Posted on 04/24/2006 4:55:31 AM PDT by Chairman_December_19th_Society
LET'S ROLL!!!
And, remember, in politics, perception is reality.
I think the President needs to address it by a national prime-time address with concrete measures to lower costs (like reducing the gas tax, temporary stopping of boutique gas mixtures, etc.) He also needs to address the speculation and competition from overseas which drives prices up. Some people on FR have speculated that George Soros might be pushing the price higher in an effort to harm the administration.
As you said, perception is what's important, and the people need to see that the President understands the problem and is addressing it.
Welcome back. And I agree with you about the gas prices and how it might influence '06 elections. But I really don't want to see a tax applied to oil companies which some Republicans have suggested. It won't help the consumer, will hurt the oil companies and is socialism lite vs. capitalism.
Good to hear you had a nice time.
I agree about the gas prices and the midterm elections. Even when prices are much lower just mention oil companies and people go beserk and blame the Pubs.
Good morning, and thanks for the ping, Chair!
I don't know what to say about gas prices and the elections. Hopefully the annual climb in in prices will have faded into memory. The way that the GOP can turn this to their advantage, IMO, is to tout ANWR and building more refineries (pointing out how the fossils on the left have stifled progress for close to 30 years. . .). This could be a GOOD issue to turn things against the eco-wackos AND tout our progress on pollution as well.
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The way that the GOP can turn this to their advantage, IMO, is to tout ANWR and building more refineries (pointing out how the fossils on the left have stifled progress for close to 30 years. . .).
Yes, but do you think they have the smarts and nerve to do that? And if they did, would they back down after the dems had their say?
Sadly, I don't have a lot of faith in Frist.
The eco-wackos are now advising us not to mow our lawns, because, they say, cutting the grass contributes to global warming. I say their hot air blatherings are doing THAT.
Nice.
We just HAVE to keep in contact with our pubbie Congresscritters and let them know that we expect them to get that message out (and notes to GOP National Chair don't hurt either).
I routinely email the White House with my thoughts. I have no illusions that President Bush reads them (even the mushy, glowing ones), but the contact IS important, IMO.
But you're right, the GOP always acts like it is the minority party.
Jemian, thanks for those links and congrats on achieving your goal. In some ways those 2 years have flown by, and in other ways...but your heart's desire is to return to the field, so many, many blessings to you.
I woke up to the news this morning that a Spring Festival in Chapel Hill, NC....a couple of miles down the road from Durham and home to UNC-CH, erupted into gun fire yesterday...black motor cyclists, 3 people shot, 235 police.......Homeschooling parents may have to start collegeschooling if this keeps up.
Yikes! Where do they get THAT crazy idea? From weird Algore?
Plus, I would imagine not bathing or wearing deodorant. If manure is partly to blame..their stink could be, too. LOL
BBL
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Hello lovely ladies!
Should be a warm, sunny day here in my little corner of the world.
No word yet from Ev; I talked to Katie last night & she told me he should be arriving back at camp sometime today and will most likely call immediately upon arrival.
I may try to get out & do some of the yardwork I was going to do yesterday, but couldn't because of the rotten weather. But first, a grocery run & a few other errands. As soon as I work up the ambition/motivation.;^)
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