Chatter

By Kramer

September 30, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

I think there should be three measures implemented. 1) Place a max on the # of gallons delivered per visit, say 10. 10 gals is enough to fill most cars to 1/2-3/4 of a tank. 2) Have attendants check the fuel level of a person’s car. Anyone over half a tank should be asked to leave. 3) Governor should require parents to put their kids on the bus instead of taking them to school if the parent is non-working. It’s pretty sad that parents wait 50-100 cars deep to drop off their kids. What a waste of fuel.

By MP

September 30, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

The current problem will be over by the end of next week. The real issue is will this experience vault all of us forward to eliminate use of gas? I doubt it. We will react to the more serious problem when we are about out and then it will not be a laughing matter.

By Scrappy

September 30, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Perhaps Sonny could come home and have a real talk about a public rail system! ATL will continue to be a joke of a big city without a rail service that actually goes to more places than the airport.

By Commuter_1

September 30, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Maybe we could all go to Europe with Sonny? It might be the only way we’ll ever see his face.

By Rob

September 30, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

I agree. A rail system that works (Like the UK) would be wonderfull here. The tracks are already in place. Lease them from CSX am and pm and start an end to this mess.

By steve

September 30, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Governor Goober asks for additional crude from the strategic reserve???? Can someone please let him know we don’t burn crude in our cars? It’s not a crude issue, Gov; it’s a refining and supply issue! No wonder he didn’t immediately ask for an EPA clean fuel variance.

By MARCEL MARCEAU

September 30, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

,.”“,,.,?.,!!!

By Emma

September 30, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

If people would stop waiting in line 50 deep to pick up and drop off precious Jenny and Johnny that would help!! Giant SUVs lined up and down the road b/c heaven forbid kids should actually ride the bus!!!!!!!!

By Who Cares?

September 30, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

That’s it Kramer. We need more people, particularly the government, to tell us what to do. We’ve seen how those types of governments have worked in the past (East Germany, Russia, etc.). Yep our current governments done such a good job with everything that’s on the table right now, lets just give them full control. The Governor’s in Europe on vacation (excuse me, working) with his select friends and made the parting shot last week that the fuel shortage is caused by panic. Well, he’s an idiot. And our congress, well they can’t make a decision without concern on how it will be perceived. They don’t do what’s best for us, just what’s ultimately best for their future. These morons won’t do the “right” thing, just what’s best for their ability to preserve themselves in their aristocratic cocoon. It’s really a shame that Lenin and Stalin didn’t get the chance to see how well their form of government is doing in modern day America. No thanks, I’ll make my own decisions!

By james

September 30, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

People with money !

Well they have controlled life of everyone, they did not want mass transit to develop in their communities. We all pay the price now. One with tons of money does need to refil his car too I guess!

Stupidest way a democracy could work. Look side ways when it comes to average citizen.

Shame on our hypocracy and shame on our so called leaders.

By mystery poster

September 30, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

In all seriousness, I’ve heard and read a great deal about Sonny’s reaction (or lack thereof). Does anyone know what the governors of NC and SC have done?

By HCCynic

September 30, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

Whadayahave, Whadayahave:

2 Yankee Dawgs, an Order of Rags, a Fried Pie and a JFO

That ‘ll fix my gas shortage problem…

By T

September 30, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Can always get one of those pony on a stick things and gallop to work, like me. I’ll be in the HOV lane, so go around!

By Thurston Howell, the Third

September 30, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

This gas crisis is even affecting Lovey and I - we had to pay the chauffeur overtime because he was in line for 3 hours waiting to top off the tank in the Benz. The Rolls and the Bentley have about a half tank each so I think we’ll be OK to go out on our Sunday afternoon drive this week but it was touch-and-go there for awhile.

By I got gas

September 30, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

How about everyone just fart in their tanks…that’s gas!

By Cow

September 30, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

By Sfinktr

September 30, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffft!

By Cow

September 30, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

By Mike D

September 30, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

I’ll pick up my kids from school in my SUV as long as I can. Those school busses are for losers. Also, I’ll continue to top of my tank everyday like its my God given right to do so.

By Muffin

September 30, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

When are we going to phase out these giant gas guzzling SUV’s? I waited in line for gas the other day and some guy with a Tahoe stood there for 20 minutes filling up his stupid tank. and he had driven it here all the way from Oregon! Even minivans get low to mid 20 mpg. An SUV is lucky to break into double digits on their mileage. I remember a friend from out of town saying to me in the mid 90’s “are you required to drive an SUV if you live in Atlanta?” I mean what worse place to have one than the one of the most traffic choked cities in the world that requires you drive 15 miles anywhere you want to travel?

By Butt head

September 30, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I know some real fart knockers…

huh huh huh huh huh

fart

By Sfinktr

September 30, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFWTPWOIP!

By Cinnamon

September 30, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Kramer I NEVER see 100 cars when I drop my kid off at school…maybe 25, but certainly not 100. AND the majority of those vehicles are CARS, no SUVs.

And the school busses are way to crowded now. Three to a seat. No thanks, I’ll drive my kid. I get more time with her in the mornings….

By La Mar

September 30, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

You Southerners are a Joke. Drill for Oil and you would have GAS!!

It nice i just filled up for $3.19.

Have fun in the Dirty south with no Gas!!

By reservoirDAWG

September 30, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

People can drive SUV’s as long as they want and dro their kids at school as long as they want. This is America.

By muffin

September 30, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Mike D Only losers spell “buses” incorrectly as BUSSES. Who’s the loser now??

By Mike D

September 30, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Anyone that calls themselves muffin?

By La Mar

September 30, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

We should impose a Carbon Tax on all the SUV Hogs— They they will conserve like me ans the rest of uses!!

By Mike D

September 30, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

La Mar,

You ans the rest of you allow me to have a SUV because of all of the conserving you do.

Thank You,

Mike D

By La Mar

September 30, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Barak Obama will bring us cheaper gas again!!

40 Day until the Election of Barack Obama!!!!

WOOO HOOO

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Well, let me think… I was thinkin’ I could use me another couple cans’o that potted meat if ya got any extree.

mmmmmm

By Yahoo

September 30, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

Until Obama redistributes (TAKES!!!) our hard-earned money to the bottom feeders of society I’ll drive my SUV and top it off as often as I can…

BTW, I never did see one cent of the so-called tax rebate/economic stimulus — what a misnomer!!!

By Mike D

September 30, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

La Mar,

You should know that John “Wayne” McCain, and the Killa from Wasilla are going to win. Obama is a dumb A.

Mike D

By La Mar

September 30, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

Obama will restore this economoy to the PowerHouse it was Under Clinton.

Obama is our new savior!!! Obama Will save this counrty -

Horray For Obama!!

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Some folks call it a sling blade, I call it a kaiser blade.

By Jessica

September 30, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

I Love How Obama has you all fooled. Hope you will be better off in fours years. “I think not!!”

By reservoirDAWG

September 30, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Obama will ruin this country. I agree with Mike D, he is a dumba$$.

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

They turned me loose from the nervous hospital. ‘Said I was well. I got hired on by a Mr. Bill Cox fixing lawnmowers and whatnot. That grass out there in the yard has grown up quite a bit. I reckon I might cut it for you.

By Cincinnatti Hot Dog Joe

September 30, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Gas will return— Dont worry its not the end of times yet!!

That happens on Nov. 4th with the Election of Obama. You think its bad now— just wait:) I wish you all the best of luck.

By Big Jim and the Twins

September 30, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

La Mar maybe he can start with teaching you to spell. Then maybe he can get you a new job at QT, so you direct my SUV to the appropriate gas pump.

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

‘Reckon I’ll have me some of the big ‘uns.

By Lonnie

September 30, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I do worry about Obama!! How is it possible that that DUMB A## anti American can be polling better than 50%. Has more than 50% of this country lost its mind? If so we are screwed. Has nothing to with his skin color. His policy and friends scare the crap out of me!! Our poor country. Obama in office we will soon be answering to the Chinese.

This man has no Spine— Now i wish Hillary was the DNC nominee!!

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Lawmmowers need gas to run em on. Reckon’ that’s the problem.

mmmm hmmmmm

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I never used no hatchet that I remember. Mmm.

By Bruce the Moose who Poops

September 30, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I need Obama to win so I can get an increase in my Food Stamps. I love his idea of Gas stamps too!! I’ll never have to work again and i am only 25. I love this country. I am about to get my intrested free Home Loan too. Thanks Obama-!!

By Tamika

September 30, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I have a whole lotta naturaly gas- I eat Dog Barf and green peas. Then i gots me lots of gas.

Yes— I am an Obama suppoter

By Karl

September 30, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

I don’t reckon I got no reason to kill nobody. Mmm.

By Luke Skywalker

September 30, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

use plutoniumized helium Alloy to fuel or cars and spaceships.

By FedIal

September 30, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

Karl are you Ok Man?

By BPJ

September 30, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure which is funnier:

-the idea that “if Obama is elected we’ll soon be answering to the Chinese” (as if we’re not already thanks to Republican economic policies);

-the idea that a little temporary gas rationing would be creeping socialism (we did it during WWII);

-the idea that school buses are unsafe (the lowest accident rates of any surface transportation other than rail); or

-all these people who can’t spell the plural of “bus” (“busses” are kisses).

Anyway, I’m enjoying the walk, in this beautiful weather, to and from MARTA as I commute.

By Obama forever

September 30, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Let the gas shortage continue!

We need to be using alternatives.

I bike 50 miles a day and so should you!

By Cow

September 30, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

MOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

By Goat

September 30, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

BAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

By Cow

September 30, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

By Cow

September 30, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

MOOOOOOOOO!!!

By T

September 30, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

Sonny Perdue is a perfect example of the impact that a mentally-challenged person can have on society. Bravo, Sonny. May you and W have wonderful retirement years.

P.S. ESAD!