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 nostr:npub1xg63sv4hqpw7wzw4pf8nvzs3r2pqfju7fp7ug6wzfezqkz3tymkqx8e6jt voters are not "spoiled brats", most are genuinely desperate to have a quality of life, and the society that we built for them requires use of a car, thus making gas prices an inelastic part of their budget. 

The key is to communicate that the risks from climate crisis are more hurtful than expensive gas, and to provide a society that allows freedom from cars. Good luck finding that message in the mainstream news, though.