Denial of our oil addiction is costing us plenty now

“Bush and Saudi Meet at Ranch to Discuss Oil,” a headline reads. “No Quick Relief Is Seen From Higher Prices.”

Oooo. I don’t know about that. Quick relief is right around the corner at certain car dealerships. All you have to do is trade in your Ford Expedition for a new Toyota Prius, and presto, your gasoline costs are cut by almost three-quarters.

Of course, America should never have gotten to this humiliating position. Had Bush lifted a finger to reduce U.S. oil consumption five years ago, his shirt and tie would not be so dusty today. More importantly, American consumers would have retained more power over their own economy.