One of our Forum members reports that gas prices in Altanta "went from 2.59 to 2.99 to 3.09 to 3.29 to 6.00" in one day. Late Wednesday, Governor Sonny Perdue declared ... Read More

For the first time in his Presidency, Bush disapproval ratings exceed approvals by more than the margin of error of the survey. In answer to the question: Do you approve or ... Read More

I reported Monday that Hawaii had become the first state to cap wholesale gasoline prices. Are there price controls for gasoline or natural gas -- at the wholesale or retail level ... Read More

Updated: 31 August, 6 pm Pacific So says experts interviewed by CNN Money. The impact on the economy could be the equivalent of the '70s oil embargo. In Atlanta, prices as high ... Read More

Anyone who is appalled or outraged that Congress passed the 1700 page energy bill before the ink was dry (figuratively speaking) should make haste to Downsize DC and review their ... Read More

Chris Mooney must be feeling clairvoyant. In May, his article in American Prospect outlined what might happen to New Orleans should it be hit by a Category 4 or 5 ... Read More

Demonstrating yet again how poorly media can perform in emergencies, the Louisiana Attorney General (and Governor's Office) has clarified that "martial law" has not been declared in New Orleans (or anywhere ... Read More