The Hidden Costs

Arnold Shortzinvader · 08-30-2005, 11:13 AM

As oil prices rise, we will pay higher and higher prices accross the board. Not just at the pump.

Petroleum is use in the production or shipping of virtually every item we consume from sandals to shingles.

These companies pass along the extra costs in their prices which you and I must shoulder.

If things don't change soon, a recession is inevitable. The people will hold Bush and the republicansaccountable whether the nuances of economics say they should or not.

Historically, people vote their pocket book more than any other issue. It's that simple. Just plain old politics. The sitting prez gets the credit/blame whether he wants it or not.

il coyote · 08-30-2005, 12:38 PM

I know what you mean,

yesterday I bought an 18 pack, ice,and some marbs and it cost me over $20

seriously, this is getting rediculous

Champlain Islander · 08-30-2005, 12:40 PM

Watch how the big boys at the oil co's handle the hurricane related problems at the oil rigs. Won't cost them. Will cost me and you and you and you....etc.

soarkrebel · 08-30-2005, 06:22 PM

The republican party better get concerned!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate to say this but a democrat in the white house is more likely than a republican in 3 years!!!!!!!!!

But the oil companys will have lots of money (from us) to help THIER candidate!!!!!!!!!!

I hope we survive that long!!!!!!!!!!

s. il. hntr · 08-30-2005, 06:50 PM

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ORIGINAL: Arnold Shortzinvader

If things don't change soon, a recession is inevitable.

I don't know about your area, but southern illinois is already in one

North Texan · 08-30-2005, 08:48 PM

I don't think any of the costs of petroliumhave ever been"hidden".Historically,prices have just beenbased on thecost of production,with nothing in the market reflecting the fact thatpetrolium is a non-renewable resource. People treatedoil like there would always be plenty, without regard to the fact that each barrel used in the present is one barrelless available for future use. What amazes me is that prices have jumped, yet nobody seems to be cutting back on use. I wonder how high the prices will go before people start changing their habits.

People can blame Bush all they want. It doesn't matter who's elected, they aren't going to be able to come up with a quick fix. The only real solution is forcing people to give up their SUV's (probably won't win many votes) or developing an alternative energy source, which will take some time.

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