Headline predictions

Given the Venezuela shortfall in crude and refined products and the war uncertainties, I predict the following headlines in the next 6 months:
Feb. 24, 2003

Given the Venezuela shortfall in crude and refined products and the war uncertainties, I predict the following headlines in the next 6 months:

    1. American consumers revolt about high pump prices.
    2. American consumers demand price fixing and/or price ceilings.
    3. Congress passes some form of a price cap or rollback.
    4. American consumers complain of long lines at the pump, gasoline shortages, and possible rationing.

I thought I'd maybe save you some time, just having these all laid out for you when the time comes to print 'em. I believe No. 1 and No. 2 are on the verge of happening now.

Funny how history just keeps repeating.

Kurt Dekker
PLBM Games
Costa Mesa, Calif.

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