I just sent the following letter to Representative Mike Rogers, Senator Richard Shelby, and Senator Jeff Sessions.
It would be a sad day to see GM, Chrysler, and Ford go out of business, but I’m afraid I just can’t afford to prop them up. I have my own financial obligations to take care of before I go saving entire industries. (more…)
Governor Riley Declares State of Emergency, Price Gouging Law Goes Into Effect
For those too lazy to click the link and read the article, Alabama Governor Bob Riley delcared a state of emergency with regards to the potential for fuel shortages caused by Hurricane Ike. Thanks Gov. Riley. Thanks a lot.
Anytime a state of emergency is declared, a state “anti-price gouging” law goes into effect to “protect” consumers from “unconscionable pricing.” Not only do I think that “fuel shortage” does not constitute a state of emergency, but I think Gov. Riley greatly aided this shortage by declaring the state of emergency. (more…)
A mug for everyone who ignores their rampant consumption of fossil fuels, yet whines about the price. I’ve seen a surge in the amount of “gas strike” events and groups on Facebook lately. They’ve always been around, and, foolishly, people continue to remain oblivious to the fact that their central premise is seriously flawed.
Gas will not become cheaper by not purchasing on a certain day.
Gas will not become cheaper by not purchasing from a particular company.
Wake up, people. This is not how gas will become cheaper. The goal should not be cheap gas anyway. The goal should be to use less gas. In fact, that’s the best way to see gas prices go down: stop using so much of it. (more…)