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Penny_Pincher Veteran Author Columbus Posts:435 Points:22,695 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 6:39:30 AM Ignore Penny_Pincher Report Abuse Just wondering. If you think he is responsible for $4 gas now, did you give him credit for getting the price down to $2.50 in 2010?

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Just wondering. If you think he is responsible for $4 gas now, did you give him credit for getting the price down to $2.50 in 2010?

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captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 9:05:01 PM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse Its good to see the (Houckster) still blames every one except Obama.At least he sticks to his guns,you know the ones Eric Holder sold the Mexican Drug Cartell But then Obama didn`t know anything about that.He was at a concert or was that a fund raiser or playing golf.But i do thank him for the 58 + states he gave us.Long live King Obama.
forresj Champion Author Wilmington Posts:2,794 Points:545,205 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 10:19:16 AM Ignore forresj Report Abuse no, again the speculators are the blame. the truth is huge price fluctuations causes havoc to the economy. stability is what we need with modest inflation to keep the economy growing. [Edited by: forresj at 6/1/2012 11:19:58 AM EST]
rjrjr All-Star Author Connecticut Posts:647 Points:1,107,410 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:22:35 AM Ignore rjrjr Report Abuse Follow the money!!! Create the perception of a constrained market and keep interest rates artifically low and poof gas stays high. When interest rates start to head higher, late 2013, gas will settle back around $3.00 per gallon. The economy is painfully rebaselining to new realities and when and if we get a party, any party, that stops the FED/SLG gravy train things will start to turn. I said in 2008 we're entering into a lost decade and right now half way through it. Hold on and keep your personal debt to a reasonable level.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 7:09:42 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse OILERFAN: Much of the debt you complain about was built into the budget when Mr. Obama took office. You will remember that the economy was in freefall and MILLIONS had lost their jobs turning them into government welfare consumers when they were taxpayers. You will remember that we were still fighting a war in Iraq and we had passed a prescription drug care bill all of which we did not raise taxes to pay for. I would add that our deficits would be less if more people were returning to work but with the Euro crisis and a Republican party that is willing to oppose almost everything the President favors, our progress is much slower than it could be. Mr. Obama's time in office has not been without errors in judgment and misfortune but that's true of all presidencys. But the bottom line is that the Republican Party has to move back to a more centrist position or things will get a lot worse. If Ronald Reagan were here today, he'd be truly mystified at what passes for the party today.
GustheCat2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,856 Points:417,950 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 6:56:29 AM Ignore GustheCat2 Report Abuse I don't think blame can be placed on the government.
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,055 Points:2,448,775 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 6:34:05 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse No. I blame him for increasing our quadrupling our debt, but not for oil prices.
NickoliMB Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,518 Points:473,205 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 6:25:28 AM Ignore NickoliMB Report Abuse Blame who is in power when things are bad, and credit nobody when things are good.Politicians always get the heat..
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 3:18:32 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse CAPTAIN63: I think we're done.
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 9:41:45 PM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse No but i don`t know what a mud throwing kit is either remember my brain is troubled.Long live king Obama.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:14:03 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse CAPTAIN63 writes: Hey i just found out you can get a kit for throwing mud.Just contact (Houckster).I think he it one of Obamas SS zars you know one of the nieve ones. ______ What a troubled brain you have. I have to be with the Obama SS to simply want people to make more responsible statements? Do you know what a responsible statement is? Is it throwing mud to ask people to substantiate their claims? Why do you keep resisting the urge to be responsible? This may be beyond you . . . maybe we should just start with spelling? Start with "zars" and "nieve". [Edited by: Houckster at 5/31/2012 9:14:34 PM EST]
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 5:05:35 PM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse Hey i just found out you can get a kit for throwing mud.Just contact (Houckster).I think he it one of Obamas SS zars you know one of the nieve ones.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 9:31:05 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse So, as BLUEENVOY and others would have us believe, Mr. Obama is leading us to a socialist/communist state? Oh how easy kit is to throw mud but when it comes down to substantiating the charges, it gets awful quiet in the room! Just where is this socialism/communism comrade?
Woodtoad Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:11 Points:14,325 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 9:06:53 AM Ignore Woodtoad Report Abuse Nope!
pper Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,094 Points:671,820 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 9:06:45 AM Ignore pper Report Abuse I agree with bluenvoy.
2012ny Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:184 Points:78,470 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:30:34 AM Ignore 2012ny Report Abuse f politics
_Sparty_ Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,021 Points:692,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:10:32 AM Ignore _Sparty_ Report Abuse Deregulated markets
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,985 Points:1,878,615 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 8:02:01 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse No, but I blame him for the Socialist/Communist direction he is taking us in.
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,593 Points:388,530 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:55:59 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Prez doesn't have much control over fuel or larger economy. Congress & FRB
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,798 Points:2,897,560 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:53:20 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse I haven't seen Obama get the price of anything down.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 7:17:19 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse PATAZ writes: He had nothing to do with prices going lower. However, he does want higher prices so he can cram more green programs down our throats. _______ There IS a difference between CRAMMING more green programs down our throat and knowing that higher fossil fuel prices make emerging technologies more competitive. The evidence seems clear in my view: At some point we're going to have to depend more on "green" technologies and less on fossil fuels for the good of the country. What's wrong with starting now? It should also be pointed out that Mr. Obama has done nothing to make gas prices higher and has, in fact, encouraged oil and gas exploration so long as a good environmental impact plan is in place.
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 5:42:34 AM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse WOW i havent seen gas prices at $1.50 since the 70,s here in Indiana.Im moveing to FL
abeazar Champion Author Tampa Posts:18,598 Points:3,624,075 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 4:04:58 AM Ignore abeazar Report Abuse When the President took office, the price of regular was $1.53/gal here in FL.
KwingsHockey Sophomore Author Michigan Posts:107 Points:464,100 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 1:57:01 AM Ignore KwingsHockey Report Abuse No
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,870 Points:3,246,875 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 31, 2012 1:39:02 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse ya when bush-cheney got oil/gas up to 142, and 4.42 respectively ,oilcos made a killing!!!!!! , you figure they are sitting on piles of cash now even if oils 80something now
f250jbh Sophomore Author California Posts:208 Points:186,075 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2012 3:51:01 PM Ignore f250jbh Report Abuse OBama has nothing to do with it UP or DOWN. It is a word wide price that we ALL have to pay for AKA: was it the bush/chaney thing that sent it to 140 a barrel and then back down to 37 in 7 months ....
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2012 10:20:12 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse He had nothing to do with prices going lower. However, he does want higher prices so he can cram more green programs down our throats.
vikings80 All-Star Author South Dakota Posts:781 Points:110,065 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 30, 2012 10:05:10 AM Ignore vikings80 Report Abuse no
jonjon57 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,452 Points:635,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 29, 2012 9:13:35 PM Ignore jonjon57 Report Abuse No
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 29, 2012 6:11:23 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse I keep hoping this topic will die but someone always brings it back.
GBMAX Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,664 Points:1,903,555 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 29, 2012 4:27:03 PM Ignore GBMAX Report Abuse No
LJAYEE09 Sophomore Author Kentucky Posts:123 Points:29,600 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 29, 2012 4:13:29 PM Ignore LJAYEE09 Report Abuse NO
OceansidePoms Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,680 Points:688,825 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 5:30:12 PM Ignore OceansidePoms Report Abuse Whatever happened- I see it as starting with Bush. Obama just didn't make any impressive help to US American People! There also was no major problem with Gas Price in the US when we had Clinton in office.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:35:04 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse CAPTAIN63: It really is time to grow up. When you start talking responsibly then you'll get some respect. I look forward to that time. I know you're capable of it.
Penny_Pincher Veteran Author Columbus Posts:435 Points:22,695 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 10:11:28 AM Ignore Penny_Pincher Report Abuse Prices are falling again. I don't think the blamers will give Obama any credit, nor should he get any, IMO. [Edited by: Penny_Pincher at 5/7/2012 11:11:52 AM EST]
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 9:17:47 PM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse Boy how nieve houckster.You could probably get a job with Obamas S.Service he is looking for people like you (see no evel,hear no evel)Long live King Obama.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 2:45:44 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse CAPTAIN63 writes: You don`t need the news look around you.He has a better chance of getting the pope`s job.WHERE is our AAA credit rateing Houckster ??????????? ______ This is simply more 3rd grade level drivel by a person who doesn't think things out. We have this from the Wall Street Journal: S&P said the downgrade "reflects our opinion that the fiscal consolidation plan that Congress and the administration recently agreed to falls short of what, in our view, would be necessary to stabilize the government's medium-term debt dynamics." It also blamed the weakened "effectiveness, stability, and predictability" of U.S. policy making and political institutions at a time when challenges are mounting. US Debt Downgraded to A++ The reality, if you care to partake, is that the downgrade resulted from the company's view that it was the inability to resolve differences between the stands of the Republicans and the Democrats that led to a watered down solution to addressing our debt. The company viewed this solution as simply kicking the can down the road and I believe that if the positions of the Democrats and the Republicans had been reversed so that the Republicans held the Executive and the Democrats held the House, the result would have been the same. If you're going to blame Mr. Obama and the Democrats for this state of affairs then, if you have any desire to be fair, you have to blame the Republicans as well. [Edited by: Houckster at 4/27/2012 3:47:38 PM EST]
Pacer355 Veteran Author San Jose Posts:452 Points:1,045,735 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 10:31:18 AM Ignore Pacer355 Report Abuse Bush, the oil man, not Obama!
Penny_Pincher Veteran Author Columbus Posts:435 Points:22,695 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 10:19:47 AM Ignore Penny_Pincher Report Abuse Maybe it was neither Bush's nor Obama's fault. Maybe they don't have that much control over gas prices. Well starting a war in a major oil area can affect gas prices, but only by so much. It maybe added 40 or 50 cents, but no more.
BUSSY Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,917 Points:1,543,440 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 10:18:09 AM Ignore BUSSY Report Abuse Of course not....it was all Bush's fault.
fieldt Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,940 Points:731,450 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 9:17:36 AM Ignore fieldt Report Abuse It wasn't credit then, it was still blame. That $2.50 is $1 higher then when he took office.
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,604 Points:2,705,835 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2012 9:16:37 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse The better question is did you blame Bush for being in league with big oil to keep gas prices high, and if so why aren't you blaming Obama.
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 3:03:49 PM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse You don`t need the news look around you.He has a better chance of getting the pope`s job.WHERE is our AAA credit rateing Houckster ???????????
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 8:55:51 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse CAPTAIN6 you need to get out a little more often. When you listen to the news from the extreme Right, you don't get the truth. And you will have four more years of the Obama administration. [Edited by: Houckster at 4/25/2012 9:56:29 AM EST]
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 2:50:07 AM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse 4 more years of Obama we wont be worried about gas prices we will be to worried about feeding our familes.
captain63 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:55 Points:2,550 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 2:41:00 AM Ignore captain63 Report Abuse No but i did give him credit for the down grading of the U.S. credit rating.For the slow acting of the oil spill in the Golf,for the lack of leadership in the job market,for the lack of drilling for new oil,for the sale of guns to the drug cartell in Mexico that cost two border agents there lives,for the idiot Eric Holder that openly admited he would defend any black crimes against whites.Im sure i have forgoten some of his other quality`s but it`s a start.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 7:36:13 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse DVC2 writes: It was UNDER two bucks a gallon when Oblunder took the oath of office. ____ Honestly, some people aren't even capable of third grade level drivel. Gas was less than $2 a gallon when Mr. Obama took office because the bottom had dropped out of the economy. You do remember that don't you? Do you remember that in July of 2008, gas was over $4? Silly, silly, silly. [Edited by: Houckster at 4/24/2012 8:37:20 PM EST]
dvc2 All-Star Author Oakland Posts:937 Points:448,840 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 7:30:31 PM Ignore dvc2 Report Abuse It was UNDER two bucks a gallon when Oblunder took the oath of office.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:38:35 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse FLYGUY38 writes: Ahh The joys of being apathetic and letting someone else solve your probelms and if that doesnt work Blame Bush! _____ Ahh the joys of casting aspersions at others and not having to take responsibility for being fair. And if that doesn't work, blame Mr. Obama. I meant to get around to solving the high gas price problem yesterday but I'm just too lazy. Well, maybe tomorrow . . .
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:33:35 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse SALGOOD writes: No, my socialist son says everything that has happened in the last seven years that has the word blame in front of it is due to Bush. _____ Well, sorry to say, Mr. Bush was not one of our better presidents. For the most part, Mr. Bush has dropped out of sight and you know why? He's an embarrassment to the Republicans. If Mr. Bush became active he'd remind voters how badly the Republicans handled things and that would hand the Democrats four more years in the White House.
salgood Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,204 Points:953,055 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2012 3:20:03 PM Ignore salgood Report Abuse No, my socialist son says everything that has happened in the last seven years that has the word blame in front of it is due to Bush.