[Michael G.]

I feel sorry for the young families that have to drive any number of miles to make a living with gas prices the way they are.

If you see any of them over Thanksgiving today, give them a big "thank you" for making an effect to support themselves in stead
of relying on the government.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I feel sorry for the young families that have to drive any number of miles to make a living with gas prices the way they are.

If you see any of them over Thanksgiving today, give them a big "thank you" for making an effect to support themselves in stead
of relying on the government.

Seriously? Should we give them a participation trophy also?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Seriously? Should we give them a participation trophy also?

[justjim]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

What you pay for items on a tiny island has no bearing on prices here

I believe the OP’s point is that we Americans have a lot to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!

[Lil GTO]

Yes but see you choose to live where fuel has always been high, big beautiful homes outrageously price and the working mans standard of living on the lower side.

We choose to
Live here where there is a middle class that worked hard but lived a good life because our system allows competitiveness to keep pricing affordable.

We don’t want to give I our way of life if we did we’d move to Europe or an other area in the world where you get nothing for your hard earned money.

Gas and everything else should be exactly where it was 18 months ago there is no reason other than the greed of government here for it to be otherwise.

Originally Posted by mike1946

I'm a Brit Rain or Snow bird - live in Country Club Hills - just filled up my diesel car here in the UK - Premium Diesel is £1.59 a litre there are 3.5 litres to the standard US gallon - the exchange rate from £ to $ is around 1.35 :-
So 1.59 x 3.6 x 1.35 = $7.72 a gallon.
My Point ??? Stop Whining.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Seriously? Should we give them a participation trophy also?

Absolutely, for the fact their smart enough to be employed.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Absolutely, for the fact their smart enough to be employed.

Setting the bar a little low aren't you? I would feel very insulted if someone thanked me for having a job. Smart has nothing to do with being employed. Responsible, determined, having integrity maybe. But smart? Granted, being intelligent will probably get you farther in life. The smart ones are the ones who have figured out how to get the rest of us to pay their way.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Granted, being intelligent will probably get you farther in life.

It also keeps you from standing at Walmart pertaining to be homeless.......

[bumpa]

Student loans? No one out runs them.

[Gigi3000]

Its keeping me from shopping for a new car. Inflation microchips or whatever...

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by Gigi3000

Its keeping me from shopping for a new car. Inflation microchips or whatever...

Yes, and it forces people to take inventory on their spending, and be thankful for what they have.

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Actually the majority of Americans, and 80% of the people who call TV home are flush with cash....Individual Savings are at record highs, wages are up, and unemployment is at a 52 year low. If you know anything about economics....the inflation is driven by high demand for goods and services.
So to answer your question....I'm good!!!

Totally wrong! Take a look on a gov site and check the stats on how many are no longer in the work force. Count those as unemployed and you will see the difference. Just because less folks qualify for unemployment does not mean there is LOWER unemployment. "If you know anything about economics" you would understand that. And, no I do not know much about economics but I can read numbers. The gov has some great websites that have historical data on employment.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Spending money like there’s no tomorrow….

[egmcaninch]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Insignificant..

I don't think so... It impacts travel of all kinds + the transport costs of anything that is purchased = higher prices for all, including those who cannot afford it. Not insignificant at all, especially when it can be remedied.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by DAVES

That is what you are being fed. It is a tax on all. What we are fed a tax on lower income people more than higher income people is mathematical spin. It assumes that higher income people save/invest part of their income. That is true at least for some. I know people who earn a great deal of money and save nothing. Even money you save, the cpi consumer price index is now 6.2. You pay that after taxes I have to make over 8% just to be even.

Yep, makes difference who has money at the end of month and who goes in hole working two or more jobs. Do you really think you can speak for the poor? Sorry you’re loosing measly 2.8%, the horror.