Cheap Gas??

Beware the signs!

So I notice yesterday that one gas station has prices advertised at about 15 cents cheaper than the other stations around. I pull in today and find out why. They are all out of cheap gas. Instead of getting my fill at 3.56 I ended up paying 3.879 per gallon.

With refineries out of commission for a few weeks, it is only going to get worse

Politics and Money

So as the election heats up and we all learn about this new player from Alaska, I began to ask myself which candidate matches up with the common man the most. I think a lot more people can relate to Palin than the other candidates. Then I got to thinking about what helps define our day to day issues, and I believe it is largely based on your socio-economic status. Those in the lower classes have to focus just on getting the bills paid. Those in middle income still have to watch the bills, but can enjoy luxuries from time to time, like cable TV or a trip to Disney World. Then there are those with more money than sense.

We've seen the celebrities on TV who have never been into a grocery store or can't remember how many houses they own. So seeing how it is Friday at work and I didn't feel like napping or playing solitaire, I did a little research:

According to the Associated Press, Sen. Joe Biden reported an income of $298,000. Not too shabby, I think I could live off that, especially with the health insurance coverage he has.

The Obamas reported $991,000 in 2006, according to Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times, but then I guess all that air travel to Hawaii takes some dough.

On the overboard side we come to Cindy McCain, who reported 6 million for 2006, after the press hounded her. Sen McCain is a lucky and very kept man. I wonder what his allowance is.

I couldn't find much on Palin, but I did find a report that showed the Alaska Governor's salary (as of 2002) to be a measly $83,000. Nor, apparently do Alaskan governor's have a lot of perks (like a plane) that other states offer. How does she afford heating oil, let alone caring for that mob of kids she has?

I think I need to ask for a raise, or see if Cindy McCain wants to adopt me.