TheWiseOldFart

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   From the time I could afford to purchase my first automobile, I began to understand why everyone complained about gas prices.   Now, at the mature age of 77, I can tell you why they piss of f just about everyone .   The oil and gas industry began the practice of “Greedflation” about 50 years ago. Whenever they had ac cidents , spills or were forced to make expensive repairs to their aging equipment, they would arbitrarily raise prices at the pump. If you live near a resort area, like me, you notice that the prices are much higher in that area than where you live. I live near Lake Tahoe, and not only is this a fact, the se companies raise prices down here in Reno and up in Lake Tahoe prior to every holiday. Tahoe no longer has a commercial airport.   LAST WEEK TRUMP OFFERED 20 OIL EXECUTIVES A BRIBE   It was revealed that last week Trump met with 20 gas and oil executives at Mar-a-Lago. He told them that if they would donate one-billion dollars to his re

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Trump’s first impeachment was a violation of the Constitution. He attempted to bribe the President of Ukraine with financial aid, if he would “dig up dirt” on Hunter and Joe Biden. Members of New York’s real estate community had reason to believe that Trump frequently bribed building inspectors, etc., to expedite repairs, and other necessities to make a sale or purchase. “Big Adolf” is at it again. Recently, in a meeting with 20 oil company executives at Mar-a-Lago, he proposed “a deal” with our nation’s leading oil companies. If they would give him one-billion dollars for his reelection campaign, if he wins in November, he would in turn increase oil drilling and reverse pollution rules among other pitches. Does this sound like a violation of campaign finance laws? Maybe I’m just thinking of a violation of morals, integrity, and a display of a person with no self-respect. And this revolting criminal wants to be your president. THE SLIMIEST MAN IN THE WORLD We al

Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart “America is a business, not a country.” This was a line spoken by Brad Pitt in a movie more than a decade ago. Sadly, it is based on fact. In 2024 our nation’s greedy corporations have left capitalism behind, and have created a Plutocracy. Our country’s 760+ billionaires have complete control of the former Grand Old Party, and partial control over some Democrats. They make every decision which will affect your life and the lives of those you love. At the top of the “worst of the worst” is America’s petroleum industry. They have lied to the American people throughout my 77 years. Whenever they find the smallest excuse, they raise prices unnecessarily. Although they have few restrictions about where they are allowed to drill for oil and gas, no new refineries have been built in more than three decades. THE TRANSPORT AND DRILLING FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ARE  DANGEROUS TO HUMAN LIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Drilling for petroleum products is a dangerous profession. Even m