Lame gas prices - Think about it
03-12-2008, 03:52 PM
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gas prices are affected by politics. so much politics that im too lazy to understand. gas prices are not just about simple supply and demand, but a lot of economical concepts so much that im too lazy to understand.
im just another lazy american whos just gonna pay to play.
but for reals gas is rediculus. time to ride our scooters like asia.
im just another lazy american whos just gonna pay to play.
but for reals gas is rediculus. time to ride our scooters like asia.
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03-12-2008, 05:05 PM
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If there were anything approaching a free and open market you'd be right- but at the same time, competition would moderate prices and we wouldn't be subjected to these seasonal swings- it is all monopolized and cartel run, prices are fixed and there is no such thing as competition.
Profits are what's driving the price up, supply's are purposely curtailed to create the illusion of supply demand issues, but economic theory is complete bunk in a market that is so badly manipulated.
Think about it this way- If true costs were actually rising in as reflected in the so-called wholesale markets, why are profits always through the roof at times like this?
Profits are what's driving the price up, supply's are purposely curtailed to create the illusion of supply demand issues, but economic theory is complete bunk in a market that is so badly manipulated.
Think about it this way- If true costs were actually rising in as reflected in the so-called wholesale markets, why are profits always through the roof at times like this?
I'm with you, I know they are making HUGE profits, but all companies want to make huge profits in today corporate run world. What I'm saying is they can do this ONLY because Americans are willing to pay. Priced demanded is always what someone is willing to pay, and we are willing to pay. So why would they stop making it more expensive?? They know they can make more money if they raise the prices.
As along as we keep pumping their prices are legitimate, it's really simple.
03-12-2008, 05:33 PM
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The only good I see from all the crap is FINALLY for the first time that I can remember, there really isn't one person I know who isn't doing at least something about it. Some friends are taking public transportation, some are driving less, etc.
03-12-2008, 05:41 PM
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not according to SOA...
2004 wrx wagon specs 20 and 27. I usually see 21mpg.
2007 sti specs 19 and 25.
Average those out and you have 22mpg on the sti and 23.5 on the wagon.
15 gallons in the sti 330. 15 in the wagon 352.5
Since we don't empty it we'll call it 13.5 gallons at fill up...
13.5 in the sti is 297. in the wagon...317
So.... where's this big difference you speak of???
2004 wrx wagon specs 20 and 27. I usually see 21mpg.
2007 sti specs 19 and 25.
Average those out and you have 22mpg on the sti and 23.5 on the wagon.
15 gallons in the sti 330. 15 in the wagon 352.5
Since we don't empty it we'll call it 13.5 gallons at fill up...
13.5 in the sti is 297. in the wagon...317
So.... where's this big difference you speak of???
03-12-2008, 06:27 PM
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The price demanded is always what someone is willing to pay.
I'm with you, I know they are making HUGE profits, but all companies want to make huge profits in today corporate run world. What I'm saying is they can do this ONLY because Americans are willing to pay. Priced demanded is always what someone is willing to pay, and we are willing to pay. So why would they stop making it more expensive?? They know they can make more money if they raise the prices.
As along as we keep pumping their prices are legitimate, it's really simple.
I'm with you, I know they are making HUGE profits, but all companies want to make huge profits in today corporate run world. What I'm saying is they can do this ONLY because Americans are willing to pay. Priced demanded is always what someone is willing to pay, and we are willing to pay. So why would they stop making it more expensive?? They know they can make more money if they raise the prices.
As along as we keep pumping their prices are legitimate, it's really simple.
I can ride my bike to work, quit skiing and stop working rallies, (and it will come to all this shortly) but our food markets and everything else is intricately linked to fuel prices, so we are all going to get screwed no matter what changes in lifestyle we choose to adopt-
In the end it is the collusion and market manipulation that makes this kind of thing possible, it wouldn't happen if we had either a regulated- or even a truly free market.
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