$4 a Gallon

[Clandestino]

ROFL

the computer has many settings but its mostly on "overtly-but-passively-prejudice", and "counterproductively-ultra-conservative"

nah, it is on, "work hard for a living, don't ask for handouts, and don't make bull excuses"

why is that too hard to ask?

[Extra Stout]

Leftists seem to enjoy these doomsday scenarios. It's a dream... to see all that suffering, and then to bellow out, "I told you so, I told you so..." Normal people daydream of falling in love, or of living the good life, or of visiting some paradise, or some other kind of fun. Leftists daydream about the collapse of American society and widespread suffering among millions.

This is because they are evil, deranged creatures. They really hate America that much. They want this nation to fail. them.

But yes, the price of oil is going to continue to increase, from what I understand up to a new equilibrium of $80 a barrel, which means we'll have to get used to $3-$4 a gallon for gas.

And yes, it will get expensive for people who live far away from work, and will gradually lead to denser urban areas, smaller vehicles, and difficult lifestyle changes.

The days of trucks clogging up the interstates may end, but there won't exactly be a lot of people who can afford to drive long distances to enjoy it.

Our standard of living likely will be eroded to some degree, especially compared to the halcyon days of the 1990's.

But I don't see a collapse imminent. A lot of whining, yes. We're not as resilient a generation as our grandparents were. They withstood a collapse.

[Nbadan]

This is because they are evil, deranged creatures. They really hate America that much. They want this nation to fail. them.

I picture Progressives more as those that are trying to save us from ourselves.

Let me ask you a few questions...

Who's runaway spending has put this nation in insurmountable debt?

Who got us into a cluster- war for which there seems no end?

Who has made families lives more difficult to recover financially from after a tragic accident or just going to fight for your country while at the same time protecting the assets of the very rich?

Who initiated tax cuts for the rich that have done little to spur the economy, but guarantee that we will all be paying much higher taxes in the near future?

Who has used the war on terrorism as their own private propoganda tool? What happened to that stupid color warning chart anyway? Hey, I haven't seen that thing since..well, after the election.

It's not that Progressives are all dark and hate this country, but we see what the Republican leadership is doing to this country, talking about protecting freedom and liberty world-wide while at the same time restricting it at home. Complaining about obstructionists judges while removing the checks and balances that have made our government tolerable. Slowly eroding our privacy, our liberty and our freedom, and guess what? We are pissed off.

[mookie2001]

Leftists seem to enjoy these doomsday scenarios. It's a dream... to see all that suffering, and then to bellow out, "I told you so, I told you so..." Normal people daydream of falling in love, or of living the good life, or of visiting some paradise, or some other kind of fun. Leftists daydream about the collapse of American society and widespread suffering among millions.

This is because they are evil, deranged creatures. They really hate America that much. They want this nation to fail. them.

the knowledge
republicans= normal, love loving, life loving, vacation loving
non-republicans= abnormal, love hating, life hating, vacation hating, america hating

i finally see the light! america would be such a better place if we all had the same beliefs, forget about why this nation was founded and the cons ution. and if those america haters dont like it, they can GIIIIIT OUT!!!!!!

youll never see a dam liberal taking a vacation, they hate america too much.

[Extra Stout]

this applies to roughly 50% of the american population?

you've been watching too much Foxnews

Leftist <> Democrat.

Most liberals are just Americans who come to different political conclusions but who still love their homeland and want the country and its citizens to do well.

To me a "leftist" is one so far out there that his ideology is disproven by the success of America. So he wants America to be destroyed so that his anti-capitalist, anti-dynamic beliefs are vindicated.

These people come in two flavors -- those too cowardly to act on their beliefs, and therefore deserve scorn, and those willing to act on their beliefs, who are therefore traitors deserving of death.

Leftists are the fringe, like theocrats on the right. They carry weight in their party that far exceeds their numbers. If the Democrats were controlled by the populists instead of these creeps, then we'd have two legitimate parties in this country, and the Repubs would have to behave.

[Nbadan]

These people come in two flavors -- those too cowardly to act on their beliefs, and therefore deserve scorn, and those willing to act on their beliefs, who are therefore traitors deserving of death.

This like saying all Righties come in two flavors:

Those that will use Religion to form a theocracy over the rest of us, and those which are of the plain vanilla fascist variety.

I think we know which group Stout belongs too.

[Extra Stout]

This like saying all Righties come in two flavors:

Those that will use Religion to form a theocracy over the rest of us, and those which are of the plain vanilla fascist variety.

I think we know which group Stout belongs too.

Che Guevara was killed, and rightly so. He acted on his beliefs. If you did anything other than and post articles and call people fascists, there'd be a bullet with your name on it as well.

However, pretty much all the lefties in the U.S. are pantywaist pussies who work themselves into a lather of "outrage" and then complain how if this were Europe, somebody would have done something. Oh, wait, now that there's the Internet, they can comment on a blog and donate some money to some other people who also will do nothing other than piss and moan.

But, you know, lefties can't risk getting roughed up a little because there's an art show at the local gallery they have to look good for. Some lesbian is showing photographs of crucifixes shoved up her vagina or something.

And all you people do is drown out respectable folks who are left-of-center. Howard Dean once was a pro-business liberal governor who had some good ideas. Then the moonbats got a hold of him and he went insane. He's had to get out of the spotlight to find his bearings again, but I doubt he'll ever be the same. Populists like Russ Feingold are smart people who at least have ideas worth listening to, even if I disagree with a lot of them.

But none of that matters as long as folks like you drive the leftie grass-roots, because you simply are not acceptable in this country, because you hate what it stands for. You disgust me. The theocrats disgust me too, but you are worse.

[Nbadan]

Che Guevara was killed, and rightly so. He acted on his beliefs. If you did anything other than and post articles and call people fascists, there'd be a bullet with your name on it as well.

However, pretty much all the lefties in the U.S. are pantywaist pussies who work themselves into a lather of "outrage" and then complain how if this were Europe, somebody would have done something. Oh, wait, now that there's the Internet, they can comment on a blog and donate some money to some other people who also will do nothing other than piss and moan.

But, you know, lefties can't risk getting roughed up a little because there's an art show at the local gallery they have to look good for. Some lesbian is showing photographs of crucifixes shoved up her vagina or something.

And all you people do is drown out respectable folks who are left-of-center. Howard Dean once was a pro-business liberal governor who had some good ideas. Then the moonbats got a hold of him and he went insane. He's had to get out of the spotlight to find his bearings again, but I doubt he'll ever be the same. Populists like Russ Feingold are smart people who at least have ideas worth listening to, even if I disagree with a lot of them.

But none of that matters as long as folks like you drive the leftie grass-roots, because you simply are not acceptable in this country, because you hate what it stands for. You disgust me. The theocrats disgust me too, but you are worse.

WTF do you know about Che Guevera? Take a few minutes to look around, Castro is still flourishing in Cuba and Hugo Chavez has led a popular revolt in Venezula, and Putin has tightened the reigns in Russia. All three have taken over control of their nations most important resource - oil, and they are kicking out American companies. All three are, you could say, are pioneers of populists movements in their respective nations. All three treathen the economic and strategic interest of the U.S., but the U.S. isn't putting a bullet in their heads. Humm...I wonder why?

Also, this isn't the 1960-70's were the government goes around putting bullets in the head of the leaders of social movements like Martin Luther King, and John Lennon. Today if they don't like you, they just try and discredit you - just ask Dan Rather.

There are different levels of activism. Not all of them have to be born in front of a TV camera like the Terri Schiavo fiasco and the whole Minute Men protect farse by a bunch of lunatic, right-wing fanatics. In America, the best way to object is with your wallet. If you don't like the way Walmart treats their employees, then shop at Costco. If you don't like your clothes made with slave labor, then shop at a store like AI that sells only merchandise made in America. If you don't like being held hostage by Foreign countries and the oil conglomerates then buy a hybrid. If you think that your paying to much in taxes while the rich aren't paying enough, then elect a Democrat. There are always choices.

The last Democratic President was a populist, the next Democratic president will more than likely be a Southern Populist. Howard Dean, a Populist, is head of one of the most important seats in the Democratic Party, the DNC. Diane Feinstein, a populist, is so well liked that she got more votes than Ralph Nader in the last Presidential election as a write-in candidate. Populism is alive and well in the U.S. and after the American people wake up and realize what a moral, and financial mess the current Republican leadership has left our country in, all the lies, the back-room deals, the cronyism, the total sell out to corporate interest - I believe that the Democratic Party will have a long, long reign in National Government. Twenty years or more.

[scott]

Oh the crazy things a discussion about gasoline prices will lead you to...

[The Ressurrected One]

Oh the crazy things a discussion about gasoline prices will lead you to...

No kidding! By the way, paid $1.93 today at Wallyworld (3 cent discount with shopping card.)...

[Spurminator]

Also, this isn't the 1960-70's were the government goes around putting bullets in the head of the leaders of social movements like Martin Luther King, and John Lennon.

Yeah, that Double Fantasy album threatened to tear down capitalism as we know it.

[Nbadan]

Yeah, that Double Fantasy album threatened to tear down capitalism as we know it.

, there are more conspiracy theories out there about John Lennons murder than there are about Robert Kennedys. Some link Reagan, Nixon, Stephen King, Yoko Ono, Paul McCarthy, and yes, even Mark David Chapman. Just a few weeks before he was killed, Lennon resumed a politically active role again after taking a near 5 year hiatus from the public spotlight. Lennon had everything, money, power, fame, love, but the one thing he really had that made him dangerous to the powers that be, was a loyal, loyal following of soon-to-be baby boomers. The future political driving force of America.

[The Ressurrected One]

, there are more conspiracy theories out there about John Lennons murder than there are about Robert Kennedys. Some link Reagan, Nixon, Stephen King, Yoko Ono, Paul McCarthy, and yes, even Mark David Chapman. Just a few weeks before he was killed, Lennon resumed a politically active role again after taking a near 5 year hiatus from the public spotlight. Lennon had everything, money, power, fame, love, but the one thing he really had that made him dangerous to the powers that be, was a loyal, loyal following of soon-to-be baby boomers. The future political driving force of America.

Damn, are you subscribed to "We're Crazy Conspiracists Monthly?"

[Useruser666]

Conspiracy MadLibs

Pick a president. (JFK)

Pick a decade. ('60's)

Pick a country. (Australia)

Pick a politcal party. (Green Party)

Pick a food. (fried chicken)

Pick a country. (China)

Ok, fill in the blanks:

Has anyone else here heard that JFK issued a secret order back in the '60s? Apparently Australia, had a deal with the Green Party to smuggle all the fried chicken out of China to the US. I don't know about you, but I believe it!