4.30.2006
4.29.2006
This Guy is an Asshole
I don't want this to become a Political Blog, but I can't take this asshole anymore.
Bush Rejects Calls for Tax on Oil Profits
President Bush said Friday that taxing enormous oil industry profits is not the way to calm Americans' anxieties about pain at the gas pump, and that his "inclination and instincts" are that major oil companies are not intentionally overcharging drivers.
Bush's remarks suggested the former Texas oilman is unlikely to take harsh action against oil companies despite public anger about the rising cost of fuel. Gasoline is averaging $2.92 a gallon across the country, up 69 cents from a year ago, according to AAA's daily fuel gauge report.
With politicians concerned the issue could tilt what are expected to be close midterm elections this fall, the president and many in Congress have been rushing to offer solutions, most of which would offer little immediate relief.
Some Democrats have viewed this week's announcement by major oil companies of huge first-quarter profits as a chance to renew their push for a windfall profits tax. But though a few Republicans, including Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, have said the idea ought to be examined, Bush and most GOP lawmakers strongly oppose it.
"The temptation in Washington is to tax everything," the president said in a wide-ranging news conference. (he left out the option which he usually follows...to fucking bomb it)
Instead, Bush called on Congress to ease regulations that make it difficult to expand the nation's refining capacity. He also urged oil companies to plow their profits into finding and producing more energy, such as by building natural gas pipelines or pursuing renewable energy sources — all ventures that could further boost the companies' bottom lines.
Three days ago, the president announced a series of steps, including calling on his administration to investigate possible price gouging. But he admitted Friday that he thinks it's probably not happening.
The rest of the story
Bush Rejects Calls for Tax on Oil Profits
President Bush said Friday that taxing enormous oil industry profits is not the way to calm Americans' anxieties about pain at the gas pump, and that his "inclination and instincts" are that major oil companies are not intentionally overcharging drivers.Bush's remarks suggested the former Texas oilman is unlikely to take harsh action against oil companies despite public anger about the rising cost of fuel. Gasoline is averaging $2.92 a gallon across the country, up 69 cents from a year ago, according to AAA's daily fuel gauge report.
With politicians concerned the issue could tilt what are expected to be close midterm elections this fall, the president and many in Congress have been rushing to offer solutions, most of which would offer little immediate relief.
Some Democrats have viewed this week's announcement by major oil companies of huge first-quarter profits as a chance to renew their push for a windfall profits tax. But though a few Republicans, including Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, have said the idea ought to be examined, Bush and most GOP lawmakers strongly oppose it.
"The temptation in Washington is to tax everything," the president said in a wide-ranging news conference. (he left out the option which he usually follows...to fucking bomb it)
Instead, Bush called on Congress to ease regulations that make it difficult to expand the nation's refining capacity. He also urged oil companies to plow their profits into finding and producing more energy, such as by building natural gas pipelines or pursuing renewable energy sources — all ventures that could further boost the companies' bottom lines.
Three days ago, the president announced a series of steps, including calling on his administration to investigate possible price gouging. But he admitted Friday that he thinks it's probably not happening.
The rest of the story
4.20.2006
Lawmaker Puzzled by Obscenity in Letter
WASHINGTON - Nobody expects to get a letter from a member of Congress that ends with an expletive. But that's what happened when Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (news, bio, voting record), R-Mo., recently corresponded with a resident of her southeast Missouri district.
The letter ended with a profane, seven-letter insult beginning with the letter a — "i think you're an...."
Emerson says she can't explain how the offensive language made it into the letter, which otherwise reads like a typical response to a citizen's question about last year's testimony of oil executives before the Senate Commerce Committee.
The letter ended with a profane, seven-letter insult beginning with the letter a — "i think you're an...."
Emerson says she can't explain how the offensive language made it into the letter, which otherwise reads like a typical response to a citizen's question about last year's testimony of oil executives before the Senate Commerce Committee.
4.19.2006
Bush's Exercise Program
I hear Bush has a new exercise program for America.
It's called gas at $3.00 per gallon...
It's called gas at $3.00 per gallon...
4.17.2006
How Much is Enough?
DALLAS - A $69.7 million compensation package and $98 million pension payout to Exxon Mobil Corp.'s former chief executive and chairman Lee R. Raymond has some shareholders and economists asking, "how much is enough?" The Irving company has drawn criticism from politicians and economists for becoming the most profitable company in history — at consumers' expense, they say.
Exxon benefited from high oil and natural gas prices and solid demand for refined products en route to earning $36 billion last year.
I don't about all of you, but gas is getting close to $3 per gallon by me. It seems thte oil companies are getting ready for the Big Summer Fuckfest again. I realize that many other countries pay a lot for gas and we have been spoiled. I don't think that the oil companies make as much profit as the American ones do (maybe I'm wrong, I hope so) I just don't understand that Exxon made over 36 BILLION dollars in profits while we are paying an arm and a leg for gas. I could see if they made a small profit, I mean that's why people go into business, to make money. I just don't like how this double chinned Fat-Cat is getting over 2 million dollars a year for his service fo Exxon. I also don't understand how we, as a nation, can invade a country to get it's oil (let's face it, that's why we are in Iraq) screw taht up, then have us pay more than ever before for fuel. Also, we've known since the 1970s that the arab world hates us, they control the oil, and we should be looking at alternatives. If we did that 30+ years ago, we wouldn't be in the mess we are now. Yeah, I know, buy Hess gas instead. Has anyone ever been to a Hess station? Talk about a sureal experience.
4.16.2006
4.14.2006
Charlie
This isn't a big deal, but two nights ago we watched our nephew overnight and the following day. No, this isn't a picture of him. This is Charlie, his dog. My wife's older sister is a teacher and she has off a different week for spring break than her son does. Only in NJ I guess. Anyway, what started out as us watching the neph, then turned into having the SIL sleep over too. Then I get home the day of the big arrival and I'm told Charlie is coming up too. First I'm thinking 'who the heck is Charlie?' I don't see the dog often and he's kind of a new addition so I didn't think of him first (sorry Charlie...) It's just funny how it progressed from one person, then two people, then two people and a dog staying over. I will say that Charlie is very well behaved and is always welcome over at the house (the nephew is another story) The boys have been after us to get a dog for about 4 years now too. Dana is allergic to them (she claims - she seemed ok to me) so I don't know if we will get one. Plus, it's a big commitment and I don't have the time to put into training a dog right now. We shall see...
