Gas Prices: The new Third Rail of American Politics?

michelle bachmann wanted bring cheap gas:

http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/18/news/economy/bachmann_gas_prices/index.htm


newt gingrich trying revive campaign promises of cheap gas:

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/24/news/economy/gingrich_gas_prices/?iid=lead&hpt=hp_c1

lately there has been big jump in gas prices.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/25/mnik1nc162.dtl

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politicians "know that's not public wants hear," said severin borenstein, director of university of california energy institute in berkeley. "the public's upset , think president's responsibility make sure gasoline cheap."

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the 18.4-cents-per-gallon gas tax last raised during clinton presidency, borenstein said, , has fallen sharply when adjusted inflation.

"we're collecting more revenue through taxing work through income taxes, , less through taxing things gasoline," borenstein said. "so discouraging work , encouraging gasoline consumption, not tax policy."

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the obvious thing use less gas (e.g., drive less, buy more efficient car, ride subway, ...). ever learn until becomes crisis again?

 

we individuals have plan ways save money ourselves. government going make insider decisions , deals, big companies hike prices whenever there excuse , our voice or opinions not matter.

right. need alternative ways save on gas usage, such public transportation or more fuel efficient cars because ceos , government officials aren't going us.

 

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