thinkaboutit
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 11:18:57 AM
One thing is clear -- the lower prices go, the less there will be in the future. Capitalism or market strategies at work - less demand, less production! There is no political "oil" solution to this, only the political will to do with less and/or with alternatives.
Drilling the US now will leave even less oil for our children and grandchildren. It will not happen (market mechanisms at work!) if prices go too low!
The best personal solution is using as little as possible, regardless of price!
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gain74
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 11:13:59 AM
Although too high, it is better to have $100/month to spend for something else we could not afford without.
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ctf1000
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 11:10:33 AM
obama will save us all
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66ImpSS396
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Georgia
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:55:59 AM
no just waiting for the price to go back up after the election.
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ilyago
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:24:32 AM
No.
Still trying to recover after the last year's rollercoaster.
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redstang44
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Grand Rapids
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:23:48 AM
where prices are today..2.40 our 2 car family will save about 125 to 175 per month.yes extra money, better lifestyle..
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Katie23
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Long Island
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:05:33 AM
I am still very careful with how much I drive. I am not expecting this to last long.
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farmerjack
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:00:32 AM
no
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jb107
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 10:00:10 AM
No We redirected our lifestyle and find we can live with it.
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paulydel
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Delaware
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 9:49:38 AM
I don't have a job right now so every drop of gas counts. I usually try to run all my errands at one time but I have always done that. I would hope to find work soon so I can get back home to see my family of which I haven't seen in about 4yrs.
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99dakota
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Providence
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 8:48:26 AM
no
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snell snail
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 8:40:03 AM
not yet.....
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radarman
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Florida
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 8:30:14 AM
Not yet.
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Lengas
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Gary
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 8:12:56 AM
No, still toooooooooo high and stil conserving.
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dongo50
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West Virginia
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 7:42:56 AM
no, why would it? if they gave gas away, my lifestyle would change.
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higginslake
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 7:40:24 AM
No
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jimmy123NE
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 7:15:39 AM
I drive just the same, slow. This way I can conserve gas so prices will not go up. Will that help. NOOOOO !
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gboy29
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New Jersey
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 7:10:59 AM
Yes, it definitely has. My family has a Honda Civic Sedan, 36 MPG hwy. And that's gas-saving in the first point! Plus, gas prices are going down, and that takes the financial burden off.
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jellicoe
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Nevada
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 3:32:05 AM
When gas was ridiculously high I stopped driving as much. And now that gas is just stupidly high, I find myself now in the habit of still walking more. I have lost weight and since I have to carry my groceries I buy less. I drive more getting the current prices at the stations in my town for this site which seems a bit silly but I deal with it.
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gas1prospector
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Toronto
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 2:43:52 AM
No, still have to drive the same amount of regular driving. If it had only happenned during the summer months, it would have been positive.
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PithyOpiner
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Stockton
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 2:16:44 AM
No, not at all. Putting $20 a week in my pocket will not do anything to my economy of scale.
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CrackedLCD
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Alabama
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Message Posted: Nov 1, 2008 1:15:13 AM
Once bitten, twice shy... Prices are down but gonna still drive more conservatively.
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imcruizn
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Georgia
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 9:56:54 PM
I like it
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higginslake
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Michigan
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 9:27:09 PM
No, I still drive 60 mph on expressway and conserve trips!
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milespergallon
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Illinois
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 9:24:48 PM
Won't change anything until the price gets REAL low. And WE are still waiting for alternatvie fuel vehicles
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happydaznVa
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Virginia Beach
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 9:12:32 PM
Gas prices have fallen drastically the last couple of weeks, but Diesel is still overpriced. Last summer (2007), I was paying less for Diesel than regular gas. At $1.96, I think gas has bottomed out.
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wharris3
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Detroit
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 8:38:23 PM
Now I can buy my Rx's and still get food.
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NoahsArk08
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Toronto
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 8:23:04 PM
I'm driving about the same. I'm still filling up and saving money for other things. Yes(Positively)it has affected my lifestyle.
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Rigme
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Saskatchewan
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 7:16:25 PM
I have to do what I have to do, don't matter what the price is. I am a contracter & have to put it on down the line. I hate to do it, but what do you do! I'm getting hit the same!!!!!!!!!1
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rodmiser
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Missouri
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 6:43:32 PM
Missouri it .289 a gallon I'm still walking. And thats cents.
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martincruz88
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California
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 6:39:37 PM
by the way even if gas continues to drop we must keep scaling back to fight these money hungry bastards like at exxon-mobil. i heard they reported a 15billion dollar profit this week. who knows when will gas will go up again, but furthermore, we cannot stop finding new ways of finding new and cleaner sources of energy because the price drop is almost a guarantee its almost temporary.
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martincruz88
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 6:36:15 PM
despite the recent plunge in gasoline ( 2 Weeks ago in Fontana it was over 3.30, now its 2.65) i have actually cut back on my driving more. im taking the bus to school three times a week now which before i would only go on it three times a month
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SenileOldMan
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North Carolina
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 6:25:12 PM
I agree with the boycott idea someone posted earlier. It's impractical unfortunately because of all city, county and state vehicles that use gas and diesel. Then there are city and transit busses, trains, 18 wheelers, etc. Don't think my one puny car can make a dent in that........
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catchme08
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Sacramento
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 4:48:16 PM
no
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gobucks113
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Columbus
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 4:37:30 PM
I feel that I'm driving about the same. I'm still filling up every month.
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allenpak
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 4:25:42 PM
Not at all
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snell snail
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Atlanta
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 4:12:18 PM
not yet
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baconnie
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Dallas
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 3:32:52 PM
I have been riding the bus and train more often now but it still isn't enough that the price is around $2.09 in the Dallas area. Milk at the grocer is still 5 dollars. Each day is a struggle.
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TH34
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Baltimore
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 3:26:36 PM
Since I am losing my ass on my 401K at least I am saving a bit of money now.
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bobjeep
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Florida
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 2:58:13 PM
I am driving LITTLE MORE NOW.
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pkhdonovan
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Maine
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 2:39:33 PM
no
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flyword
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Missouri
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 2:10:38 PM
Though gas prices are falling the effect has yet to ripple throuhout the
economy. It nay take a little while for this to happen. Though I don't
see why it is dragging so far behind. When crude jumpedon a almost daily bases so did fuel and other items. But I would assume the profit takers
out there are not completely satisfied yet. As Americans do it may be
time to boycott other items where possible. Just an idea. As a American
product consumer let corporate America that we are powerful when it comes
to boycotting.
Thanks
Flyword
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MnSwede
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Twin Cities
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 1:33:43 PM
no
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chui
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 1:01:25 PM
none
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NightDiver
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 12:47:48 PM
When the people blindly seek change
In 1917..they got the Russian Revolution..and Stalin..
In 1933..they got the Nazis and Hitler
In 1957..they got Fidel Castro..
In 1979..they got the Islamic Revolution and Ayatollah Khamenei
People should be careful what they ask for.
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Having the right to do something, doesn't always make it the right thing to do.
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Gas Thirsty
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Los Angeles
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 12:23:13 PM
Despite the falling prices, we are still conscious of our spending.
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Tinkerhead
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Mississippi
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 12:09:56 PM
I think the high gas prices caused a lot of people to make a lot of changes. I carpool now and don't plan to stop. I just hope people remember that decreased demand has a lot to do with it and don't return to their old ways. Of course, the speculators have moved on to greener pastures, still waiting to see what they choose next...
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JediMickey
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Tampa
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 12:01:38 PM
It is not falling fast enough to make up for the damages done over the last 2 years
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kissmefla
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Orlando
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 11:50:11 AM
Hasn't changed anything for me. Of course, I don't know how a 3 week drop (maybe temporary) would significantly impact anyone's lifestyle.
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pwr2daprius
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El Paso
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 11:45:21 AM
My monthly gas bill has dropped in half. Having a prius is great. $24 to fill up
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Tyroneguy
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Pennsylvania
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Message Posted: Oct 31, 2008 11:35:43 AM
To go a little farther; what's up with kwikfill? These jerks are advertising "American made and refined gas" if they don't have the overhead that the towelheads have why the heck are they charging Americans the same as everyone else? I myself refuse to buy KWIKFILL. They are the worst in my books. I can see the foreign companies sticking it to us. But they are doing it to their own. Screw them!!
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