The Gas Prices - What do you think?

[His Messenger]

The Gas Prices - What do you think?

    I see three major factors involved in our current inflated gas prices.  1)  The war in Iraq, which never should have occurred;  2)  OPEC and big American oil companies producing less to run up the price;  and 3)  Our President and Congress refusing to step in and clamp down on big oil companies because of their close ties to those companies.  
 
    After all, the more we consumers pay for gasoline, additional monies are delivered into the coffers of those politicians who own big shares.  The “Almighty Greenback,” laced with greed, is the culprit behind our gasoline prices.  OPEC is punishing us because of our presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.  American oil companies have exploited the war and OPEC's decision by cutting back on production and raising prices to a level not known before in America.  If Saudi Arabia, who is noted for persecuting Christians, were to deplete her oil supply, they, like other Muslim countries, would turn against us.  We would be a “thorn in their flesh,” as we are in other Muslim countries.  But for now, we are making Saudi Arabia wealthier to the tune of trillions of dollars.
 
    When OPEC cut back their production, so did American oil companies.  Dan Rather, on CBS Evening News a few weeks ago, documented the fact that our big oil companies have cut back on production.  And for only one reason—the Greenback.
 
    Alaska is bulging with underground oil.  Why in heaven’s name don’t we drill there and take advantage of what we have underneath our own soil?  Radical environmentalists will simply need to step aside for a while and draw in their aggressive horns.  The Caribou in Alaska will have to move over to make room for a solution.  Oil can be drilled and the environment protected simultaneously.  We no longer need to be dependent on other nations for our oil.  We can produce our own, if Congress will get off their cans and do something about it.  Then we can tell Saudi Arabia and OPEC to catch the next coach to Hades.

[JudgeNot]

The war in Iraq, which never should have occurred

The war in Iraq has had absolutely NO impact on world oil supply – in fact, it has had a positive impact because they are now able to export.  As far as the “never should have occurred" phrase – see my reply to your war in Iraq thread.

OPEC and big American oil companies producing less to run up the price;

I can’t argue – but OPEC has increased production as of late.

Our President and Congress refusing to step in and clamp down on big oil companies because of their close ties to those companies.

If it rains on your picnic it is Bush’s fault.  Does Bush control ‘big oil’?  Evidently a lot of people think so.  Does ‘big oil’ control Bush?  Evidently a lot of people think so.  It gets right down to greed, doesn’t it.  Just how personally greedy do you believe Mr. Bush is?  Just how greedy is each individual member of congress?    
Every war in history can, in one way or another, be traced to greed.

Dan Rather

Stop right there.  ‘Mr. “get on my knees and worship Hill and Billary” Dan Rather’ – now there’s a reputable, honest, patriotic and God loving source.  

Alaska is bulging with underground oil.  Why in heaven’s name don’t we drill there and take advantage of what we have underneath our own soil?  Radical environmentalists will simply need to step aside for a while and draw in their aggressive horns.  The Caribou in Alaska will have to move over to make room for a solution.  Oil can be drilled and the environment protected simultaneously.  We no longer need to be dependent on other nations for our oil.  We can produce our own, if Congress will get off their cans and do something about it.

Now you’re talking common sense!  Any picture you see on the nightly news, or in a sierra club brochure that includes a bush or a hill, (much less a tree or a mountain), is an absolute unadulterated flagrant falsehood.  The closest bush is 150 miles south of ANWAR.  The closest mountain or tree is 200 miles south of ANWAR.  The area they need to drill oil in is a flat, desolate, featureless no-man’s land.  I know.  I’ve been there.  I spent years working in the Prudhoe Bay oil fields, a stone's throw to the west; where (FYI) the caribou population increased and thrived among the oil facilities.  One final point on Alaskan oil - it is not as "sweet" as mid-east oil - in other words you get less gallons of gas per barrel of oil.

God Bless,
JN

[WolfBrother]

One of the causes of the current high price of gasoline is due to the fact that no new refineries have been built in the US since the last one was completed in the early 80's.

Currently we are at 96% on our refining capacity.  This means that out of 25 refineries, we can have 1 down for maintenance.

Even if the middle east were to open the spigots full, we do not have the refining capacity to make much of an impact.


(It's amazing what you learn when you grow up in the part of the US where grown men make their entire living by digging 8 inch or so holes 8 to 15 thousand feet down in the ground).

[Shylynne]

[JudgeNot]

2.09 cheap.  2.37 here.
(Arm & Leg still apply)    

[Brother Love]

The Gas Prices - What do you think?

    I see three major factors involved in our current inflated gas prices.  1)  The war in Iraq, which never should have occurred;  2)  OPEC and big American oil companies producing less to run up the price;  and 3)  Our President and Congress refusing to step in and clamp down on big oil companies because of their close ties to those companies.  
 
    After all, the more we consumers pay for gasoline, additional monies are delivered into the coffers of those politicians who own big shares.  The “Almighty Greenback,” laced with greed, is the culprit behind our gasoline prices.  OPEC is punishing us because of our presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.  American oil companies have exploited the war and OPEC's decision by cutting back on production and raising prices to a level not known before in America.  If Saudi Arabia, who is noted for persecuting Christians, were to deplete her oil supply, they, like other Muslim countries, would turn against us.  We would be a “thorn in their flesh,” as we are in other Muslim countries.  But for now, we are making Saudi Arabia wealthier to the tune of trillions of dollars.
 
    When OPEC cut back their production, so did American oil companies.  Dan Rather, on CBS Evening News a few weeks ago, documented the fact that our big oil companies have cut back on production.  And for only one reason—the Greenback.
 
    Alaska is bulging with underground oil.  Why in heaven’s name don’t we drill there and take advantage of what we have underneath our own soil?  Radical environmentalists will simply need to step aside for a while and draw in their aggressive horns.  The Caribou in Alaska will have to move over to make room for a solution.  Oil can be drilled and the environment protected simultaneously.  We no longer need to be dependent on other nations for our oil.  We can produce our own, if Congress will get off their cans and do something about it.  Then we can tell Saudi Arabia and OPEC to catch the next coach to Hades.

I agree.

Brother Love

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[Aiki Storm]

Lets just all start riding horses

[Shammu]

Lets just all start riding horses

No I need a horse and buggy.

[Bronzesnake]

Lets just all start riding horses

No I need a horse and buggy.

 I need a horse, a buggy and a large shovel!
Stoop and scoop!

[Shammu]

Lets just all start riding horses

No I need a horse and buggy.

 I need a horse, a buggy and a large shovel!
Stoop and scoop!

Plop plop........

[Bronzesnake]

Lets just all start riding horses

No I need a horse and buggy.

 I need a horse, a buggy and a large shovel!
Stoop and scoop!

Plop plop........

That was a real "stinker" Weaver!

[Brother Love]

Last week I paid $1.79 per gallon

[JudgeNot]

Last week I paid $1.79 per gallon

 

What?  Did you fill up with water??  

[Shammu]

Lets just all start riding horses

No I need a horse and buggy.

 I need a horse, a buggy and a large shovel!
Stoop and scoop!

Plop plop........

That was a real "stinker" Weaver!

No this is the real stinker.  

[Shammu]

Last week I paid $1.79 per gallon

Just rub it in Brother Love.