"These gas prices are gettin' to be out of this world. This is pure BS."

--I think this is a clear sign that those who have been profiting mightily from the 8 year-long GOP oil grab know that the party will soon be over (literally and figuratively speaking). Whether due to more regulation, greater investment in alternative fuel sources, conservation efforts, greater fuel efficiency, or some combination of these things, the gravy train days are gone after November. They're are filling up their coffers while they can. Same with defense contractors. I sure America will breathe a sigh of relief when the nightmare is finally over on Jan 20 2009. ;-(