$3.97 — you might expect to see this for a pack of hamburger patties at the market, or maybe a small combo meal at Taco Bell, or even the total with tax for (2) Colt 45 Malt Beverages!
Now, all you get is a f*cking gallon of gas. People that claim this is strictly a market supply/demand problem are gullable. There’s one face to attach to this consipracy — although we should probably just attach a corporate logo instead…

Do you really believe it’s a coincidence that we’ve been waging this war in Iraq for this many years (with no end in sight) to bring freedom and democracy? Are you aware that we’ve now lost as many American lives in this “war” as we did on 9/11?
If you want my opinon, read the bumper sticker on my car in bright yellow font:
NOT FOOLED BY THE GOVERNMENT.