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Old 05-06-2008, 13:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ryan Bailey View Post
Indeed, there is no regulating the old supply & demand curve.

Appetites of the individuals drive the beautiful free markets where they are permitted.

In my detestation of waste I marvel at the driving habits of my countrymen who seem to drive as though fuel were free.
And then they complain about it when the price goes up.

I have a friend who drives everywhere as if gas is free. He rarely carpools because it's inconvenient. He drives an older V6 that probably gets 20/26 MPG. Then he complains that the oil companies are fleecing us.
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