I just heard a number that I'd never heard before. Not a shock, not out of line.

[Stinky The Clown]

Gas prices are up 20% this year.

Wow.

Say that to yourself. "Gas is up 20% this year."

Ouch.

[polichick]

1. Maybe a few American assholes will trade in their gas guzzlers...

...but I wouldn't bet on it.

[Skidmore]

2. For what? And with what money?

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

5. nice broadbrush there...

there are alot of "asshole" americans that live rurally and 4 wheel drive is a necessity in the winter or rainy months. There are alot of large families that require more seating than 4. There are alot of people that may have to tow something. Gee, I guess they're all "assholes". :eyes:

Small cars dont work for everyone... maybe not even for half. A bigger problem is all the people commuting 30+ minutes to work everyday and heating 2000+ square foot homes with vaulted ceilings.

[polichick]

8. Don't even get me started on "large families."

[Dappleganger]

17. Oh yeah? Well some of us have big dogs.

My 85 pound yellow lab can't squeeze into a goddamn prius.

[Paradoxical]

28. It totally can. I've done it before.

[provis99]

14. he said gas guzzlers, not 4 wheel drive.

Improve your reading comprehension.

[dixiegrrrrl]

31. Polichick is a "he"?

[provis99]

32. who knows? MiddleFingerMom claims to be a guy...

[Bake]

27. Speaking of broad brushes

Not many 2000 sq. ft. homes are going to have vaulted ceilings. Not exactly McMansions at that size.

Bake

[Warpy]

10. If gas drops below three bucks again

they'd only trade in the efficient cars for dinosaurs.

[markpkessinger]

15. Many simply can't afford to do so...

...Not every "gas guzzler" is some pimped out Hummer. Many are just old, run down cars whose owners can't afford to trade them in for newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

[BoWanZi]

16. Efff you. I can't afford to trade my car

I'm out of work and have a car that runs great but its 15 years old and worth next to nothing.

I can't stand people that an issue with such a broad paintbrush.

[Dappleganger]

18. +1

I'm just grateful we have something which runs.

[dhpgetsit]

23. What do you have to trade?

I'd love to trade my S-10 Blazer for a reliable economy car.

[Blue-Jay]

3. Probably Fartbama's fault.

Damn that guy.

[DainBramaged]

4. And there is NO reason other than speculators yet again

supply is insane


http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/petroleum_supply_monthly/psm.html

[proud patriot]

6. Thank you koch brothers

[HysteryDiagnosis]

7. Everyone knows that it takes approximately 20% to clean up a magnitude

8.9 oil spill.

[xiamiam]

9. in 1972, gas was 19 cents a gallon in many parts of the us..

my one half share across the us in a volkswagen was $45.

[DJ13]

11. The government says theres no inflation

Do I trust them, or my lying eyes and empty wallet?

[Stinky The Clown]

12. They measure inflation like they measure unemployment.

They lie to us.

[OhioChick]

21. They sure as hell do n/t

[Motown_Johnny]

13. So Far this year Gas prices are up 20%

it ain't over

wait till summer driving season starts

[dsc]

19. frankly that sounds low to me

with current price at 3.72 that would make the price at the beginning of the year 3.10 and I think it was lower than that.

[bhikkhu]

20. My bicycle and I are fine

...having traded up to pedal-power back in 2008 during the last "shock". I know there's a lot of people who don't have that as an option, but if you think it might work, its well worth a try.

My commute is 6 miles each way, and its one of the better parts of the day. Cost-wise, I bought a $300 bicycle from our local bike shop (recommend avoid w-mart stuff - its not made for any kind of miles) and I put 10,000 miles on it with only about $100 of maintenance - tires and brake pads.

[uppityperson]

22. Food prices are following

[Pisces]

24. Good, find a bike or rideshare program. Buses, subways etc.

[Stinky The Clown]

25. Gosh, I never thought of that.

[Paradoxical]

26. This is why I am happy that I ride a motorcycle.

And spend most of my time during the week riding a bicycle.

[toddwv]

29. The US military is the World's largest single consumer of Oil.

Just saying...

[Liberal_in_LA]

30. yes. up about $1.