"Some Analyst Predicting $3/Gal of Gas this Summer"

Morons abound doc,  and then these gas prices AFTER oil prices have fallen.........

sheesh....

can we say gouging us?

Morons abound doc, and then these gas prices AFTER oil prices have fallen......... sheesh....

Yes they do.  But one would wish (I no longer hope) that we had intelligent people doing the news and not robots reading prompters?

They probably misspoke. Given that the driving season hasn't started yet, I think it is safe to assume we'll see $3.50, and probably $4.00 before the summer is over. If anything happens in Iran, etc., expect $5.

I agree with baker 3.50 for sure, up to 5.00 if the poop hits the fan.

WE have no effective energy policy after 5 1/2 years into the Bush administration. Another failure!

The authorities are predicting $2 a litre here in Australia. You think you guys have it bad. One gallon equates to 3.79 litres, according to online conversion charts. This would mean we'd be paying AUD $7.58 per gallon for our fuel.

But one would wish (I no longer hope) that we had intelligent people doing the news and not robots reading prompters?

That seems to never want to change. I think some of us actually intelligent (and intelligible) people should get together and start a news station . . . nah, nobody besides us select few want the truth; we like the talking heads better (especially when those talking heads are very attractive, like the weekend newscaster here on KSL-5, but I digress . . .)

Plus, let's keep in mind - this was Fox News radio. I'm not a fan of any of the news outlets out there, but have any of you all ever seen the flick "Network"? I can see that happening on Fox News.

They probably misspoke. Given that the driving season hasn't started yet, I think it is safe to assume we'll see $3.50, and probably $4.00 before the summer is over. If anything happens in Iran, etc., expect $5.

I agree on the 3.50.  And the 5.00.  But I dont think we will go as high as $4 yet.  Unless no one changes their driving habits.  Until the price goes high enough to affect demand, there is no ceiling.

WE have no effective energy policy after 5 1/2 years into the Bush administration. Another failure!

Thanks to the dimocrats who stymied it at every turn.  It is not like Bush has not tried to pass one, but the chicken littles in congress killed them.'

The authorities are predicting $2 a litre here in Australia. You think you guys have it bad. One gallon equates to 3.79 litres, according to online conversion charts. This would mean we'd be paying AUD $7.58 per gallon for our fuel.

The latest mantra from our liberals is "They are paying more in Europe".  I guess they want us to pay that price as well.

That seems to never want to change. I think some of us actually intelligent (and intelligible) people should get together and start a news station . . . nah, nobody besides us select few want the truth; we like the talking heads better (especially when those talking heads are very attractive, like the weekend newscaster here on KSL-5, but I digress . . .)

She is hot, eh?  Eye candy!

Plus, let's keep in mind - this was Fox News radio. I'm not a fan of any of the news outlets out there, but have any of you all ever seen the flick "Network"? I can see that happening on Fox News.

I kind of expected that at CBS after that Fraud scandal, and in a way, after the firings, it kind of did happen.  Have you heard Mary Mapes?

price gouging?

I would say so. Not sure an energy bill would affect it, other than allowing us to se just where the Oil Companies are getting all of their HUGE profits in the face of raised oil prices.

Dr Guy

You must not have looked at the Bush/Cheney energy proposal. First, if you have not noticed, the GOP controls congress. Second the first bill that Bush proposed after the secret Cheney panel worked on the plan was a $50 Billion dollar GIFT to mature energy companies. Most of the plan was concentrated on the SUPPLY side. There as very little on more efficiency. Bush refused to require higher gas mileage which most energy experts agree is the change that would have the quickest impact. There was very little to convert to U S owned coal which is the second largest energy source identified to date. The plan had no teeth or real incentives except those that would have helped the big energy companies make even bigger profits.

The Energy bill that passed last year was a scaled down version of the first proposal and gave Big Oil $12 Billion in tax cuts with again no real conservation measure including a requirement for higher gas mileage for cars, SUV's and trucks sold in the U S. The Bush proposals were TOO LITTLE TOO LATE.

There was very little to convert to U S owned coal which is the second largest energy source identified to date. The plan had no teeth or real incentives except those that would have helped the big energy companies make even bigger profits.

And every president before Bush has has such a great run of things, having absolutely splendid energy proposals. I think the current state of affairs is not just one man's problem, no matter how much you want to blame him, Col.

She is hot, eh? Eye candy!

Boy Howdy! Gotta love that Amanda Butterfield - that's incentive enough for me to watch the news!

I kind of expected that at CBS after that Fraud scandal, and in a way, after the firings, it kind of did happen. Have you heard Mary Mapes?

I can't say that I have. The one radio station around here that used to carry CBS radio has now changed to ABC news radio. But that's the station that plays Sean Hannity in the afternoons, and that guy's nutsy enough to make my blood boil, so as a general rule I avoid it . . .

Holy crap! Sorry about the triple post! I'd go back and edit them, but you know how it is . . .
I honestly don't know how I just managed to do that. Oh well - it helps my points at least!

Where do they get these analysts? From Sears?

Actually, I have it from a good source that you can buy them at CostCo - five for ten dollars.

price gouging?

People yell price gouging, but in reality what it is, is a classic example of the law of supply and demand.  Without rationing, there is no other way to allocate a scarce commodity among everyone who wants it.  The consumers, by not cutting back demand, are bidding the price up.

First, if you have not noticed, the GOP controls congress.

You blew it right there.  They do not control the senate such that they can pass any bill they want.  It is common knowledge demonstrable even, that the democrats torpedoed the Energy Bill.  They did not have a majority, but they had enough for a filibuster.

And every president before Bush has has such a great run of things, having absolutely splendid energy proposals. I think the current state of affairs is not just one man's problem, no matter how much you want to blame him, Col.

You would have thought that an Energy policy would be the top priority of every president since the 70s and the Arab Oil Embargo.  Sadly, as long as the gas is available on demand, it is not a hot button issue with the voters so that the Politicians just dont care about it.

price gouging? People yell price gouging, but in reality what it is, is a classic example of the law of supply and demand. Without rationing, there is no other way to allocate a scarce commodity among everyone who wants it. The consumers, by not cutting back demand, are bidding the price up.

I will give you that....but whatever it happens to be, I still think we, the consumers, are getting screwed.

Actually, I have it from a good source that you can buy them at CostCo - five for ten dollars.

Not Sam's Club?

I took care of the triple post.  I think I have the record for multiple posts.  I got up to 24 once (it was posting as I was typing).

DR Guy - Had the Bush energy bill included the necessary elements to SOLVE the energy issue and not just hand money to the big energy companies, it would have had the support of Congress both the House and Senate.

I have admitted that presidents and Congress for the past 30 plus years have not done enough to provide for our energy needs. Bush and Cheney came into office with this so called Oil Executive experience. Bush has done less then other presidents to provide a REAL solution. All he wanted to do is drill in Alaska and hand money to the oil companies!

I would like to see gas hit 4 bucks.
Yeah it hurts but let drive peopel to try new things and THINK!

I took care of the triple post. I think I have the record for multiple posts. I got up to 24 once (it was posting as I was typing).

Thanks for cleaning that up. Man, talk about amateur . . .

Not Sam's Club?

I hear at Sam's they have a similar brand to "Analyst" called "Industry Expert", but they're more like three for ten. If you don't have a membership, you can still get them at Wal-Mart, too, but it's more like five bucks each. A bit pricier, and I don't know if Fox can afford "Industry Experts".

I have admitted that presidents and Congress for the past 30 plus years have not done enough to provide for our energy needs. Bush and Cheney came into office with this so called Oil Executive experience. Bush has done less then other presidents to provide a REAL solution. All he wanted to do is drill in Alaska and hand money to the oil companies!

Just a question, Colonel - are you going to continue to spout rhetoric or are you going to offer some sort of solution?

It is not like Bush has not tried to pass one, but the chicken littles in congress killed them.'

It is common knowledge demonstrable even, that the democrats torpedoed the Energy Bill. They did not have a majority, but they had enough for a filibuster.

What do you mean "torpedoed." Clearly it's not that common of knowledge--seeing as how I work on Energy issues in DC and didn't realize that the dems blocked the Energy Bill. I was pretty sure the President signed it into law in August.

I would like to see gas hit 4 bucks. Yeah it hurts but let drive peopel to try new things and THINK!

I wrote an article last year about that very thing.  No one is going to do anything about Gas, until it is too painful to "Fill er up".