Hey moron, I understand that it's a choice and I am not whining. I am stating a freakin' fact that to simply say "drive less", "move closer to work" are not viable ideas. And if you believe that they are... you truly are a dumb ass.
Find another job... yes another BRILLIANT idea. Let's see combat the rising gas prices by finding another job. Ok?
Not finding the balls to adapt? Seriously, I have been driving my commute now for 8 years, AGAIN since people here are awfully thick. It's not about me adapting or whining or anything like that at all. It all comes down to saying that people should move, or drive less, etc. Are not viable ideas/plans in ALL cases. Understand? If I blame anyone, I will blame your stupidity.
So getting back to the crux of this thread... how does this country combat the ever rising gas prices. We all know that drill baby drill, people should drive less, etc., etc. Can only help in certain cases or not at all for about 10 years. Knowing that... does the government investigate the speculators, or follow the lead of ExxonMobil's CEO and find out why the prices are so high since based on supply and demand they should be in the $60-$70 per barrel range.
Outer counties in the Washington, DC area home prices are dramatically lower than living closer to DC. No one in their right mind will spend $250,000 - $300,000 more for a home just because gas prices are high. Again, moving closer to DC not a viable idea.
So in a nutshell, drive and deal with the gas prices HOPING that someone will pull a finger out of their ass a do something.