On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:47 -0400, Wayne.B wrote:

On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:20:57 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Apr 22, 4:31*pm, Frogwatch wrote:
Of course Obama blames "speculators" because that is ALWAYS the reason
why gas costs anything. *It is a bit like saying the sky is blue
because it bluish colored. *However, what Obama actually means is that
in this context, "speculators" is a code word for "reaql

Here's a reasonable explanation why:

http://www.helium.com/items/2143049-...-costs-so-much

Let's not try to confuse them with the facts. They won't appreciate
it, and they're confused enough already.

One thing is for sure however - $4 gas really stings when you're
filling up a runabout or pickup truck. Apparently Amex has a $85
limit on card purchases at the pump. I got cut off the other night a
few gallons short of a full tank. Learn something new every day.
:-)

The local Sunoco station cut me off at $75. I'm pretty sure it was the station. That's only happened
once before, and the proprietor said it was their policy.

John H wrote:
On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:47 -0400, wrote:

On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:20:57 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

On Apr 22, 4:31 pm, wrote:
Of course Obama blames "speculators" because that is ALWAYS the reason
why gas costs anything. It is a bit like saying the sky is blue
because it bluish colored. However, what Obama actually means is that
in this context, "speculators" is a code word for "reaql
Here's a reasonable explanation why:

http://www.helium.com/items/2143049-...-costs-so-much
Let's not try to confuse them with the facts. They won't appreciate
it, and they're confused enough already.

One thing is for sure however - $4 gas really stings when you're
filling up a runabout or pickup truck. Apparently Amex has a $85
limit on card purchases at the pump. I got cut off the other night a
few gallons short of a full tank. Learn something new every day.
:-)

The local Sunoco station cut me off at $75. I'm pretty sure it was the station. That's only happened
once before, and the proprietor said it was their policy.


The only salvation around here is that Giant Food has a promo with Shell
Gas...for every $100 you spend at Giant, you get 10 cents off the pump
price at Shell, and as far as I can tell, there's no limit to how much
of a discount you can accumulate. Last week, I filled up one of our
vehicles, got 90 cents off per gallon, and saved about $20.

I also got a $50 gas card from Amex for test-driving a new BMW up in
Annapolis. Also a Shell promotion.