Many Americans are cutting back on everyday expenses as gas prices soar due to President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, now approaching the 10-week mark. About 44 percent of Americans said they’re driving less due to high gas prices, while 42 percent said they’ve slashed household expenses, according to a Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll. In addition, the poll revealed that 34 percent have altered travel or vacation plans. Americans are changing their behaviors as national average gas prices hit $4.43 per gallon Saturday, according to the AAA motor club. This time last year, the national average was just $3.15 per gallon. Patrick de Haan, a petroleum analyst for GasBuddy, said Saturday’s average price marked a sobering new record. “The national average price of gasoline has never been higher on the second day in May than it is today,” he wrote on X.

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    16 hours ago

    11% of the population isn’t allowed to join the military due to being … too dumb. They can still vote, though.

    Remember, 100 IQ is the AVERAGE, half of people are under 100 IQ.

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        Some of the population is very easy to manipulate. Taking their right to vote is wrong.

        Its just a big thing to contend with. “We got a lot of dumb*ss motherf*ckers around here.” - George Carlin