Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: JakeStraw who wrote (25476)	5/25/2004 11:50:02 AM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

what Bush has to do with the price of oil or gas. The Bush budget deficits and weak dollar policies have created a devaluation of the dollar. This is part of the high oil and gas prices.

To: JakeStraw who wrote (25476)	5/25/2004 11:51:36 AM
From: Kenneth E. Phillipps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

The Bush trade deficit is also part of the problem.

To: JakeStraw who wrote (25476)	5/25/2004 12:00:40 PM
From: Orcastraiter	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

Reasons that Bush is responsible for current gas prices: The deficit spending. The falling dollar. The war in Iraq and the current geopolitical landscape. The reaction of markets to the war and the perceived possibilities of shortages or disruptions. The lack of a coherent energy policy. The one he has was written by Enron and focuses on drilling in ANWR. Failed coup in Venezuela. Lack of use of the bully pulpit...lack of any leadership. Doing nothing to help speed up current drilling applications in non-environmentally sensitive areas. Not using presidential influence to urge the oil companies to increase refining capacity...too busy giving Haliburton big contracts to build refineries in Iraq. Could consider temporary relief on refineries to produce less of the reformulated summer gas except for those cities with extreme pollution problems. This would require working with congress to pass temporary relief. Just plain doing nothing about it, except blaming Clinton. Orca