Conversations at an Oklahoma Gas Pump

[FreedomAngel82]

Link: http://www.storiesinamerica.org/

<The average price of a gallon of regular gas here in Oklahoma is
$2.20, which is an all-time high. Lucky for us, the further north we
drive, the higher gas prices become. Yesterday unleaded gas in
Bartlesville, OK, hit the $2.49 mark, but the high prices don't seem
to be deterring people from driving. U.S. gas consumption -- which
accounts for more than one-tenth of total world oil demand -- is
projected to rise one percent this year, according to the U.S.
Department of Energy. Yesterday we stopped at a gas station in
Bartlesville to ask people why they think gas prices are so high.
Bush got 70 percent of the vote here.

(I'm only posting one of the interviews. You can read the others by
accessing the link above.) - Nancy


Mary Fowler, 54, Housekeeper

Why do you think gas prices are so high?

From what I've read, they say it's because of the Iraq war. I've also
read about alternatives to gas and even automobiles that use
alternatives, but for some reason, the big oil companies bought up
the patents for that, so it's not just the Iraq war and it's not
President Bush's fault. He gets blamed for everything, but it's not
his fault. It's just greed from other people. I feel like the
president is doing everything he can to help.

Like what?

For one thing, he is protecting our country by being in Iraq. We
can't pull out too soon because they'll think we're chicken and
they'll try to attack us again. We can't pull out until they're able
to fend for themselves. Those who are strong are supposed to help
those who are weak. We are strong and we're that way for a reason.
We've always been peacemakers. As long as we keep the peace, we'll be
blessed.

So you believe we're acting as peacemakers in Iraq?

Yes and we're protecting the innocent. Muslims want to rule the
world. They want to take over the whole world. That's their evil
purpose.

Do you know any Muslims?

I've ministered to them. A few lived in my apartment building and
they invited us over for dinner. I went with a Christian guy. They
were nice. The food was nice. At the end, we said, 'Can we pray for
you?' And they said yes, if we can pray for you. We prayed for the
peace of god. Most of them are very harsh. There's no tenderness or
love.

Do a lot of Muslims live in this area? Have you met any others
besides the ones who invited you over for dinner?

Most of them live in Tulsa.

Why do you think we're in Iraq? People say we're freeing the Iraqis
one minute and then change their opinion and say they're horrible
people.>

More at the link....

[keta11]

1. Its amazing how stupid some people are

in this country.

[corkhead]

2. "More at the link...." no thanks, I've seen all I need to

:puke:

[XOKCowboy]

3. Love your website

As a former resident of Oklahoma (you probably drove right past where I grew up on the way to Ponca City) I enjoyed seeing the pictures of Tulsa and reading the inconsistencies you see all the time there. Thanks and I've bookmarked your site. Might even make a donation soon.

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. I keep running into this line

They start out saying that Iraq is a humanitarian mission to bring democracy and freedom to the Middle East, and within a few minutes say they would just like to nuke the entire region and kill them all.

[hippywife]

7. Makes you wonder

it their brains aren't bouncing against the inside of their skulls, doesn't it? :crazy:

[XOKCowboy]

10. It's like...

proclaiming yourself PRO-LIFE but still supporting the death penalty.

[hippywife]

5. Yep.

We live south of Tulsa and that pretty much says it all. It's really hard to battle this type of ignorance. That remark about Muslims being harsh, no tenderness or love! OMG, I know Sheryl Siddiqui and I've rarely met more lovely and loving person. We've been to dinner at the Isalmic Society and the welcome we received was very warm and open. When people say these kinds of things, I know they aren't talking from much experience at all. Very frustrating!

[cornermouse]

6. They're predicting a possible $3 a gallon by Labor Day.

Our economy is going to crash.

[uppityperson]

8. Interesting website, studying people. Not all slimey.

Good idea, study the people who think differently than you do. There are some good conversations here, it is not all RW talking points, safe to look at it.
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The interviewee in OP is a 54 yr old female housekeeper who gets her info about the war from the Bible, 700Club, Pat Robertson.

Q. Do you think talking about homosexuality does anything to improve healthcare or poverty?

A. I guess for me I've always had to trust the lord for the next job, which is usually housecleaning. If you have your eyes on him, he'll take care of you. The government can't help us.

Q. I've interviewed a lot of people on this trip and while they want freedom of religion, none have said they want to take god away.

A. When they first started the country, those that didn't believe in Jesus were put in jail. Once a country is dedicated to god and founded on its principles, it has to stay that way

[La Coliniere]

9. Here in the so called blue state of New York

such ignorant and xenophobic attitudes are as prevalent as weeds. Once you get out of the cities, NY State rural counties are politically like Oklahoma, Kansas or Nebraska, especially here in Western NY.