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Old 04-30-08 | 09:19 PM
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Econ 101 > you.
Old 04-30-08 | 09:31 PM
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I haven't been to TORC because I always worked weekends, but have always wanted to see the cars in person and meet people with like interests. I am sure that one can go in the morning and still hit the beach or park in time to excercise. Why would you even say that?
Old 04-30-08 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
You want to make a difference: take public transportation for a month.
Originally Posted by chrispy
Econ 101 > you.
forget this gas protest, c'mon now, seriously.
many are striking and protesting tomorrow, does anyone know why and who?

POP QUIZ: if the LA/LGB terminals fully shut down for 1 day, how much of a loss will impact the US?

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Old 04-30-08 | 10:14 PM
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there's millions of people out there that don't fill gasoline 29 days out of the month.

pay cash, then they can't fix their prices based upon the zip code of the purchaser, and don't have to pay the fees.

THIS IS A TOTALLY AMERICAN THING TO DO, TO BE DUMB LIKE THIS. I'M MOVING TO JAPAN.
Old 05-01-08 | 02:56 AM
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Wake up its not gas going up its your dollar going down.

Its washington and the global elite.
Old 05-01-08 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
You want to make a difference: take public transportation for a month.
+1.

that, or go buy a prius.
Old 05-01-08 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by hapaboy
there's millions of people out there that don't fill gasoline 29 days out of the month.

pay cash, then they can't fix their prices based upon the zip code of the purchaser, and don't have to pay the fees.

THIS IS A TOTALLY AMERICAN THING TO DO, TO BE DUMB LIKE THIS. I'M MOVING TO JAPAN.
Speaking of Japan... Im here in Tokyo right now and guess what ?? Today (May 1st) just raised about .30 cent PER LITER gas prices !!!! People going crazy ... but you know what ?? what can we do, we all need gas to run life here !!!

SuCKS to have GTR 34 pushin 700hp... hehehe.. no, Im not talking about my car !!

Anyway, it is getting rediculous though !!!!!!
Old 05-01-08 | 08:44 AM
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US and China should just gang up on those OPEC countries...
Old 05-01-08 | 09:46 AM
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Sell the car and ride a bicycle. You'll be immune to buying gas again. Sadly, our infrastructure has spread out from the early days so local markets and work pretty much require a commute.

Speaking of Hapaboy's Japan, the areas we visited, one can get by without a car. Bicycles were common and if you needed to commute, rail was fairly easily accessed. Pretty much everything in need was within 1/2 mile.

There are far too many other issues which are partially related to gas that simply not buying isn't going to effect change. Unless the masses are willing to make major changes in their routines/lifestyles to truly prove they don't rely on gas...a one day "protest" is fruitless. The ironic thing is the price will probably go up and you'll kick yourself for not buying gas that day.
Old 05-01-08 | 06:45 PM
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lol yea like everyone said this wont work. plus im so empty my light came on...so tomorow im filling up for sure.
Old 05-02-08 | 09:11 AM
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i communte to schooll... 26 miles a day..i NEED gas..

hmm maybe i can ride a bike.. hmm..
Old 05-02-08 | 11:38 AM
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NOT REALLY !



Like others have stated before, to make an impactable different in gas prices, we all have to make certain extended lifestyle changes. Drive less, drive more gas efficient cars. CARPOOL (easiest thing to do esp. on the weekends when your going out, walk, ride a bike, take public transportation, sell your extra cars. Even with all these measures, global demand will still keep gas prices sky high even though the U.S. is probably the greatest per capita oil consumer. Although if a difference can be made and felt immediately, it would be by the American people consuming less gas.

Seriously, I'm not trying to sound arrogant or hate, but some of you guys need to learn some basic macro economics.

Every time I get a gas strike text from one of my friends, I just cringe and I just lose more and more respect for their intellects .
Old 05-02-08 | 12:06 PM
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I strike gas companies every day that I don't fill up.
Old 05-02-08 | 04:38 PM
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I didn't fill up gas today.....................because I filled up yesterday. Take that you evil oil company!
Old 05-02-08 | 06:27 PM
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I forgot.

I filled up the bike today.

Nice day for a ride though...


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