[TheRealVille]

[quote=Wildcatk23]Can you not see how gas prices responded to the deepening recession and economic collapse? Do you not recall that the unemployment rate was no higher than 5.5% during the period gas prices spiked under Bush? Gas prices are not rising consistently on both sides of the graph.

Take another look at the graph and notice where the price was in February and March in each of the years Bush was in office. Then do the same for Obama. Prices were never this high at this time of year in the past. Project the current upward slope through July and what kind of price do you expect for gas sold in July?

Now consider how much higher the price of gasoline would be if the recovery from the recession had really been strong and demand for gasoline was higher. Are you really so far left that you do not believe Obama's own Sec. of Energy when he says lowering gasoline prices are not a priority for the administration? Why would he lie?

There is no reason for gas prices in February and March setting record highs. The economy is not doing well and gasoline demand is low in this country. Did you take any economics classes in college that covered supply and demand curves? Obama's irresponsible energy policy is warping that curve for gasoline. Consequently, speculators, like most other people, expect higher gasoline prices in the future and prices are reflecting that expectation.

But, look at the year long trends between the two Presidents during their terms. They are almost identical as a yearly thing.
If we just get to pick months, go with June and July between the two guys.