OH MY!!!..... It's the Gas Price Thread

bigpoppa · 06-06-2008, 04:52 PM

I think the Marines have enough foresight to disregard such an order.

NRAJOE · 06-06-2008, 05:01 PM

The military followed orders in New Orleans...helped take away law abiding citizens firearms there...I'd really, really, really hate to shoot a US serviceman....

GlockMeister · 06-06-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqualung

The only reason this is happening is because the government, in all its wisdom, has seen it fit to make it illegal to compete with already established oil companies. Their near monopoly (as one can attest if one has attented the most basic of economics courses) means that they can charge high prices and reap huge profits, at the expense of the consumer.

And yet they (yes our Government) sees fit to bust up AT&T because it was monopolizing phone services and rates were getting up there. Yet for oil, because some in Government (no names mentioned) have their hands in it and like their bank accounts rising every minute because of it.

Aqualung · 06-06-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

And yet they (yes our Government) sees fit to bust up AT&T because it was monopolizing phone services and rates were getting up there. Yet for oil, because some in Government (no names mentioned) have their hands in it and like their bank accounts rising every minute because of it.

Exactly. It's rediculous.

roadie · 06-06-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveToShoot

Retired USAF...and I know that the men/women in blue that I served with would strongly uphold their oath to defend the US against enemies foreign and domestic.

Sometimes I think we forget about the possibility and reality of the enemies domestic part...

Take the news story for what it's worth and file it away, we'll see where it all fits in later down the road.

*****

The "story" is actually a news report from a local media outlet in Indianapolis covering the event as it takes place...one of several such "live" coverages of the event that can be found on the net.

Yeah, but what about when the "domestic enemy" is our own government running the peoples country into the crapper for their own personal gain?

LiveToShoot · 06-06-2008, 08:34 PM

Well...something needs to be done about that domestic enemy!

And, the sooner the better...and people will not be able to do so if they have their hands out toward and are dependant on that domestic enemy for sustaining them...getting unhooked from that domestic enemy as much as we can and becoming self-reliant will help in what needs to be done...when the time comes.

Mooseman684 · 06-06-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LarryO1970

... my guess is that the Marines would not follow that order.

I've actually been given a lawful order that would have resulted in casualties... I knew enough to disregard it. I am sure they would do the same.

Larry,
Then, What the Hell happened at Kent State years ago ????
Just to name one Incident...

Deersniper · 06-07-2008, 09:35 AM

I'm afraid that N.O. will the the pattern they take. The Govt knows that Americans are flat fed up with their govt. I don't want to hurt no one but I will and cannot put up with domestic enemies of the people's rights. The military will need to use discretion on following unlawful orders, or it will be a sad day in America.

TexasT · 06-07-2008, 10:14 AM

There really only needs to be one gas thread stating how much gas has gone up from day to day. Pred, all other gas threads created will be merged with this one.

wunhunglo · 06-10-2008, 05:34 AM

Oil is now up to $140 a barrel and Truckers are causing chaos in Europe.

Spanish Truckers have gone on strike and virtually blocked the main roads & fuel depots. Madrid is at a standstill. Spain is fast running out of fuel and food supplies are being quickly used up and hoarded.

The French, never ones to be upstaged by the Spanish, are joining in and truck convoys are going slow everywhere & disrupting road & city transport networks.

British truckers might follow soon, as they're just as pi$$ed off as the rest of Europe. Diesel fuel prices are up over 20% this year alone.

The hauliers' action follows the lead of Spanish and French fishermen, many of whom have been on strike because of the soaring price of fuel.

Some recent history:
Belgium: Fishermen clash with police at protest near EU on 4 June
Bulgaria:150 lorry drivers form convoy outside Sofia on 28 May
France: Lorries and taxis block motorway in Paris on 3 May in support of strike by fishermen
Italy: Fishermen on both coasts begin strike on 30 May
Portugal: Portuguese fishermen stay in port on 30 May
Spain: Spanish fleet begins strike on 30 May. Madrid fishermen hand out 20 tonnes of free fish to public
UK: Truck drivers block London roads on 28 May. Fishermen hold mass protest in capital on 3 June

Will the rising prices of fuel in the States result in a similar situation?

Pred · 06-30-2008, 10:11 AM

Yep, time for me to order another bolt carrier group to finish up my second AR. Oil was being traded at $143 a barrel earlier, almost at $143 here in the states as I type this. Iran said it will be open season in the gulf if they are attacked, they are digging 320,000 graves along the Iraq border, reports have come out that Bush got $400 million for operations against Iran. I give it, at most, 6 months, before the corn holing of epic proportions beings....

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME.....

jimkim · 06-30-2008, 10:14 AM

soon it will be bread time bread time bread time.

Pred · 06-30-2008, 10:21 AM

I'm telling ya, stocking up at least 4 weeks worth of canned goods may not be a bad idea in the next couple of months.

USAF_462/2W1X1 · 06-30-2008, 11:17 AM

Pred- I still can't catch my breath, i still have Brian from Family Guy doing the Peanut Butter Jelly Time dance in my head!

ArkansasHunter · 06-30-2008, 11:38 AM

Pred I received a flyer type catalog from Midway USA this week end and there DPMS Upper's are on sale.
These are the Flatt Top upper assemblies. 8 differents types are available.

A-3 Target Crown no sights from $429.99 to $499.99. ( 4 different models offered )

A3 Pre Ban w/front sight, oval hand guard (B) $499.99 ( 1 model offered )

Target Crown Bull Barrels No Sights $ 369.00 to $419.99 ( 3 different models offered )

Pred · 06-30-2008, 11:40 AM

Ya know, I've heard rumors that Midway USA is close to going belly up. Not for sure if those are true or not though....

Pred · 06-30-2008, 11:51 AM

Right now it's holding at $141.85. I have noticed something though. As quickly as gas went up to almost $4.00 a gallon in my area for 87, oil dropping down to around $130 a barrel and back up to $140 a barrel has done nothing to the price of gas. It has stayed at $3.89 for few weeks now.

TexasT · 06-30-2008, 11:53 AM

Dang, I should have filled up this weekend.

Pred · 06-30-2008, 12:22 PM

Thats the thing though, oil has gone up and down so much over the past few weeks it's not even funny. But gas has cost the same around here at $130 as it does at $140, doesn't make much sense.

TexasT · 06-30-2008, 12:27 PM

The other day I saw gas for $3.69 while all the others around were $3.89. Price gouging...On the island we've been constant at $3.87 and haven't moved in a couple weeks. It's the tourists driving up the costs.

06-06-2008, 05:01 PM	#22
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,252 Images: 3	The military followed orders in New Orleans...helped take away law abiding citizens firearms there...I'd really, really, really hate to shoot a US serviceman.... __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-06-2008, 08:34 PM	#26
LiveToShoot Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northwest USA Posts: 2,662	Well...something needs to be done about that domestic enemy! And, the sooner the better...and people will not be able to do so if they have their hands out toward and are dependant on that domestic enemy for sustaining them...getting unhooked from that domestic enemy as much as we can and becoming self-reliant will help in what needs to be done...when the time comes. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown Last edited by LiveToShoot; 06-06-2008 at 08:38 PM.

06-07-2008, 10:14 AM	#29
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 4,937 Blog Entries: 17	There really only needs to be one gas thread stating how much gas has gone up from day to day. Pred, all other gas threads created will be merged with this one. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

06-10-2008, 05:34 AM	#30
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 2,004	$140 a Barrel!!!!!!!!!! Oil is now up to $140 a barrel and Truckers are causing chaos in Europe. Spanish Truckers have gone on strike and virtually blocked the main roads & fuel depots. Madrid is at a standstill. Spain is fast running out of fuel and food supplies are being quickly used up and hoarded. The French, never ones to be upstaged by the Spanish, are joining in and truck convoys are going slow everywhere & disrupting road & city transport networks. British truckers might follow soon, as they're just as pi$$ed off as the rest of Europe. Diesel fuel prices are up over 20% this year alone. The hauliers' action follows the lead of Spanish and French fishermen, many of whom have been on strike because of the soaring price of fuel. Some recent history: Belgium: Fishermen clash with police at protest near EU on 4 June Bulgaria:150 lorry drivers form convoy outside Sofia on 28 May France: Lorries and taxis block motorway in Paris on 3 May in support of strike by fishermen Italy: Fishermen on both coasts begin strike on 30 May Portugal: Portuguese fishermen stay in port on 30 May Spain: Spanish fleet begins strike on 30 May. Madrid fishermen hand out 20 tonnes of free fish to public UK: Truck drivers block London roads on 28 May. Fishermen hold mass protest in capital on 3 June Will the rising prices of fuel in the States result in a similar situation?

06-30-2008, 10:11 AM	#31
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	$143.00 a barrel PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!! Yep, time for me to order another bolt carrier group to finish up my second AR. Oil was being traded at $143 a barrel earlier, almost at $143 here in the states as I type this. Iran said it will be open season in the gulf if they are attacked, they are digging 320,000 graves along the Iraq border, reports have come out that Bush got $400 million for operations against Iran. I give it, at most, 6 months, before the corn holing of epic proportions beings.... PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME.....

06-06-2008, 04:52 PM	#21
bigpoppa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 39	I think the Marines have enough foresight to disregard such an order.

06-07-2008, 09:35 AM	#28
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,916	I'm afraid that N.O. will the the pattern they take. The Govt knows that Americans are flat fed up with their govt. I don't want to hurt no one but I will and cannot put up with domestic enemies of the people's rights. The military will need to use discretion on following unlawful orders, or it will be a sad day in America.

06-30-2008, 10:14 AM	#32
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,288 Blog Entries: 15	soon it will be bread time bread time bread time. __________________ "Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum."

06-30-2008, 10:21 AM	#33
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	I'm telling ya, stocking up at least 4 weeks worth of canned goods may not be a bad idea in the next couple of months.

06-30-2008, 11:17 AM	#34
USAF_462/2W1X1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Currently Clovis, NM but Goldsboro, NC bound! Posts: 336 Blog Entries: 7	Pred- I still can't catch my breath, i still have Brian from Family Guy doing the Peanut Butter Jelly Time dance in my head! __________________ "Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway." ~ John Wayne

06-30-2008, 11:38 AM	#35
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,984	Pred I received a flyer type catalog from Midway USA this week end and there DPMS Upper's are on sale. These are the Flatt Top upper assemblies. 8 differents types are available. A-3 Target Crown no sights from $429.99 to $499.99. ( 4 different models offered ) A3 Pre Ban w/front sight, oval hand guard (B) $499.99 ( 1 model offered ) Target Crown Bull Barrels No Sights $ 369.00 to $419.99 ( 3 different models offered ) Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 06-30-2008 at 11:41 AM.

06-30-2008, 11:40 AM	#36
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Ya know, I've heard rumors that Midway USA is close to going belly up. Not for sure if those are true or not though....

06-30-2008, 11:51 AM	#37
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Right now it's holding at $141.85. I have noticed something though. As quickly as gas went up to almost $4.00 a gallon in my area for 87, oil dropping down to around $130 a barrel and back up to $140 a barrel has done nothing to the price of gas. It has stayed at $3.89 for few weeks now.

06-30-2008, 11:53 AM	#38
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 4,937 Blog Entries: 17	Dang, I should have filled up this weekend. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.

06-30-2008, 12:22 PM	#39
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Thats the thing though, oil has gone up and down so much over the past few weeks it's not even funny. But gas has cost the same around here at $130 as it does at $140, doesn't make much sense.

06-30-2008, 12:27 PM	#40
TexasT No Whining Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere. Posts: 4,937 Blog Entries: 17	The other day I saw gas for $3.69 while all the others around were $3.89. Price gouging...On the island we've been constant at $3.87 and haven't moved in a couple weeks. It's the tourists driving up the costs. __________________ I walk like this because I can back it up.