Because "W" has shown a willingness to suffer them for too long. That's why some in this thread are pleased he has spoken out and others are exasperated that he has finally spoken, but the damage has been done. I hope not for the upcomming elections.
"but the damage has been done. I hope not for the upcomming elections."
A Dem is probably going to be the next POTUS. People do not forget being gouged by energy companies for two years. Remember the recession in 1991 and the election? We got Clinton.