Among the so many things we get upset about with the media – the economy, politics, story exaggerations (dare I say fabrications), etc. – we certainly don’t need their help giving oil companies the OK-they’re-ready to raise gas prices to $4 per gallon and more.

Politically, the rising price of fuel might give reason for liberals to rejoice as it reinforces their “green” chorus; conservatives might applaud the capitalistic ventures…both will stand at the water cooler and complain about the cost of the fillup however.

Gas prices are defying traditional supply and demand economics…perhaps in part thanks to the media saying the price is going up at their morning, noon, and night newscasts. Argghhh.

This station in Denton Texas doesn’t even seem to bother with updating their price board (too busy watching the news to set their price for the day).

All I know is this puts a real damper on my planned summer travels….