GAS PRICES May 19th

[Twatta]

Don't know how legit this is...but thought I'd forward it on anyway...
>
> > Subject: Fw: Don't Buy Gas on May 19th
> >
> > It has been calcuated that, if everyone in the United States did not
> > purchase a drop of gasoline for one day and all at the same time, the oil
>companies would choke on their stockpiles.
> >
> > At the same time, it would hit the entire industry with a net loss of
> > over 4.6 billion dollars, which affects the bottom lines of the oil
>companies.
> >
> > Therefore, on May 19th, the people of this nation should not buy a
> > single drop of gasoline for that one day.
> >
> > The only way this can be done is if you forward this e-mail to as many
> > people as you can and as quickly as you can to get the word out.
> >
> > Waiting on our administration to step in and control the prices is not
> > going to happen. What happened to the reduction and control in prices
>that the Arab nations promised two weeks ago?
> >
> > Remember one thing, not only is the price of gasoline going up, but at
> > the same time, airlines are forced to raise their prices, trucking
> > companies are forced to raise their prices, which affects prices on
> > everything that is shipped. Things like food, clothing, building
> > materials, medical supplies, etc. Who pays for that in the end? We
> > do!!!
> >
> > We can make a difference. If they don't get the message after just
> > one day, we will do it again and again.
> >
> > So do your part and spread the word. Forward this e-mail to everyone
> > you know. Mark your calendars and make May 19th a day that the
> > citizens of the United States say, "Enough is enough!" Send this to everyone you know.

 

[newpump]

Holy off topic batman!! HOw long until this messages goes *poof*?

 

[Pakelika]

gas is killing me right now, i need premium and just paid $2.17 a gallon

 

[INNOCENT]

yeah, its really killing me too, especially having to put premium in my car..

 

[lakerpride]

gas is killing me right now, i need premium and just paid $2.17 a gallon

Its 2.49 per gallon for premium here in South Cali....shits crazy

 

[bran987]

unfortunately that is a chain letter that has been going around for over a year they just change the date

I fell for it twice

 

[supersizeme]

this is attempted every time gas prices go up and it never works

 

[bran987]

this is attempted every time gas prices go up and it never works

yeah, it turns out a lot of people still don't have the Internet, amazing huh

 

[vansmack2000]

It seems they keep rescheduling this cuz ive seen it 4 times now..

 

[the nature boy]

Tell this to some trucker trying to feed his family. You'll get laughed at. Anway, if you look at the cost of gas from the 70's and compare it to today's price, adjusted for inflation, you're STILL getting a good deal on it.

 

[spongebob]

Tell this to some trucker trying to feed his family. You'll get laughed at. Anway, if you look at the cost of gas from the 70's and compare it to today's price, adjusted for inflation, you're STILL getting a good deal on it.

exactly, plus not to mention how many people would loose thier jobs due to that loss of nearly 5 billion. it would affect to many average joes because the infrastructure is too big and supplies to many jobs.