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Originally posted by gerg:
Not to change the subject, but this seemed to fit here.

Oil just topped $54 a barrel, and some analysts are calling for $70 by January. $70 oil is $4/gallon gas and ~$3.00 heating oil.

Man, heating the house this winter and fueling the boat in the spring is going to hurt.

What are they thinking? How can the economy support this?
Gerg, Frankly, it does'nt change the subject; in fact, it fits in rather nicely. And you're right, the economy can't take it; it's going to hurt like hell. Neither politician will be able to do much about it; the next couple of years ought to be downright interesting.

If you're a big conspiracy fan; it may be the oil companies forcing the hand of Washington to allow drilling in areas now off limits. It's times like this where I'm glad I never bought that cabin cruiser or Hummer! ;\)

Since I'm 50% heated by wood, and put more mileage on my bicycle, per week, than my auto, I'm personally somewhat insulated from this, but the general economy will take a big hit.
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