[Loch-Ruadh] Gas prices-idea

[Spence Mabry]

Thank you Dana for those words, and to Dw for his and to everyone else whose
commented and posted on this very volatile subject.

I think the most we can agree on is that the prices are TOO HIGH and are NOT
ABOUT to go down anytime soon.  And, IMHO, that is partially due to us, the
consumer.  We have not argued for or fought for anything like mass transit
that really works and covers the whole Metroplex (because we're Americans,
damnit, and we have a God-Given right to drive anywhere and anytime we want)
OR for really fuel-efficient cars.  We only cry and shout when we begin to
get hurt in the place were our deepest, most abiding priority lies -- our
checkbook.

And I cry and b*t^h the loudest.

But it all makes me wonder how those who HAVE to drive to work and are
barely making it going to weather this storm -- those whose financial
situation is already at the breaking point -- who cannot afford the extra
dime or quarter or dollar per gallon that the price keeps jumping by?  

How are they going to make it? 

I'll make it, though I won't be happy about it.  But those others -- I feel
for them and I hurt for them and I know, deep down, that but for the Grace
of God go I, and I wonder --- what can I do?

And I don't have an answer.

Ceatta
aliquantulus ferment nunquam vulnero quisquam
(a little ferment never hurt anyone)

Getting off my soapbox now.

-----Original Message-----
From: loch-ruadh-bounces+smabry=flash.net at ansteorra.org
[mailto:loch-ruadh-bounces+smabry=flash.net at ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
erinn holloway
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:47 AM
To: Shire of Loch Ruadh, Kingdom of Ansteorra, SCA,Inc.
Subject: Re: [Loch-Ruadh] Gas prices-idea


Sorry. i dind't mean to cause any problems... I just
blew off the comment. 
It's okay with me if people disagree with people. I
have friends with many different political and social
views and that's okay with me. I didn't feel that his
comment was a personal  attack.
I didn't realise that it was a snopes issue. Even if
it was it doesn't change the issue at hand...gas is
killing us all. And while it happens  our economy is
going to go down the toilet....Their has got to be
something we as citizens can do.
 My hubbie is a truck driver. Most products are
shipped via. trucks. When gas goes up drivers are
forced to charge more.. than individual grocery
products go up a few  cents at a time. 'Till all of us
middle class citizens are stuck eating ramen noodles
for every meal. 

--- Dana <sca004 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> This post will probably fall under the heading of
> "I sure wish Dana would just shut up." but, here or
> better yet, HEAR goes"
> 
>  
> 
> I learned a lot about the gas situation both from
> Emma and DW's posts. I thank you both for your
> thoughts and ideas. I well understand how passionate
> we can get over issues that are important to us. I
> am very guilty of this; I can't put my words in
> writing...so I just cry.
> 
>  
> 
> What I do not understand are the posts chastising
> DW's words. I will admit his words, though harsh,
> were his feelings. As I see it these posts publicly embarrassed him 
> (and me) as much as his post to Emma embarrassed her. If you had a 
> problem with either post maybe a private message first would have been
> better. Feelings all around would have been spared. 
> 
>  
> 
> We have just "lost" someone that might have been a
> great contributor to the group, after all he
> "thought" the group was composed of very intelligent
> people.
> 
>  
> 
> Dun Loch Ruadh was founded on the idea that we were
> friendly, welcoming to strangers, sang badly (except
> for our bard, Padraig), willing to listen to
> everyone, drank way too much alcohol, tolerant and
> forgiving. Do we need to take a couple of steps back
> and re-evaluate ourselves? Have we lost sight that
> this is a GAME we play?
> 
>  
> 
> I'm kind of tired of the hurt feelings,
> misunderstood words, backbiting and drama lately. I
> think "everyone" in this group needs to go back to
> their corner and think!! Then come back to the
> center of the ring, shake hands and get back to the
> business of having fun, because if we don't this
> group WILL cease to exist.
> 
>  
> 
> I admit I do not know DW, at least I don't think we
> have ever met, but I am asking him that he give us a
> second chance.
> 
>  
> 
> Much more than my 2 cents worth this morning,
> 
> Baroness Dana Mac an Ghabhann
> 
>  
> 
> AKA...Mama Mac, Just Dana, Floppsy, Gretchen
> Gottwilder, Grande Damn A.R.S.E., the very much look
> alike of the Grand Hoo Haa and probably a few names
> that no one has the courage to say to my face.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
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Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
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