OlDawg

Still feel the same? I see no quit in this man.

Just me. Years of experience. Much of their profit also comes from technology licensing. The energy business is very cyclical and capital investment intensive. There’s a reason oil is called ‘The Widowmaker.’

I won't dispute the high cost. But, to clarify, deployment of naval vessels is typically calculated in a different manner. If they weren't in this theater, they would be somewhere else on maneuvers. None of these vessels would be just sitting in dry dock. So, the expense is the difference between where they would have been vs. where they are now. Also, hazard pay isn't guaranteed. Sounds strange, but not everyone in a combat zone qualifies. Even then, it didn't use to be that much. A couple hundred bucks if I remember correctly. But, it was tax free. On oil, it had the largest gain, and the largest drop in history within 2 days. Point out both. Not picking at you. Just clarifying.

1. Yes 2.No. High end estimates are $2 Billion/Day. 3. No. March 2022, oil was over $120/bbl. 4.Yes 5. I believe I read 7 lost with around 140 injured. Only 2 were serious. I can’t say on the last thought. Could very easily be a homegrown sympathizer.

I just have to say what is—hopefully—obvious to everyone. We probably can’t count the number of bots trying to influence opinions. Don’t make yourself look foolish by spreading without verifying.

My personal goal is to make it through this situation--and for a time following--without an enemy sympathizer/jihadist deciding that one of the refineries right outside my back door is as good a place as any to create some pain. Sorry. But, I don't trust the rent-a-cops to guard my ham sandwich.

My personal belief is the 'new leader' is merely a puppet for the IRGC. As I said when this started, air power alone will not get rid of them. They have nothing to lose as they have no place they can go that would be safe for them, and no country is going to take them willingly.

I hate to say it, but he'd be really impressive if he actually knew what he was talking about. In the distillation process of oil, lighter gases are drawn first. Gasoline, kerosene, and diesel is last. It's the dregs. Diesel is always more expensive because of the extra processing it takes to make it ULSD (required by him & his cohorts in government) for pollution control. Most gasoline stations aren't owned by the oil companies. Haven't been for decades. They set their prices based on their supplier's cost forecasts. Their suppliers (jobbers) are the middlemen. Typically, not the oil companies unless it's one of the few stations that are still company owned. The price of fuel rises before people think it should because the station owner doesn't want to go negative on their balance sheet when they have to purchase their next load. The oil in the pipeline is a load of crap as well. The oil is at a terminal. There are limited number of terminals, and pipelines connect the country and some refineries. There are a limited number of refineries, and not all refineries can refine every type of crude. Some states have no capability to receive crude via pipeline, nor a refinery to process it. When the gas in your tank was bought depends on the turnover of product at the service station where you filled up. Oil refining is the 2nd lowest margin business out there behind grocery. Both have margins below 5%. Much of the cost we pay are actually taxes and fees. The national average taxes levied from the Feds and States runs around $0.55/gallon. Seems like a nice fella'. Just needs to get his info correct where he can be taken seriously. He should have talked with someone with experience in the business before spouting the 'company line' of price gouging. If he was serious about cutting the cost of gasoline and diesel, he'd be for providing a tax holiday for however long the price per barrel is elevated because of the Iran conflict. THAT would be the largest, quickest, and easiest way to provide a discount and benefit the consumer.

That matches the historical pattern of the Georgia 14th Congressional District. Combined, the Republican candidates received 61% of the vote.

Conservatives could do a lot worse than picking representatives like the Senator and Congressman from Kentucky. They actually represent what true conservatives/libertarians should be trying to accomplish. Fiscal sanity, personal liberty, limited government, and adherence to the Constitution as it was intended. Just my opinion of course.

That's a shame. Massie is more of a Libertarian Conservative, and more someone my speed. Epstein files are causing issues for Trump. But, it's not Massie's fault. [Hidden Content]

16 Republican candidates, 3 Democratic candidates, 1 Libertarian candidate, and 1 Independent candidate. [Hidden Content]

The highlighted and bolded was that way because it was the title of the article. I thought it was almost hilarious, and showed the ridiculousness of polls if one actually read—and comprehended—the data. Of course, what was the first thing you responded with? A poll. 🤣

Because it shows that even supposedly reputable polls are wacky. Plus, I wanted to post it. Is that a problem?

If you read the poll I posted above, you’ll see why I don’t. Supposedly, Dems are looked at worse than everyone except Iran. But—it goes on to say—people still want them to take control of Congress. So, people are purposely voting for someone they say they approve of the least? A great example of why polls are useless. Or, people are just dumb.

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Yes you have. Celebs seem to be involved quite a bit. I’ve read and heard on local news where they’re very concerned about it during the World Cup.

Kind of ties into the sex trafficking topic. Brothers convicted in New York. Real estate brokers to celebrities. [Hidden Content]

Qatar wants to strengthen security ties with the U.S. [Hidden Content]

For the poll watchers out there...some interesting numbers. (NBC News poll) Democrats viewed less favorably than GOP and ICE — and only Iran does worse: poll [Hidden Content]

I can see that. I don't know that much about some of the new teams. Looking forward to seeing y'all's preview where I can learn a little more about their programs.

Ryker Reynolds has some new offers. He's up to 14 now. I really hope LP uses him more in the passing game this year. Albert Regis (Texas ATM DL) was the last LP TE with this much buzz, and he's making big waves at the NFL combine & scouting reviews this year. I think Ryker is more of a true TE if he continues to improve his hands. [Hidden Content] Peyton Smith is up to 10 offers. [Hidden Content]

The U.S. probably has to make sure the Gulf States can still sell their oil to maintain their economies & thus, their willingness to assist with Iran. The Chinese will have to pay going rates instead of the black market rate. They (China) get their oil—at a price—and the Gulf States stay as happy as they can be with the situation. It buys time. Literally. It also gives Trump leverage if he still keeps his upcoming meeting with Xi. Just my best guess.

For some reason I can’t explain, I’m thinking 5-4 with Barrett as the swing. Roberts goes with Sotomayor & group. He’ll be worried about the Court’s legacy and such. I just hope Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch & Kavanaugh are too strict in their textualism to give in to pressure. This could go a long way towards solving some of our immigration and social welfare problems long term without having to create any new laws.