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Another flip-flop from the misleader.

As a presidential candidate four years ago, George W. Bush pledged to use his political influence and "jawbone OPEC" to keep oil prices in check. On Wednesday, when OPEC decided to cut production by 4 percent, the White House said Bush was concerned about rising prices.

White House press secretary Scott McClellan said the administration would "stay in close contact with major producers from around the world to discuss these issues and make sure our views are known." He said that oil prices should be set by the market [i.e., by big energy at home and abroad].

Asked if Bush had made any telephone calls, McClellan said, "We keep you posted on his world leader calls."

In 2000, candidate Bush had pledged a get-tough response to get OPEC to retreat when it hiked oil prices.
(via AP)

"Make sure our views are known"?!?! Is that a wussy response, or what?

Another Bush tax!