FIGMAN's Blog

Look at the brightside "they" created 5 million new jobs. "They just don't mention the fact the exported 12 million jobs and imported 12 million replacement workers do "they".

Our auto insurance rates are about 20% more and that has been in the last 2 years. One of the big drivers of that is vehicle repair cost and the cost of defending claims. On the other hand our home rates in Missouri went up since then about 40% but this year are back down to levels near the 1999 rates. It is a crazy business.

As much as I dislike Ameren and their service, their rates here are not bad. I have a pretty standard 1600 sq. ft. ranch style house that in 1997 when they came to our area cost about $145 a month and we are all electric. That is up to about $160 now. I have addressed the Missouri Public Service Commission on two ocassions about their service.

its 9/ 10 of a gallon actually. We are not getting a full gallon

Speedster...You're not going to dispute his figures?

I guess it wouldn't help your cause. If it makes Bush look bad, it's ok...

hoghd23: Why would I do that? He's got a reputation for being precise and professional therefore trust/respect are there! As for helping Bush look bad - no one needs to do that but himself.

Lance: Yeah, AmerenIP and AmerenUE are ages apart (lucky you) in their charges. I live about 140 miles away from you - O'Fallon IL area. They are gouging us here.

As for insurance, my auto and home have gone down because of some recommendations from agent and also higher deductibles.

Speedy - thanks for the kind words.

I have always known there is a big difference between Mo and IL in their prices but I don't understand it.

Sorry but since Democrats need to draw attention away from their own party infighting I must say.
I wonder if the Democrats have any idea just how stupid they are? They had the White House for the taking. They could have put the first black man in, anything they wanted, even Boso the clown. But because they were so stupid and as usual could not leave things alone. They first started with the rules of their own primary and made sure the party could not make up it's mind, who they wanted to lead. Now they are going to start to FIGHT all the way to the convention. They will tear the party apart because of the two people they have. I feel confident this party is fighting for it's IDENTITY. So while they fight, my GOP now has a slim chance for the WIN. That got me so excited I started acting like a crazed Democrat. I am OK NOW. FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Here is a chart the is even more depressing. Look closely at the 1980 line. Bubba be careful who you blame. Looks like the Republicans started the price gouging.

tell some things the price has not gone up over the years? as for the payment for the car you can thank the uaw for that.

do not forget in the gallon of gas there is also taxes figured into the price.