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View Poll Results: Who is to blame for recent gas price increases? | |||
Market speculators | 14 | 40.00% | |
Oil companies | 13 | 37.14% | |
Oil producing countries | 8 | 22.86% | |
China | 10 | 28.57% | |
US Automakers | 9 | 25.71% | |
Lack of refining capacity | 10 | 28.57% | |
US government/lawmakers | 11 | 31.43% | |
The Federal Reserve | 7 | 20.00% | |
Dark Markets | 4 | 11.43% | |
TheMercenary | 7 | 20.00% | |
US Consumers | 12 | 34.29% | |
Other | 13 | 37.14% | |
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08-02-2008, 11:54 AM | #136 | |
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GM Has $15.5 Billion Loss on U.S. Sales Drop, Leases (Update4)
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08-02-2008, 03:15 PM | #137 |
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OK tw, we get it... wait - Classic?
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08-02-2008, 03:16 PM | #138 |
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I filled up the gas tank in that little ford focus I bought. I went 352 miles on 9.8 gallons. In the city. Not sure about the 70 HP/L though.
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08-02-2008, 05:08 PM | #139 |
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Again, I figured I'd save us all another 2000 word post - thats all.
It was an interesting read too - lotta info. I found some of the numbers a little confusing to me though. Its like I need something to relate them to, otherwise they aren't as relevant. Like they posted the 3rd largest loss in it 100 year history. Well could they do that in $% so it means more to me. Also, I noticed the foreign car company #'s were posted in % instead of $$$. Seems to have more meaning that way. Thoughts? Opinions?
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08-02-2008, 05:31 PM | #140 |
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I voted for:
Market speculators Oil companies aided by US Automakers US government/lawmakers |
08-02-2008, 11:21 PM | #141 |
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08-03-2008, 02:00 PM | #142 | |
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anyway, yes I do have the SYNC system and so far am enjoying it to the point that i haven't even plugged my iPod in yet as I'm just using a memory stick to see the features the SYNC has within it. The phone mic and speakers work well too. Ambient lighting I'm not sure about, I haven't noticed a lava lamp if that's what you mean.
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04-19-2010, 02:00 PM | #143 |
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- Bump -
Here we go again. I guess we are making some type of dent on the terrorist front - Apparently they need more money. Gas prices to top $3.00 this summer.
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04-20-2010, 05:49 PM | #144 |
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The higher prices go the more people are motivated to make changes. I hope it goes to $5.00 a gallon.
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04-20-2010, 08:46 PM | #145 |
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I agree. It would be better if gas prices were maintained at $5/gallon. It's the up and down that causes distress.
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04-21-2010, 08:37 AM | #146 |
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Really. Fuck the working stiffs. They'll figure it out.
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04-21-2010, 11:16 AM | #147 |
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What do I care if my weekly gas bill changes from 45 to 90 a week? Its only another .... $200 a month. I'll just take that outta my... uh... my... well actually I have nowhere to take that from. Now what?
I guess I can tell my boss that I cannot afford to go to work anymore and therefore lose my job and go on unemployment.
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04-21-2010, 11:18 AM | #148 | |
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Hey, it's 100% profit! And I know somebody with some semen recipes.
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04-21-2010, 11:20 AM | #149 | |
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Mr Money doesn't care, though. Wonder what kind of gas-sucker he drives? Wonder if 5 dollar gas will motivate him to trade it in? Pitching in for the future of the world, or looking out for Number 1, as usual?
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04-21-2010, 11:22 AM | #150 |
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This is a standard seasonal bump and prices will similarly decline in September.
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