Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Damn gas prices! Everytime I get gas I make it a point

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) Donate to DU
 
Blue_Roses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-12-06 11:16 PM
Original message
Damn gas prices! Everytime I get gas I make it a point
to say something to whoever is next to me about these damn gas prices. I have a running tally in my head on how PISSED OFF people are about this (me being the first).

One lady I talked to in her who was filling up her *Lincoln Navigator*, especially caught my attention. As she pumped her gas, I noticed her shaking her head and so I ever so casually said, "wow, did gas prices go up again?" I knew when I saw her roll her head around to speak it was gonna be *sweet* and sure enough, the words that rolled out definitely did surprise me considering the "elite" image she portrayed.

Her voice was shaking with anger when she said, "we have to change our government. Enough with this crap."

I told her I guess our President doesn't seem to care about anyone but his oil buddies.

Guess that bill is starting to add up for that Navigator.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
linazelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-12-06 11:34 PM
Response to Original message
1. At least she was thinking. As for the navigator, people bought them
and now they can't give them away. I'm looking for a car and the lots are filled with SUVs. So maybe this lady was not driving it by choice.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-12-06 11:36 PM
Response to Original message
2. I've had my Harley for sale for bargain basement prices
For months. Can't sell it. I remember a few years ago there were waiting lists for over a year to get a new one. I guess the economy's not doing so hot after all.

But, I'm glad nobody bought it. It's paid for and gets 50mpg!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
noahmijo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-12-06 11:38 PM
Response to Original message
3. I sort of do the same thing only far less mature
Edited on Wed Apr-12-06 11:39 PM by noahmijo
I just say out loud "FUCK YOU CHENEY AND YOUR CRIMINAL GANG!!" after pumping up my new civic which even at around 35 mpg it hits me. Am I glad I can handle using the bus for my transportation to work every week!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Blue_Roses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-12-06 11:45 PM
Response to Reply #3
4. lol!
Believe me, I say it as I'm driving off too. It makes my blood boil everytime I have to get gas. Thank goodness my job is in walking distance.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FoxNewsSucks Donating Member (236 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-13-06 12:33 AM
Response to Original message
5. I fill up frequently,
since I travel for work. I have a black sharpie in my car, and every time I fill up I write on the pump "Thanks Bush, you bastard" with an arrow pointing at the price per gallon. I used to make sure no one saw me, but lately, I do it even when other people are filling up. No one has objected, and most start laughing. I hope they go buy markers and start writing on the gas pumps too.

Bush sucks.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Appalachian_American Donating Member (199 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-13-06 01:45 AM
Response to Reply #5
6. Wow! I love that!
I am soooooo going to start doing that!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
cynatnite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-13-06 01:47 AM
Response to Reply #5
7. Good idea!
I have to wait at least a week. I filled up today.

I will be doing it.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bdot Donating Member (298 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-13-06 01:55 AM
Response to Original message
8. I love listening to people complain about gas prices.
I hope they keep going up.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
B Calm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-13-06 05:00 AM
Response to Original message
9. I like reminding people that a few years back republicans were screaming
when gas got 1.29 a gallon. They said Clinton has no energy plan, Clinton closed down refineries, blah, blah, blah.

Then when President Chuckle-Nuts Bush got in they were saying watch the price of gas drop now, we have a Texas Oil President...
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Thu Dec 26th 2024, 04:54 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC