Quote Originally Posted by tony
I don't think the immediate response should be "Thats how the game is played," that is called acquiescence and completely unacceptable.

Speculation in the energy sector is much different than say.. the soda industry or computer sales.. this effects the every day decisions that the average person makes so yes I do think the government needs to do what is in the best interest of the people or this economy will continue to crumble. People can function every day without Soda but right now gas is a necessity, therefor it requires a different approach.

Nobody gets it absolutely perfect in politics, otherwise there would not be a need for separate parties. I'll give a little on Gun laws if a woman retains the right to choose an abortion or not.. a couple more government programs are fine with me as long as someone in office is willing to sit down and talk things out rather than continue a war with no objective in the middle east. It's all about what is most important to each and every individual then holding those elected officials accountable.

And for those who think Barack will do everything for blacks.. the social security system as it is now that he supports (I don't) is completely biased against blacks in policy since the life expectancy of a black male is lower than the minimum age to receive social security benefits.
I see your points and personally cant decide what I would like to see. It all sounds good on paper but in reality once you let the govt social one market, it gives them a door in to socialize another. What i wouldnt mind seeing is our govt grow some balls and get in there and start pump some of the trillions of barrels of reserve. Why not let the govt become competition for American oil companys, maybe giving them some incentive to produce on land already permitted to pump oil. Just a thought, but I wonder if that would work and we could stay away from the govt regulating the market.

And the economy is stubliing on more than just oil prices: over spending, fubared taxing, and speculation all play a huge part. Both parties can be held accountable in this case.

And about the gun laws, you really believe in the BS the dems pump out about the 2nd amendment?

Abortion, thats personal and many things effect that. My personal views and view that govt should stay the heck out of my personal life contradict on these subject. Thus I try not to broadcast my opinion on this.

ps. sorry for slaughtering the English language in this post, my brain is spent.