Gas shortages in rural areas and the like...

United States
April 25, 2008 12:16am CST
I watch the bbc, not nbc, faux, abc, or the other American channels. I actually like to know the truth of the world, even though I know a lot do not follow the journalistic code that we are meant to. As I was watching tonight it was funny because they were talking about how gas stations were running out of gas and some of the pumps are closed down in certain areas in the UK and Ireland and surrounding areas. That is not what was funny, the comment that came out of the reporters mouth was this..."It is ok, we have enough petro to last till the middle of next month." So for all my friends in the UK and where ever else there are shortages...It is a good thing, you have petro at least until next month. Ainge
4 responses
p1kef1sh
@p1kef1sh (45681)
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25 Apr 08
Most of the shortages are caused by a truck drivers strike and not a poor fuel supply Ainge. Gas is very expensive here - about $8 a gallon. There is no shortage down here in the south of the country, yet. Last time that the drivers went on strike there was nationwide shortage. What was interesting was just how quickly our whole economy started to grind to a halt. Not only did people struggle top get to work, but food was limited due to a fewer deliveries, everything including gas and electricity was affected. I confess that I found a pleasant side to it all. We were forced to slow down and eat what we had. Choice was severely reduced. People actually became nicer to each other.
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Aingealicia
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
25 Apr 08
You mean your strike actually worked, they tried it here for our truckers. I think that they should go on strike again nationwide to get the point across of the prices, yes we would be affected, but so would the Governments. I too am with you on the pleasant side of things, I do believe it would help the consuming issues we have. Ainge
winterose
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
25 Apr 08
this problem will be affecting all the world sooner or later, it is terrible, and I hope some how we can get a handle on it.
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Aingealicia
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
25 Apr 08
I very much agree. However remember, there is oil at least until next month. I am still shaking my head, that is like NASA saying, "There is an asteroid headed our way...but it is ok it will show up in a few hours." Ainge
MrNiceGuy
@MrNiceGuy (4139)
• United States
26 Apr 08
Always good to watch another countries news to hear about your own country.... :X And btw, BBC is admittedly biased: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3318582,00.html
Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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25 Apr 08
You're kidding! You mean after next month I will see more people travelling on foot or bicycle here in the UK? Actually, it's sad to hear news like this. I don't really watch TVs and my source of information is myLot or the newspaper. I have read a couple of days ago that petrol has gone up so much. But the government is rationalizing that by 2010, the petrol would still be cheaper than it was in 1999. I wonder how it will be cheaper if there will be no more petrol by middle of next month. Could be free because there will be no more petrol to sell or buy.
Aingealicia
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
25 Apr 08
Thank you for your response. I laughed when I read it. The UK is encouraging exercise, I think that is the best way to look at it. Ainge
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Jemina
@Jemina (5770)
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25 Apr 08
Well, worrying about it won't fill up the tank anyway. So yea, why not try to relax and have some fun for the moment. "Tomorrow is another day, I'll worry about it tomorrow" Scarlet O'Hara, Gone with the Wind
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Aingealicia
@Aingealicia (1905)
• United States
25 Apr 08
Scarlette is my hero...hehe. I have a lot who say I am a lot like her. Just give me a parasol and call it good. Ainge
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