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Old 05-02-2008, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SpankyTheWhale View Post
Because it is emotionally more convenient for you?

No not at all....

Because I see them bringing in record profits while the rest of us are getting buried at the pumps.

I understand that with 12-13 million illegal immigrants here and consuming energy that it absolutely causes a price increase. You will find that im pretty conservative on illegal immigration (although realistic....Meaning we cant just round up 13 million people and dump them across the border lol)

But when I guarantee that isnt what has the national average at almost 3.50 a gallon. 9 years ago gas was .98 cents here. And 9 years ago there were a buttload of illegals here as well lol.

Every study I have ever seen has led me to believe that if these oil company ceo's would just settle for a short while with good but not great levels of profit that our costs would be lowered DRASTICALLY.

I understand how Capitalism works...Im not an unrealistic idiot lol. But if people want to claim "patriotism" then show it by minimizing profits for the betterment of your nation.

And yes....do something about illegal immigration and outrageous taxes as well.
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