Gas prices are NOT that high.

**Modulistic** · 05-30-2006, 06:12 PM

So quit bitching. Factoring for inflation they are about the same.

This old timer I was talking to told me he could buy a gallon of gas for 20 cents back in 1940. for a silver dollar, he could get 5 gallons of gas. now gas is 3 dollars a gallon. And the silver dollar is 15 bucks.

however:

One silver dollar still buys 5 gallons of gas. the price of gas in relation to actual money hasnt changed.

its not the price of gas going up, its the value of your worthless dollars becoming even more worthless. how does it feel to know that the almighty dollar is a fantasy magical creation, that has lost 90 percent of its purchasing power since 1913?

it makes me laugh. like how I laugh at a dog attacking the water coming out of the hose, when it should be the attacking the human holding the hose.

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**Bigrus** · 05-30-2006, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

So quit bitching. Factoring for inflation they are about the same.

This old timer I was talking to told me he could buy a gallon of gas for 20 cents back in 1940. for a silver dollar, he could get 5 gallons of gas. now gas is 3 dollars a gallon. And the silver dollar is 15 bucks.

however:

One silver dollar still buys 5 gallons of gas. the price of gas in relation to actual money hasnt changed.

its not the price of gas going up, its the value of your worthless dollars becoming even more worthless. how does it feel to know that the almighty dollar is a fantasy magical creation, that has lost 90 percent of its purchasing power since 1913?

it makes me laugh. like how I laugh at a dog attacking the water coming out of the hose, when it should be the attacking the human holding the hose.

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How come anytime i read your post i take it as you saying all of us mortals are dumb and if we listen to you we could become rich and star in a infomercial?

**Modulistic** · 05-30-2006, 06:22 PM

Because you have personal issues with me that stem from I know not where. Probably because I dont like Bush, and you are emotionally invested in him, and think that anyone who doesnt like him is satan.

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**Bigrus** · 05-30-2006, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

Because you have personal issues with me that stem from I know not where. Probably because I dont like Bush, and you are emotionally invested in him, and think that anyone who doesnt like him is satan.

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Mod no one said anything about bush, you do not even know who i voted for. My issue is with your post coming off as you acting like you know everything about the machine and we are just the monkeys you try to teach how it works.

Maybe if you did not come out so harsh by refering to all of us as dogs fighting the water hose you would get some respect and not seen as a jerk?

**Modulistic** · 05-30-2006, 06:32 PM

note to bigrus: Modulistic doesnt really give a fuck how he is seen.

**Bigrus** · 05-30-2006, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

note to bigrus: Modulistic doesnt really give a fuck how he is seen.

Note to Modulistic: Pick up some milk on the way home from work, and pick up the dog from the vet.

**CaptainCaveMan** · 05-30-2006, 06:34 PM

**ss~zoso~ss** · 05-30-2006, 06:34 PM

lol

an interesting view on high gasprices indeed tho, i appreciate it

**Modulistic** · 05-30-2006, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by CaptainCaveMan

lol. I thought we were crew. I see how it is now.

**CaptainCaveMan** · 05-30-2006, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

lol. I thought we were crew. I see how it is now.

I'm just waiting for you to say he is "bigrussing" again.

**Modulistic** · 05-30-2006, 06:39 PM

contrary to popular belief, I just want to get along with everyone and let them save face.

**Bigrus** · 05-30-2006, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by CaptainCaveMan

I'm just waiting for you to say he is "bigrussing" again.

Better offer him a man shake, or was that just fo me

No matter better call his cell and try to explain to him your not clicking with me.

**CaptainCaveMan** · 05-30-2006, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Bigrus

Better offer him a man shake, or was that just fo me

You took all i had left of the CaptainCaveMan's 100% Natural Protein Shake. I have to have time to make some more.

**Bigrus** · 05-30-2006, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by CaptainCaveMan

You took all i had left of the CaptainCaveMan's 100% Natural Protein Shake. I have to have time to make some more.

Its good to see your open about our relationship in public.

**Modulistic** · 05-30-2006, 06:45 PM

cc, can you tell bigrus to check himself in the hydrocodone thread before jumping on my nuts for being an all-knowing prick?

I dont want to seem like a jerk again to all the monkeys.

**Bigrus** · 05-30-2006, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

cc, can you tell bigrus to check himself in the hydrocodone thread before jumping on my nuts for being an all-knowing prick?

I dont want to seem like a jerk again to all the monkeys.

Dad im sitting at the table with you and mom if you have something to say just say it....pass the bitternesss salt please

**CaptainCaveMan** · 05-30-2006, 06:52 PM

A midget dressed like superman couldn't save this thread now.

DisCrete · 05-30-2006, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

So quit bitching. Factoring for inflation they are about the same.

This old timer I was talking to told me he could buy a gallon of gas for 20 cents back in 1940. for a silver dollar, he could get 5 gallons of gas. now gas is 3 dollars a gallon. And the silver dollar is 15 bucks.

however:

One silver dollar still buys 5 gallons of gas. the price of gas in relation to actual money hasnt changed.

its not the price of gas going up, its the value of your worthless dollars becoming even more worthless. how does it feel to know that the almighty dollar is a fantasy magical creation, that has lost 90 percent of its purchasing power since 1913?

it makes me laugh. like how I laugh at a dog attacking the water coming out of the hose, when it should be the attacking the human holding the hose.

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I really want to know what drugs you are on bro... that's some good shtuff.

While I agree about the worth of $1.00 one thing I don't think people realize is... the oil companies are increasing inflation for one... Anyone know what happens when inflation increases? The value of the American dollar goes down... and 2.. gas prices go up... and pay wages remain the same if not go down.

Anyone care to compare how much it costs them to fill their tanks full?

I pay $68 that's with regular gas, and I run octane boost because I can't afford higher octane.

2 years ago it would have cost me $35.

I even remember when gas prices where $.99/gallon and I'm not even that fuckin old... that was when I was a junior in highschool barely 9 years ago.

I found a receipt for gas that was purchased about 2 years ago $1.45/gallon.

what's the price now? here where I am it's $2.90/gallon for regular, obviously in most of our cars we can not run that... premium is $3.20gallon and in the city omg... $3.70/gallon

I hear excuses like oh it's cause we had a mild winter... BS... what about southern states whom have no winters... that's no excuse for florida, texas, or arizona... and Last time I checked we are not at war... so what's the excuse this time?

**Modulistic** · 05-31-2006, 03:22 AM

An oil company cant increase inflation, only a government in command of a printing press.

john · 05-31-2006, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Modulistic

An oil company cant increase inflation, only a government in command of a printing press.

Inflation is measured many different ways. One way is the CPI. Oil companies do contribute to this as many petroleum based products and services are components of the CPI.

taken from bls.gov:

Code:

 Seasonally adjusted                 Un-
                                                         Compound   adjusted
     Expenditure        Changes from preceding month   annual rate   12-mos.
      Category            2005              2006       3-mos. ended   ended
                     Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.  Apr. '06   Apr.'06
 All Items            .2   -.8  -.1   .7   .0   .5   .6    4.4       3.7
  Food and beverages  .3    .3   .2   .4   .1   .1  -.1     .6       1.7
  Housing             .9    .4   .1   .5   .1   .2   .1    1.6       3.9
  Apparel            -.2    .0  -.3   .0  -.7  1.1   .7    4.5       -.1
  Transportation    -1.3  -5.2  -.7  1.8  -.3  1.1  2.6   14.6       6.8
  Medical care        .6    .6   .2   .1   .3   .5   .4    4.8       4.1
  Recreation          .3   -.2   .0   .0   .1   .4   .3    3.0       1.5
  Education and                                                         
    communication    -.1    .4   .1   .4   .1   .2   .3    2.1       2.2
  Other goods and                                                     
    services          .0    .3   .4   .3   .1   .3  -.1    1.2       2.9
 Special Indexes                                                        
  Energy             -.3  -8.7 -2.1  5.0 -1.3  1.4  4.2   18.3      17.9
  Food                .3    .3   .2   .4   .1   .1  -.1     .4       1.7
  All Items less                                                        
    food and energy   .3    .2   .2   .2   .2   .4   .2    3.1       2.2

look at the 3 month delta for transportation and energy.