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Originally Posted by trikkonceptz
It really wouldn't matter, you're getting hosed each time you go to the pump, so put in what ya need and leave less for the thieves that want to syphon your tanks .. LOL
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I fail see how we're getting hosed.
The citizens of the United States have always had the same dependency (if not grossly increasing) on this depleting resource, we've always had the best prices of Western nations (nearly the world over), we've always had to pay for it, so what point are you trying to make exactly?
There's more to these prices than corporate greed and I honestly doubt the extra $2 (calculated from prices I experienced over the past three weeks, $1.71 if you must know) per fill up is really breaking the bank. Sure it's outrageous, but not nearly as outrageous as the American ethos that we should always come first. It's not as if there aren't alternatives, members of this forum are proving this daily.
If gas prices are really breaking the bank, you can go to Costco and sign up for a membership and then apply for their American Express credit card which offers 3% cash back on all gas purchases.
If there's something I missing here, by all means fill me in.
In addendum: The problem is the power is in the people's hand and they don't care enough to make the change. As far as I'm concern, it's that simple. We've had viable solutions for years, but why buy the inline four Camry/Accord/Tacoma/ETC. when the V6 variant gets marginally worse mileage? Why buy a manual transmission? Why do regular service? If it ain't broke don't fix it, right?
Why do the speed limit? I mean it's all the little things that add up to one enormous problem. It's the same with weight loss, people want immediate results but aren't willing to put forth the effort and they want someone else to be accountable for their faults, shortcomings and transgressions.
Honestly, it's time to
shit or get off the pot. The power is in the people's hand (maybe that's the reason the electorate still exists?), make your choice because I've already made mine. And no, this is not some verbal masturbation and I am not free of fault! I've wasted plenty without much thought of consequence in the past, but honestly people we need to open our eyes, stop blaming others and become socially (if not globally) responsible. I know they were singing about an entirely different subject matter, but it's like Depeche Mode said, "Everything counts in large amounts."