In respect to the gasoline prices, however, this illustrates how anxious our politicos are to bring this problem to a head. They've had decades and they do nothing but berate appointed judges and supreme court nominees.
My favorite democRAT warrior, the "Honorable" Senator Patrick Leahy told one of those lower court judge nominees that he was astounded that the candidate wrote disparaging remarks about the growth and evil of federal government.
"I love my government" the Cheshire Cat from the PRV said and "I can't understand why someone wouldn't."
You are of course correct. It's frightening how many posters on this thread (in a nominally conservative forum) are calling for price caps and other federal interventions. Complete idiots of course. What we need is LESS federal intervention - lower taxes, get rid of the botique blends, get rid of restrictions in drilling in the ANWAR etc. Less government not more.