Why Bush is doing nothing about gas prices [View All]

[Atman]

First of all, I don't necessarily think he SHOULD do anything. Our gas is wicked cheap, all things considered. BUT...this story blew by under the radar yesterday. If anyone has seen a print link, please post it. I heard this mentioned on a talking head show.

Instead of stopping the filling of the SOR, or tapping into it, or pressuring OPEC, what do you supposed Bush's motive might be for NOTwanting to "do something?" Well, come on...we all know Bush doesn't do anything unless it profits him or a contributor. So, from this talking head session...

The Bush admin is proposing ELIMINATING OR SUSPENDING REGIONAL FUEL MIXTURES as a way to lower prices. Yup, those pesky air pollution regulations under the EPA are making it too difficult on the poor producers, and if we could just eliminate them, and allow the petros to sell just one formula nationwide, they could make more gasoline and lower our prices.

Got that?

Knowing Bush, this is absolutely real, and makes perfect sense -- from an oilman's perspective. Use more of it, and make it easier for the petros to produce. Just what the nation needs.