[stockstrader]

CHANGES IN LAWS (ESPECIALLY TAX LAWS) change behavior.

So true. Democrats (and many Republicans) have been using the tax code for 'social engineering' ever since it was thrust upon us.

Democrats are even using the oil industry as a new Branch of the IRS.

By using the oil/gas industry as a "TAX COLLECTION AGENCY"--the govt reaps incredible windfalls with not only the 20% of the price of a gallon going that they take, but also taking a THIRD of all oil company profits!No wonder the govt wants to obfuscate the issue by blaming the oil companies.

[cvq3842]

I wish the public were more educated about this. My fear is that the demagoguery will be a big winner for the Dems, although they have only counterproductive "solutions," because the Republicans won't engage in a debate.

I hope I'm wrong.