(08-17-2026 04:22 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:18 PM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  Presidents don't control economies, Tom.

Unless Donald Trump is POTUS, then it's his fault.

Please.

We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy. Try to keep up please.

But if you want to talk economy, I've asked before, but not many have been able to yet show any metrics for what parts of the economy are better in this trump term than they were under Biden. Jobs, GDP, inflation, wage growth, etc.

By what new definition is inflation not a major factor in the overall economy?

(08-18-2026 07:05 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:22 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:18 PM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  Presidents don't control economies, Tom.

Unless Donald Trump is POTUS, then it's his fault.

Please.

We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy. Try to keep up please.

But if you want to talk economy, I've asked before, but not many have been able to yet show any metrics for what parts of the economy are better in this trump term than they were under Biden. Jobs, GDP, inflation, wage growth, etc.

By what new definition is inflation not a major factor in the overall economy?

It's Tom.

He always changes things around to fit his narrative.

(08-18-2026 07:05 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:22 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:18 PM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  Presidents don't control economies, Tom.

Unless Donald Trump is POTUS, then it's his fault.

Please.

We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy. Try to keep up please.

But if you want to talk economy, I've asked before, but not many have been able to yet show any metrics for what parts of the economy are better in this trump term than they were under Biden. Jobs, GDP, inflation, wage growth, etc.

By what new definition is inflation not a major factor in the overall economy?

In which post did I say or infer anything of the sort? Hint, I didn't.

But yes, it's a big factor...and it's not coming down to the norm and is likely to get worse as the price of diesel is not looking to come down anytime soon. Instead, it's likely to either maintain current prices or rise even more. And yes, the rise since this idiotic war started is squarely on trump.

Don't worry. The Democrats will come around and improve something they want to do away with. They will save the day.

(08-18-2026 08:05 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 07:05 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:22 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:18 PM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  Presidents don't control economies, Tom.

Unless Donald Trump is POTUS, then it's his fault.

Please.

We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy. Try to keep up please.

But if you want to talk economy, I've asked before, but not many have been able to yet show any metrics for what parts of the economy are better in this trump term than they were under Biden. Jobs, GDP, inflation, wage growth, etc.

By what new definition is inflation not a major factor in the overall economy?

In which post did I say or infer anything of the sort? Hint, I didn't.

But yes, it's a big factor...and it's not coming down to the norm and is likely to get worse as the price of diesel is not looking to come down anytime soon. Instead, it's likely to either maintain current prices or rise even more. And yes, the rise since this idiotic war started is squarely on trump.

Quote:We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy.

Not sure how else anyone would interpret the above.

How long before the Communist DSA comes out and says they will open or takeover gas stations and lower gas prices? The stupid will be all for it.

(08-18-2026 08:18 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  How long before the Communist DSA comes out and says they will open or takeover gas stations and lower gas prices? The stupid will be all for it.

They wouldn't do that.

They would set the gas stations on fire and force everyone to by electric vehicles.

(08-18-2026 08:14 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 08:05 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 07:05 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:22 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-17-2026 04:18 PM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  Presidents don't control economies, Tom.

Unless Donald Trump is POTUS, then it's his fault.

Please.

We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy. Try to keep up please.

But if you want to talk economy, I've asked before, but not many have been able to yet show any metrics for what parts of the economy are better in this trump term than they were under Biden. Jobs, GDP, inflation, wage growth, etc.

By what new definition is inflation not a major factor in the overall economy?

In which post did I say or infer anything of the sort? Hint, I didn't.

But yes, it's a big factor...and it's not coming down to the norm and is likely to get worse as the price of diesel is not looking to come down anytime soon. Instead, it's likely to either maintain current prices or rise even more. And yes, the rise since this idiotic war started is squarely on trump.

Quote:We're talking about gas prices and inflation, not the economy.

Not sure how else anyone would interpret the above.

Read the thread title, skippy. Yes, while a major part of the economy, it's not all of it and it's not what we've been discussing here. That's why I made that statement. Not that those two items weren't major factors.

(08-18-2026 08:18 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  How long before the Communist DSA comes out and says they will open or takeover gas stations and lower gas prices? The stupid will be all for it.

You mean all 120k members across the USA?

Meanwhile, your orange overlord has just backed North ******* Korea.

Trump lives rent free in your head, Tom.

(08-18-2026 08:25 AM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 08:18 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  How long before the Communist DSA comes out and says they will open or takeover gas stations and lower gas prices? The stupid will be all for it.

They wouldn't do that.

They would set the gas stations on fire and force everyone to by electric vehicles.

You can't control the populace with electric cars. Never forget EVERYTHING they do is about getting power. You don't think they want to put the oil companies out of business? EVERY Communist regime in history since the ICE has taken over the oil companies. It's how THEY get THEIR money.

(08-18-2026 10:28 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 08:25 AM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 08:18 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  How long before the Communist DSA comes out and says they will open or takeover gas stations and lower gas prices? The stupid will be all for it.

They wouldn't do that.

They would set the gas stations on fire and force everyone to by electric vehicles.

You can't control the populace with electric cars. Never forget EVERYTHING they do is about getting power. You don't think they want to put the oil companies out of business? EVERY Communist regime in history since the ICE has taken over the oil companies. It's how THEY get THEIR money.

Well, I wouldn't put it past the renewable energy nuts.

Solyndra come to mind?

(08-18-2026 10:30 AM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 10:28 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 08:25 AM)BirdHawkEagle Wrote:  

(08-18-2026 08:18 AM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  How long before the Communist DSA comes out and says they will open or takeover gas stations and lower gas prices? The stupid will be all for it.

They wouldn't do that.

They would set the gas stations on fire and force everyone to by electric vehicles.

You can't control the populace with electric cars. Never forget EVERYTHING they do is about getting power. You don't think they want to put the oil companies out of business? EVERY Communist regime in history since the ICE has taken over the oil companies. It's how THEY get THEIR money.

Well, I wouldn't put it past the renewable energy nuts.

Solyndra come to mind?

Perfect example. Can't control anything with 'Green' energy. That was all about political contribution money laundering. The whole goal of Communism is to gain control so the the people at the top can get rich. They want the populace to be dependent on government provided transportation. Control, Control, Control.

I'm not sure I've ever encountered a terminal case of TDS before.

(08-19-2026 07:37 AM)TripleA Wrote:  I'm not sure I've ever encountered a terminal case of TDS before.

There's plenty more than this one.

Quote:Gas prices have shown no signs of easing as the end of summer approaches, a time when drivers would normally begin to see some relief. Instead, prices have remained above $4, reaching record levels.

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline remained above $4 every day in August for the first time, according to AAA.

August is also on track to become the most expensive August ever at the gas pump, surpassing the monthly average of $3.97 recorded in 2022.

August breaks record as gas prices top $4 nationwide every day

It's September 1st, and I'm still not concerned about high gas prices.

(09-01-2026 10:17 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

Quote:Gas prices have shown no signs of easing as the end of summer approaches, a time when drivers would normally begin to see some relief. Instead, prices have remained above $4, reaching record levels.

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline remained above $4 every day in August for the first time, according to AAA.

August is also on track to become the most expensive August ever at the gas pump, surpassing the monthly average of $3.97 recorded in 2022.

August breaks record as gas prices top $4 nationwide every day

You don't understand the bigger picture. You never have.

Once again, I have no interest in whatever the "national" gas price is. Locally, it's been around $3.60 for the last several weeks. It is what it is. What am I gonna do? Walk?