Head is Where...?

Do the collective "we" even pay attention? I would have to believe that if a masked man where to come into our homes wanting to rape us and steal our money, we would do something. Scream, rant, kick, bite...

MrM brought yet another irritant to my attention that I am not sure everyone is paying attention to. I watched a senate hearing on the matter; well I had to turn it off as my delicate gastro system can only handle so much stress.

Anyhow, we can all agree that gas prices are killing us correct. Not just at the pump but in the grocery stores and other necessities.

See if this makes sense. In a previous post, I provided a link on an article discussing a record number of Americans stealing from their retirement to make ends meet. That would indicate they are needy. On the flip side we have oil companies that make billions of dollars in profit (billions!!!) in addition, they receive tax relief from our esteemed gov't on said profits. However, when the needy Americans earn some extra cash, we are taxed more. Just the basic logic alone should be enough to send anyone into a psychotic rage.

Well recently, the democrats decided that the oil companies should pay tax on their profits...sounds logical to me everyone else is
( http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/7576014 ). However, the republicans decided that no, that would be unfair. According to the republicans if the oil companies had to pay tax on their profits the prices would increase even more and reduce the quest for domestic oil alternatives. And of course, republicans pockets would not be as padded.

O.k. first, the oil companies have no incentive to modify prices now...increased profits and no taxes...hello. So just a quick accounting lesson. The average business owner inevitably wants a decrease in profits by the end of the year because they do not want to pay TAXES! Therefore, the average business owner has incentive to turn money back into the company to make a better more affordable product. A company does need profits but the average business owner has to claim that profit through efficient processes as well as customer service not through gouging their customers. Market prices for the average business owner are dictated by the economy...and supply and demand. Hence the problem with gas prices taxes on profits (or lack thereof) have nothing to do with it.

Secondly, have we seen ANY progress in the quest for domestic oil alternatives? I will admit, digging up green space in untouched areas does not appeal to me but I have not seen where all these billions of dollars have made any kind of alternative evident.

In an ideal situation, we would be able to tell the oil companies to piss off. However, fuel is a necessity in our lives. Therefore, it is our cares takers (gov’t) responsibility to ensure that we are not gouged.

It is “we” that have our heads firmly planted in our butts. The collective “we” could do something. Perhaps we can’t fight the oil companies directly but we could fight our local gov’t for alternative transport options. My town is very pedestrian and cyclist unfriendly. In fact, one has to ensure their insurance policy is up to date prior to venturing out on foot. Additionally, public transport is not an option for everyone. Oh we could also stop buying gas guzzling vehicles...if we don't then the motor companies have no incentive to develop alternatives. Extract the head people and do something.





We should be doing something…rant, kick, bite…scream rape.