This Is F'ed Up!
Filed under: Politik
Yet ANOTHER sign that our economy is in the crapper!
American Airlines announced on Wednesday that they'll start charging $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and lay off workers as it grapples with record-high fuel prices.
SUCKS that more people are going to lose work!
And, it SUCKS that we have to pay to check baggage in. Just gives us that much more incentive to only take carry-on, but now everyone's gonna start doing that too!
The passenger cabin will be even more sucky on American than it already is.
EVERYONE will probably max out the 2 carry-on policy. Oh, and bet u can't wait to deal with overworked, under-resourced airline staff.
Awesome!
Last month, American announced it would join other carriers in charging $25 for second bags checked for some passengers, but it wasn't immediately clear how Wednesday's announcement would affect that, according to the source.
Thanks for everything, George Bush.
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We haven't built a refinery in over twenty years. We aren't allowed to drill in a wilderness. We are tying our own hands rather than providing ourselves with our own oil until technology (electric cars) catch up. Um, check your facts. GW wants to drill, want to refine, in the good ol USA!
do you know ANYTHING about politics, perez? honestly, anything? this is just….embarrassing..
does anyone mind telling me how this is bush's fault!? i love your blog but.. you should stick to gossip nd stay out of politics
why do so many people still support Bush. I guess they enjoy the high body count, poor economy, and overall shitty situation that we have been in while bush has been in office. Republicans are not very smart, just easily brainwashed.
Perez,
I usually enjoy checking out your site for all the celebrity gossip. I do have to say that you blaming George Bush for American Airlines financial issues is really very ignorant. It is clear to me how much you hate George Bush, but to blame him for every single thing is idiotic. You are much better when you are poking fun at celebrities and not giving ridiculous political commentary. Stick to the funny stuff okay…George Bush is not the devil you make him out to be!
IF THE SUN DON'T RISE TOMORROW i GUESS "THAT WILL BE GW'S FAULT TOO.” Maybe if the wackos would let us drill for our oil (and who might that be?) it just could matter in so many ways. But isn't it conveinent to blame Bush for everything. May I ask..how many times have we been attacked since 9/11? Oh yeah …0 times. Over your heads I guess…
Anyone who supports George Bush is a fucking idiotic, inbred, piece of white trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how is this all Bushs fault, anything that get done in this country has to go though the House and the Senate…. loootsss of democrats there…. come on… basic american government perez
Worst president ever . . . SOOOO un b e l i e v a b l y bad. Our industries suck royal ass. Maybe, just maybe if they made the airline better and more pleasant and comfortable to fly it wouldn't be going down the tubes. I only fly on Jetblue or Virgin. The others are unbearable (though I have never tried southwest).
He was not elected the first time or re-elected the second time he came into office. He was appointed President by his father's friends on the Supreme Court after stealing the votes from Senior Citizens in Florida. The second time Carl Rove succeeded in scaring the electorate into voting for Bush by getting them grossed out on boys kissing. I blame the dumb Southerners
it's a capitalist economy. it's not bush's fault that the airlines make these changes.
your intelligence is so apparent like the other morons who blame Bush for everything. I have a headache. Must be Bush's fault. Can't wait until Obama is in and things still suck. Who will you blame then? Idiot.
Perez, you are being stupid. Is this a Rovian trick to desensitize the public to Bush's incompetence so that when real shit happens the public won't care? 'Cause if so, you might as well blame him for your weight issues too. Why stop with the airline industry when you can go further and blame Bush's failed economic policies for your obesity. Perhaps skyrocketing prices of organic celery has forced you to over eat on donuts and potato chips.
SORRY but u cant blame bush for everything…its called checks and balances for a reason! add the value of the dollar declining, india and china's demand for oil on the rise and $ going to the war and then make an EDUCATED guess as to why oil prices are rising instead of blaming bush…Thank you…and keep ur political statements to urself unless you can back them up…thanks again!
The severe decline in America’s economy began after the Democrats took control of both the house and the senate. While it might not be the result of their victory it doesn’t reflect well on this fact coinciding with said victory.
The rise in oil price is largely due to the devaluation of the dollar since oil is traded in US dollars (USD). The reason for the downturn in the value of the dollar is complex and is not solely the result of the War in Iraq and blaming the president for these events is just as erroneous as blaming the Democrats taking control of Capitol Hill. It could be argued that he could be more pro-active in confronting OPEC (Arab states that we send financial aid and military assistance to including having defended Kuwait). OPEC is in clear violation of anti-trust laws regarding this since they are engaging in price fixing by way of horizontal agreements that create output restrictions which are against EC and US law.
Domestic production can be greatly increased by reversing the moratorium on offshore oil drilling. Ironically in this case the opposition to offshore oil drilling has been somewhat of a bipartisan effort however the primary stumbling block to this is opposition by the strong environmental lobby and their sway on the Democratic house and senate.
If the liberals hate Bush then why did they let him win a second term? Can an intelligent and well spoken liberal please explain it to me. I know there are some out there….or maybe not!
A 3000 mile cross country airplane trip requires 18,000 gallons of fuel. In this age of excessiveness more and more people are flying everywhere for any excuse. We are taking too much for granted and destroying the planet in the process.
Honestly how can anyone say that George Bush is not to blame. No it may not be 100% but pretty damn close. Can anyone honestly think that hes hurting one bit while the entire country is!! His family profits off of oil!! Hes given America 8 amazing years !! yeah right
Perez your a dumbass, this isn't Bush's fault. It is the government as a whole and the American population. Not to mention the economy is cyclical. Also if all the stupid "enviornmentalists" would get their head out of their asses and stop protesting the drilling of american oil we would be in a much better situation. But I guess you just like having a scape goat. You librals are all morons.
FYI - a bunch of AIRLINES in the USA have been charging for awhile now for checked bags, but carry-on is free!
Fly from Canada, we do not charge as of yet!
Perez, I usually enjoy checking your site to see which retarded celeb you've insulted. But this post annoyed the heck out of me. The only thing that makes up for your ignorant views on the (non-existent) relationship of oil prices and GW Bush is the fact that so many readers have already reamed you for it. I let out a sigh of relief when I read the comments by readers who understand concepts like economic principles, supply and demand, OPEC, etc. You know, those little things called "facts". Thanks, fellow readers, for calling out Perez on his blatantly idiotic post. No doubt his Bush-bashing is fueled by the fact that our president isn't a homosexual illegal. Stick to crude scribbles and bashing celebs, Perezita!
Does anyone in the US pay attention to the rest of the world at all? People all around the world pay to check their bags on domestic or short-haul flights and pay massive taxes and fuel surcharges to fly. Honestly, you're just catching up with the times. I can't wait to see what happens if gas prices turned into what they are elsewhere - the UK is up around $8-10 gallon and you don't hear half the complaining that you do here as you would in the US. I never realized what a country of complainers we were until I moved. Goodness gracious, blame it all on someone else but its just a sign of the times and is happening all over the world.
And everyone puts down Israel. If y'all just sit back and let Israel live peacefully, they will develop an alternative to fuel and this will be history. They are already working on it - after all, they've been paying over $7.20 per gallon of gas, so they have great incentives. And if anyone can do it, it's a Jewish mind.
Re: Shelly the Neocon from Long Beach – Perez cators to little 15 year old girls who get their news from him and Michael Moore documentaries. Most people on this website don't understand macro economics. It's a shame, too. If they had a little smarts they would understand the new demand problem caused by emerging markets like China and India. They would also understand that liberal democrats in Congress won't allow new drilling to increase the supply.
Welp, this is what happens when someone who is so obviously inept is elected for president. I, a normal person in the world, certainly could not be president, I have no idea how anything works, and then… there is this uber-idiot george bush, who not only does not know how things work, but doesn't seem to care enough to figure it out. It feels like we have no leader right now, all is chaos over who will represent the democratic party. Lemme tell ya though, whoever it is, they have my vote!!!
i THINKTHIS LADY DESERVES A BREAK
Can we please have a bullet train system now? Supporting the airlines was a huge mistake, should have changed technologies. I mean, it be a little more than half as fast as flying, depending on the routes, but it certainly feel luxurious. Last time I flew American Airlines the plane was so old I thought it was going to crash! They actually crash all the time but it gets covered up, google my friend. Economy flights had nicer planes 5 years ago, who got all those nice new planes? China? Russia? Korea? Who cares, we need better energy-efficient transportation, and we need yesterday.
how is it that people still have the balls to defend this wanker? —go back to sleep america—
anyway.. i work for American and this sucks! good luck to me and keeping my freakin job!
Re: Shelly the Neocon from Long Beach –
Amen! Finally, some one speaks the truth!
American Airlines have ALWAYS sucked! Nobody is going to want to pay extra to fly with them, so they will lose out to all the competitors. Their loss. They've always been shit anyway, my friend used to work for them and she warned me never to fly with them - SO THERE YOU GO!
OK PEOPLE…LISTEN UP!!!! THIS HAS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH BUSH. LET ME EXPLAIN…
I work in the airline industry for an airline owned company that put all the fare related data out there for the world to see and buy. This is a service charge that has ultimately been in the works since 9/11! Have you ever wondered why air fares are no longer $150? Blame your friendly neighborhood terrorists that decided to use USA owned businesses with aircraft to take down the US economy. This attack has paralized the airline industry. Nothing has been the same. There have been extra service fees on baggage…sitting in a window seat…or sitting in a specific part of the aircraft…food…taxes…etc for 5 or 6 years now. Now with fuel prices being what they are something has to give. If you think fuel prices are the only extra fee you're paying open your eyes and read aviation news. This is NOTHING compared to what's already been added to your ticket price. Bottom line, flying is benefit to those who can afford it. Don't whine and complain about it if you're not going to walk, run, ride your bike or drive to your destination of choice. It's a service offered to people to help make their lives easier. If you don't like the prices, then don't fly. After all, prices were much more expensive in the 70's than they are now!
Ha, ha, ha, ha!!!! I think it's sooooo funny that everyone blames president Bush! What's going to happen when you get a dem for president, and they cannot get the oil prices down either! As a matter of fact they will go up, what are you going to say then! I know, you will still blame Bush! That's the answer to all your problems! Just stick your head in your a**hole and blame someone for all of America's problems, just don't look at the REAL reasons (f***ing tree huggers won't allow us to drill in Alaska)!
Spirit airlines already started to charge 10$ a bag last summer
Re: Lala –
Hey Lala…go back to school and get an education. Maybe then you'll realize how economics work. There's a reason why you work for AA. If you want to blame anyone for losing your job, blame Osama! The airlines are not government regulated. They are private businesses that have nothing to do with the president. Can't stand uneducated people who's opinions are made from listening to the BS that other people talk about!!!
Other countries, even oil rich countries, have been paying far more for gas than the U.S. for years. Other countries are prepared to pay more, and are getting the fuel orders. These oil guys are George's milking buddies. He's only got a few months left to get the future cash flow in order.
By the way…Bush may not be the total blame, but he still refused to by oil from Russia when they first offered it to us at only 50$ a barrel, and now since he refused the first offer they brought their prices up to about 100$ a barrel. Yeah, he still has some blame will oil prices, and the economy in general. Besides, what really gets me the most was how he promised to lower gas prices in his presidental campaign (and I will admit, every candidate did), but instead, we had record breakers in high prices! WHAT THE FUCK!!!
Are you guy's really that stupid? Bush owns oil and he is not letting up on it. His family owns half of the oil. And the could do something to stop the high gas prices but they wish not to make a freeze. LOOK at the PROFIT the OIL companies are making. Doesn't take a rocket sciencist to figure that out. Bush is sending out rebates to make himself look good before he gets out of office. Well fuck him cause that shit is not even working. How many people have to loose their jobs and we become homeless? They are spending money over their for this war. Do you think they are coming back here to fill up on gas? No they are spending our money over their making their country more richer by using their oil. They are bombing shit over their then rebuilding their shit. Making them once agian richer. Boosting their economy paying to rebuild shit.
I used to work for an airline and I can say one thing, the only reason that airline employees are the way they are is because we have to deal with fucktards on a daily basis who think "oh im fucking special, cater to me" or deal with irresponsible parents who just let theyre little bastard kids run around like crazy hyenas …you do get the occassional nice person which makes your day good, so its not all bad ….and bush needs to just go back under the rock from which he came from …I hide my head in shame when he says hes from texas, not all texans are like that , some of us have brains
and now that ive vented about my airline experience, by the way, the next time your rude to an airline employee, think about the fact that your bags are in theyre hands …hmmmmm, wanna go to fiji..lol anyhow, and no bush is not totally to blame ..i just dont like him
FOR THE LAST TIME, BUSH DOES NOT CONTROL OIL PRICES!
CHRIST!
I agree that he's a terrible President and a stupid man, but he's not responsible for the cost of fuel. Its down to supply and demand, i.e. there is a high demand and an ever decreasing amount of it.
Oil, Schmoil. Everyone knew decades ago that it was a limited resource. Add India and China, and you knew there wouldn't be enough. Alternate forms of transportation energy are likely available, youtube/ free energy, but the infrastructure is in place for oil and employs thousands, so alternate energy won't be brought in until its necessitated. The framework should be laid sooner than later, though, or it will be a nasty transition. Brazil is completely oil independent; after they came to a standstill decades ago in a gas shortage, they weaned the whole country off of oil. They use ethanol produced in their sugar cane fields, and it's cleaner burning. Ethanol users support their own economy, but it takes up edible crop space. The lid will be forcefully kept on alternate energy until the wells run dry, IMHO.
Republicans….stop wasting your breath it's apparent that democrats can't read, write or do research…they are only skilled in pointing their fat fingers and placing blame on everyone but, themselves. My advice is to sit back and laugh at the stupidty they exude.
Re: J.R. – You my friend are retarded.
this is a direct quote from your dumbass.
"His family owns half of the oil."
Half of WHAT?
OPEC? BWaaaaahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahaaaa
Half of EVERY Oil Company? BWaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa
Oh my yes Perez this is all blamed on Bush. But, how can you prove that. You just made a post on how oil prices are going up. And the whole "war on terror" is just to get oil, right? But then why are oil and gas prices still rising? You know NOTHING about the economy, or democracy. But you plague the internet with your thoughts because you have been fed by the liberal media to believe that Bush is the "bad guy." I dare you to debate Larry King, or even Ann Coulter over your political views and you'll be made to look like the ass you are because you simple know NOTHING about foreign affairs, American's economy, micro or macro, or anything relating to politics. If you did know anything you'd know that the economy slow slide can be traced back to the Regan administration. But, far be it from me to teacher you anything about seventh grade politics.
Yep - everything is George Bush's fault. Shows how our school system has taught all you brilliant people about economics!! What a bunch of idiots…
Re: Thanks chimpy – You're an idiot - brainwashed by all your lib friends who won't let us drill oil to get us out of this mess!! Thank you very much!
Ok, I'll tell everyone what the real problem is. All the tree huggers and liberal morons who believe in global warming won't let us drill or refine our own oil. We have plenty here in the US, but there are too many restrictions, therefore it remains in the ground. Therefore, we rely on foreign oil, and are fucked! By the way, the earth goes through natural cooling and warming periods, and eating a big steak isn't going to affect that one bit.
Re: youreanidiot – oh the irony of calling someone ignorant after you make a statement like that "your mad he wont let the gays marry" ? r u serious. georger bush sux, this country has never been worse off with him as prez. oh and you suck too, getcha facts straight
Re: Jessica – Are you kidding me? The only reason we have ANY production in this country is because companies like Exxon Mobil and Connoco Phillips fought tooth and nail to stay solvent enough to keep their doors open and door exploritory drilling in the late 80s and 90s during the oilfield bust. These companies make HUGE contributions to the economy, and if you don't think so look at the natural gas fields in North Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to name a few. North Texas for one has a thriving economy due to the gas and oil drilling going on the last few years by these "evil" companies. You should be thanking them, they are the only reason we are only 60% dependent on foreign oil. These big companies have HUGE exploration programs that generate thousands of jobs and service companies, not to mention monthly checks for lucky royalty owners. Learn something about the oil and gas industry before you go spouting off at the mouth about something you really don't understand.
No…this is not about the economy and NO G. Bush does not set gas prices. This is about the real cost of North America's use of gas..not the bastardised version made cheap due to certain "interest parties" to keep it cheap. Oh…and everyone, American Airlines is not the only carrier doing this.
In Canada it's an extra $25 for baggage and an extra $200 surcharge on top of your flight cost.
It's not George Bush's fault dummies. It's our congress and senate! And all the gas prices didn't go up until the Democrats came into control of the Senate! I thought they were going to change things? Well they did.. FOR THE WORSE!
Why did u take down my comment? Mine was the 1st comment on page 2 when it posted.
OMG This happened to me sat at 6 am when i checked into a flight to Puerto Rico I was like really $15?? And now aparently they are charging $25…. 15 for the first and 25 for the second! Luckily i just read it does not apply to people who are members of AA advantage! yey me!!! so everyone u know what to do… join AA advantage i dont even think they charge…. or score some serious miles and get on platinum!!
Ok, so let's fly on a different airline then.
I'm so sick and tired of hearing all you left-wing nut jobs blame everything that's wrong in this country on the president.
It amazes me, that people seem to forget that there is more people in the government than the president. If people look back 2 to 3 years ago, the economy was not bad, it was actually steadily rising. What people seem to forget, is that the democrats took over congress 2 years ago, and since then, the economy has been in the shitter. I am not saying that Bush is not partially to blame, but Congress is also o blame as well. Perez, if you are going to place blame for the shitty economy, blame on all people responsible, including your girl Hillary!
Re: theawakening – I never blamed the president for high oil prices you fuckwit. I blamed him for not helping those who cannot afford to drive any longer due to them. You challenge my IQ but clearly you couldn't understand what I was saying. My bet is that you will not become a member of Mensa any time in the near future…
they can charge all they want, my ass don't fly
YOU ARE OBSESSING OVER A $15.00 FEE TO CHECK BAGS IN, AND YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE A CLUE THAT THERE IS A WHOLE LOT MORE TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT. FEDERAL AVIATION SAFETY OFFICIALS HAVE ALREADY BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OLDER AIRPLANES NOW FOR 20 YEARS, SINCE 1988. IN ONE SITUATION, FATIGUE AND CRACKING ACTUALLY CAUSED THE ROOF OF AN ALOHA AIRLINES BOEING 737 TO PEEL OFF OVER MAUI, WHERE A FLIGHT ATTENDANT WAS SUCKED OUT OF THE AIRPLANE AND DUMPED INTO THE OCEAN. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE CONFIRMED. THEY ARE GONNA START COMING DOWN, PEOPLE, ON YOUR HOMES AND YOUR HEADS AND YOUR HIGHWAYS. THAT IS YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK.
#100 - youreanidiot says – Perez you're an idiot. If liberals like you would just let us stop relying on the middle east for oil and let us DRILL IN THE UNITED STATES LIKE GEORGE BUSH WANTS TO then we wouldn't be facing such high fuel prices. Research your facts.
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STAYOUTTABUTTS SAYS: RESEARCH YOUR OWN FACTS, DUDE. SOMEBODY TELLS YOU THAT THE U.S.A. IS RELYING ON OIL FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, AND YOU SUCK THAT UP AND THEN REPEAT IT. IN FACT, MOST OF THE OIL BOUGHT BY THE U.S.A. COMES FROM CANADA - VENEZUELA - MEXICO - TEXAS, AND VERY LITTLE ACTUALLY COMES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST. THE TRUTH IS, THE GOVERMENT MAY PRETEND TO SHOW CONCERN AS A MEANS TO SATIATE YOU, BUT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO STOP THE OIL COMPANIES FROM LYING ABOUT WHY THEY KEEP RAISING THE PRICES, BECAUSE EVERY TIME THEY DO, THE GOVERMENT'S TAX REVENUES GO UP. IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A LEMMING IS, GO AND LOOK UP THE DEFINITION, BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE. AND ABSOLUTELY, PEREZ IS AN IDIOT, BUT YOU ARE A STUPID IDIOT.
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Perez, you are a fucking idiot. Learn something about how an economy works before blaming someone. The only thing Bush has done wrong is not protect our borders from ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.
Perez, you reflect the stupid American. If you want something done about fuel costs, talk to congress - you know the one branch of government controlled by your dems. In addition, other airlines, across the world, charge for checked baggage. This is not a new concept, and you do have a choice in who you fly with.