“I’m not trying to go all negative on the economy, but people are feeling the pinch. I know we certainly are affected by fuel and food costs.
I blame the envirowhackos and their political lackeys for not allowing drilling in ANWR and the ethanol debacle for this mess.”
Who didn’t see it coming. I blame the wackos and the “regular” people that sat on their hands. How many people voted for that idiot McCain - anti ANWAR.
And I would fine a new occupation, I’m serious. Not instant but instead of spending time posting on FReeper study. I don’t know insurance or accounting. I know people that became CPAs at 60. Working two jobs and raising a family.
This is the land of opportunity and if all you can afford is cheap food and fuel it is hardly anybody’s fault but you own.
Still people need to take responsibility for their own life and gas is cheap compared to almost anything that does what gas does. It should be cheaper but it is still a bargain.
I bet half the people complaining about fuel have been wasting money on cigarettes, lottery tickets, and other crap most of their life. If you put this in XOM stock you would be singing.
My husband and I both have four-year degrees. I'm a full-time mom after a 20 year career, raising our son and we both help take care of elderly parents with health concerns. My husband does very well as white collar professional, but between rising taxes (property especially, geesh!), food and fuel costs, we've really cut back on our discretionary spending. Not to mention saving for college and paying for braces, I don't know where we'd find the funds for additional education for ourselves. We did the math, and if I worked full-time outside of the home, it wouldn't be worth it.
This is the land of opportunity and if all you can afford is cheap food and fuel it is hardly anybody’s fault but you own.
I see you live in Florida. Would you like to see our energy bill this winter in Minnesota? We have a very nice home and two paid for cars. We handle our mortgage and bills nicely, but with food and fuel costs and the above afformentioned expenses, we watch our pennies.
Still people need to take responsibility for their own life and gas is cheap compared to almost anything that does what gas does. It should be cheaper but it is still a bargain.
We are people that have taken responsibility for our own lives. We are getting taxed to death. I feel this even more intensely than others because I live in Minnesota, I guess. My husband's not about to leave his long career here for greener pastures. Even if he did find something elsewhere, good luck selling your house.
I bet half the people complaining about fuel have been wasting money on cigarettes, lottery tickets, and other crap most of their life. If you put this in XOM stock you would be singing.
Gardening is our main vice. We're putting in a large vegetable crop this year. Seems like the smart thing to do.