Given that we are dependent on oil for our vans, and oil has such a
terrific impact on so many aspects of life in the US, I am repeating the
link to video about

"The Non-Energy Crisis"

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3340274697167011147

The content of that video should be fully digested.

And, here is a related link

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/06/28/oil-barons-continue-to-rape-u-s-economy.aspx?source=nl

I have owned three fairly large businesses in my life, and I will tell
you, in the competition of business, every single one does exactly the
same - manipulate the markets as much as possible to maximize profits.
Competition has some effects in keeping price gouging at bay. But in
those areas  where products or services have little or no competition,
particularly in the arena of essential services or products such as
fuel, the only limits are those imposed by governments. Because
consumers have no power there - they either buy at the sellers price or
do without - there is no control, and with products that are traded in
international markets it gets even worse - it becomes a rape of the
consumer by the powers that be. That is what is going on right now with
oil.

Read the two articles, and gain more insights, but as always, draw your
own conclusions.

Heavy commentary on the list about this  is specifically not requested
and should be avoided.  As I said, draw your own conclusions. I provide
the links only for your use. Hit the delete key if you care not.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Chelsea, AL