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Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
CT & Mmarrk:"Redistribution of wealth is a role of government." I agree, if you are talking about a Socialist government. I have heard law professors expounding that theory. Their education was at Berzerkley, so it's not suprising that would be their opinion. However, I don't recall the "Redistribution Clause" being in the U.S. Constitution. It is, however, in the Communist Manifesto. Is that the government you are referring to? Reply
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Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
republican party politicians have been spending public money like drunken sailors. wake up america,> jack Reply
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Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
I worked for an oil co. for 38 years, along the way I noticed that when the company made money they spent money, hired new employees, build new units, explored for more oil, did more research, hired contractors, the whole community prospered. When the company did not make money, they stopped spending money, layed off employees etc... you get the point (I hope). those big profits go to the people who work, Obama wants to give it to everyone, even those who do not contribute to the economy, this soon discourages people from producing, why work when it will be given to you anyway? that is why Obamas (and all progressives ) plan will destroy our economy ReplyHouston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
no friend of Repubs or Democrats at this pt, parties of the "ruling class" at this pt... but Obama and his taxation policies are not the answer, better to demand efficiencies with the $$ they currently receive(take) and stop the wasting! financial bailouts, wars, subsidizing negative/destructive policies (corn ethanol)taxing co.s that provide necessary goods and services food, shelter, energy, health etc is only right, within limits
they get more than enough $$ from us as it is Reply
Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Well said, freefall. Of course I'm not sure Obama wouldn't pull a Hugo Chavez and just nationalize it. He's got that lean and hungry look. ReplyHouston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
RIG is doing most of their business in foreign parts of the world, where they pay a chunk of their taxes. They still pay $ 700+ M taxes per year in the US. It could be more if the leading political minds in the US were not dumb enough to keep this fabulous company out of their country.In the meantime I hope for the sake of my retirement account, that if the windfall tax materializes, RIG will move their headquarters from Houston to the tax heavens of the Caymans in a heartbeat, where they already have an office.
Sometimes it is better to be happy with what you got and not getting greedy. That freaking little former city organizer that promotes the wind fall tax on oil companies must be out of his mind.
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Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
mcadoo, the mere fact that Obama is running has already prompted the administration to take steps to mitigate the Iraq disaster. ReplyHouston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Uh, not that much difference, really---get drunk and vote for McCain. ReplyHouston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Hey FolksIn case you did not already realize it, George Bush is not running for President.
Can we focus our comments on McCain's energy policy vs Obama's energy policy? Reply
Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Woodsey, please tell me how electing Obama would relinquish a disaster because I find it to be the opposite. Democrats for this election have no theoretical explanation for how Obama will help this country, especially in its current troubles. McCain's plans can be supported by economic theory and are actually rational. Because Democrats want the government to do so much more, they feel the need to emotionally respond instead of giving an economically viable response. ReplyProgrammer
Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
If the two-party system is broken, that must mean the single party system in China and the former USSR worked wonders, plus the "everyone gets their own party" system in Europe works miracles as well. As an old History professor of mine said, the two-party system is actually the most efficient and is one of the reasons why America has gotten so much done in its short 200 year history. And if you look at the differences between Dems and Reps in the US, they pale compared to Europe, Africa or the Middle East. You range all the way from Fascists to Communists and everything in between there. My cousin loves to go on about how everything is always deadlocked in Italy. I'll take the two party system any day.Now what doesn't help is having someone in charge that is only looking out for his half, and that can apply to both sides of the aisle. George W put his unchecked political cronies in place and we've seen the fallout ever since, from Rumsfeld to Cheney, to "Good Job" Brownie to that HR chick that was just testifying before Congress about asking all the stupid conservative questions during DOJ interviews. Remember that Bush ran as a "uniter, not a divider". Yet he has continued a trend of virulently dividing this country and its politics. And all these fringe groups --- right and left --- and all the hard-core obviously-biased political pundits don't help get things done. They just fuel the flames. And its all the people in the middle that get screwed. I can't stand Sean Hannity, but who the hell is that Combs guy? He doesn't represent me as a Democrat. And what grave did they dig him up from? He's a stereotypical "liberal" to cater to their largely reactionary audience. My guess is most typical Republicans don't like half of what Hannity says. And I requested removal from MoveOn.org. I used to support them, but they have moved so far to the left that it turns my stomach to be affiliated with them. Whether you agree with the war or not, calling a General a traitor because he's doing his job is pathetic.
If you go through all the comments from all the people on this blog, what you consistently see is a bunch of people --- Dems, Reps and otherwise --- screaming that our politicians aren't listening, and that this country is on a crash course to disaster as far as energy is concerned. I hope Obama and McCain are reading this, but they're likely not. Maybe some staffer is and will relay the message: STOP THE CRAP AND GIVE US A REAL, WORKING ENERGY POLICY THAT WILL INCORPORATE ALL REALISTIC OPTIONS AVAILABLE AND MOVE THIS COUNTRY TOWARD ENERGY INDEPENDENCE!
PS: Sorry for the obsessive posts today. I usually have a self-imposed limit of no more than 2 posts on any given article, but it's been a good conversation with y'all.
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Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Well done CT...I'm a democrat as well but I realize that they have their share of poor policies as well. But when it comes down to it, another version of Bush is the last thing we need.Umm, yeah - You're right. The two party system is a total failure. Its infuriating to watch people vote down party lines without thinking about the actual issue at hand.
On the whole, I think changes in power from one side to the other are best. I wouldn't want either party to be able to have full control for too long. If for nothing else, a balance of the appointment of judges needs to be kept. Reply
Houston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
I'll grant you that Republicans have been spending too much, but if you look at both parties you'll only find one with a significant group of people that want to cut spending. And it isn't the Democrats. And speaking of disasters, Obama recently said that to address our energy crisis will take a "complete" transformation of the economy. And I guess he wants to lead it, he of his few years as an urban activist, few years in the state senate, and few years in the U.S. Senate. Why I am worried that someone with no private business experience now calls upon himself to lead (or push) a complete transformation of the U.S. economy? ReplyHouston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Democrats & Republicans - both parties have been asleep at the wheel regarding energy policies. Our two party gov't system has been failing us for many, many years. ReplyHouston to Obama: Smell the Oil [view article]
Well said, CT Programmer, all of it. Thanks. I thought I was a democrat. I think I am a Democrat. Obama, warts and all, must be elected; otherwise disaster. Congress is the problem, Seems democrats and republicans try to outdo each other trying to do the most harm. I'm told Obama will need a democrat congress. From what I've seen it matters little. Reply