Coburst, that was unkindly said. The political cracks were similarly unappreciated.

In any case, Larry's right. Further, you may not be driving an SUV, but the rising gas prices are raising the delivery costs, and thus the prices, of absolutely everything you buy.

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And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow
With smiling [faces] lyin' to ye' everywhere ye' go
Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again.