You know I never really realized how much the price has gone up since I started driving ten years ago. I mean I'v noticed the increase in the price at the pump but I guess over the years I've rationalized it by looking across the marketplace and realizing LIFE n general is more expensive now than ten years ago. However, after visiting OPEC's website and doing some very simple math, I've deduced that the basket price for a barrell of crude has gone up $38.52 from $18.68 a barrell to $57.20 a barrell...when did the US jump on the "Please screw us over wagon"? I've got to say I was mildly upset at the price of gas I am now however completely furious...The time to leave Iraq is NOW!!!!! Let them take care of themselves, Lord knows they have enough of our money to do it with. > > >