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Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 01:42 PM
"Just before the elections, prices go down. After the elections, prices go back up" - Chris
So you're saying that elections are based on gas prices?
Get a clue, the presidential candidates have no effect on gas prices, if they DID, it would be a HUGE part of every campaign platform. They wouldn't shut up about it. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 01:46 PM
Bush owns oil corporations! |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 01:53 PM
Which ones?
Provide proof, please. |
Chris
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 02:28 PM
Arbusto Energy and Bush Exploration. They merged with Spectrum 7 and Bush was given $2.6 million in stock options, plus an average of $81,000 a year salary. Then, Spectrum 7 was bought by Harken Corporation. In '87, it was having some financial trouble, and recieved $25 million from the United Bank of Switzerland in return for stock interest. Then Bush left the oil business and sold 2/3 of his stocks for $848,560. Not as much as they were originally worth, but still a 0 profit. Also, Dick Cheney was CEO of Halliburton, one of the world's largest oil companies. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 02:41 PM
"Not as much as they were originally worth, but still a 0 profit" Sorry, typo. Meant 0 profit. |
Chris
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 02:44 PM
Ok, two hundred percent profit. It won't let me use percent symbol and numbers. |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 02:54 PM
That's proof?
How about a link or two to support this?
What does all of this financial crap that you're talking about have to do with the price of gas? Answer: nothing.
Like I said, if he really had any personal control over the price of gas, the conniving shit would use it as a campaign platform.
"Who sets the price of oil? It is from where we import the oil. It is Saudi Arabia. It is Venezuela. It is Mexico" -
<a href="http://www.tipponline.com/articles/00/congress.htm">Alaskan Congressman speech.</a>
The countries that the US buys oil from set their prices. The US does not set the oil price for them, as much as they would like to.
(And please tell me that Chris does not equal Christopher Cole.) |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 03:16 PM
""Not as much as they were originally worth, but still a 0 profit" Sorry, typo. Meant 0 profit."
"Ok, two hundred percent profit. It won't let me use percent symbol and numbers." - Chris
So that line should read "Not as much as they were originally worth, but still a 200 percent profit"? |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 03:26 PM
This "financial crap" shows that the Bush administration has huge oil interests. All of the Bush information can be found at http://www.famoustexans.com/georgewbush.htm
Also, Harken, which purchased Bush's company, drilled in Texas, meaning WE set the price, because it is U.S. oil.
No, Chris is not Christopher Cole, and yes, it means 200 percent profit |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 03:40 PM
So, how does any of this financial crap affect the price of oil?
Bush manipulated the price of oil by selling his interests in the oil industry? Huh?
What happened when Iraq was attacked? The price of oil went up. So would it not have made sense for him to hold on to his oil holdings and therefore make way more money?
"Not as much as they were originally worth, but still a 200 percent profit"?
So you're saying that he sold them at a loss, but still at a 200 percent profit?
Do me a favor, and let me know what colour the sky is on your planet.
And if "WE" (meaning the Americans) set the price, what the hell are you complaining about? Set it lower and shut up. Problem solved. |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 03:51 PM
And I looked at the sources at the bottom of the link you gave me (at least the ones that still exist).
They include a Geocities page and a political party's newsletter. Wow, can't get better sources of info than that. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 03:55 PM
Screw this. I am tired of arguing and doing research and crap. You win. :blank: |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 04:06 PM
I blame Uncle Bill, Mr. French, Cissy, Buffy, Jody, and Mrs. Beasley. Hey- it's a family affair |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 04:18 PM
"Tired of doing research? Join the church, for all the easy answers you can blindly believe, and MORE!"
:roll:
This has been a RIAD Public service announcement.
(RodIsADick, Inc. is not associated with reality in any way, shape, or form.)
But seriously, Chris, how can YOU believe it if you can't prove it? Faith?
Sorry for scaring you off by using common sense. |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 04:19 PM
And Raoul, the Clampetts were in on it, too.
As were Ma and Pa Kettle. |
Captain Al
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 04:57 PM
A slight correction to Rod's thorough, slam dunk, no punches pulled, call 'em as he sees 'em, merciless lambasting of Chris:
The price of oil is not set by the country selling it. It is one world price determined by world supply vs world demand. |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 05:22 PM
Very true, Captain Al. For some strange reason, chris didn't pick up on that...
I know that the country selling it does not set the price, OPEC does. At least for now. (But then again, OPEC IS made up of the countries selling the oil.) But yes, they still have to bow to consumer demand when setting their price.
I was just expanding on the speech of the Alaskan congressman that I had left the link for.
It seemed easier than trying to explain how the price of oil is actually set. I guess I could have just sent him to Wikipedia. |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 05:56 PM
O.K. back off-topic now... Canada rules eh? Anymore cracks about Canada being slightly retarded and it's on...
EVERYONE gets to see the doctor there and NO other place in the world breeds em like Canada...
Avril Lavigne...
Shania Twain...
Anne Murray...
Nothing else need be said...
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Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 05:59 PM
DAMN... forgot Pamela Anderson on that list too... can you add it for me Alex?
:coolsmirk: |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 06:32 PM
Anne Murray sings like a goat. Avril Lavigne sounds like a injured moose-calf. Shania Twain: oooh- Canadian Trailer Trash. Hee Haw. Pam Anderson- pitiful. Silicone and speed, eh? |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 06:36 PM
Slightly? Yeah, and space is slightly large...
😊
John Candy, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Eugene Levy, and Joe Flaherty. Yeah, all prime examples of Canadian beauty...
😜
Of course, there's always Natasha Henstridge, Lois Maxwell (Miss Moneypenny from Dr.No), Anna Paquin, and Jennifer Tilly (once you mute it, anyway...), Neve Campbell, Kim Cattrall, and let me not forget (Please!) Carrie-Anne Moss |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 06:59 PM
Oh yeah Raoul,
I forgot what a hunk of burnin' stud love you are... you would turn them all away wouldn't you. Because they're all below your standards... NOT! You be on your knees so fast your pocket protector would still be hovering in mid-air! Oh lets' not forget the fact that all these horrible sounding pieces of trailer trash probably don't earn near the cash Mr. Raoul makes in a week huh?
😏
Between the fat bank account and the look... who gives a shit what they sound like!
As for Rod's additions to the list...
Natasha - So hot I watch the goofiest TV show of all-time (She Spies)
Anna - Definately smokin' but I still feel guilty for thinking so after "knowing" her from such an early age.
Jennifer - I could think of a couple fun ways to mute that one, but it wouldn't even be totally necessary... you know, because of the view.
Neve - Gotta love that scene with Denise Richards!
Carrie & Kim - Both total hotties!
Lois - Not familiar with her but will look it up now that you've mentioned it.
Like I said before... they sure know how to breed em in Canada... and I'm thankful that none of them are good enough for old Raoul... leaves more for us to enjoy. |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:04 PM
You know who we're unfairly leaving off this list don't you Rod? I'm almost ashamed of myself after realizing, but we must add to the list...
The lovely "Winona"...
she's from Canada too eh?
"Someone horked our clothes eh?" |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:21 PM
"Miss" Ryder, she be American. |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:23 PM
I Am The Gangster of Love, not some Canadian Bacon Boffer. Doubt not my prowess, or I will steal your woman and make her mine, just by the sound of my name. Say it loud,and watch her sigh: "Raoul". I rule. |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:35 PM
Damn, I was convinced that Anna Paquin was one of ours. She's not. Born in Canada and brought up in New Zealand...We always try to claim the Kiwi actors - look at Russel Crowe! :roll: |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:38 PM
yow- I have Gladiator on the VCR right now. Guess that makes me Raoul, The PSYCHIC Gangster of Love. |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:39 PM
This one's just for Smerk. Me wearing a thong...
http://www.villagephotos.com/image.asp?id_=12211466
😜 |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:48 PM
I can't see it! Unless you intended it to be a white box with a red cross in it! 😊
That's an extremely scary thought of being on the same psychic wavelength as Raoul. 🐛 |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:53 PM
No Rod,
I was referring to "Winona" of Museum of Hoaxes fame. She's a regular poster like us... although I won't go on record as to how "regular / normal" we all are here.
Because no matter how hard nerdy little Raoul tries to convince me that he's "too sexy for his shirt, too sexy for himself, too sexy for this world, too sexy for mere mortal women" I don't buy it... and his refusal to admit the obvious is abnormal.
As for stealing my woman Raoul... 😊 please, give it your best shot. I will enjoy watching your attempt very much... about like you enjoy watching those nature documentaries. You know, where you get to watch the lioness hunt down the "weakling" zebra nerd and turn it into dinner. You don't want to watch the carnage... but you just can't look away.
I do appreciate you making me laugh during a crappy Monday at work though... thanks kid. Still think you'd any one of those women from that list could have their way with you... and "truth" be known that probably goes for ANY woman. As I've found in my life experience that those who talk the biggest game, talk game for a reason, because they have no actual playing time. Get my meaning??? Doubt it... but oh well. Canadian bacon still rules... whether you eat it or not!
😝 |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:55 PM
I knew you'd say that... You feel my influence, my power... you have no will of your own. Leave the window open when you dream, and Raoul will come to you... poppies... poppies... |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 07:59 PM
And that window offer was for Smerk, not Marky. He can try the back door, but it's locked. You can't get in my back door, Mark, so quit trying |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:00 PM
I think I'll be leaving my window firmly shut, thank you Raoul! |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:04 PM
Game? To be wooed by Raoul, The Psychic Gangster of Love is no game... Games are for children... Raoul is for women... Women who Know, women who desire, women who... understand. |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:06 PM
Ah, your window says no, but your eyes say yes. Is that felt? |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:07 PM
Hey, Mark, I guess there is at least one woman out there who can resist the lure of Raoul (me!) 😉 |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:09 PM
Raoul, No. We're a world apart. There's no hope for us. (For which, I'm quite thankful) |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:10 PM
So I question your "actual" experience with "the ladies" and you in turn question my sexual orientation. 😊 Whatever dude, fact is you said..."Oh they're not good enough for me." And I said bullshit and called you out on it.
Something else life experience has taught me is that those who most overtly attack / ridicule / joke about "homosexuality" are usually the ones who still haven't "admitted" to themselves, much less the rest of us, what they're actual "preference" is... is there something you'd like to tell us Raoul??? We won't condemn you for your choices... we promise! |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:13 PM
By the way... what's up with calling me "Marky"??? That's about the gay-est thing I've heard all night... and you said while accusing me of having "different" preferences. Like I said... it's a sure sign for you Raoul... ask ANY shrink. They'll tell you the same... |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:15 PM
That's funny, it shows up in mine...
Fine, now my avatar is me in a thong...
:cheese: |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:17 PM
Damn, never even crossed my mind. Sorry, Winona.
:red:
With the clothes reference and all, I thought he was talkin bout the clepto Winona. |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:21 PM
Sorry Rod, can't see your avatar either. I've just had a look at my internet settings to see if there's something there that's preventing it from viewing, but nothing. Despite the fact it's still a scary thought, I still want to see that pic! :red: |
The Curator
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:23 PM
Your avatar isn't showing up for me either. I think it's only showing up for you because it's still loaded in your browser's cache. |
Captain Al
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:23 PM
Maybe Alex had to censor Rod's avatar. |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:24 PM
Marky-poo: Your sexual preference is not my concern. I am curious, however, why a fine woman such as Jen would waste her time with "you", when she could be ravished by "Raoul-The Psychic Gangster of Love"? Pity, perhaps? |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:27 PM
Well damn...
Okay, I emailed it to smerk, so she's got a copy.
Distribute at will. |
Raoul
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:28 PM
If not Pity, then perhaps Guilt? Did she once laugh aloud at your tiny tool, or is it Fear- fear of Flying with Raoul Air? I am a fully licensed Pilot of Lust, if it helps |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:32 PM
Nope, still didn't work Rod. I got a "Use from this location denied" message. It's so hard trying to keep a straight face at the moment... :lol: |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:41 PM
Perhaps I could send you a picture of me in my favorite suit, Smerk. I got it for my birthday some time ago. It's a little wrinkly, just needs a good pressing. You'd thong me later |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:50 PM
Please don't Raoul. Put it away. Now. |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 08:51 PM
Fully licensed Pilot of Lust? You must do a lot of solo flying Raoul... |
Rod
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 09:02 PM
So, is my avatar showing up yet? |
The Curator
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 09:04 PM
Got it. |
Captain Al
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 10:03 PM
I just seen Rod in his thong! Ahh Alex! I'm blind!!! |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 10:05 PM
It's a pity it's showing up now. Could've had some fun with that! 😏 |
Smerk
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 | 11:10 PM
Aren't I clever. I've managed to add an avatar now! :cheese: Yay for me! |
X
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 | 09:40 AM
I still don't see an Avatar... |
Maegan
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 | 09:58 AM
I see red Xs for a couple avs...Smerk, Stephen, I can't see either of your avs. I know there are others, but b/c they're not right on this page, I forget.
I just figure it's my system settings, which I can't change b/c I'm at work. |
Mark-N-Isa
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 | 01:09 PM
Smerk,
VERY funny... the whole "flying solo" thing. We both appreciated that very much!
As for your question Raoul... Jen is with me out of guilt not pity. She feels guilty for stealin' me away from your mom. And again... Marky-poo? OK then... this is one of those times when I can't be thankful enough that the internet is so unpersonal and detached! VERY much so... it's funny to deal with you on here... but if you were actually a neighbor, what a headache that would be!
😊 |
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 | 01:16 PM
Stealing you from my Mom? My Mother is a pure woman, born of a noble family. This cannot stand. I, Raoul, challenge you for the hand of Jen, who I will teach the Ways of Lust. En Garde, Markie |
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