same kind of backlash this time, or if we've become somewhat numbed to it?