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#12#_democracy? Rookie Author Toronto Posts:19 Points:480 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2004 4:47:33 PM Ignore #12#_democracy? Report Abuse We cannot show any control without sending a distinct message to the gas companies. What if their sales showed a drastic drop overall? One way to do it is if we all cut back on our driving. There must be times when this can be done by everyone. It's useless if only a few people make an attempt. If we all cut back only a little, it would show greatly at the pumps. Exercise anyone?

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We cannot show any control without sending a distinct message to the gas companies. What if their sales showed a drastic drop overall?
One way to do it is if we all cut back on our driving. There must be times when this can be done by everyone. It's useless if only a few people make an attempt. If we all cut back only a little, it would show greatly at the pumps. Exercise anyone?

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Whitewolf1960 All-Star Author Albany Posts:602 Points:52,690 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2008 5:37:15 PM Ignore Whitewolf1960 Report Abuse Unfortunately it's too far to where I work to, logically, walk! Wish I could!
oodewale All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:736 Points:124,745 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2006 8:37:04 AM Ignore oodewale Report Abuse we would all loose some weight
Encky Rookie Author Toledo Posts:28 Points:62,310 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2006 8:07:12 PM Ignore Encky Report Abuse Walking would be a good and healthy thing....but it would take a couple of hours to get to work...duh!
MrCyclist Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,546 Points:54,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2006 7:08:15 PM Ignore MrCyclist Report Abuse "it is so hot outside, and with high UV levels, how do u walk?" Well, when I ride my bike, I wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (helmet). The heat really doesn't bother me, even with heat index and asvault temperature.
61672 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,347 Points:238,370 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2006 6:15:51 PM Ignore 61672 Report Abuse it is so hot outside, and with high UV levels, how do u walk?
limegremlin Champion Author Toronto Posts:13,340 Points:2,805,595 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2006 5:41:49 PM Ignore limegremlin Report Abuse I quite often leave the car parked all weekend. I'm fortunate that there are several grocery stores that I can walk to and purchase groceries that I can carry comfortably. I also get the benefit of the exercise which is my main reason for walking in the first place. With the gas prices constantly on the rise I do this more and more.
steven-O Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,441 Points:532,385 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2006 5:07:35 PM Ignore steven-O Report Abuse When I can I cut back
Lady_Lee Rookie Author Rochester Posts:29 Points:8,725 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2006 9:35:47 PM Ignore Lady_Lee Report Abuse Sadly I really can't just say I'm going to walk to work since work is eighteen miles away (via expressway) and I really don't live near any bus stops. I would if I could but for now my walking has to be limited to just as exercise.
avsfan5555 Rookie Author Colorado Posts:1 Points:1,320 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2006 2:00:28 PM Ignore avsfan5555 Report Abuse I would do it as well, the problem is getting everyone else to do it too. I only buy gas once a week on the same day.
cjmcclain Rookie Author Riverside Posts:7 Points:370 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2006 1:54:22 PM Ignore cjmcclain Report Abuse i think you all need to see the big picture! as long as Americans are as overweight and lazy as they are they can put the price as high as they want and the majority of people are still going to buy it. yeah they will complain but wont do anything about it. i think in order for prices to go down we all need to start walking places get a bike and ride to the mall. i am sick of seeing all these overweight people eating and driving and talking on there cellphones it is just plain wrong. stop complaining about it and do something about it!!! OORAHH USMC
BPoilsucks Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:6 Points:27,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2006 10:42:54 AM Ignore BPoilsucks Report Abuse Im all for it.
22bigdaddy22 Veteran Author Dallas Posts:363 Points:80,605 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2006 10:36:22 AM Ignore 22bigdaddy22 Report Abuse I will!
davefilkins Rookie Author Grand Rapids Posts:54 Points:12,225 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2006 10:24:19 AM Ignore davefilkins Report Abuse Sounds great! =) Count me in, dem!
bikebud Rookie Author Illinois Posts:16 Points:6,000 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2006 9:56:22 AM Ignore bikebud Report Abuse we all need to carpool, combine trips, walk, bike, maybe shop by phone - call and ask for best prices rather than drive around - on an aggressive basis. We'll be in better shape and save on the gas we didn't use even if the prices DON'T go down.
steven-O Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,441 Points:532,385 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2006 4:45:35 PM Ignore steven-O Report Abuse walk on !!!
dbcraw Champion Author Orange County Posts:9,598 Points:1,218,795 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2005 12:37:01 PM Ignore dbcraw Report Abuse I have to laugh at my neighbor... He drives 3 houses up the street to visit with the guy that lives across the street from me.
MrCyclist Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,546 Points:54,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2005 8:31:37 PM Ignore MrCyclist Report Abuse I also ride my bike.
ejjski Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:14,768 Points:2,943,050 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2005 5:53:25 PM Ignore ejjski Report Abuse bump[
steven-O Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,441 Points:532,385 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 19, 2005 8:25:56 PM Ignore steven-O Report Abuse I DO! I ride my bike NO GAS!
coiler Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,091 Points:516,100 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2005 11:29:03 PM Ignore coiler Report Abuse 60
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,692 Points:993,410 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2005 8:09:58 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse Yeah, right. How far can you walk. If gas is $2 a gallon and you get twenty mpg you will save about 50 cents, 1 quart of gas, if you walk five miles. Why not try carpooling.
4wheelin2 All-Star Author San Jose Posts:854 Points:77,860 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 16, 2005 5:11:42 AM Ignore 4wheelin2 Report Abuse Great idea...and I have already been cutting back on my fuel consumption and I now pay less now than when the prices started increasing the beginning of this year. I drive my volvo instead of my SUV (it gets twice the mileage), consolidate errands/trips, take mass transit when I can (which involves walking)..
ejjski Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:14,768 Points:2,943,050 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: May 15, 2005 5:06:31 PM Ignore ejjski Report Abuse depends
TheRider Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,106 Points:235,745 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 10, 2005 7:15:47 AM Ignore TheRider Report Abuse Sure
Winterspyro Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:116 Points:18,995 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2005 12:20:36 PM Ignore Winterspyro Report Abuse My husband drives the kids and I to get the big groceries runs, big purchases etc.. Kids and I walk as much as we can to place we need to get to for everything else. I sometimes can convince my husband to take a walk with us too for somethings. Also I walk to work too; it might take me 1/2 hr. to get there, but it is all good. Anyways it's a great way to get some exercise [Edited by: Winterspyro at 5/5/2005 12:22:01 PM EST]
JBOT85 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:189 Points:69,165 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2005 10:09:37 AM Ignore JBOT85 Report Abuse Go for it, but your gonna need alot more advertisement than just this website post.
#12#_foxxyladyone Rookie Author Allentown Posts:3 Points:745 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2005 7:49:41 AM Ignore #12#_foxxyladyone Report Abuse I hardly go anywhere but up here where everything is over 30 miles away kinda BIT to far to walk with a toddler BUT we do plan shopping Trips with relatives to save on gas instead of using 2 cars
TheRider Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,106 Points:235,745 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2005 6:51:47 AM Ignore TheRider Report Abuse LOL!
roosan Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,702 Points:1,547,265 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2005 6:39:25 AM Ignore roosan Report Abuse Sure - tell that to my customers. I need my car for my work.
TOPRINGOLD Champion Author Tacoma Posts:16,800 Points:3,142,060 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2005 6:38:22 AM Ignore TOPRINGOLD Report Abuse Government at all levels needs to get involve. It is always the LITTLE guys that has to take the hit for everything. Maybe, just maybe they could lead the way and cut back on all the waste of taxpayers money and use it to build some refineries here in the United States. How many Government personnel have you ever heard say that would take a pay cut to help with ANYTHING?????????
#12#_Bernie123 Rookie Author Louisiana Posts:7 Points:200 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2005 6:34:32 PM Ignore #12#_Bernie123 Report Abuse Walking is good, running is great, but skating is the best!
ejjski Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:14,768 Points:2,943,050 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2005 5:17:47 PM Ignore ejjski Report Abuse depends
letmathe Champion Author Chicago Posts:14,301 Points:3,129,020 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2004 8:17:25 PM Ignore letmathe Report Abuse You are right about cutting back. There are many ways this can be done and some involve local government (e.g. improving traffic light coordination). Everyone should think of what their community can do to reduce gasoline and diesel fuel consumption for everyone.
Chrismust Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,640 Points:1,188,940 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2004 5:27:35 AM Ignore Chrismust Report Abuse I'd walk to work but 62 miles is just too much for me
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,821 Points:3,239,950 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2004 2:47:55 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse small effect ,,but ill walk anyways ,just for you., g
41bigdoggy4 Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:92 Points:32,425 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2004 1:53:33 AM Ignore 41bigdoggy4 Report Abuse My family and I have been doing whatever we can to cut back. Walking when it's feasible. No unneccessary trips into town. When we do go we make sure we have a list of everything we need so we can get it all on one trip. Run errands on the way home from work instead of going out again.
bcbmde Sophomore Author San Diego Posts:179 Points:7,310 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2004 9:50:40 PM Ignore bcbmde Report Abuse I walk to work as it is...
ram77 Champion Author College Station Posts:9,610 Points:1,665,025 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2004 5:22:12 PM Ignore ram77 Report Abuse i try to only drive to and from work, otherwise i try to carpool anywhere else i go