Originally Posted by rebelyell

good post bro, Yes we could be paying way more for gas, but we are America, We used to be feared by OPEC and the middle east oil countries. But since the debacle that Is the war on terrorism, everyone sees us as just another superpower drowning in it's debts. If it weren't for our recent economical situation, we would still be king of the hill and would be able to use a strong arm tactics to get the oil rich countries to lower the crude oil back to $55 a barrel. We do not have that " strong arm " ambience we once had. America is too caught up in fighting other country's wars, that we have become weaker as the end result.

Sad but true, we should be cutting off economic aid to everyone, EVERYONE, until OPEC decides that we aint fcking around anymore. Then we should explore our own resources, offshore and in protected "green" places. Gimme my gadaam gas, please, or I won't give you billions to save your people. Ultimatum time dammit.. . Flame on

Originally Posted by Nofire

I concur with this statement.