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multigraincracker

(37,613 posts)
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 07:14 PM Wednesday

Just asked my wife a question.

I’ll tell you her question and then ask you it.
Would you be ok with paying six dollars a gallon for gas for the next few months if it would end it for tfg and most Publicans for years to come.
Her answer was “Hell yes, I’d pay $85.”
What’s your answer?

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Just asked my wife a question. (Original Post) multigraincracker Wednesday OP
Anything to make it stop!!! Nt Hope22 Wednesday #1
Since the grifting and stupidity will cost us all much more than that in the long run, i'm in! Whyisthisstillclose Wednesday #2
I don't get a vote. I drive an EV Jerry2144 Wednesday #3
I'd guess those who COULD absorb it absolutely WOULD choose to do so. I worry about all the hlthe2b Wednesday #4
Re-read popsdenver Wednesday #12
Believe me. It is on my mind... hlthe2b Wednesday #14
the cost of chaos rampartd Wednesday #5
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Wednesday #6
Definitely. Scrivener7 Wednesday #7
Yep! n/t LuckyCharms Wednesday #8
We may have no choice BeneteauBum Wednesday #9
High prices are the nail he put in his multigraincracker Wednesday #11
I hope so BeneteauBum Wednesday #18
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Wednesday #10
No. mwmisses4289 Wednesday #13
I live a short walk from Kroger Captain Zero Wednesday #15
Here in Cali it's already $5.50 so, yeah Nigrum Cattus Wednesday #16
I can't see it ending. multigraincracker Wednesday #19
I'm with your wife n/t radical noodle Wednesday #17

Jerry2144

(3,271 posts)
3. I don't get a vote. I drive an EV
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 07:23 PM
Wednesday

And my wife a plug-in hybrid. High fuel prices will hurt us all by driving up costs for everything since transportation is a key element of our consumer society.
.

hlthe2b

(113,890 posts)
4. I'd guess those who COULD absorb it absolutely WOULD choose to do so. I worry about all the
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 07:32 PM
Wednesday

people who literally are skipping meals and vital medications, giving up their pets, already facing foreclosure or eviction and having their cars repossessed NOW (and I am seeing the latter more and more)-

We are heading right through recession and far too close to depression. I had hoped never to see much that we are living through now. It is inconceivable to me that EVERYTHING has gone to hell in just over a year.

So, yeah. Paying more (a lot more) for gas might seem a reasonable sacrifice for us, but, damn if I want to see bread lines stretching for blocks around the few private food banks still able to operate and the hopelessness that precedes a massive increase in suicides. And THAT is the truth of what we may well face. Scary? Damned right. I'm scared too.

popsdenver

(2,278 posts)
12. Re-read
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 10:03 PM
Wednesday

Steinbeckl's prize winning novel for a taste of what is coming: Grapes of Wrath.......

The day to day plight for survival by the people in all the "HooverVilles" across the nation in the great Depression.....

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BeneteauBum

(472 posts)
9. We may have no choice
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 09:49 PM
Wednesday

We’ll see how long the idiot prolongs the war. From what I’ve read, Iran was prepared for this eventuality and it may be months if not years before fuel prices come down. Until this is over and uncountable lives are lost, we are stuck with the orange creature for the next thirty months or so…..unless Orrex’s wish comes true sooner than later.

We need to rule the midterms!

Peace ☮️

multigraincracker

(37,613 posts)
11. High prices are the nail he put in his
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 09:54 PM
Wednesday

Own coffin.
I think he will soon be dragging every maga with him.

BeneteauBum

(472 posts)
18. I hope so
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 10:14 PM
Wednesday

It’s tough dealing with this BS day to day.
Please get out this Saturday and make your voice heard.

Peace ☮️

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mwmisses4289

(4,115 posts)
13. No.
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 10:04 PM
Wednesday

It is already close to that in some states, already affecting those least able to afford it. I'm lucky, I live in a state where gas is still under 4 dollars a gallon, depending on where you go, and diesel is almost 5.50, again depending on where you go, but it is still a major stressor on our budget. While I won't hold my breath, I would rather see it impeached and convicted to be removed from the white house.

Captain Zero

(8,900 posts)
15. I live a short walk from Kroger
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 10:07 PM
Wednesday

My CVS, a tex-mex restaurant and an Arby's.
I can park my car. The weather is getting nice.
There's a Thai carry-out up there too .

Nigrum Cattus

(1,310 posts)
16. Here in Cali it's already $5.50 so, yeah
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 10:10 PM
Wednesday

Diesel is sadly $7.00
everyone will be paying more for the veggies/food
the repugs are completely out of touch with regular people

multigraincracker

(37,613 posts)
19. I can't see it ending.
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Wednesday

He’d have to bring the troops open and have oil shipping back to where it was. Ain’t gonna happen.

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