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Gas prices and blame

Sat., June 1, 2013

Gas went up again, to $3.70 a gallon. What I find interesting is when George Bush was president and gas hit $2.00 a gallon, the press and the people blamed President Bush and his oil buddies for the outrageous price.

Now that gas prices are doubled since President Bush left office, we do not hear any complaints from the press or the same people that blamed President Bush.

I wonder why that is? Oh yeah, we cannot blame President Bush anymore.

Gary Jones

Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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