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Spinner Poutine

Still rezzin or am I

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02-15-2006 04:02

Okay so they are saying that the price of a barrel of oil is cheaper than it has been in over a year...Why am I still paying out the [email=a$$@#$%]a$$@#$%[/email]? WTF?

Also, by virtue of some contract entered into with the oil companies and our gov't, which states they get certain tax breaks if they keep drilling in federal waters, these greedy f#%$ stand to profit another 700 billion because of it. I say they need to renegotiate those contracts of 10 years ago. I'm tired of paying for their luxury. You can't blame this one on the SUV's.

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Lucifer Baphomet

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02-15-2006 04:15

All cheap oil prices mean, are the large corporations make a bigger profit, it'll never be passed to the man in the street.

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Ferran Brodsky

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02-15-2006 04:25

http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/

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Lucifer Baphomet

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02-15-2006 04:29

Time we all went steampunk

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Ferran Brodsky

Better living through rum

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02-15-2006 04:45

From: Lucifer Baphomet

Time we all went steampunk

*puts on Dresden dolls and Rasputina*

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Edward Mathys

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02-15-2006 04:54

don't worry, someday we will all live in/on the ocean and ride dolphin to work

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Lucifer Baphomet

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02-15-2006 05:03

A dolphin is a ladies vehicle, like a ford ka

I want an Orca

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Phoenix Psaltery

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Join date: 25 Feb 2005

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02-15-2006 08:31

From: Spinner Poutine

Okay so they are saying that the price of a barrel of oil is cheaper than it has been in over a year...Why am I still paying out the a$$@#$%? WTF?

Well, I'm currently paying about US$2.17 for unleaded, as opposed to about US$3.15 back in September. So it has come down somewhat.

I do long for $1 gas again, though.

P2

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Joy Honey

Not just another dumass

Join date: 17 Jun 2005

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02-15-2006 08:51

From: Phoenix Psaltery

Well, I'm currently paying about US$2.17 for unleaded, as opposed to about US$3.15 back in September. So it has come down somewhat.

I do long for $1 gas again, though.

P2

Ooooh $2.17 is CHEAP** - currently paying $2.33 (it went down 2 whole cents!!). For some reason, though, our gas prices never went over $3.00/gal for unleaded in September - and our gas prices are generally some of the highest in the nation (Oregon coast = middle of nowhere, I guess)

** EDIT: It doesn't take long for $2.00/gallon to be considered cheap, huh?

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Chance Abattoir

Future Rockin' Resmod

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Posts: 3,898

02-16-2006 03:50

Around $2.60 here. It has been going up for the past couple of weeks.

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Spinner Poutine

Still rezzin or am I

Join date: 28 Oct 2005

Posts: 583

02-16-2006 03:53

From: Chance Abattoir

Around $2.60 here. It has been going up for the past couple of weeks.

it's $2.25 here, a year ago when it is supposedly now cheaper, we were around $1.50 to $1.75, so if it's cheaper for them, why are we paying more?

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Queenie Extraordinaire

RockNGames Radio!

Join date: 3 Jul 2004

Posts: 336

02-16-2006 09:03

I paid $2.24 for my order a couple weeks ago...just checked out my company's webpage and its down to $1.99.
4 short years ago I was paying $.77 a gallon.

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Lordfly Digeridoo

Prim Orchestrator

Join date: 21 Jul 2003

Posts: 3,628

02-16-2006 09:45

What's needed is a comprehensive mass transit system for the entire country.

We won't get that, though. While others were building rail lines, we built highways.

While both systems have their shortfalls, rail lines are much more efficient, and leads to more compact development. You can walk most of Amsterdam. You can't walk Los Angeles.

i'd kill to be able to ride my bike to campus and to work, or, failing that, take the train. Alas, I have to drive 40 minutes to campus and 20 minutes to work.

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Red Mars

What?

Join date: 5 Feb 2004

Posts: 469

02-16-2006 09:47

From: Lucifer Baphomet

A dolphin is a ladies vehicle, like a ford ka

I want an Orca

Real men ride sperm whales.

Joy Honey

Not just another dumass

Join date: 17 Jun 2005

Posts: 3,751

02-16-2006 10:01

From: Spinner Poutine

it's $2.25 here, a year ago when it is supposedly now cheaper, we were around $1.50 to $1.75, so if it's cheaper for them, why are we paying more?

Because CEOs and other executives like huge bonuses

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Travis Lambert

White dog, red collar

Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,819

02-16-2006 10:02

Gas by me (SE Michigan) is around $2.30.

This past Monday, I drove 90 miles South to Toledo, OH - and it was $2.02.

I'm assuming much of that 28 cent difference is in taxes.

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Lucifer Baphomet

Postmodern Demon

Join date: 8 Sep 2005

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02-16-2006 10:48

From: Red Mars

Real men ride sperm whales.

I dont ride Sperm whales,
......... my ejaculate consists of sperm whales.

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Lord Wishbringer

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Join date: 3 Dec 2004

Posts: 209

02-16-2006 11:09

You should try buying petrol in the Uk.. Its about £4.00 a gallon here.

£4 Uk Pounds = Almost $7 USD..

Enough to make a grown man cry.

/sob

Joy Honey

Not just another dumass

Join date: 17 Jun 2005

Posts: 3,751

02-16-2006 11:21

From: Lord Wishbringer

You should try buying petrol in the Uk.. Its about £4.00 a gallon here.

£4 Uk Pounds = Almost $7 USD..

Enough to make a grown man cry.

/sob

but you guys are used to paying that much for fuel

- we're too used to low gas prices and very little public transportation...

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Lord Wishbringer

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Join date: 3 Dec 2004

Posts: 209

02-16-2006 11:50

From: Joy Honey

but you guys are used to paying that much for fuel

Lol, i don't think i'll ever get used to it.

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Spinner Poutine Still rezzin or am I Join date: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 583	02-15-2006 04:02 Okay so they are saying that the price of a barrel of oil is cheaper than it has been in over a year...Why am I still paying out the [email=a$$@#$%]a$$@#$%[/email]? WTF? Also, by virtue of some contract entered into with the oil companies and our gov't, which states they get certain tax breaks if they keep drilling in federal waters, these greedy f#%$ stand to profit another 700 billion because of it. I say they need to renegotiate those contracts of 10 years ago. I'm tired of paying for their luxury. You can't blame this one on the SUV's. _____________________ Can't we all just get along? Doughnuts,err Pie, for everyone
Lucifer Baphomet Postmodern Demon Join date: 8 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771	02-15-2006 04:15 All cheap oil prices mean, are the large corporations make a bigger profit, it'll never be passed to the man in the street. _____________________ I have no signature,
Ferran Brodsky Better living through rum Join date: 3 Feb 2004 Posts: 821	02-15-2006 04:25 http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/ _____________________ Phobos Design in Chaos. Clothing, Animations.........and stuff for freaks Posting, and you!
Lucifer Baphomet Postmodern Demon Join date: 8 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771	02-15-2006 04:29 Time we all went steampunk _____________________ I have no signature,
Ferran Brodsky Better living through rum Join date: 3 Feb 2004 Posts: 821	02-15-2006 04:45 From: Lucifer Baphomet Time we all went steampunk puts on Dresden dolls and Rasputina _____________________ Phobos Design in Chaos. Clothing, Animations.........and stuff for freaks Posting, and you!
Edward Mathys Shapeshifter Join date: 5 Dec 2005 Posts: 157	02-15-2006 04:54 don't worry, someday we will all live in/on the ocean and ride dolphin to work _____________________
Lucifer Baphomet Postmodern Demon Join date: 8 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771	02-15-2006 05:03 A dolphin is a ladies vehicle, like a ford ka I want an Orca _____________________ I have no signature,
Phoenix Psaltery Ninja Wizard Join date: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 2,599	02-15-2006 08:31 From: Spinner Poutine Okay so they are saying that the price of a barrel of oil is cheaper than it has been in over a year...Why am I still paying out the a$$@#$%? WTF? Well, I'm currently paying about US$2.17 for unleaded, as opposed to about US$3.15 back in September. So it has come down somewhat. I do long for $1 gas again, though. P2 _____________________
Joy Honey Not just another dumass Join date: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 3,751	02-15-2006 08:51 From: Phoenix Psaltery Well, I'm currently paying about US$2.17 for unleaded, as opposed to about US$3.15 back in September. So it has come down somewhat. I do long for $1 gas again, though. P2 Ooooh $2.17 is CHEAP - currently paying $2.33 (it went down 2 whole cents!!). For some reason, though, our gas prices never went over $3.00/gal for unleaded in September - and our gas prices are generally some of the highest in the nation (Oregon coast = middle of nowhere, I guess) EDIT: It doesn't take long for $2.00/gallon to be considered cheap, huh? _____________________ Reality continues to ruin my life. - Calvin You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence. - Ashleigh Brilliant
Chance Abattoir Future Rockin' Resmod Join date: 3 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,898	02-16-2006 03:50 Around $2.60 here. It has been going up for the past couple of weeks. _____________________ "The mob requires regular doses of scandal, paranoia and dilemma to alleviate the boredom of a meaningless existence." -Insane Ramblings, Anton LaVey
Spinner Poutine Still rezzin or am I Join date: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 583	02-16-2006 03:53 From: Chance Abattoir Around $2.60 here. It has been going up for the past couple of weeks. it's $2.25 here, a year ago when it is supposedly now cheaper, we were around $1.50 to $1.75, so if it's cheaper for them, why are we paying more? _____________________ Can't we all just get along? Doughnuts,err Pie, for everyone
Queenie Extraordinaire RockNGames Radio! Join date: 3 Jul 2004 Posts: 336	02-16-2006 09:03 I paid $2.24 for my order a couple weeks ago...just checked out my company's webpage and its down to $1.99. 4 short years ago I was paying $.77 a gallon. _____________________ ~Q~ DJ & [retired] Co-Owner-RockNGames Radio www.rockngames.com http://66.186.45.114:8028 Yes, its another blahhhggg!!
Lordfly Digeridoo Prim Orchestrator Join date: 21 Jul 2003 Posts: 3,628	02-16-2006 09:45 What's needed is a comprehensive mass transit system for the entire country. We won't get that, though. While others were building rail lines, we built highways. While both systems have their shortfalls, rail lines are much more efficient, and leads to more compact development. You can walk most of Amsterdam. You can't walk Los Angeles. i'd kill to be able to ride my bike to campus and to work, or, failing that, take the train. Alas, I have to drive 40 minutes to campus and 20 minutes to work. _____________________ ---- http://www.lordfly.com/ http://www.twitter.com/lordfly http://www.plurk.com/lordfly
Red Mars What? Join date: 5 Feb 2004 Posts: 469	02-16-2006 09:47 From: Lucifer Baphomet A dolphin is a ladies vehicle, like a ford ka I want an Orca Real men ride sperm whales.
Joy Honey Not just another dumass Join date: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 3,751	02-16-2006 10:01 From: Spinner Poutine it's $2.25 here, a year ago when it is supposedly now cheaper, we were around $1.50 to $1.75, so if it's cheaper for them, why are we paying more? Because CEOs and other executives like huge bonuses _____________________ Reality continues to ruin my life. - Calvin You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence. - Ashleigh Brilliant
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	02-16-2006 10:02 Gas by me (SE Michigan) is around $2.30. This past Monday, I drove 90 miles South to Toledo, OH - and it was $2.02. I'm assuming much of that 28 cent difference is in taxes. _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Lucifer Baphomet Postmodern Demon Join date: 8 Sep 2005 Posts: 1,771	02-16-2006 10:48 From: Red Mars Real men ride sperm whales. I dont ride Sperm whales, ......... my ejaculate consists of sperm whales. _____________________ I have no signature,
Lord Wishbringer Registered User Join date: 3 Dec 2004 Posts: 209	02-16-2006 11:09 You should try buying petrol in the Uk.. Its about £4.00 a gallon here. £4 Uk Pounds = Almost $7 USD.. Enough to make a grown man cry. /sob
Joy Honey Not just another dumass Join date: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 3,751	02-16-2006 11:21 From: Lord Wishbringer You should try buying petrol in the Uk.. Its about £4.00 a gallon here. £4 Uk Pounds = Almost $7 USD.. Enough to make a grown man cry. /sob but you guys are used to paying that much for fuel - we're too used to low gas prices and very little public transportation... _____________________ Reality continues to ruin my life. - Calvin You have delighted us long enough. - Jane Austen Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence. - Ashleigh Brilliant
Lord Wishbringer Registered User Join date: 3 Dec 2004 Posts: 209	02-16-2006 11:50 From: Joy Honey but you guys are used to paying that much for fuel Lol, i don't think i'll ever get used to it.