On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 1:38 AM, Robert Munn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I don't believe anything of the sort. I believe they are doing what
> capitalists do- maximizing profits.
>
> You call it price gouging, they call it supply and demand. Don't hate
> a player for playing the game.


Supply and demand only works with true competition. There is no true
competition. 5 companies own all the gasoline concerns, they set the price
to whatever they want.

You can always vote by not buying their gas, switching to a scooter
> (props to you, Tony) or other fuel-efficient vehicle, using public
> transport, or driving less.


Hey, that would work great, if demand really mattered that much.  Demand
dropped precipitously last year, gas prices went UP....way up. Explain that
using supply and demand...?


> That doesn't help us much when we go to the pump, but hey, here's to the
> future!
>

I share your optimism.

-- 
The passion that sparked me one terrible night
And shocked and persuaded my soul to ignite


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