Two Theories

Many people believe that energy prices got very high last year because of price manipulation by speculators.

Here is one piece of evidence you don't usually hear.

World energy consumption from 1980 to 2005 increased by
63.3%
63.3%
That is a big increase. You might expect the price to go up in that situation.

I am confident that the optimists will ultimately prevail. In fact, they are always prevailing.
Most people are doing very well right now. That is the truth.
The falsehood is to say that we are in desperate times. The falsehood is to say that this is a bad economy. The falsehood is to say that things are going to get worse.
Each of us makes our own reality.
Plant your seeds.
Take care of them.
Have a good harvest.

Deal honestly and your reward will be prosperity.
Children know the score.
They say, "Cheaters never prosper."