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Where: We are inviting every vehicle driver in America to The first annual American Gas Party, (Similar to the Boston tea party but we need to protest the high price of gas and address global warming) When: This years event will be held on the Labor Day Holladay 2007, What: We are asking that every driver reduce there speed to 10 miles per hour under the speed limit , it will only cost everyone 10 minuets in arrival time per hour of drive time but it will save gas and reduce our carbon foot print, and when
America unites under this cause it will send a message to the oil companies (who except us to drive like the price of gas doesn’t matter), To all oil companies: if supply and demand dictates the price of gas, we are lowering demand now we are demanding lower prices,
I expect the price of gas to go down when the oil companies hear about this, like the gas prices did when the oil companies wanted the Republicans to win the last presidential election. don’t let up (do let up on the gas pedal)
On a recent Memorial Day trip to Yellowstone Park we got to thinking that everyone complains about the price of gas but doesn’t do any thing about it. So I slowed down to 5 miles per hour under the speed limit in some cases (across Nevada) it was 20 mph under the speed limit. We did this, and saved $90.00, went further between gas stops, and actually made the trip more enjoyable. Then I decided that if I (one who drives 5 to 10 mph over the speed limit) could this it wouldn’t it be great if every one did. It would sure send a message to the oil companies and help bring down the price of Gas. Stop and smell the flowers or Slow down and enjoyed the scenery. The passengers also enjoyed the trip more. The only thing that I would change is to have a sign on my car telling everyone what I was doing. I have a feeling that if people knew what I was doing they would jump on the band wagon.
Do you think that the idea above has merit? Can you help me get the word out?
Where: We are inviting every vehicle driver in America to The first annual American Gas Party, (Similar to the Boston tea party but we need to protest the high price of gas and address global warming) When: This years event will be held on the Labor Day Holladay 2007, What: We are asking that every driver reduce there speed to 10 miles per hour under the speed limit , it will only cost everyone 10 minuets in arrival time per hour of drive time but it will save gas and reduce our carbon foot print, and when
America unites under this cause it will send a message to the oil companies (who except us to drive like the price of gas doesn’t matter), To all oil companies: if supply and demand dictates the price of gas, we are lowering demand now we are demanding lower prices,
I expect the price of gas to go down when the oil companies hear about this, like the gas prices did when the oil companies wanted the Republicans to win the last presidential election. don’t let up (do let up on the gas pedal)
On a recent Memorial Day trip to Yellowstone Park we got to thinking that everyone complains about the price of gas but doesn’t do any thing about it. So I slowed down to 5 miles per hour under the speed limit in some cases (across Nevada) it was 20 mph under the speed limit. We did this, and saved $90.00, went further between gas stops, and actually made the trip more enjoyable. Then I decided that if I (one who drives 5 to 10 mph over the speed limit) could this it wouldn’t it be great if every one did. It would sure send a message to the oil companies and help bring down the price of Gas. Stop and smell the flowers or Slow down and enjoyed the scenery. The passengers also enjoyed the trip more. The only thing that I would change is to have a sign on my car telling everyone what I was doing. I have a feeling that if people knew what I was doing they would jump on the band wagon.
Do you think that the idea above has merit? Can you help me get the word out?
usgasprotester
i don't see why people are freaking about gas prices
U.S gas prices aern't nearly as bad as other places in the world such as France,Uk, etc.
if you want change you need to make a change by switching to public transp, eletric, hybrid cars
i don't see why people are freaking about gas prices
U.S gas prices aern't nearly as bad as other places in the world such as France,Uk, etc.
if you want change you need to make a change by switching to public transp, eletric, hybrid cars
Mind informing those of us that don't see how that can work for our personal situations how it can work?
Public transit is NOT available for EVERYONE. My husband is currently commuting 30 miles for work, and I will be commuting 35. We live in an area that we can feasibly afford, have hopes to move closer to where we're working, but as of today (day 5 in the great housing search), we have not found a suitable place to rent that meets our needs within a shorter distance OR within the public transit system.
We're NOT in a financial position to swing the purchase of a hybrid. There are many more like us that cannot swing this kind of expense at this time - and you cannot hold the younger, service sector, not-rich-by-ANY-imagination folks subject to this kind of statement.... We're at the mercy of the oil corps for the cost of fuel for the vehicles we can afford, or we're at the mercy of the auto makers that throw high dollar purchase prices on the more efficient technology.
And again... as I have posted on other areas of the forum for this same discussion...... You cannot hold us to the "we don't have it so bad, Europe pays more" argument..... EUROPE HAS A EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND ACCESSIBLE TO MORE RURAL AREAS. The US does NOT! They have a choice on how to get where they need to be, MOST OF US DO NOT.
I'm thinking a large group of people would have to sustain this behavior for more than one weekend to make an impact. Prices aren't going to drop because demand falls for one weekend only.
I'm thinking a large group of people would have to sustain this behavior for more than one weekend to make an impact. Prices aren't going to drop because demand falls for one weekend only.
Just my opinion ...
you are right. this pops up every couple of months - check snopes.com . it's ineffective. a day or weekend isn't going to make a difference, it'll just delay the filling for a day or two. you need sustained change - more fuel efficient cars, better mass transit, smart driving.
Earlier this summer, when prices climbed, the oil company's actually said, "The reason for the increase is because the demand is not there." What's that tell you?
I have a friend that drives a double tanker and delivers gas here in town. Won't say who he is, and I won't say who he delivers to. But he goes up to Montana to the refinery and loads up. Then comes back and delivers to 4 different stations. All competitors with each other. My point is, you can't even boycott one station by going to another. Same refinery, same oil exect's got paid.
i don't see why people are freaking about gas prices
U.S gas prices aern't nearly as bad as other places in the world such as France,Uk, etc.
if you want change you need to make a change by switching to public transp, eletric, hybrid cars
Oil companies will rise prices until people complain, then they will back off a little but never back to the original p[rice We have to start some where, not buying gas on a curtain day(may 15th ) flopped people just bought gas the next day. when people reduce their consumption on a weekend the oil companies expect unbridled consumption it will send a message, next year we will hold the 2nd annual gas party on memorial day week end with practice days leading up to the event, one grain of sand is an irritant, a million is a beach Join the group
you are right. this pops up every couple of months - check snopes.com . it's ineffective. a day or weekend isn't going to make a difference, it'll just delay the filling for a day or two. you need sustained change - more fuel efficient cars, better mass transit, smart driving.
nice idea, but won't work.
You did not understand, we will reduce consumption on a week end the oil companies expect a big pay check, not delay buying gas on one day. This mite start off small but if every one emails every one to get the word out it will get big by the 2nd annual Gas Party on memorial day weekend. quit saying it wont work lets ajust it till it does work
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