Don't know about y'all, but I'm tired of the machinations of Israel's war hawks...

[jxnmsdemguy65]

influencing what I pay for gas...

While I'm certainly no expert on its politics, I have a strong feeling that it's time for the nation of Israel to adopt a universal notion of peace into their national identity.

I'd like to hear what other's feel about this, in particular strategies for encouraging the Israeli leadership to adopt a peaceful attitude towards its neighbors...

Peace, y'all!

[notadmblnd]

1. there can be no rational discussions of Israel in GD. It usually results in a moved or lcoked post

you will have to post your comment in the I/P forum.

[jxnmsdemguy65]

2. Can you move it for me please? I assume I/P is International Peace?

[arikara]

3. Maybe if we start thinking of it that way

it might just happen. Here's hoping.

[TheWraith]

4. No, and no.

Nobody can move a post once it's made anymore.

And I/P means Israel/Palestine.

[libodem]

5. me too

IBTL. Moved to the basement.

[Behind the Aegis]

6. Despite what others have said, this is not an I/P topic.

Also, you should learn more about the politics before jumping to conclusions, then basing your comments on those conclusions. How about encouraging ALL those involved to adopt a peaceful attitude and not just Israel? If that were atually happening, maybe we would actually see progress in the region, as opposed to the right always blaming the Arabs, and the left always blaming the Israelis.

[ellisonz]

7. This would be a very simplistic understanding of oil prices.

Why Americans Are Paying More At the Pump
By Meg Handley | U.S.News & World Report LP – Mon, Feb 27, 2012 1:34 PM EST

Turmoil abroad and rising costs at home means consumers will have to shell out more for gas this summer

Gas prices--already the highest they've ever been in January and February--shot up nearly 30 cents over the past month to a national average of about $3.70 per gallon, sparking worries that a steep increase in fuel costs could crimp consumer spending and hobble an economy that is just starting to show signs of life.

Unfortunately, those fears may be grounded, experts say. On top of typical seasonal increases in fuel prices, a host of other factors threaten to disrupt supply chains and make financial markets nervous, pushing up the price of crude oil, which determines the bulk of what Americans pay at the pump.

More: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-americans-paying-more-pump-183429709.html

If blaming Israel makes you feel better, don't let me stop you though from simplification...