Michael Klare: GOP Promises of Lower Gas Costs Belied By Dwindling Supply of World's Oil

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman | Mar. 14, 2012 (News Analysis)

(Multimedia) We look at rising fuel costs, one of the ... issues raised by the Republican contenders in the 2012 presidential campaign. Since the beginning of the year, the average of price of a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped 16 percent to more than $3.80. Earlier this week, President Obama partially blamed his Republican rivals, saying one reason for the increase is rumors of war with Iran. Meanwhile, Republican candidates have used the spike in gas prices to ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Mar 15, 2012 - 2:03 AM PDT
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The message: reality bites. Could have used more time and depth, but the message is needed in the face of all the pandering lies thrown against the wall by Newt Gunkrich and his ilk.

The linked video below provides more depth.

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