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stiv on September 14, 2008 - 2:27pm

They are downplaying the idea of actual shortages, and that's probably the responsible thing for a worldwide news service to do. If people panic and rush to fill up, it would suck the system dry, even if there were no production issues.

Yes, this is a sort of Social Darwinism. Let the people who read The Oil Drum rush out FIRST and buy gas and fill up some 5 gallon containers. They can sell the 5 gallon containers for $100. You read it first here.

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AlanfromBigEasy on September 14, 2008 - 2:36pm

A good shortage now will open up the possibilities for positive public policy and private decisions.

A pinprick now to reduce the impact of a near fatal body blow later.

All good as far as I am concerned,

Alan

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