Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Wednesday's Musings

Wow!! The U.S. has denied Israel's request for new weapons in order to attack Iran. We say that it wouldn't be in our strategic interest. Very good. We all know that gas prices will skyrocket if Iran was attacked. They're right. This does no good for our country.

Russia continues to penetrate into Georgia, irrespective of their announced cease-fire.

About a third of U.S. homeowners are upside-down on their mortgages.

Not everyone is buying the man-made global warming nonsense.

What the heck were these guys thinking???

At least the price of milk is coming down.

More Proof that We're Being Ripped Off

Yesterday, the EIA announced that oil consumption for the first half of 2008 dropped by the largest percentage in 26 years. Demand for oil decreased by an average of 800,000 barrels per day compared to this time last year.

Also according to the EIA, oil supplies increased by over 100,000 barrels. However, the price of gasoline went from $3.07/gallon to $4.11/gallon.

Supplies are up. Demand is WAY down. But, the price increases by over 33%?? What gives?

The speculators control the market. They are allowed to ignore supply/demand and charge whatever they want.

Until we get them out of the market, it doesn't matter how much we drill.