Originally Posted by
squirrley 
I cannot believe the bs we as Americans are having to deal with today. My hubby has been saying this was coming for over a year and I've laughed at him. Gas is 3.69 here in Sarasota. I don't think Ive given up anything, maybe one less pedicure a month. But damnit enough is enough. I do find it scary though. We just bought my jeep what 3 weeks ago and this week they announced a 2.99 gas card for 3 years, bitches won't give it to us because it was bought before the time period.
And the price of food has sky rocketed here too. Give me a break, 9 bucks for a gallon of milk at whole foods.
What's wrong this picture?
It's temporary.., but it is still sad.., I remember in middle school.., my math teacher was trying to make an example up in class.., and said:
Teacher: So.., how much does gas cost? Like $2 a gallon?
Me: Really? I thought it was $4
Teacher: If gas was $4 a gallon.., i'd walk
Well.., in NYC it's $3.89 and nobody is "walking".., we do have the subway though.., that's a huge plus.., for $81.., you get a monthly (30-day) metro-card.., that's unlimited.., both for the subway and the bus.., and you can get around almost anywhere.., on an average month.., it comes out to less than $1.20 per trip.., in total though.., it just makes sense to use the subway.., $81 a month versus having a car.., and don't just count gas.., but insurance.., repairs.., tickets & fines.., perhaps the actual cost of the car through time.., etc.., and you can be way over that $81/month mark..
I actually feel really REALLY bad for anything who HAS to drive.., NYC does its part though.., to stick it to the energy companies..
Best,
GrkScorp