That was it, exactly. Last week's strip had a suburbanite euthanizing her SUV and this week it's some vaguely Arabic-looking characters with a big oil drum.

Granted, Breathed's strips are more about lefty politics than energy, but the squid oil Vespa just grabbed my attention.

Also in the paper, did anyone notice that Parade has an online poll/question regarding raising taxes on gasoline?
What is the link to the poll ?

Adding a hundred or so pro-tax votes might be a small drop.

The gas tax poll was running about 74% against last I checked. Incidentally, Bill Frist is being replaced in next election; hopefully by a more environmentally friendly politico.
Just voted (in keeping with how westexas might vote, just to be clear).

As of now, the tally is 708 responses. 30% for the tax, 69% against. C'mon, people, we can do better than that. Vote!

Don't tell Bill Frist.