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modrepub

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5. The Only Way Gas Goes Down to $3/gal

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:52 AM

Apr 22

is if there's a sever recession clamping down on demand. Energy shocks usually lead to contractions in economic activity as people cut spending to offset high fuel prices (that impact everything we buy).

So take your pick, high gas/diesel prices, a severe recession (or both because TOFU is in charge and if anything bad is going to happen, its going to be under his watch).

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Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 22 OP

thanks very much trump. u did this !!!! AllaN01Bear Apr 22 #1

If gas is up 40% by today's numbers, then the base would be 71.43% of today's price. Norrrm Apr 22 #2

K&R BlueWavePsych Apr 22 #3

Gas prices go up under Democrats Democrats caused it and the GOP will do everything to lower them AZLD4Candidate Apr 22 #4

The Only Way Gas Goes Down to $3/gal modrepub Apr 22 #5

Trump. All I can say is "let him eat gas prices." calimary Apr 22 #6

I'm sorry, we'll never see $3 per gallon again, ever FakeNoose Apr 22 #7

Hey. . .don't call him TOFU. As my wife from China says "Don't insult tofu!" AZLD4Candidate Apr 22 #8