Buy no GAS on Sept 1

J.J. · 08-30-05, 05:01

I received an email that went out to over 1000 people at my college indicating the boycott of gas for a day would make significant changes in the prices. I seriously doubt it will work, but I am willing to give it a shot and send this message to as many as possible. I've sent this to all my friends at various colleges around the country.

Spread the word, NO GAS ON SEPT 1. Maybe you can share this message with all the boards to which you are a member.

It's too easy not to try IMO, and we really have nothing to lose except the opportunity to take a stand; as feable as it may be

JJ

UnsanePyro · 08-30-05, 05:19

I don't think it will do anything. There will be too many people who don't do it, and everyone will still need to buy gas after that also.

kgb · 08-30-05, 05:26

I am soooooooooo sick of hearing this! This will do NOTHING! On September first I am filling up my cars, lawn mower, snow blower, trimmer, leaf blower, and might just duct tape the handle of the pump in the open position and let it pump all over the gas station lot. LOL

SpoiledMan · 08-30-05, 05:46

Yeah won't work as we'll have to buy enough gas on the 31st/2nd to cover the 1st. In other words, we still need the stuff to get out kids to school and to go to work.

kgb · 08-30-05, 05:49

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

Yeah won't work as we'll have to buy enough gas on the 31st/2nd to cover the 1st. In other words, we still need the stuff to get out kids to school and to go to work.

And lets not forget all of the businesses and industry that relies on gas that would never think of shutting down for a day to do this.

percynjpn · 08-30-05, 06:04

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Originally Posted by kgb

I am soooooooooo sick of hearing this! This will do NOTHING! On September first I am filling up my cars, lawn mower, snow blower, trimmer, leaf blower, and might just duct tape the handle of the pump in the open position and let it pump all over the gas station lot. LOL

Good for you!!

I'll have to plan to do the same. It's absolute nonsense - but coming from the wacko left-wing North American "institutions of LOWER learning", it's predictable and moronic -as always.

J.J. · 08-30-05, 06:05

Like I saif before, It's just too easy not to try. It's not like you fill-up everyday anyway. and let's not forget, The multitudes far out number the industries.

JJ

SpoiledMan · 08-30-05, 06:13

The effort has to be to not actually *use* the gas. Not buying it for one day has no impact if you still *use* it right? If we all committed to walking/biking for a couple days then there is less use and therefore demand. Less demand = ...........

UnsanePyro · 08-30-05, 06:17

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

The effort has to be to not actually *use* the gas. Not buying it for one day has no impact if you still *use* it right? If we all committed to walking/biking for a couple days then there is less use and therefore demand. Less demand = ...........

Or to use the gas more efficiantly. If consumers could increase effeciancy (MPG) by 10% it seems as though gas prices may slow down a bit.

I still use gas, it is part of life, but I have brought my MPG from 21/27 to 23/29, and also do more walking and carpooling to keep from driving. Although my situation doesn't effect the national prices, it at least keeps a couple extra dollars in my wallet.

J.J. · 08-30-05, 06:37

I couldn't agree with you more, but it's the simplicity behind this idea that makes it rather appealing. I menitioned in my first post that I doubt it will work but, in reality, I am intelligent enough to arrange a couple of days so that, for one or two days, I don't buy gas. I mean it really comes down to "whadaya have 2 lose."
Begin rant
Everyone I talk to or see on the news has something to say about the rising cost that get worse with every waking morning so, instead of doing something quite easy and simple, we prefer to do nothing and continue bitching. So what if it doesn't work! What did you lose by not filling-up one day. Perhaps it was the satisfaction of getting high on gas fumes while you stand in disbelief at the thought of pumping half your paycheck into a car that you know you probably shouldn't be driving b/c it only get 17 mpg. Not to mention the sweat that rolls off your back while your standing there in the sweltering heat in shock as the numbers continue to flip on a 1980's gas pump you chose to use at a gas station that offers gas 2 cents less than the one across the street.

The pesimism behind such simplicity is baffleing to me. I'm sure with every new invention that changed the world as we know it, there was someone saying, "it'll never work, it's impossible, you're stupid for even considering it" I just prefer to think that the multitudes can change things if, for once, everyone came together and stayed that way.
End rant

JJ

UnsanePyro · 08-30-05, 06:45

I agree, too many people just ***** about gas, but don't take anything into their own hands, and try to pass the responsibility onto others like the government, or blame things on the war. Like I said before, people should strive towards efficiancy with what they already have. Spending a small amount of money for a new air/fuel filter, and correct tire pressures can really reduce how much gas you use, along with simple changes is driving style.

Imagine if the consumption of the US went down by 10%, which is not an unreasonable number in my eyes. It would be better for everyone, but no one is willing to put the effort into it, claiming they don't have the time, or don't have the money, always finding excuses.

We have used gas, and will continue to use it, there is no doubt about that, but too many people blindly use it instead of making the most out of it.

Maybe it is because I am young, and making about $6 after taxes, but if I can save myself $2 every time I fill up, I think that is something significant.

TortoiseAWD · 08-30-05, 07:36

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/nogas.asp

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Claim: Not buying gasoline on September 1 will cause oil companies to "choke on their stockpiles" and lose over $4.6 billion.

Status: False.

(snippity-snippity)

Gasoline is a fungible, global commodity, its price subject to the ordinary forces of supply and demand. No amount of consumer gimmickry and showmanship will lower its price in the long run; only a significant, ongoing reduction in demand will accomplish that goal. Unfortunately, for many people achieving that goal would mean cutting down on their driving or opting for less desirable economy cars over less fuel-efficient models, solutions they find unappealing.

I encourage everyone to read the rest of the information at the link above.

Tort

P.S. This same "gas out" e-mail, or variations of it, has been circulated just about every year since 1999. Didn't work then; won't work now.