[Eric in the Ozarks]

Well said. Its tough to explain that gasoline (based on the dollar's value) is still cheaper today than 1976/77.

[SierraWasp]

You're absolutely right, but remember... Carter had everything so screwed up that we had a misery index in those days!!! So even though you're correct, it ain't sayin too much based on THAT comparison.

I like BOBTHENAILER's take on this the best, followed immediately by Dog Gone's!!! Them boys knows whut they's tawlkin 'bout!!!

[BOBTHENAILER]

you nailed it.