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Maybe I'm unique but I make it a point of trying to avoid companies whose business practices I don't agree with.
Of course, I agree that that's not always possible. I have no idea what proportion of BP oil sold as a commodity on the world market is in what I put in my tank. Nor do I know if the food I buy contains Monsanto product. However, eventually the truth usually comes out and customers turn on companies they perceive to have turned against them.
The Government actually makes more money through the sales of gasoline than the oil companies do. Ironically, the Government has no problem labeling oil companies as the boggy-man once gas prices fly North.
No one is legally obligated to support any business, which is why they work so hard for your services.
Really? The oil companies own the oil wells, the pipeline from the wells to the refinery, the refinery, the transport from the refinery to the stations, the pumps, most of the jobber companies, and most of the 'C' stores. Each one of the separate entities sells product to the next at a mark-up. PLUS, they don't have to worry about supply and demand cause a bunch of investors set the prices.
So oil companies aren't the 'boggy-man'?
Maybe I'm unique but I make it a point of trying to avoid companies whose business practices I don't agree with.
Of course, I agree that that's not always possible. I have no idea what proportion of BP oil sold as a commodity on the world market is in what I put in my tank. Nor do I know if the food I buy contains Monsanto product. However, eventually the truth usually comes out and customers turn on companies they perceive to have turned against them.
The Government actually makes more money through the sales of gasoline than the oil companies do. Ironically, the Government has no problem labeling oil companies as the boggy-man once gas prices fly North.
No one is legally obligated to support any business, which is why they work so hard for your services.
Really? The oil companies own the oil wells, the pipeline from the wells to the refinery, the refinery, the transport from the refinery to the stations, the pumps, most of the jobber companies, and most of the 'C' stores. Each one of the separate entities sells product to the next at a mark-up. PLUS, they don't have to worry about supply and demand cause a bunch of investors set the prices.
So oil companies aren't the 'boggy-man'?
In order to argument against an illogical statement, it is best to nullify the premise, not further it.
As someone who has actually run a business (or two or three), the whole idea that there are tons of business owners out there "sitting on cash" is laughable. Except for Microsoft and Apple, I don't know any companies that experience a cash surplus. As a matter of fact, the one struggle most companies have is increasing their cash flow.
You're kidding....right? Have you NOT been watching the stock market? There's tens of trillions of dollars out there!
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There is no obligation for anyone to spend their money. None. Zero. Zip. Nada.
Except for Microsoft and Apple, I don't know any companies that experience a cash surplus.
In order to argument against an illogical statement, it is best to nullify the premise, not further it.
As someone who has actually run a business (or two or three), the whole idea that there are tons of business owners out there "sitting on cash" is laughable. Except for Microsoft and Apple, I don't know any companies that experience a cash surplus. As a matter of fact, the one struggle most companies have is increasing their cash flow.
You're kidding....right? Have you NOT been watching the stock market? There's tens of trillions of dollars out there!
Oh my goodness, I was having trouble hearing you over the sound of pounding my head on the table ... the price of a company's stock has very little to do with their profits. Yes, publicly held companies sell stock (not all businesses sell stock) to raise money. It is one way they raise money. However, that in no way implies that enough money is raised to fully meet the operational needs or goals.
It is clear you don't understand business, or what the right wants.Here is what a BUSINESS is all about:
1- Profit above all else. Take more from the customers than it gives back to them
2- Dictatorship. There is ONE person in charge. One. The CEO. The manager. There is no checks and balances. There is a clear dictator.
And we hear RW'ers say "run government like a business".
Meaning....take more from the taxpayers in taxes than the govt gives back in services. "Profit", right?
And, trim government down and consolidate it.......to the point that it has the same power, but concentrated into a handful of people elected into the "smaller government". Meaning....a shit load of power in the hands of a few.
Thats what RW'ers want.
You do understand that the Stock Market is being propped up by Quantitative Easing (which means taxpayer dollars) and not because there are hundreds of companies sitting on trillions of dollars, right?You're kidding....right? Have you NOT been watching the stock market? There's tens of trillions of dollars out there!
Oh my goodness, I was having trouble hearing you over the sound of pounding my head on the table ... the price of a company's stock has very little to do with their profits. Yes, publicly held companies sell stock (not all businesses sell stock) to raise money. It is one way they raise money. However, that in no way implies that enough money is raised to fully meet the operational needs or goals.
Quit banging your head on the table! My post referred to your 'cash surplus' comment.
The Government actually makes more money through the sales of gasoline than the oil companies do. Ironically, the Government has no problem labeling oil companies as the boggy-man once gas prices fly North.
No one is legally obligated to support any business, which is why they work so hard for your services.
Really? The oil companies own the oil wells, the pipeline from the wells to the refinery, the refinery, the transport from the refinery to the stations, the pumps, most of the jobber companies, and most of the 'C' stores. Each one of the separate entities sells product to the next at a mark-up. PLUS, they don't have to worry about supply and demand cause a bunch of investors set the prices.
So oil companies aren't the 'boggy-man'?
There are but a few oil companies that own and control the entire marketing chain from drill bit to gas tank.
As for exploration, drilling, and production - over 85% of that is done by Independents in the lower 48. Not "Big Oil".
You do understand that the Stock Market is being propped up by Quantitative Easing (which means taxpayer dollars) and not because there are hundreds of companies sitting on trillions of dollars, right?Oh my goodness, I was having trouble hearing you over the sound of pounding my head on the table ... the price of a company's stock has very little to do with their profits. Yes, publicly held companies sell stock (not all businesses sell stock) to raise money. It is one way they raise money. However, that in no way implies that enough money is raised to fully meet the operational needs or goals.
Quit banging your head on the table! My post referred to your 'cash surplus' comment.
Really? The oil companies own the oil wells, the pipeline from the wells to the refinery, the refinery, the transport from the refinery to the stations, the pumps, most of the jobber companies, and most of the 'C' stores. Each one of the separate entities sells product to the next at a mark-up. PLUS, they don't have to worry about supply and demand cause a bunch of investors set the prices.
So oil companies aren't the 'boggy-man'?
There are but a few oil companies that own and control the entire marketing chain from drill bit to gas tank.
As for exploration, drilling, and production - over 85% of that is done by Independents in the lower 48. Not "Big Oil".
So it's your contention that Exxon Mobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron Corporation, DON'T produce the most oil in the US?
It generates jobs.Thanks, but I'm not sure how funding infrastructure projects necessarily directly effects middle class income.
Nothing generates more jobs in a shorter amount of time than construction projects.
Owners don't dig the ditches or pour the asphalt. And competitive bidding gives owners with less overhead a shot at getting these contracts.These projects could be given to those that already have jobs, and much of the income may go to owners of companies (the wealthy) that are awarded the government bid.
Nothing generates more jobs in a shorter amount of time than construction projects.
And Republicans are not going to let that happen.
First they scream Obama is doing nothing to create jobs.
Then they scream government can't create jobs.
Then they scream their jobs are being moved to China.
Then they scream education costs too much.
Then they scream education is for snobs.
The question I have is, "What is Republicans think they are qualifed to do?" We can't see their qualifications over all that "screaming".
There are but a few oil companies that own and control the entire marketing chain from drill bit to gas tank.
As for exploration, drilling, and production - over 85% of that is done by Independents in the lower 48. Not "Big Oil".
So it's your contention that Exxon Mobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron Corporation, DON'T produce the most oil in the US?
Simply stating facts. Next time you refer to "the oil companies" be more specific.
Methinks it is you who is the boggy-man.
Here is what a BUSINESS is all about:
1- Profit above all else. Take more from the customers than it gives back to them
2- Dictatorship. There is ONE person in charge. One. The CEO. The manager. There is no checks and balances. There is a clear dictator.
And we hear RW'ers say "run government like a business".
Meaning....take more from the taxpayers in taxes than the govt gives back in services. "Profit", right?
And, trim government down and consolidate it.......to the point that it has the same power, but concentrated into a handful of people elected into the "smaller government". Meaning....a shit load of power in the hands of a few.
Thats what RW'ers want.
