And both of these houses are located in active oil production areas.

I tell you, these Conservatives that think they understand the economics of the oil business and how it effect the local economy...

Clueless? You betcha. Those people who don't understand the economics of the oil business should refrain from commenting on it. They just don't come across as all that smart.

Gold has dropped $60 an ounce in the last two weeks. No big crash, just a steady decline.

One indicator that the US economy is getting better: Gold prices are dropping.