Originally Posted by
ewrbasedpilot
I think you're absolutely right. We definitely need more oil people running our government and country. That way they can blame US for the problems of the world. I'm hoping we can go into ANWAR, destroy it, and then move on to Crawford, TX, and start drilling there. Then we'll head to Montana and see what little we can find there.............
I don't want to see any more refineries since it'll certainly cut into the oil companies profits, and many here on this forum would HATE for that to happen. They DESERVE to rake in BILLIONS on our backs. Apparently many here LOVE to give up their hard earned salaries to keep management and the oil companies making a nice "well earned PROFIT".
ewrbasedpilot,
Sadly but often predictably, You draw the wrong conclusions and sneer at us for presenting facts to a serious problem. We all are concerned like you and Mike734. We don't like it either. We all want responsible action. We also don't want the environment trashed, dirty air and water, etc. However, punishing oil companies in the apparent way you desire is mob rule mentality supported by many organizations and politicians solves nothing except to further their own agendas. It does not solve the underlying crisis. It won't even make you feel good for very long <g>. Why? Because the market is not completely in their control. I don't have the answers, but clearly know that "punishing" oil companies is counterproductive. Intellectually, most know this yet still want "revenge". We don't allow oil companies to produce more refineries, we won't let them drill in places known to have oil. The export market has a line of customers for their product that grows daily, and somehow it is the oil companies fault that they make money on a gallon of gas at a profit margin that is in line with other business'. The solutions are very complex and require clear headed collaboration and leadership by many entities. Govt, corporate, and private.