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Oil Supermajors' Resources Might Be Drying Up

If a person uses Google to look for unused oil reserves within US locations, you can find lots of good places to look. It is the problem of windmills, no one wants them in their backyard, or other energy producers. If we do not use what ever energy we have, (wind, N gas, oil, and etc) then we have to pay others for theirs. I think our last nuclear energy plant may be older most of us. I think the few are ruling the many in this subject.

Is ConocoPhillips a Potential Multi-Bagger?

I own all three and none are in the red in my accounts


On Oct 01 06:43 PM vasplieon wrote:

> Buffet sold only a small share of his holdings in COP. If next SEC
> disclosure shows him dumping it then maybe something is up otherwise
> COP still looks good and a better value than CVX or XOM in my opinion.
> I own this stock for this reason (and the 4% dividend).

Is ConocoPhillips a Potential Multi-Bagger?

so did I


On Oct 01 06:15 PM overbet wrote:

> What is it that you know that Warren Buffet doesnt? He said buying
> this stock was one of his biggest mistakes and then he sold it. If
> its so great why dont you own it? Im short it by the way. I put my
> money where my mouth is.

Venezuela: Chavez's Control of Oil and Agriculture

I think they are short on the skills needed to maintain, repair, and develope new processes in house. I read in publications that they need outside help from some one.


On Mar 06 01:00 PM Ferdinand E. Banks wrote:

> Foreign investment is not vital for the Venezuelen oil sector, nor
> the oil sectors of any of the Middle East producers. This is a misunderstanding
> that should be discarded as soon as possible. Oil can pay its own
> way, and if it is true that Venezuelen heavy (or super-heavy) oil
> is as easy to exploit as your article indicates, then Venezuela is
> sitting pretty.

Venezuela: Chavez's Control of Oil and Agriculture

i consider the source, which has no profile other than to hate bush, you need to get a NEW life...


On Mar 06 11:41 AM plumstupid wrote:

> How dare Chavez prevent American based international corporations
> from stealing Venezuela's natural resources. How dare he offer a
> fair price for controlling stakes in oil companies doing business
> in Venezuela! How dare he seize control of Cargil's operation there
> after they attempted to triple the cost of staple goods! The absolute
> GALL of the man!

Venezuela: Chavez's Control of Oil and Agriculture

just what is it you add to your smokes, your posts make me think you might live there.


On Mar 06 03:54 AM User 270430 wrote:

> Chavez was democratically elected. Venezuela in in transition from
> an economic dictatorship, under capitalism, to a economic democracy,
> under socialism.
>
> As such, President Chavez is not anti-American, but rather, anti-capitalist.
> There can be no doubt that under Chavez, the massess are doing alot
> better than under the economic dictatorship that was capitalism.
>
>
> I am capitalist, but lets give the man credit for attending to the
> needs of the masses over the needs of greedy bosses who make to make
> one more "buck".
>

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

you should read the health plan in the new bill and see how the military will soon be paying much more for medical care. Let me see, we bust them up and then charge them more to fix them. we may have a manpower problem if that really happens.


On Mar 02 01:56 PM Welcome Home Soldier, Thanks for the Sac wrote:

> Welcome Home Soldier, Thanks for the Sacrifices – Invisible Costs
> of the Iraq War
>
> By James Rickman , (Author / Entrepreneur – March 3, 2009)
>
> Most breathed a sigh of relief as the new President announced the
> troops would return from Iraq by the end of August 2010. Gee, what
> a treat for their sacrifices. They return to a country trillions
> of dollars in debt, financial chaos, Wall Street bailouts, growing
> 10% unemployment, increased crime, school budget cuts, and broken
> healthcare systems. It should be no wonder if a solider or two questions
> just what their sacrifices really accomplished.
>
> So far very little open national dialogue has focused around caring
> for the returning soldiers, the “invisible” costs of the Iraq war.
> For example, a recent RAND Center - National Security Research Division
> study found that of the 1.64 million troops deployed since October
> 2001; of those an estimated 620,000 return with invisible wounds
> including, serious mental health and cognitive disabilities: post-traumatic
> stress disorder (seekingalpha.com/symbo...), major suicidal
> depression and traumatic brain injury (seekingalpha.com/symbo...).
>
>
> Given the sobering statistics, perhaps the national dialogue might
> pause just for a moment from its focus on Wall Street bailouts, to
> consider the lifetime costs associated with war time lost lives,
> injuries, and medical treatments estimated at between $700 billion
> and $1.2 trillion through 2015.
>
> For example, annual costs of a single service member diagnosed with
> moderate traumatic brain injury reached $383,227 in 2007. All of
> these related conditions affect mood, thoughts, and behavior; yet
> these invisible wounds often go unrecognized and unacknowledged.
> The effects of mental health and traumatic brain injury are sometimes
> poorly understood, leaving a large gap in knowledge related to how
> extensive the problem is or how to address it.
>
> Iraq war soldiers are found to return with very high rates of suicide,
> intimate / marriage relationship and substance abuse problems, unable
> to hold jobs, homelessness, and other disabling social issues. It
> will require significant trained medical staffing to coordinate the
> large numbers of soldiers and their families that will seek treatment
> some for the rest of their lives.
>
> Most would not dispute that mistakes were made in launching the Iraqi
> military campaign but we should accept what has occurred remaining
> focused on providing the best possible treatment for those men and
> woman returning with invisible wounds.
>
> The 1.64 million brave soldiers gave their hearts and sole in support
> of our country despite many questions that will linger on forever
> as to the mission and its effectiveness in accomplishing any significant
> tangible goals that actually improve the daily lives of Americans.
>
>
> Based on the facts one must ask former President, George W. Bush;
> was the Iraq war more important than investing in competitive jobs,
> better education for our kids, crumbling infrastructure and healthcare
> for the 48-million plus Americans with no medical coverage?
>
> Are Americans more secure as a result of the Iraqi war? Was it all
> simply a misguided distraction during years of opportunity to investment
> in rebuilding at a predictably critical strategic time that would
> have enabled the United States of America to maintain it’s now lost
> global leadership role.
>
> Were there other critical national security interests to begin planning
> for such as the coming “clean water” crisis, already being addressed
> by many Asian countries, that has the potential to devastate large
> segments of global populations effecting food supply, disease sanitation,
> and employment?
>
> For example, California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenagger’s declared
> a state-of-emergency due to draught and clean water issues that have
> cost that state over $2.8 billion and 95,000 jobs lost in 2008.
>
>
> This is only a small preview of the coming global clean water crisis
> that could leave 20% of the Earth’s species extinct, one fact already
> being studied by leading scientist such Dr. James Martin of the Oxford
> University Institute of Science & Civilization.
>
> Perhaps these questions bare serious scrutiny and truthful answers,
> so that future decisions of national security involving trillions
> of tax-payer dollars are better spent next time on directly improving
> people’s lives.
>
> As the new President, Obama stated, “the time of reckoning” has arrived.
> Every one of our citizens should make standard of living sacrifices
> for the good of the whole. By 2025 the worldwide population is calculated
> to exceed eight (8) billion people, a level that will consume resources
> beyond the capacity found on Earth.
>
> Obama made his initial opening move on a health care overhaul last
> week: his speech to Congress and a budget that set aside $634 billion
> over 10 years as a down payment on coverage for all Americans. It's
> a goal that could ultimately cost $1 trillion or more.
>
> The Obama Health Plan attempts to expand coverage while slowing the
> rate of increase in costs. Administration officials say they hope
> that will lead to a more affordable system, without the coverage
> gaps that now leave an estimated 48-million people uninsured.
>
> Regardless of how the crisis dialogue is often presented, the fact
> remains starting in 2010 the Iraq mission will end as thousands of
> soldiers that have been deployed for months and years will return
> to our country. Over 620,000 of these returning soldiers are known
> to require temporary and costly lifetime disability treatment for
> invisible wounds, a symptom of their sacrifice to our country. <br/>
>
> The costs of being lead astray with neat slogan campaigns is the
> real, “shock and awe” that will haunt America not in some far off
> land but rather increasingly close at home requiring we deliver truthful
> answers to the people of our country so that we can find innovative
> practical solutions.
>
> How could we have been lead so astray? JFK once said, “We have nothing
> to fear but fear it- self”. In this case these are fitting words
> to ponder, we might all take a moment to examine the depth of “fear”
> tactics that manipulated many decent people.
>
> Did the facts ever really exist to justify launching the decade long
> war costing trillions of American tax-payer dollars that resulted
> in the displacement of an estimated 5.2 million Iraqi people?
>
> Instead of chasing “terrorists” in Iraq, should we have used that
> money here at home to rebuild tangible national security interests
> including, innovative training and education, infrastructure and
> affordable health care?
>
> Throughout history America has always lead the world not only as
> an economic power but even more important is its defining role as
> the “truthful, moral and ethical” beckon of light.
>
> Perhaps, we should each thoughtfully consider the millions of citizens,
> soldiers and their family’s lives that could have been spared the
> scars of deep wounds that will cost this country and others worldwide
> for generations.
> ###
>
> About Author
> As the Founding principal partner of Sustainable Virtual BiZ, LLC.
> Mr. Rickman has over 18-years of enterprise experience and he's an
> expert in sustainable "green" virtual business support services.
> He is a member of the Oregon Sustainability Angels Network - venture
> capital association.
>
> He is a Founding Director of Business Development for Artel Software,
> Inc., IMAGRAPH Corporation, and Interactive MicroSystems, Inc. He
> is a sought after published technical evangelist including COMDEX
> (Consumer Electronics) and the (seekingalpha.com/symbo...)
> National Association of Broadcasters. He holds advanced degrees from
> Boston University.
>
> In his free time, Mr. Rickman enjoys involvement in educational service
> roles within the Portland State University, Hillsboro, and Beaverton,
> Oregon community. His hobbies include reading, golf, SCUBA, hiking,
> kayaking, and fishing.

Why Did Buffett Cut Positions in JNJ and PG?

you do not want him off the air, you want to use him as a light bulb, when it goes on, you check up on it to see if it sounds true and when it goes off, you do the same. I seldom take his advise but I often read the books of my enemies as well.


On Mar 02 01:03 PM auto44 wrote:

> ATLBob,
> Why do you even bother to listen to crammer? Are you trying to figure
> out what not to do? If we shut him off maybe his ratings will drop
> enough to get him off the air.

Kraft, Kinross and ConocoPhillips: A Stock Banquet

It takes either balls or brains to buy BAC, MCD, EGN, and COP on the way down and only time will tell which I had.

Ben Stein Favors Carbon Tax - To Support Big Oil

The carbon tax mehod is vastly better than Cap and Trade, which if approved for use, will become a ponzi scheme because it is too difficult to audit that system. If cap and trade is used, I predict the Madoffs of Cap and Trade will be all over the place.

Overall, Fundamentals Are Still Deteriorating

The market will not like "all stock dividends" being put on hold for a year and such an act could cause more harm than good. I surley would not buy a stock without a dividend although I own two which have recently suspended their dividend. I am thinking over my options on these two.

The Economics of Political Spin

I thought I just might tell everyone that I am a retired intelligence worker and spent years overseas. My retirement pay is not that much, but I do increae my income with dividends. All the stock I own have a dividend, some little, some more. To those who think that dividents should be taxed at a high rate because only the rich own stock. NEWS FLASH!!

The Economics of Political Spin

WOW! Fitz you are really taking some hits here. You assume each comment is directed towards you, but like my comment becoming like Europe is aimed at all of us. Their social systems are using more of their wealth than they thought, we can not provide free everything to everyone when you consider our current birth rate. We also loose future taxpayers and workers under rules of limited free choice.

The Economics of Political Spin

My first advice is to avoid becoming anything like Europe in anyway other than to develop a better rail system and give them tax breaks. We could save a lot of oil if we did. I loved living the social countries twice, but they have spent themselves into a bigger mess than we have. Be careful for what you pray.

To be energy independent, we need to Drill, Develop, and Discover, not just drill, drill, and drill.

DRILL anyplace known to contain oil or natural gas; my back yard, White House back yard, your back yard, or the back yard of the Kennedy compound. WE have enough coal and gas to provide our own energy, let us do it the clean way.

DISCOVER new areas for gas and oil and drill where there is thought to be the most. In years to come, new processes will allow drilling in what are now difficult places.

DEVELOP new forms of energy such as wind, geothermal, and solar. Large wind mills in the ocean off the east coast (out of sight of land) are now possible, but people say not on my coast. The coast belongs to all of us; it is the coast of our country. Use the wind corridor we have and develop a distribution system.

I was in the securiy business and the Russians are using oil as a weapon and they make me fear the future. I am funding my retirement with dividends, can not wait to see what I am dealt next with new taxes.

Energy Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore - Barron's

To me the Drill,Drill, Drill, should be replaced with Drill, Develop, and Discover, if we want to be energy independent.

DRILL anyplace known to contain oil or natural gas; my back yard, White House back yard, your back yard, or the back yard of the Kennedy compound.

DISCOVER new areas for gas and oil and drill where there is thought to be the most. In years to come, new processes will allow drilling in what are now difficult places.

DEVELOP new forms of energy such as wind, geothermal, and solar. Large wind mills in the ocean off the east coast (out of sight of land) are now possible, but people say not on my coast. The coast belongs to all of us; it is the coast of our country. Exxon is working on a prduct that is going to advance electric cars.

I pay what is called a windfall tax now. it reduces my income every year and you want companies to pay shuch a tax? Do you want all companies to pay or just target the ones you like less?

I pay taxes on dividends from stocks and each company paid tax on the same dividend so that is double taxes on the same dollar. Having lived in Europe twice, I can tell you that you want to avoid their methods of taxes and benefits. The are going bankrupt quick.