General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Yes, this is all about energy--Syria, Iraq, IS, and the President's Speech. [View all]J_J_
(1,213 posts)"Can you blame any politician in a republic or constitutional monarchy for insuring that the price of energy is low? "
Low?
That is exactly what they told us before Bush invaded and gas prices increased to new highs.
If Obama cared about keeping energy prices low, he would take to the bully pulpit and explain to everyone how the Koch brothers paid off Bill and Wendy Graham to deregulate so they could speculate on gas prices, driving their worth from 5 Billion to +100 Billion.
Speculation is how the Koch brothers got all the money to buy our government.
Obama could explain to the public about speculation, then demand Congress end it. Once he explained it, he would have the American people behind him.
No need for war to keep energy prices down.
And did you see this?
U.S. Seen as Biggest Oil Producer After Overtaking Saudi Arabia
This is not about energy prices, it is about looting the nation while blaming poor people and victims of their sociopathy for the debt they create.