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It’s no secret that we’re having a problem with gas. The whole damn country is addicted to oil, according to that strange little elfin king of the underworld who thinks he’s the president. And it’s true; as prices soar and drivers reminisce about the time when gas was $1 and some change, it’s important for them to look for just that—some change.
First off, we think everyone should ride bikes. Since that will never happen, though, drivers in the Chicagoland area should put this website on their favorites list. On the up side, Chicagogasprices.com offers a way for visitors to contribute gas prices from around the city and suburbs, and then they list the cheapest prices and where they are daily. On the down side, the lowest price today is $2.87 a gallon, at Speedway. That price is annoying, to say the least.
What makes it even more annoying for people inside the city is the fact that a nickel of that price is a city tax. Daley spoke about the tax earlier this week, basically saying something along the lines of, “too bad, so sad, even though it makes you mad.” And it does, because you know it’s probably going to pay for more of those stupid Segways police are rolling around on 
like they’re all high and mighty. Next time we see one, we're gonna push 'em and run.
If you’re one of those people who always look on the bright side of things, there’s always Lisa Madigan to think about dreamily. Like a masked crusader out to save the day, ‘ol L. Maddy is ready to take on evil gas stations that are gouging their way to the top. If you are looking for some more tangible positivity, check this out: Car experts giving everyman some advice about gas. Let’s hope their “advice” isn’t just a “cheap way of getting drivers into the auto body shops.” Yeah—we know how it works now, just like we figured out that our parents weren’t really taking pets to the farm.
And on another unnecessarily bad note, gas prices are apparently causing your favorite pizza boy (or awkward-looking, middle-aged man) to suffer. This is only notable because pizza is amazing, and pizza delivery is even better. It’s not at all notable, though, because, well, everyone is suffering because of the gas prices.
Seriously. Get a bike.
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It reminds me of the good 'ol days when George the First put forth a congressional inquiry about price gouging at the pumps in the early 90s. Remember? Around the time of "Gulf War... The Phantom Menace"? Of course we were all up in arms back then because gasoline was an outragious $1.22; up from $1.01. Of course the oil companies were absolved of any wrong doing.
MY question is: Regarding the fact that there has been a trade embargo with Iraq since the first gulf war and no could've gave a fast flying fuck about Iran for the past twenty five years, why are we seeing a surge at the pumps? The answer is simple, people: The oil companies are playing on the fears that this administration has put forth on the general public since 9/11 and are going for record profits. And we are willing to bend over at the pump and take it like a prison bitch. You think Exxon hit it big when they announced around the first of the year that they reported $36 B-B-Billion plus in profits? Wait'll next year, suckers!
Well, it's definitely a mixed bag. One one hand, higher oil prices WILL lead to more progress on alternative energy sources, both in terms of refining generating capabilities and in setting up distribution.
On the other hand, while plenty of money is going to profiteers at the major oil refining/distribution companies, we're also putting massive revenues into the hands of people who are actively trying to undermine American values.
By that I mean Canada of course....
>>there’s always Lisa Madigan to think about dreamily.
Seriously. Lisa Madigan is the hottest state AG in the country.
What do expect from the gas station leeches?????????????.
As if I needed a reason to think about Lisa Madigan dreamily.
Or the leeches at the gas corporations?????????.
have my babies, alicia dorr!!!!
have my babies, alicia dorr!!!!
have my babies, alicia dorr!!!!
Make it 10/gallon!!! I love ot hear dumb nascar fans bitch about having to pay too much. Instead of bitching think about alternatives... live not using any!!! We love to bitch in place of actually taking action. Looks like the American way of life will have to be compromised, ey Cheney