jmcquown wrote:
> 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

Adversity only makes us stronger... those who were affected will emerge
stronger and in a better position.

Sheldon