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To: tejek who wrote (427076)	10/16/2008 1:26:40 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1577091

I remember we were told ending the ban on OCS drilling would have a neglible effect on gasoline prices. Reminds me of when Reagan deregulated natural gas prices and the price of natural gas collapsed.

To: tejek who wrote (427076)	10/16/2008 1:45:35 PM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 1577091

A few months ago, you said high oil prices were good: Good. The more expensive gas becomes the more likely we will find all alternatives. And the windfall tax can be used to advance the research of those alternatives. Message 24736337 Another Obama supporter agreed: Now if you ask me I think there should be a provisional tax that keeps a floor under gas prices (as part of a broader energy program). $4 a gallon seems to be a magic number that changes behaviour. But it should probably rise with wage inflation. Message 24765656