...this would happen.? Oil projections, before India and China miracle, indicate we are near or at peak capacity right now. This has been predicted for 30 years.

Other nations have always paid the gas prices we are seeing now.

Americans waste enough fuel every day to power a nation.

Technology is available to dramatically increase fuel efficiency, but the consumer has rejected it in favor of SUVs and big trucks.

Fuel emissions are creating a global climate crisis.

Seriously people, what part of this don't you understand!
Crystal. There are lots of cars that get really good mileage. No one is saying you can't drive, only that you will have to drive smart.

Mysterious. I understand that oil co's are gouging, but according to the conservative view, that is ok because it's 'free market'. And it's the conservatives who are complaining the loudest (and driving the biggest cars, red neck trucks and the like).