Never heard any president just outright dismiss cries for help like this. Fuck this guy.

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    The last time I filled up my car was the first and only time that I’ve seen gas prices budge since last year. I’m not sure why they keep saying they’re down this year other than that. I don’t think you should be able to claim that it’s cheaper to drive now until they stay down for at least two months.

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      13 hours ago

      Because whatever they say, a large portion of the voter base just listens and believes and doesn’t think. Like at all. The lack of thinking, in any capacity by voters, has been a winning strategy for the party for a long time.

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      When the economy goes to shit, oil consumption drops and gas prices along with it.

      It’s not a perfect 1-to-1 thing but it’s real