It's well past the time for the Democrats and Republicans to grow a spine and win back our respect. They can be much more persuasive with honesty, rather than deception. A ban on offshore drilling is not a significant explanation for high gas prices.
The top reasons for high gas prices:
1. Lack of competition translates into paying more at the pump.(Exxon merges with Mobil, ChevronTexaco, BPArco, etc )
2. Were the diplomatic skills of this administration up to par, oil prices would be far more stable. Invading Iraq has only brought instability. Angering Russia by placing our military and our missiles at their doorstep only brings more instability.
3. If the dollar was as strong today as it was when Bush took office, $140 would fetch closer to 2 barrels of oil.
4. CAFE standards are too weak. Future technology is promising, but fuel efficiency could double using old technology.
It seems like our President wants high oil prices. But that would make him an oil man...inconceivable!
WE NEED ATTACK DOGS BRAVE ENOUGH TO STAND UP TO BIG OIL! Instead we get politicians too eager to roll over.
