snippets from the news wire

[yoda]

I was glad to see MY SENATOR went out to meet with the drivers and make a statement to the press..

From the rocky mountain news
"
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., who met with members of Truckers and Citizens United, said it's clear the truckers are suffering.
"It's particularly heartbreaking to hear their stories, because not only is there an economic slow down, which means they are hauling less," but a surge in diesel prices adds more burdens, he said.
"
I also read in the same source
"
Traffic was not significantly affected by the convoy of vehicles, though a few truckers drove through red lights as they honked their horns.
A similar protest in Pierre, S.D., drew about a dozen trucks. An organizer said drivers decided not to attend because they couldn't afford the diesel.
"
oh well! at least they tried... unfortunatly as with everything in the capital, it will simply be swept into the political fight and be spun out as more ammunition for each side against the other.. as in this quote from prn newswire.

"
"The hundreds of truckers, whose very livelihoods depend on access to
affordable fuel, in Washington represent the frustration of every American
paying more than $4 a gallon for diesel and almost that much for gas.
Republicans have heard their demands for action, and it's long-past time
for this Democratic Congress to recognize the pain caused by the Pelosi
Premium -- a premium that is single-handedly diverting billions of dollars
a day from the American economy.
"

[danc694u]

Originally Posted by yoda

...snipped.....

, and it's long-past time
for this Democratic Congress to recognize the pain caused by the Pelosi
Premium -- a premium that is single-handedly diverting billions of dollars
a day from the American economy.
"

I must admit to having my head stuck up my...cough. On this one. I had to Google "Pelosi Premium"

But that would be correct. We've seen the largest single year increase in fuel prices since the "Enemy Of The State" was re-elected.

So much for the Liberal theory about Repubs controlling the price of oil.