when the war first started there was a major increase in gas prices by almost a dolar a gal maybe even closer to a buck and a half. we HAVE to use forign oil to fuel our troops. how much fuel do you think the troops use? It has to come from somewhere. If we were cut off from fuel/oil in the middle east we would be fucked. more than anything that is what this war is about. do you really think the government would release reserves for the public? hell no it would be for the military. I forget but about a year ago somebody posted “a collapse is near” I think there is some truth to that.
I wonder if a dropping economy is part of the “master plan” to bring business back to the states.
edit: and another thing. I think the military is doing a damn good job protecting us as a country. When is the last time you went somewhere and feared for your life? When is the last time you wernt sure if you would have a meal. The biggest concern i’ve had is a slipping transmission on one of my 3 cars.