gas prices, economy, arizona

here I am back again with a couple of thoughts about the world around me. First, gas prices. Why is it that Oil has dropped to about 35 bucks a barrel and gas prices are up over 50 cents. Seems like someone is in the ole gouge game. Ever notice when gas prices go north and there is a legislative enquiry - nothing ever comes of it. Hmmmm. While I was getting a cup of coffee at the local Dunkin this morning, the guy beside me was griping about how overworked he is. Seems the layoffs at his company has caused the remaining worker bees to produce more. I did remind him that he was still employed. Arizona is the third state in foreclosures after California and Nevada. Obama wants to provide bailout money for the folks who made bad deals and now have mortgages that they can't pay. Just send me my billion and I'll shut up. I voted for the man, but I wonder if he is a bit naive. Throwing money (taxpayers money) at the problem may just get this good ole US of A upside down on its burgeoning debt. Ah well.