Time to Boycott Exxon???

[deanws]

Ya'll realize that I'm going to have to save some of your posts, don't you? I mean some of you have been screaming your heads off about "Bush and his oil cronies," for years. Now, all is well with that???????

Not me! We are Bush people.

 

[Jeana (DP)]

Not me! We are Bush people.

So, I guess you won't be voting for Hillary in 2008?
BWHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! :blowkiss:

 

[deanws]

So, I guess you won't be voting for Hillary in 2008?
BWHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! :blowkiss:

I would tell you how I really feel but you would either have to kill me or ban me...maybe both!:silenced:

 

[lynie]

Gas went up in price for only two weeks, then dropped back down. I would say that was pretty fair.

According to AAA...current price of gas in my area is now $2.09

One year ago it was $1.76 and a high in September of $3.05.....

My van uses about 17 gallons per week....just driving to stores, school etc...I don't usually even put on the standard 1100 miles per month....

My math....2.09 minus 1.76 = .33 difference per gallon.

.33 x 17 gallons per week = $5.61 per week, at 52 weeks per year = $291.00

Now bear in mind that this is figured according to the prices TODAY...not taking in account that the prices for the majority of the past year have been consistantly higher than $2.09 per gallon.

Now add to that the fact that my husband drives and buys gas too, and there are weeks I buy more than one tank full because of extra driving or vacations. Oh, and we do not have SUV's or major gas guzzlers.

I do not think that it is out of the realm of possibility that we spent an additional $800 - $1000.00 this year due to increased automobile gas prices.

Now, if I had time I would figure out how much of our grocery bill has gone up because of the increased transportation costs. I know it has jumped....

Maybe it is just me, but I don't find myself jumping for joy at the thought of that big of a profit being made at my expense!

 

[lynie]

Ya'll realize that I'm going to have to save some of your posts, don't you? I mean some of you have been screaming your heads off about "Bush and his oil cronies," for years. Now, all is well with that???????

My motto..."I cannot wait for 2008"

Bottom line...gas prices went up and stayed up. Everyone deserves to be able to make money but when it is hurting the consumers and is so blatent, I have an issue. I do not believe that Exxon is any better than Arco or Chevron...they are all in it. Just tell me 'Ya know what, we want to make a ton of moola so just deal" and I will. Don't do the "oh poor me the war is making it difficult or the hurricane hurt our rigs" and keep screwing me...I am not stupid...

 

[deanws]

According to AAA...current price of gas in my area is now $2.09

One year ago it was $1.76 and a high in September of $3.05.....

My van uses about 17 gallons per week....just driving to stores, school etc...I don't usually even put on the standard 1100 miles per month....

My math....2.09 minus 1.76 = .33 difference per gallon.

.33 x 17 gallons per week = $5.61 per week, at 52 weeks per year = $291.00

Now bear in mind that this is figured according to the prices TODAY...not taking in account that the prices for the majority of the past year have been consistantly higher than $2.09 per gallon.

Now add to that the fact that my husband drives and buys gas too, and there are weeks I buy more than one tank full because of extra driving or vacations. Oh, and we do not have SUV's or major gas guzzlers.

I do not think that it is out of the realm of possibility that we spent an additional $800 - $1000.00 this year due to increased automobile gas prices.

Now, if I had time I would figure out how much of our grocery bill has gone up because of the increased transportation costs. I know it has jumped....

Maybe it is just me, but I don't find myself jumping for joy at the thought of that big of a profit being made at my expense!

Those things went up for me as well. I was not making light of your concerns at all. I am sorry if you feel that I was. I was just letting you know the reasons I support Exxon.

 

[Marthatex]

The only way we will ever be interested in developing alternate fuel sources and vehicles that get better gas mileage is if gasoline prices are "uncomfortably" high. Not to mention driving less, carpooling, etc.

Oil is not just a infinite resource that we can continue to plunder at will, and our dependence on Middle Eastern Oil is dangerous.

Oil companies do not have our interests at heart, sad to say. There are other companies (not Exxon) that are spending money to investigate alternative fuels and may be more environmentally conscious. Exxon has one of the worst reputations; did not do a satisfactory job of cleaning up their mess in Alaska, is the first interested in drilling in the Wildlife Preserve.

It would be more cost-effective for Americans to develop cars that get better mileage, than to pay Exxon to plunder the Wildlife Preserve to get X number of gallons and then leave.

I dont see anything wrong with a "windfall" tax to help the poor with heating bills. Just try being really cold for one day of your life; the cost of a monthly heating bill is out of some peoples' reach.

I do my business with Chevron, and have stock in that company as well.

 

[mic730]

My husband and I dug deep this year for charity and Katrina charities got the most. I would like to know what Exxons contribution was? In this time of record breaking profits for them.
I gave up my gas guzzling car 5 years ago and drive a compact. I love it!

 

[mic730]

The only way we will ever be interested in developing alternate fuel sources and vehicles that get better gas mileage is if gasoline prices are "uncomfortably" high. Not to mention driving less, carpooling, etc.

Oil is not just a infinite resource that we can continue to plunder at will, and our dependence on Middle Eastern Oil is dangerous.

Oil companies do not have our interests at heart, sad to say. There are other companies (not Exxon) that are spending money to investigate alternative fuels and may be more environmentally conscious. Exxon has one of the worst reputations; did not do a satisfactory job of cleaning up their mess in Alaska, is the first interested in drilling in the Wildlife Preserve.

It would be more cost-effective for Americans to develop cars that get better mileage, than to pay Exxon to plunder the Wildlife Preserve to get X number of gallons and then leave.

I dont see anything wrong with a "windfall" tax to help the poor with heating bills. Just try being really cold for one day of your life; the cost of a monthly heating bill is out of some peoples' reach.

I do my business with Chevron, and have stock in that company as well.

A windfall tax to help the poor to heat their homes - sign me up for that.
I actually would be more than willing to pay more taxes on the gas I buy to have a large diaster relief fund that was properly managed. I would happily pay more on my heating bill to help those that can't afford heat.

 

[deanws]

A windfall tax to help the poor to heat their homes - sign me up for that.
I actually would be more than willing to pay more taxes on the gas I buy to have a large diaster relief fund that was properly managed. I would happily pay more on my heating bill to help those that can't afford heat.

I like to help the seniors pay for their meds. I do give a LOT to causes like this. I figure the working age adults can help themselves. I am all about the kids and the seniors. JMO. Everyone is compelled to give for different causes. Those are my two top causes, besides church, which of course comes first.

 

[deanws]

My husband and I dug deep this year for charity and Katrina charities got the most. I would like to know what Exxons contribution was? In this time of record breaking profits for them.
I gave up my gas guzzling car 5 years ago and drive a compact. I love it!

http://www.texasatj.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/Exxonhttp://www.uwtgc.org/news/current.html Donation.asp

http://www.texasatj.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/ExxonDonation.asp

ExxonMobil has donated $7 Million plus in-kind gifts. For more information on how ExxonMobil is helping Hurricane victims, click here...http://www.houstonhurricaneaid.org/

 

[mic730]

http://www.texasatj.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/Exxonhttp://www.uwtgc.org/news/current.html Donation.asp

http://www.texasatj.org/PressRoom/PressReleases/ExxonDonation.asp

ExxonMobil has donated $7 Million plus in-kind gifts. For more information on how ExxonMobil is helping Hurricane victims, click here...http://www.houstonhurricaneaid.org/

I am glad to know that Exxon donated 7 mil. Seems a small amount compared to their profit this year of $36.13 billion .
I wonder if I should roll my eyes at that?

 

[deanws]

I am glad to know that Exxon donated 7 mil. Seems a small amount compared to their profit this year of $36.13 billion .
I wonder if I should roll my eyes at that?

Do whatever floats your boat. You asked....so I answered.

 

[mic730]

I like to help the seniors pay for their meds. I do give a LOT to causes like this. I figure the working age adults can help themselves. I am all about the kids and the seniors. JMO. Everyone is compelled to give for different causes. Those are my two top causes, besides church, which of course comes first.

There are plenty of working age adults in this country who are the working poor and can't make ends meet. They have to make decisons between things like food and heat.
I applaud anyone who gives to charity.

 

[deanws]

There are plenty of working age adults in this country who are the working poor and can't make ends meet. They have to make decisons between things like food and heat.
I applaud anyone who gives to charity.

Unless, of course it's Exxon.

 

[mic730]

Do whatever floats your boat. You asked....so I answered.

OK then - I roll my eyes at Exxons contribution compared to amount of pofit they made this year!

 

[mic730]

Unless, of course it's Exxon.

No, I clearly said I am glad to know they gave 7 million. I think they could have dug a little deeper though.

 

[deanws]

OK then - I roll my eyes at Exxons contribution compared to amount of pofit they made this year!

Like I said earlier...three generations of Exxon engineers and next year my son will be the fourth generation. I applaud their profit, their donations, and all they do for our community. They gave my oldest son an $80,000($20,000 a year for 4 years) scholarship. I think they do their part. They give 4 scholarships like this every year. They encourage bright students to go far in the field of engineering. I think it is great. They didn't get my youngest son though. He is in premed. He took one year of engineering courses and said he would rather cut off his head than do that boring stuff! LMAO!!!! :laugh:

 

[deanws]

No, I clearly said I am glad to know they gave 7 million. I think they could have dug a little deeper though.

Click on the other links. They are also giving FREE legal help for those involved in civil suits. I am sure that is more than most companies gave.

 

[mic730]

Like I said earlier...three generations of Exxon engineers and next year my son will be the fourth generation. I applaud their profit, their donations, and all they do for our community. They gave my oldest son an $80,000($20,000 a year for 4 years) scholarship. I think they do their part. They give 4 scholarships like this every year. They encourage bright students to go far in the field of engineering. I think it is great. They didn't get my youngest son though. He is in premed. He took one year of engineering courses and said he would rather cut off his head than do that boring stuff! LMAO!!!! :laugh:

That I can't find fault in! I am happy your children got a good education through help from Exxon.
But overall I don't have a postive opinion of big oil companies not just Exxon.