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Yes, Bush, Cheney are getting rich

Yes, George Bush is an oil man, so is his vice president, so are his big oil company buddies, so are his Arab buddies. George Bush stated “nothing can be done about oil prices.” Does this sound like a statement from a man who plans to do something about it?

Our president’s personal net worth has skyrocketed since 2000 as a direct result of oil prices. Anyone expecting to see the price of gas fall while Bush is still in office, don’t hold your breath. We the people will continue to pay through the nose at the pump as long as Bush is in office, bank on it.

Keith England

Everett

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