Wonky Muse
Wonky Muse

July 17, 2006

Pushed to the Brink

High prices at the pump are forcing working class people to max out their credit cards and head to pawnshops.

As always, it's low-wage earners who get hit first.

While Bush and the Republicans are busy touting their bogus record deficit-reduction achievement this year, they remain oblivious to the concerns of people on the street.

Image: AP Photo/Paul Sakuma.

posted at 3:05 PM by Wonky Muse

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