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Princeton economist Paul Krugman on how "old Europe" shows the U.S. how it can deal with high gas prices: If Europe’s example is any guide, here are the two secrets of coping with expensive oil: own fuel-efficient cars, and don’t drive them too much. Notice that I said that cars should be fuel-efficient — not that people should do without cars altogether. In Germany, as in the United States, the vast majority of families own cars (although German households are less likely than their U.S. counterparts...

For the last few years, I've found so few things Chris Matthews says that I agree with. Knowing what "appeasement" means, however, we agree on. Via Talking Points Memo, a right-wing ninny gets smacked down.