Dave Smith wrote:
> "Tony P." wrote:
>
>> Perhaps if we weren't having our little misadventure in the Middle
>> East
>> and using National Guard troops to do the job we could airlift people
>> north. But no.
>
> Airlift people? Why? I live about 1500 miles north of there and I
> knew that it was headed there two days ago. That was more than enough
> time for people to head for safety.
>
>> And from what I've been reading - this could also impact gasoline
>> prices. Lots of refineries in that area.
>
> Yep. That will be the next excuse to gouge consumers. I sure am glad
> that I bought a Honda last month. Despite a 20% increase in the cost
> of gasoline, my weekly gas bill is less than half what it was with my
> old van.

As I previously stated, some folks will use any excuse to jump on the
political band-wagon. It's not like hurricanes didn't exist before the
current administration. I seriously doubt Tony P. remembers the "oil
crisis" from the 1970's. We weathered that storm; we'll weather this one.

Jill