Glad to see so many 'catters aren't falling for the "George Bush is responsible" line. If you think things would have been significantly different with Kerry you are sadly naieve.They are two side to the same coin. There are forces bigger than George running things. We'll be at, or over, $3.00 a gal by years end...I'd bet on it. We average folk will forever be at the mercy of the rich and powerful, even in this democracy...get used to it.