sleepy5136 said:I think it's funny that we complain about $5/gallon for gas. Have you guys ever went to Europe? They are probably close to $10/gallon now. When I was in Iceland and Norway, it was $7-$8/gallon.
Honestly, I don't care if gas gets more expensive. Driving should be a luxury like it is in Singapore. A Toyota Corolla costs 100k USD and the driving permit is around 30k USD. Not factoring in that you need to change cars every 10 years and renew your permit then as well. We will then be forced to build mass transit and follow other first world countries (China/HK/Japan/Taiwan/Europe). If you need a car? Rent one. I honestly hate owning a car and would rather take public transportation if that option was efficient as other first world counterparts. A depreciating asset is a waste of money and time in traffic is a waste of time.
irvinehomeowner said:The funny thing is public transpo in the US works, it's just not as convenient as other countries.
There isn't one city I've visited in my Kids Tour Across America where I haven't been able to figure out how to get where I need to without a car. I guess having a phone makes it easier than before.
So we just need to get everyone iPhones.
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morekaos said:Certainly policy and tenure of this administration has contributed mightily in a real and perceived way. Whether you believe that or not, the electorate will. Other administrations would at least try to address the pricing ( release oil from the SPR or open investigations into evil oil companies) but this douche likes high energy costs?he thinks it will save the planet. However, producers do take cues from policy and they will be slow to increase domestic production to ease supply so prices will continue this ascent for now.