Paying ‘for 47’
Depending on your interests, you might acknowledge Pi (π ≈ 3.14) day on March 14. Then there is the Star Wars shoutout on May 4 — May the Fourth be with you. In September, the late and beloved Dolly Parton has her day on the 25, or 9 to 5 based on her hit song.
What seems to be flying under the radar are the gas stations selling a gallon of gas for $4.47. It certainly makes sense since we are paying those high prices “for 47.”
He says that it is a small price to pay, but most would argue otherwise. If you think that you can avoid more pain because you don’t use diesel for your big rig, tractor or fishing boat, you might want to realize that home heating oil is dyed diesel. Forget about his tariffs on children’s toys putting a damper on the holidays as many Americans might not be able to afford their cold Christmas this year due to the actions of the same myopic man.
Additionally, please don’t vote for any of his likely enablers, or the actual War on Christmas, and most other holidays, will continue.