[mac_truck]

First..the question of whether speculation plays a role in the rising price of oil has been answered in the affirmative, and that Wall St. financial houses are major players in the speculation.

I'd like to see you acknowledge that before delving into the question of 'how big' a bunch of greedy whores they are.

[Toddsterpatriot]

First..the question of whether speculation plays a role in the rising price of oil has been answered in the affirmative

When the market thinks something is going to increase future usage or decrease future supply, the futures market turns that into rising prices.

When the market thinks something is going to decrease future usage or increase future supply, the futures market turns that into falling prices.

And it has nothing to do with greedy whores.