[RSmithOpt]

Good luck...what most people are forget that are the "Gas is Cheap", 'People don't want to change their habits', etc., etc. are failing to realize that the middle-class with 2+ kids and further down in income are in a painful situation now because of gas, food, medical and yes, taxes.

The MSM and the politicoho's are hiding the extent as to what is happening.

Research retail sales back to last Sept. I am not talking about a few select stores like Wally World etc., and then look at the same stores this past March, April. While dollars revenues may be up from prices increases on items, not inflation adjusted, I'd like to see no. of items sold and no. of receipts.

Read a while back many name brand retailers are closing stores in the malls with some even going under.

[rintense]

More domino results from the gas prices. I just more people would realize it isn't JUST about gas.

Though, when I saw an article about a woman who was complaining because her family had to eat macaroni and cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches, I just wanted to scream.