I was referring to the "magic of the markets."  Their efficiency operates on so many levels, including regard for political necessities.  This efficiency was not perfect in 2006, as the cheapest gas prices came in December through the following few months, fortunately at the time I had to move my family and our RV from LA to Arkansas.  It would have been much more efficient had the price reached its minimum on Oct. 1 and been back near a peak by December 1.  But at least it was down substantially by election day.  I think that was what TBG was referring to with his "Again."

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."