[mysterio]

The main problem I have is government giving money to private industry, who is already raking in billions.

Yes. This bears repeating. The oil industry is draining our expanding economy. It is going to cause a recession. The pubs will get blamed for that recession.

[tobyhill]

If the US falls into another recession because of oil, get ready for Rats gaining Senate seats by maybe 4 and Hildabeast in '08. There is a lot of positive news in the economy right now but I believe it's unsustainable for more than another 6-9 months if oil prices stay above $50. Consumers only care that it's costing them 40% more to fill their tanks while looking at $2.35-$2.70 a gallon. Prices are something that people actually see in person where other issues are only reported on. It's called "pocketbook issues".