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McCain denies misstating the timing of Iraq surge

This is why I will be voting for McCain in November. If Congress will lift the ban oil will drop at least another $10 a barrel. Don't be fooled. Democrats have told you it will take 10 years to affect gas prices. I hope the voting public is not that dumb.

The notion that Bush's largely symbolic "ban lift" had any effect at all on crude oil prices is asinine. Any half-witted economist could tell you that commodity prices are based on much more influential factors than empty political gestures.

Just yesterday, a person wrote: "Bush has nothing to do with oil prices!" It was (as expected in this the reddest state)met with thunderous applause.

And today we read Bush is responsible for the drop in oil prices.

I love election years!

Oil may have dropped ten dallors a barrel but I have`nt seen any price drops at the pumps. I think it`s just a tempory thing and prices at the pumps will continue to rise.

The price of oil went down because we are finding our tipping point, the point beyond which we begin to make changes to our lifestyle based on price. There were, as mentioned, a couple of recent letters taglined 'stop blaming bush'. So we shall not credit him, either. Government could take more of a leadership role in conservation, but won't, so the invevitability of economics will. Enjoy.

I attribute it to volatility.

You have got to be kidding. I think John M. has been in too much sun in Arizona. The next report will be that he is considering Mitt as his Vice Pres. GET A LIFE. The funniest part of this article is that people will actually buy what this guy is selling.

If Bush can make it go down, then why did it go up?

I am not sure if the President had anything to do with the drop in price either but your arguement is flawed. The President does not have any control over oil prices. A supplier can charge what they want. However, the president changing national policy opening up new venues for oil exploration and drilling could. An increase in supply in theory would decrease price if demand remained consistant. Simple economics.

It�s really coming true McCain is nothing but a mirror image of Bush. He says stuff that doesn�t make any cents. Well that may be wrong but I�d bet that if McCain gets elected President you will really have less cents to buy anything.

I attribute it to the fact that we have the Days of 47 coming up and gosh dang it, people need gas to get to the parade! But then again, I could be wrong and misinformed.....sigh.....

If he is taking credit for the whopping $10.00 drop in the price, will he also take responsibility for the previous $100.00 increase in the cost. His made up war definitely contributed to the increase in cost.

Funny how the price in oil dropping by 10 dollars last week made my price of gas go up by 10 cents. Go figure....

I think if McCain wants to be president he better quit backing Bush. People are tired of Bushe`s antics.

re: Patrick. Speculation, learn about it. Please, point out to the rest of us just how you who know so much. What would cause gas prices to decrease. Here I will help, let them get so high that people choose a different form of transportation. Then hope the rest of the world does the same. Isn't that the unofficial Bush hater talking point. Economic lesson: Production of a raw material produces wealth. After that the money is just traded around, speculated on ect. Perceived, supply and demand. Perceived. Next you will tell me if Congress lifted the ban it wouldn't affect gas prices either. Oh, and the other talking point. It will take at least 10 years for this to affect oil prices.

This person tells us:
"The President does not have any control over oil prices. "

So - McCain is lying?

Amazing that the Bush Administration found oil that fast! Maybe now they can find those weapons of mass destruction...

How stupid does McCain think we are? Even the most loyal republican has to be scratching their head on this one.

Bush can't make anything go down except the spirit and emotions of the country. The last 7.5 years with 181 days remaining, have been a nightmare for any right-minded person. Nothing could be worse than a continuation of any sort of Bushco's policies.

McCain will be as pathetically horrible as Bush has been.