What I've been saying all along

[DFSniper]

yeah, overall prices might not drop (germany has a 19% tax because the government pays for schooling and healthcare) but if the government puts a cap on the oil companies, it will lower gas prices.

[irishwarrior]

I am against socialism, personally. I guess I am more of a Libertarian, I feel things like the current welfare programs and other such systems in place are fundamentally broken in that they don't provide enough incentive to try and earn the money or become more responsible. I feel that the government is already too involved as it is in some areas. I hate the idea that I couldn't ever get elected BECAUSE I'm too honest and care about the good of the country, not my party or the lobbyists. I think that we need to fix our political system, from the ground up if necessary.

[calebh]

if i had to identify myself with any particular labels, i'd be a socialist libertarian. i do have certain very socialist ideas, but i also hold certain very libertarian ideas. many of the end results are the same, but the ideologies are completely different. it would be nice if our politicians could put aside their ideological differences to get things done...

i believe the system does need to be reformed. everything from representation to welfare needs to be reformed. and i don't believe that voting within the current two party system will get that done.