McCain is echoing what Bob Dole said about Americans sacrificing, but Dole said he wasn't referring to paying higher taxes. Paying higher taxes isn't a personal sacrifice because it's a passive action, people don't have to consciously think about the money that is withheld from their paychecks. Dole suggested something along the lines of victory gardens. I suggested that we all pledge to conserve gasoline, park one car, ride a bike or a bus, car pool - and do it for the war effort, to take pressure off of the Middle East oil dependence.
Then just watch the lefties howl.
Open up the oil in Alaska!