The present rise is from say $2.00 to $4.oo only double
My point wasn't the difference in the price rises. My point was that we are hearing the exact same BS from our elected representatives, particularly the Republicans, 30+ years later. Nothing has been done since the last time we had to endure these sorts of price spikes. This is despite the fact that the Republicans had control of both houses of Congress and the Whitehouse. This entire situation, for the most part, has been created within the walls of Congress. Remember that the next time you see a 'Pubbie Congresscritter mugging for the cameras and claiming "it's the evil DemocRats making gas prices so high!"
It's quite clear to me that politicians have no interest whatsoever in increasing domestic oil supplies by opening up the outer continental shelves, ANWR, and/or the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's west coat. Similarly, they have no interest in issuing permits to build new refineries or nuke plants.
The psychological effects of reversing these policies alone would likely drop fuel prices 30%, much like what we saw when construction on the Alaska Pipeline was announced.
Instead, we hear the same old tired BS from the 70's.......
But is it clear to you yet that our politicians no longer recognize the very concept of a domestic economy?
The prices are not high enough. We deserve to pay $10.00 per gallon. That way, maybe the stupid American people will finally wake up.
I guess you missed out on learning about the oil in Alaska and the pipeline and also the very large developments from Canada and Mexico.
You are simply wrong. There was action but it was inadequate. Many of the programs touted today were developed in the late 70’s but oil production increased rapidly to the point they were no longer viable.
That is especially true of solar and wind. The wind projects today are the direct result of 70’s research.
We also had strong nuclear development but the Rats caved and killed it. Nuclear development is now well underway again.
Lastly, it was well demonstrated that the Republicans never controlled the Senate. They had a majority but not the magic 60 required for passage of cloture bills.