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May 16, 2007 21:26:33 GMT -5
Post by biggame75 on May 16, 2007 21:26:33 GMT -5
I stopped for gas yesterday on my way home, it was a bit crowded, but I did fill er up (17 gal). All stations had it priced at $3.38 or higher and I got in at Thortons where it was still $3.14. Maybe I'm too thick in the skull but I just don't understand the whining, griping and complaining about the price of gas. It is going up like every thing else already has, including wages. I don't see a thread about the increased prices of cars, trucks, homes, ATVs, motorcycles, doctor visits, tooth fillings, speeding tickets, ammo, bows, guns, postage stamps, soda, beer, milk, bread, candy bars, water and everything else we consume or use. When have you seen something actually go down in price? This may be a good thing posting about the gas prices because I've seen very little attacks on each other here and on other sites. So can someone please explain to me what I'm missing here as to why I'm not upset about the gas prices? Of course I'll probably get blasted for what I just said. You are right. all of the above mentioned items have gone up in price, but how many of them have gone up 200 percent in the last 3 years.
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May 16, 2007 21:43:15 GMT -5
Post by JohnSmiles on May 16, 2007 21:43:15 GMT -5
I'm old enough to remember the "gas wars". Gas was 17 cents/gallon. We local hoodlums would pool our change, put in a dollars worth, drive around town all night, never get outside of the city limits, put 100 miles on a car, and still have gas left. Ah, the good old days! The gas wars don't count! No fair! We are talking about the normal selling price. . . . . weren't we? ;D I remember the gas wars. Last time I remember them going on very long was when gas was around 50-60 cents a gallon, which was late 70's, maybe early 80's. Unless you are referring to the current gas war our military has been involved in for the last few years . . . I also remember that gas was NOT much of a concern, and that people went a lot more places, and did a lot more things in that time. People got in their car, and went across country to see the wonders of our great land. Travel was based on many things, but the price of gasoline was NOT the major factor. Gas prices played very little part in ANY travel plans. Then it was really no major concern at all. As it is now, I am seriously doubting if I will ever get to see those wonderful redwood trees I have admired all my life. And sadly, the price of gas is the culprit, not my wages, my health or my available free time.
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May 16, 2007 22:19:30 GMT -5
Post by bsutravis on May 16, 2007 22:19:30 GMT -5
I just don't understand the whining, griping and complaining about the price of gas. You and me both Art.... It is what it is. In 1980 the average price of a new car was $7,500.......today it's nearly $30,000. At the same time, in 1980 a gallon of gas sold for $1.22/gal. (NON adjusted for inflation price) So, in that same period of time car prices have went up way faster than gasoline. Why isn't anyone moaning about that???
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May 17, 2007 4:45:58 GMT -5
Post by cambygsp on May 17, 2007 4:45:58 GMT -5
Because you don't have to buy a new car several times a week!
Tes new vehicles do cost alot of money, some are way more than 30,000.00 but some are way less than 30,000.00 also.
Gasoline has trippled in price over the last 3-4 years, has your wages?.....mine hasn't.
Gasoline prices are also driving up the prices of everything else we have to buy, it's driving up the prices of property taxes also. How much MORE does your school system spend on fuel each year, your fire department and police department also?
Food.....it has to be trucked to the grocery store, a semi gets about 4-5 MPG!
It's not just the 3.50 per gallon your paying at the pump!
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May 17, 2007 7:21:18 GMT -5
Post by bsutravis on May 17, 2007 7:21:18 GMT -5
The thing is Camby, when adjusted for inflation gas prices are right in check where they should be....maybe slightly higher in recent months, but they are in the ballpark. We are just reeling because the jump has happened over a period of a few years from the $1's up to the $3's, rather than that change happening over a few decades. No, my wage hasn't trippled in the past 4 years, but....over the past 30 years?
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May 17, 2007 7:30:18 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on May 17, 2007 7:30:18 GMT -5
I just don't understand the whining, griping and complaining about the price of gas. You and me both Art.... It is what it is. In 1980 the average price of a new car was $7,500.......today it's nearly $30,000. At the same time, in 1980 a gallon of gas sold for $1.22/gal. (NON adjusted for inflation price) So, in that same period of time car prices have went up way faster than gasoline. Why isn't anyone moaning about that??? Maybe cause we can buy cheaper cars than a $30,000 one? All gasoline is the same price......hmmmmm, wonder why? Plus we can't buy used gasoline that was just used by a little old lady to drive to church on Sunday... But, I'm with you guys... it doesn't do any good to gripe about it.
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May 17, 2007 8:03:04 GMT -5
Post by birddog on May 17, 2007 8:03:04 GMT -5
IF..Wages were to raise the same as gas prices do then I'd be happy but that isn't going to happen,so I think that the rapidly soaring price of a gallon of gas is a complete rip off of the american consumer. I drive 41 miles ..one way.. to work,that a total of 82 miles per day and 410 per week.It used to cost me roughly one tank of gas per week for around $35. or so,but now it cost roughly $66.00 for the same trip per week,that's $1612.00 per year more,now if I had the income to match the cost of the gas,that would be fine but company's just don't and won't give you that extra money.
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May 17, 2007 14:48:46 GMT -5
Post by dwhunting on May 17, 2007 14:48:46 GMT -5
OK, then what really needs to be done about the situation? Let's look at alternative suggestions that some of you might have. Be it with technology or politics!!
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May 17, 2007 16:46:07 GMT -5
Post by Woody Williams on May 17, 2007 16:46:07 GMT -5
I just don't understand the whining, griping and complaining about the price of gas. You and me both Art.... It is what it is. In 1980 the average price of a new car was $7,500.......today it's nearly $30,000. .......... $30,000? Chump change...
How about $124,000?
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18717977/.
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May 17, 2007 19:21:29 GMT -5
Post by bsutravis on May 17, 2007 19:21:29 GMT -5
Great Woody..... you go and show off my new ride and now everyone is going to go out and get one!!!! Mine costs a bit more cause I got the optional gun rack in the back window.
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May 17, 2007 19:49:57 GMT -5
Post by Decatur on May 17, 2007 19:49:57 GMT -5
$3.39 in Decatur
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May 17, 2007 22:03:01 GMT -5
Post by JohnSmiles on May 17, 2007 22:03:01 GMT -5
Because you don't have to buy a new car several times a week!Tes new vehicles do cost alot of money, some are way more than 30,000.00 but some are way less than 30,000.00 also. Gasoline has trippled in price over the last 3-4 years, has your wages?.....mine hasn't. Gasoline prices are also driving up the prices of everything else we have to buy, it's driving up the prices of property taxes also. How much MORE does your school system spend on fuel each year, your fire department and police department also? Food.....it has to be trucked to the grocery store, a semi gets about 4-5 MPG! It's not just the 3.50 per gallon your paying at the pump! YES Indeed! The price people are willing to pay for new cars has little to do with the general public. Two types of people buy new cars: Those who can afford them, and those who simply THINK they can afford them. ;D The rest of US mostly hope our current vehicle(s) will get us through another year without going belly up. Driving my truck may cost me a few hundred dollars per year more for gas than a newer fuel efficient model, but I can come MUCH closer to affording that than SEVERAL THOUSAND dollars for a newer used car. Let alone a new one! Yes, every few dollars more it costs is felt, and more so every day. I am well aware some here make enough to care less, and that is fine. But when they also act as if they cannot fathom the price of gas actually BURDENING anyone, it has the uncanny ring of 'let them eat cake . . . Stray thought . . . . . if we all filed tax exempt, how could they afford to arrest us? ;D
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May 17, 2007 22:12:05 GMT -5
Post by JohnSmiles on May 17, 2007 22:12:05 GMT -5
OK, then what really needs to be done about the situation? Let's look at alternative suggestions that some of you might have. Be it with technology or politics!! Here, let the local conspiracy nut chime in. We get rid of two things asap: Democrats and Republicans. They are one and the same, and keep both suits on hand depending on where they travel. We also revoke their 'retirement fund'. Justice is served. ;D Basically, we dump every incumbant we have, and throw in a whole new batch, with no connections to big oil. And having absolute faith in our Constitution and our Bill of Rights. A good start.
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May 17, 2007 22:43:54 GMT -5
Post by tmarsh83 on May 17, 2007 22:43:54 GMT -5
What kind of sadass semi rig is getting 4 or 5 MPG...the standard these days is closer to 8 or 9...
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May 18, 2007 4:07:35 GMT -5
Post by cambygsp on May 18, 2007 4:07:35 GMT -5
I paid 3.35 in Beech Grove last night.
78.00 and change to fill up
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May 18, 2007 5:58:35 GMT -5
Post by DEERTRACKS on May 18, 2007 5:58:35 GMT -5
$3.25 this morning. Wow! Two days in a row.
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May 18, 2007 17:40:38 GMT -5
Post by JohnSmiles on May 18, 2007 17:40:38 GMT -5
What kind of sadass semi rig is getting 4 or 5 MPG...the standard these days is closer to 8 or 9... Got a link? I used to drive semi's. The standard for a NEW semi might be, but the standard for most of what is still on the road is closer to 5.
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May 18, 2007 19:32:36 GMT -5
Post by cambygsp on May 18, 2007 19:32:36 GMT -5
What kind of sadass semi rig is getting 4 or 5 MPG...the standard these days is closer to 8 or 9... Got a link? I used to drive semi's. The standard for a NEW semi might be, but the standard for most of what is still on the road is closer to 5. here is a link I found................ www.tenfourmagazine.com/PerfZone/2005/6.html
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May 18, 2007 21:03:02 GMT -5
Post by mullis56 on May 18, 2007 21:03:02 GMT -5
What kind of sadass semi rig is getting 4 or 5 MPG...the standard these days is closer to 8 or 9... Got a link? I used to drive semi's. The standard for a NEW semi might be, but the standard for most of what is still on the road is closer to 5. Here you are again, WRONG!
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May 18, 2007 21:08:31 GMT -5
Post by mullis56 on May 18, 2007 21:08:31 GMT -5
This is what vehicles we have at my house:
'06 3500 dually diesel 15 MPG mixed driving '05 2500 suburban 12.5 MPG mixed driving '07 tahoe 19.5 MPG mixed driving
Gas/diesel: it is what it is, you can't do anything about it. I spent the following this week: $102 $79 $72 $42 Granted I drive a lot for work over 2500 monthly and I also trailer a lot of times....
Add that up it is a lot, but it is what it is. I doesn't change what I do or what my wife does. I go to work and sell and she goes to school and teaches, and the clock ticks as the sun comes up everyday. Nothing you can do about. As JohnSmiles would say it is all political payoffs, I guess and if you know them your doing well as my Exxon stock is doing ;D ;D Wish I would have purchased more of it!
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