In a STUNNER of a Vote - GOP Votes Against Lowering Gas Prices/Price Gouging

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Price per barrel is determined by supply and demand, plus it’s usually inflated by futures traders betting supply will be further restricted

Ding ding ding

Speculators greatly exacerbate the swings in prices.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

In a STUNNER of a Vote - GOP Votes Against more liberal idiocy​

 

[Lesh]

Exactly!

Total Dem control in DC, it must be the GOP's fault.

And 190 some Republicans voted against additional funding for the FDA...which could prevent future shutdown's like that which caused the baby formula problem.

You'd almost think these jerks want these crisis' in order to profit politically

 

[AZrailwhale]

Snark...I was wondering why 99% of thespians and musicians can't maintain a stable relationship.

Musicians and actors tend to be flakes

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

And 190 some Republicans voted against additional funding for the FDA...which could prevent future shutdown's like that which caused the baby formula problem.

You'd almost think these jerks want these crisis' in order to profit politically

That's outrageous!!!

Only dems are allowed to profit politically.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

That's outrageous!!!

Only dems are allowed to profit politically.

Haha, total lack of morality and ethics. Partisanship can turn the brains to mush.

 

[dblack]

Price controls don't work, you economically illiterate balloon head.

Moreover, they aren't a valid application of state power. Unless we're conceding to socialism outright. And if we are - fuck that shit.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Moreover, they aren't a valid application of state power. Unless we're conceding to socialism outright. And if we are - fuck that shit.

And yet nearly all 50 states have a similar law in place. So by your measure we conceded to "socalism"* long ago.

*not actually socialism, some people need a dictionary for christmas

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Haha, total lack of morality and ethics.

Yeah, Rahm was a prick.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

And yet nearly all 50 states have a similar law in place.

And they're all stupid.

 

[dblack]

And yet nearly all 50 states have a similar law in place. So by your measure we conceded to "socalism"* long ago.

By my measure, we've been conceding to socialism - far too much, for far too long. Thanks for recognizing that.

*not actually socialism, some people need a dictionary for christmas

Oh joy, the "socialism" equivocation shell game! Apparently, only you know the "real" definition of socialism - so spill the beans. What's the definition? I guess I'm still stuck with that old "state control over the means of production" thing. You know. From the dictionary.

Dumbass.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

And they're all stupid.

Thank goodness an expert is here to set them all straight.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

By my measure, we've been conceding to socialism far too much for far too long. Thanks for recognizing that.

Definitely. Your measure is idiotic though, so....

 

[bripat9643]

I don't care.

Obviously.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Thank goodness an expert is here to set them all straight.

Don't need to be an expert to realize price controls are stupid.

 

[dblack]

Don't need to be an expert to realize price controls are stupid.

Stupid or not, they are wrong, and straight-up corrupt in a supposedly free market.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Don't need to be an expert to realize price controls are stupid.

Right! Any uneducated slob will do, when setting policy in the largest mixed economy in history. Duh.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Any uneducated slob will do, when setting policy in the largest mixed economy in history.

I'm against the uneducated slobs trying to control prices.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

I'm against the uneducated slobs trying to control prices.

Yes, thank you for repeating it. That always makes you look smarter and more informed.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Yes, thank you for repeating it. That always makes you look smarter and more informed.

I'm happy to repeat that price controls are stupid.