Originally Posted by LancYorkYankee (Post 591361)

Just a bit of clarification. First off, the price of a gallon of gas in the US stands at $4 a gallon which is "only" about 2 pounds per gallon. It's just the most current thing Americans have chosen to whinge about.

Also, I believe the average American drives about 15,000 to 20,000 miles a year which is quite a big difference from most Englishmen right? Instead of any desire to cut back on miles driven, the huge size of vehicles desired (many for merely status symbols), all kinds of fancy doodads and high over-use of their airconditioning (IMO), the lefteze wish to "go after" the big bad oil companys.

IMO, it's all about supply and demand over here. If the average American cut back just a little, we'd see our prices go down quite a bit. But again, we whinge with the whoa is me mantra and try to blame anybody but ourselves.

Brian

Originally Posted by bullseyebarb (Post 592385)

You have my sympathy.

I love nature....but the radical environmentalists don't want us to touch ANYTHING. They sue at every turn. And, of course, nuclear isn't an option for them either. It doesn't matter to them that there were no spills in the Gulf during Katrina or that technology is so improved now that you can extract oil in more environmentally sensitive ways. Their aim is to impede free enterprise and economic growth as much as possible.....especially in the U.S. And Congress sits in its little bubble, as per usual, oblivious to the hardships endured by those who actually make this country work.

However, Americans always get what they want and if it takes $4 a gallon gas to finally get their attention, I am all for it. I believe we are going to see some changes in the not too distant future or there is going to be hell to pay.

In the meantime, I shall be cheerfully adding to my so-called carbon footprint. Flying to NY State tomorrow and will be driving around up there for a while. Already have the next two trips booked for July and September. Whoo-hoo!

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 592430)

Petrol in Spain topped one pound a litre for the first time. (1.27 Euros) today.

Hate to break up the Americas arguement...but who the hell is David Suzuki?

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 592430)

Petrol in Spain topped one pound a litre for the first time. (1.27 Euros) today.

Hate to break up the Americas arguement...but who the hell is David Suzuki?

Originally Posted by bullseyebarb (Post 592327)

Originally Posted by bullseyebarb (Post 592385)

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 593489)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7456458.stm

Just seen this ... £1.99 for a litre of petrol or diesel. Wonder how many people will use his garage afterwards?

Originally Posted by jambutty (Post 592592)

Originally Posted by jambutty (Post 592594)

Originally Posted by bullseyebarb (Post 599212)

On the contrary. I am contributing to the economy of my country. Utilizing airlines, rental car companies, hotels, restaurants and shops, etc., helps to ensure that my fellow Americans maintain full employment.

So, which irks you the most......my having the freedom and means to travel at will or that I relish the fact?

It is worth noting that no matter when or where I travel, I sure do run into a lot of Brits - all of whom are having a whale of a time. Quite in keeping with the concept of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Perhaps you should reserve a little of your ill-conceived contempt for them. After all, how dare any of us spend our money in ways that do not earn the jambutty seal of approval.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 599213)

good on yer Barb, go fer it girl, stuff the saddos,enjoy life.;)

Originally Posted by bullseyebarb (Post 599211)