tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post1151702139610863293..comments2023-10-30T10:32:26.904-04:00Comments on Holding Patterns: Conspiracy TheoriesSandi McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-56221030368801123762008-06-05T05:10:00.000-04:002008-06-05T05:10:00.000-04:00Here in the UK petrol is touching £1.20 a litre - ...Here in the UK petrol is touching £1.20 a litre - it costs £70+ to fill the car. Road taxes have rocketed too. The minimum wage is about £6 an hour.<BR/><BR/>It beggars belief... I'd ride a bike but I can't fit three kids on it and the roads are far too busy for kids to cycle on alone!<BR/><BR/>Sympathy!merry weatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790847146645006254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-60932822301763466732008-06-01T12:09:00.000-04:002008-06-01T12:09:00.000-04:00The price of petrol over here has gone completely ...The price of petrol over here has gone completely crazy, and we have huge taxes on ours as well. I wish they could find some way to sort it all out, because one thing is for sure, and that is that global warming isn't a conspiracy theory however much our politicians would like it to be, and we need to start doing something about it.Mimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15347739764524842718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-31750750355370018922008-06-01T09:42:00.000-04:002008-06-01T09:42:00.000-04:00It got to get better before it get worst or we won...It got to get better before it get worst or we won't have nowhere to turn.Salutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263606306221412531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-60786746804277942662008-06-01T08:14:00.000-04:002008-06-01T08:14:00.000-04:00Oh yeah baby!A country who can split and atom and ...Oh yeah baby!<BR/><BR/>A country who can split and atom and make a nuclear bomb in 6 years can't figure out how to produce cheap energy? Bull.<BR/><BR/>Politicians may go in honest and well meaning, but they seem to change once they get a taste of the power and "play the game" instead of standing up for the people they are supposed to be representing.<BR/><BR/>We need term limits and line item vetos. NOW. The congress will never pass it, so the citizens of this country will have to get ourselves a constitutional ammendment!<BR/><BR/>Next, stop importing Arabian Oil. Open up the oil fields in Alaska and fund the scientists needed to find our alternative energy solutions....We made a bomb that could end the world that way...why can't we do the same thing to give the world something needed and necessary?<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I totally believe that cheap energy concepts are bought up by rich oil and power companies and squashed so they can keep gouging the consumer.<BR/><BR/>Maybe, this time, if enough people get mad we can begin to change things for the better!!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321940139445511422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-18178960484335307792008-06-01T00:25:00.000-04:002008-06-01T00:25:00.000-04:00I agree with "Kat" we are in a "hell" of a mess......I agree with "Kat" we are in a "hell" of a mess...and sadly, I'm just not sure we have anyone who can get us out of it...soon, anyway! Prayers are needed...for a LOT of things...our government...being one of them!<BR/><BR/>Blessings...<BR/>TeresaLivingTheLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471996311329520781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-19159456541854796692008-05-31T22:51:00.000-04:002008-05-31T22:51:00.000-04:00What in the heck or we gonna do? We're in a "hell...What in the heck or we gonna do? We're in a "hell of a mess".<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/>KatJustabeachkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730467440181411875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-38549622386830786592008-05-31T21:35:00.000-04:002008-05-31T21:35:00.000-04:00Lest anyone get the wrong idea about who I back......Lest anyone get the wrong idea about who I back...I back none of the three...the trouble is we have no one running who is capable of getting us out of this mess. Obama doesn't have the experience, Hilary couldn't control a wandering husband, how does she expect to handle a wandering economy and John McCain has temper issues...The one man I would have backed is long gone! <BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-70017724870388631592008-05-31T20:09:00.000-04:002008-05-31T20:09:00.000-04:00This problem could have been and should have been ...This problem could have been and should have been solved long ago. Our gov't seems to only get their act together when they are under the gun and the people are about to explode with anger.<BR/>I'm not thrilled about any of the three candidates left in this race for prez. <BR/>I'd like to throw every single person in Congress OUT, even the few good ones and start all over. <BR/>We've made this bed we're in and now we're having to pay for it... through the NOSE!!!<BR/><BR/>:-) Try and have a good weekend any way.<BR/>The heat is on here too. It will only getter hotter and more humid... <BR/>What's a southern belle to do??Jamie Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036600186909466411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-80015646855971331722008-05-31T19:41:00.000-04:002008-05-31T19:41:00.000-04:00We agree with grannyskywalker...you ARE preaching ...We agree with grannyskywalker...you ARE preaching to the choir...we hope there will be solutions to these skyrocketing gas prices.<BR/><BR/>Have a fabulous weekend!<BR/><BR/>smiles, kari & kijsakari and kijsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047434064728375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-18557554319583150362008-05-31T18:16:00.000-04:002008-05-31T18:16:00.000-04:00All I know is, I may be biking to work in the futu...All I know is, I may be biking to work in the future!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060366331794781160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-48708109145423906242008-05-31T17:55:00.000-04:002008-05-31T17:55:00.000-04:00Part of what the gov. didn't do, is curtail the me...Part of what the gov. didn't do, is curtail the messin' around, which happens on Wall Street. Something about buying oil futures on speculation. Which has a part in this crazy cost of fuel we are in. And that's one part that most people don't even know, exists.<BR/><BR/>Now, as to who will 'save us,' come November... Does this Young Saviour you hope wins the election, have a well thought out and articulated plan? Has he told you it? Has he documented it? <BR/><BR/>Or is it just your hope? <BR/><BR/>A trusting hope, that he will "stands strong for values and his people"? Btw, what are his values, exactly? And who are his people, exactly? <BR/><BR/>Yes, I ask some hard-nosed questions. I ask them of each and every one of the people who want to lead us. <BR/><BR/>I want someone who can LEAD. I want someone who has had some real experience. I want someone who is not afraid of Radical Islam. I want a lot. And I'm not truly happy with any of them. <BR/><BR/>But... I will go with the person who has articulated who he/she really, really, really is. Who has 'done.' Not someone who only {yet again!} promises the moon. To a worried mass of people. <BR/><BR/>I don't want 'the moon.' I want a strong and vibrant country, which stands tall and does not want to join the European view of ... "just talk, talk, talk and everything will be ok." I want someone, who has read as much as I have, about Radical Islam. It takes a lot of guts to read this. But if I did it, so can any ol' citizen. <BR/><BR/>And so should anyone who wants my vote in Nov.<BR/><BR/>I hope you won't mind my 'soapbox,' since you posted a political entry. <BR/><BR/>Mari-Nanci<BR/><A HREF="http://smilnsigh.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Smilnsigh</A>smilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-73374025725629620652008-05-31T12:49:00.000-04:002008-05-31T12:49:00.000-04:00I just don't understand. They told us about thirt...I just don't understand. They told us about thirty years ago that we would soon run out of oil, and yet they've really not a whole lot of not very much about finding viable alternatives. OK, so we have a few hybrid cars. And we have the technology to make hydrogen powered cars, except there aren't enough filling stations to encourage anyone to buy them! Come on! Let's put some brainpower and money into alternative power for transport before we actually DO run out of oil. Please? <BR/><BR/>I'm with you on the politics. The trouble with politicians is that they can't see beyond the next election, so 'long term' has a different meaning for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-49305042978790039082008-05-31T12:26:00.000-04:002008-05-31T12:26:00.000-04:00Ahhh...I don't have a clue anymore. I would like t...Ahhh...I don't have a clue anymore. I would like to get my hands around the throats of everyone who is so "green" that they are no earthly good. But that's another story for another time. Hang in there, Sandi, we'll need your levity.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-73780114797974101222008-05-31T07:02:00.000-04:002008-05-31T07:02:00.000-04:00Interesting post, Sandi. I haven't decided whether...Interesting post, Sandi. I haven't decided whether I think there is a conspiracy yet or not but I do agree with some of the comments, especially the one where the money is behind everything. I'm not terribly sophisticated politically so I have ideals that conflict with my hopes for a better future through a new choice. <BR/><BR/>Hugs!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527606943179561117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-23303619709834510252008-05-30T22:13:00.000-04:002008-05-30T22:13:00.000-04:00Ever heard of a thing called Money? "We the Peopl...Ever heard of a thing called Money? "We the People" have no real say anymore...Who does, you ask...follow the money...They run our country...we've sat on our butts to long and allowed too much water to flow under the bridge...it won't matter Who wins...They will have it Their way...money talks....sorry...and Why is diesel higher then gas when it needs Less refining??? Do you think They will explain Anything to "We the People"? just make SURE your home is paid off...soon!!<BR/>Sorry!!! I hand a Tantrum didn't I!!!LOL......hughugs<BR/>PS-Great Post!!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-1809236091263990642008-05-30T19:30:00.000-04:002008-05-30T19:30:00.000-04:00Amen sistah! Unfortunately I think whoever gets in...Amen sistah! Unfortunately I think whoever gets in there is gonna have their hands full shoveling out the crap from this administration to do much else.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174961248581037426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-4695015655416688452008-05-30T19:07:00.000-04:002008-05-30T19:07:00.000-04:00I personally think that Washington's hands and fee...I personally think that Washington's hands and feet are stained with oil and someone would have a LOT of convincing to do to dispel my firm belief that there is indeed conspiracy afoot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-515596927289735152008-05-30T17:08:00.000-04:002008-05-30T17:08:00.000-04:00Can I get an AMEN!? Yes, ma'am. You can!You are pr...Can I get an AMEN!? Yes, ma'am. You can!<BR/><BR/>You are preaching to the choir, as a matter of fact. Politics sicken me these days. It crushes my spirit when I come to believe in someone only to find they do indeed have feet of clay. And there's a lot of clay stained shoes walking around D.C. these days.<BR/><BR/>As for those oil execs....Don't. Get. Me. Started. Ugh!!!<BR/><BR/>SissyKari (GrannySkywalker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17727660918541258744noreply@blogger.com