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MichMan

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2. I don't understand the complaints about high gas prices

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Thu May 28, 2026, 06:07 PM

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Higher gas prices discourage use of fossil fuels and make owning an EV more attractive. Those of us who are concerned about climate change need to be advocating for higher gas prices and gas taxes.

We say we want low gas prices yet act surprised when people buy big pickups and SUV.

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I was just interviewed by my local NPR station about my concerns for the primary and general election. [View all] Coventina Thursday OP

Please let us know if your comments will be aired! SheltieLover Thursday #1

I don't understand the complaints about high gas prices MichMan Thursday #2

I wholeheartedly agree! llmart Thursday #4

Yes but higher gas prices hurt the poor the most. MAGAts don't really care about higher gas prices for the most part LymphocyteLover Thursday #5

Granted, but it's kind of like shock treatment. paleotn Thursday #6

I too am extremely concerned about environmental degradation BeneteauBum Thursday #3

True. We're bad. Very bad. Perhaps the worst species the planet has ever supported... paleotn Thursday #7