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High gasoline prices spawning songs, signs, symbolic acts Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The Associated Press -- PITTSBURGH (AP) — Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, resorting to violent symbolism. Dozens of Alabama students are bicycling up to 10 miles each way to their rural high school. An Indiana man was arrested for belting out a protest song, "Price Gouge'n," from the roof of a convenience store. A sign-maker in Kentucky is riding his horse on business errands. And a Tennessee sheriff is investigating a more disturbing protest: a slain deer hanging from a gasoline station sign. Those actions are being done in the name of protest, but three western Pennsylvania school officials who plan to walk 216 miles to raise awareness of the factors driving up gas prices don't want to call it a protest march.
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	Tuesday, May 13, 2008 The Associated Press -- PITTSBURGH (AP) — Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, resorting to violent symbolism. Dozens of Alabama students are bicycling up to 10 miles each way to their rural high school. An Indiana man was arrested for belting out a protest song, "Price Gouge'n," from the roof of a convenience store. A sign-maker in Kentucky is riding his horse on business errands. And a Tennessee sheriff is investigating a more disturbing protest: a slain deer hanging from a gasoline station sign. Those actions are being done in the name of protest, but three western Pennsylvania school officials who plan to walk 216 miles to raise awareness of the factors driving up gas prices don't want to call it a protest march. Visit The Associated Press for full article

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PenDoctrJD Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,953 Points:1,287,765 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 11:53:18 AM	Ignore PenDoctrJD Report Abuse
	How about Sing Sing for those bandits!
RML1 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:825 Points:120,975 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 11:10:03 AM	Ignore RML1 Report Abuse
	You can sing all you want, but the oil companies are the ones singing all the way to the bank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EarlyMoose Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,490 Points:619,115 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 11:04:30 AM	Ignore EarlyMoose Report Abuse
	Sing the blues.
WannaGo Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,132 Points:893,265 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 11:02:05 AM	Ignore WannaGo Report Abuse
	the best protest would be cutting back of fuel use, but we as a society are too lazy to do so
blairsgrove All-Star Author Toronto Posts:615 Points:169,380 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:55:01 AM	Ignore blairsgrove Report Abuse
	we are all singing the blues
boniface4jesus Rookie Author Gary Posts:40 Points:10,275 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:54:23 AM	Ignore boniface4jesus Report Abuse
	Apparently some people do outrageous acts to try to get there message across.
colrhino Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:342 Points:104,155 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:52:55 AM	Ignore colrhino Report Abuse
	unfortunately, symbolic acts are just that. they in and of themselves won't change a thing....
ladyjj All-Star Author Tennessee Posts:693 Points:68,935 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:52:38 AM	Ignore ladyjj Report Abuse
	I only see this thing getting more and more out of hand and I don't see any stopping of it. As the big wigs get richer and richer things are going to get worse for us the low income and we pay the price! Nothing is ever for free and these checks we are getting well heck that is not free money it will go toward buying fuel to get you back and forth to work. Who do they think they are kidding. I may just buy me a bike and a backpack with mine. Instead of putting it back in the hands of the big wig rich oil companies!
notsurprised Sophomore Author Portland Posts:106 Points:7,150 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:52:31 AM	Ignore notsurprised Report Abuse
	Riding 12 miles two times a day on a bike if it is flat is really not that hard for a teenager. Maybe it will keep them out of trouble and not sit around and terrorize the neighborhood like the teens boys in my neighborhood do.
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,890 Points:1,435,920 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:49:38 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	hangupanddrive Then You are ONE. If you are one of walmarts customers YOU are part of the cause of the increase in Crude Oil PRICE. THE Big increase.
acknot Veteran Author Seattle Posts:472 Points:560,075 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:46:29 AM	Ignore acknot Report Abuse
	Revolution is in the air...................
hangupanddrive Veteran Author Michigan Posts:394 Points:854,490 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:45:21 AM	Ignore hangupanddrive Report Abuse
	Not only shop Walmart, but drive a big rig and deliver to Walmart. Walmart IS my income and support.
Gerund1 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:792 Points:784,120 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:43:52 AM	Ignore Gerund1 Report Abuse
	Doesn't the begining of publishing songs about a current problem mean that public dissent, and possibly some sort of action, is coming? Hope so.
hangupanddrive Veteran Author Michigan Posts:394 Points:854,490 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:43:52 AM	Ignore hangupanddrive Report Abuse
	I too, have wrote a song, but since this site is family oriented, cannot post it!!
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,890 Points:1,435,920 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:42:56 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	If you are one of walmarts customers YOU are part of the cause of the increase in Crude Oil PRICE. THE Big increase.
RPetty Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,028 Points:909,885 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:42:10 AM	Ignore RPetty Report Abuse
	And this will continue, until SOMEBODY does SOMETHING about Halting the price stampede!
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,095 Points:567,575 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:40:41 AM	Ignore esquared Report Abuse
	I'd like to see lawmakers consider a surcharge for excess energy consumption on the sale of every SUV and monster pickup. We got along without them before they were made AND we usually had larger families...although our backsides were generally smaller, too.
Japsmith All-Star Author Tacoma Posts:862 Points:162,125 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:29:47 AM	Ignore Japsmith Report Abuse
	I ride a motorcycle as my primary means of transportation.
ariccougar Sophomore Author Utah Posts:100 Points:10,750 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:28:30 AM	Ignore ariccougar Report Abuse
	I'm not against protests for a GOOD cause... but im not thinking the right people are going to see these or care. They will continue to rob us with high prices that fill their pockets and laugh when they see the protests that dont hurt them. It seems like nothing short of military/physical action against them would affect them at all. And thats not too likely. However, threatening the lives of the corporate moneymongers responsible, and/or oil cartel countries with military action could possibly work. Without a strong serious action soon, we will continue to lose what little we have left.
The_WB Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,416 Points:393,600 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:23:52 AM	Ignore The_WB Report Abuse
	It's back!
JACKATOA Veteran Author Cincinnati Posts:414 Points:350,235 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:23:40 AM	Ignore JACKATOA Report Abuse
	"How long until our politicians figure out a way to tax these songs and symbolic acts?" The Recording Industry already has the lawsuits pending for copywright infringement and failure to pay royalties.
MacGyver_1701 Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,884 Points:1,075,625 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:23:34 AM	Ignore MacGyver_1701 Report Abuse
	Oh no, it is the 60's and 70's hippies all over again.
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,890 Points:1,435,920 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:22:07 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	rod1965 Portland Message Posted: 5/14/2008 8:52:25 AM "Nothing will happen until there are huge protests in front of the oil companies' corporate offices or the unions get involved or someone gets killed." What Unions?? Regan did a good job of Knocking them for a Loop.
gas_too_high Veteran Author Columbus Posts:331 Points:308,160 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:21:36 AM	Ignore gas_too_high Report Abuse
	The election won't solve the problem, but it could easily make things worse!
normcrocker All-Star Author Tennessee Posts:545 Points:554,175 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:17:28 AM	Ignore normcrocker Report Abuse
	Forget the election. That isn't where the trouble is.
racingsuperb Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:7 Points:1,565 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:16:19 AM	Ignore racingsuperb Report Abuse
	I have a bad feeling that we will not see any relief until after the election, unfortunately.
krmack Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,000 Points:118,210 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:16:18 AM	Ignore krmack Report Abuse
	I'm also singing the blues.
glazarides Veteran Author Akron Posts:371 Points:327,115 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:15:40 AM	Ignore glazarides Report Abuse
	Big Oil and Investment Bankers (not to mention the current administration) are laughing at these people all the way to the bank.
copperhead8 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,731 Points:1,114,170 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:14:24 AM	Ignore copperhead8 Report Abuse
	strange times, strange actions
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,298 Points:1,224,405 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:13:01 AM	Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse
	Protest songs about gasoline prices? What happened to the war? I guess that just goes to show where American's priorities are at.
NeilPage Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,343 Points:340,485 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:12:35 AM	Ignore NeilPage Report Abuse
	It's reality so might as well have fun with it....
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,286 Points:421,700 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:12:29 AM	Ignore RochBear Report Abuse
	Until this country wakes up to the fact that we are addicted to oil, the problem will continue. "We have found the problem, and the problem is us!" An addict is usually the last one to admit they have a problem, but once they do, they have to make a choice; Die in their addiction, or get cured. I for one want an "affordable" electric car, with the optional Hydrogen fuel cell, which would be used for longer trips. Personally I like the idea and the look of the Tesla, but $100,000+ for a car is not in my budget.
mike2scooter Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,365 Points:1,056,255 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:09:50 AM	Ignore mike2scooter Report Abuse
	How long until our politicians figure out a way to tax these songs and symbolic acts?
laddyboy62 Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,115 Points:902,360 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:07:23 AM	Ignore laddyboy62 Report Abuse
	i'm singing...woe is me
DST43 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,776 Points:309,605 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:07:10 AM	Ignore DST43 Report Abuse
	If all figure out away to save two gal a week imagine how much fuel we could save in a year
McNasties Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:3,920 Points:749,625 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:05:31 AM	Ignore McNasties Report Abuse
	songs, signs, symbolic acts The Liberal way of solving a problem.
KingBiscuit Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,718 Points:605,780 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:04:15 AM	Ignore KingBiscuit Report Abuse
	Bike to Work Week is just a plot by Big Bicycle!
kwilson08 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:47 Points:2,705 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 10:01:48 AM	Ignore kwilson08 Report Abuse
	if only we didnt rely on oil so much...
kaaato Rookie Author Boston Posts:64 Points:67,580 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:57:35 AM	Ignore kaaato Report Abuse
	Unfortunatly no matter what we do it will never be enough - all we can do is try things on our own to save gas and try to survive.
radrunner All-Star Author Toronto Posts:656 Points:970,820 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:52:37 AM	Ignore radrunner Report Abuse
	protesting will only fall on deaf ears.
rod1965 Veteran Author Portland Posts:363 Points:44,340 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:52:25 AM	Ignore rod1965 Report Abuse
	Nothing will happen until there are huge protests in front of the oil companies' corporate offices or the unions get involved or someone gets killed.
brogan56 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,168 Points:1,475,645 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:49:17 AM	Ignore brogan56 Report Abuse
	They were making an offer that couldn't be refused?
kanmandoo All-Star Author Detroit Posts:851 Points:821,250 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:49:09 AM	Ignore kanmandoo Report Abuse
	Work from home, don't go out, and don't drive anywhere.
jat60 All-Star Author California Posts:592 Points:310,300 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:49:03 AM	Ignore jat60 Report Abuse
	There are still a lot of people out there who grumble about the price of gas, but still won't change their driving habits. (Mostly not people who visit this web site, I'm sure.) Spreading the word about why gas is so high, and how much it's hurting some people, might actually wake some of them up.
brian77nc Rookie Author Durham Posts:37 Points:29,305 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:48:37 AM	Ignore brian77nc Report Abuse
	Good for protesting......... though, not quite sure why someone would hang a dead deer at a store.
spunky4443 All-Star Author Washington Posts:690 Points:364,900 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:46:05 AM	Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse
	Good for the kids in Alabama, all the Kids in all the States should be doing the same thing.
C5vette2004 All-Star Author Little Rock Posts:590 Points:154,415 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:45:23 AM	Ignore C5vette2004 Report Abuse
	No matter what you do to save on a personal level, prices will not change
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,835 Points:1,596,915 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:45:00 AM	Ignore scrounger Report Abuse
	lotta good that will do
Sealer Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,908 Points:212,255 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:43:46 AM	Ignore Sealer Report Abuse
	Symbolic acts and protests don't do anything to help. If you want lower prices, you have to lower your personal demand by making a permanent change to use less gas.
rjb21760 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:588 Points:365,860 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/14/2008 9:37:14 AM	Ignore rjb21760 Report Abuse
	Time to crash the oil market and suspend trading if it goes up more the the National inflation rate.