Posted on 05/04/2008 3:12:04 PM PDT by mdittmar
U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., Sunday blamed market manipulation as the likely cause of record high gas prices in the United States.
Appearing on ABC's "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," the Democratic presidential contender said if she is elected in November, she will immediately order an investigation into the industry.
"We know that there's market manipulation going on. So I would launch an investigation if I were president right now by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission," Clinton said.
The New York senator said any attempts to lower gas prices should require the participation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
"I would begin to go directly at OPEC," she said. "I think it's been 25 years where we've, you know, largely just been at the mercy of the OPEC countries."
Clinton said in addition to taking on OPEC members, she would confront oil companies about the rising cost of gasoline.
"You see, I really believe we've got to start right now demonstrating a willingness to take on these oil companies," she said in response to a "This Week" audience question.
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"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
By Goldman-Sachs and other commodity firms who claim they're "...just making a market"
I wonder how much these bastards are contributing to Her Heinous's campaign?
It’s that evil Rove behind this I bet.
Interesting that you noted “Political Humor/Cartoons” as one of the topics
It appears that Hillary is not familiar with a simple economic concept known as ‘demand’.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
“I would begin to go directly at OPEC,” she said. “I think it’s been 25 years where we’ve, you know, largely just been at the mercy of the OPEC countries.”
Clinton said in addition to taking on OPEC members, she would confront oil companies about the rising cost of gasoline.
“You see, I really believe we’ve got to start right now demonstrating a willingness to take on these oil companies,” she said in response to a “This Week” audience question.
Populist Idiocy.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
But...but...the DEMOCRATS are in CHARGE of the Senate! How can anything bad be happening to us? Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid PROMISED that they would LEAD the way and the streets would flow with milk and honey, there’d be a chicken in every pot and an electric car in every garage!
You mean *SNIF* they LIED to us to retain their political power? ;)
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Gee, 25 years Hillary? 1974 seems like a good year. And ever since you socialist have kept the oil companies from drilling in the ANWR and off shore. That is why we have shortages!!!!!!!!!! you stupid bit$h!
Sheesh....I’m more qualified that her to be President....with that kind of statement...
Except for windbaggery,the DemocratsWashington politicians have no energy policy whatsoever.
“I would begin to go directly at OPEC,” she said. “I think it’s been 25 years where we’ve, you know, largely just been at the mercy of the OPEC countries.”
And where were you and Bill for the eight years, almost 1/3 of the 25 yrs, that is alluded to? The woman will say anything if she thinks it will get her a vote or two.
No, that would be Bill.
Hillary would just screeetch at them in her dronelike monotone until OPEC, in agony, says:
"OK OK OK OK (!!!!) .... $25 a barrel from now on, OK? ... Just please SHUT UP, will ya?"
You KNOWWWWWW he wants to be President, I mean Co-President again.........
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