I usually don't jump into these comments, but when you start talking about my parents and misrepresenting my positions on issues, ray53511 and sayts46, I need to respond.

My parents ran Paul's station on East Milwaukee Street for several years. It was not a Citgo station, it was a Kerr McGee station. I do not promote Citgo stations. As a matter of fact, I have indicated on the show many times that I have a big problem with Citgo, Venezuela and the idoit who runs that country. By the way, sayts46, his name is Chavez.

I'm not a fan of Citgo, however, I know that many fine area people work at our regional Citgo stations, so I don't hammer away at the brand.

Paul Simon is a valuable resource on The Stan Milam Show because he understands what's going on regarding fuel prices at the pump. I know of one other expert in the community, and I have asked him to be on the show. He has declined to share his opinions with our listeners. If any of you have suggestions on other resources, please pass them along.

Running that Rollette gas station and c-store was a source of pride for my parents, who have both passed away. They made many friends who continue to tell me how much they enjoyed the friendly conversation they always experienced at the station.

I was raised by great parents who were part of the backbone of this community. My dad put in 33 years at the GM plant, my mom had several jobs including Freeman Shoe in Beloit and many years as a clerk at Robinson Cleaners. After dad passed away, mom worked at a c-store for Braaten Oil until she could no longer work out of the home.

I was raised by honest, hard working people. I consider it an insult to suggest I was raised by Citgo. Ray53511, you owe the memory of my parents an apology - sayts46, get your facts straight.

Sorry for the long-winded response. Please continue your comments. I always appreciate hearing from you.

If Macain, Hillary or Obama win we are still going to have a democrat in office. Hold on to your pocketbook!!!

Do you Know that Stan's parents ran Paul Simon's rollette station on East Milwaukee? So He got raised on Citgo Literally. Why do You Think Paul Is on Stan's Show so much?

Bothers me that Stan promotes the Citgo gas stations in town when he knows they are owned by Chezez (Venezuela)
That is too serious a issue to not promote any of the other stations around town...NOT CITGO!!

Yes, Illinois feels so bad Obama won in Illinois by a landslide. I am thinking you should speak for yourself and not the state of Illinois.

We need someone who will actually work for us. McCain, Clinton & Obama all spent more time campaigning than they did voting in the U.S. Senate, so they certainly weren't working for their constituents. Many people in Illinois feel cheated as they voted Obama in as their State Senator and he's virtually been a no-show for votes in D.C. Ron Paul is a Libertarian. They are basically against government, including public schools and Social Security, so the glue of our nation would dry out. I think the two candidates who might actually have been effective have already dropped out, Kucinich and Richardson. I have not decide who should be President. i don't feel our choices are viable.

We are going to have change no matter what President Bush isn't running again. I can't imagine having Hillary running the country.

I agree with hockeyjockey, people better wake up and insist on a change. I dont care if you are a republican or democrat, they are only looking out for their own interest.

If people really want change, they should vote for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, the national media has already decided he's a nut so he doesn't have a chance.