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RyanB. · 04-30-2007

I got this e-mail and thought I would pass it on.

We have to do something. Did anyone see the profit Conoco Phillips made?

Well it was 3.55 billion for the first quarter of this year. (2007)

NO GAS...On May 15th 2007

Don't pump gas on May 15th...in April 1997, there was a "gas out"
conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30
cents a gallon overnight.

On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in
protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network,
and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.

If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take
$2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil company's
pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May
15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at
least one day.

If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldnt) resend this to all
your contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th"

Dave · 04-30-2007

I've seen this for the last 5 years.

lilyvon schtupp · 04-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I've seen this for the last 5 years.

not only do "they" send this out every year
i've also seen emails showing how this has no effect on the gas companies at all

**Bud** · 04-30-2007

It does absolutely no good if you still "use" the gas. If you don't buy it on the 15th you will either buy it on the 14th or 16th. The gas companies still sell the same amount if you still "use" the same amount.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Don't Buy Gas on May 15

jpa · 04-30-2007

^i thought i saw that somewhere before

**Thender** · 04-30-2007

yup...

lilyvon schtupp · 04-30-2007

dammit bud8
i was just about to post that link

KUfan_Donnie · 05-01-2007

I'm all for supporting the rape of American consumers from big oil companies...I mean, after all, how the hell are the Exxons of the world going to research alternative/more efficient (and cheaper) fuels if they don't make $20 billion in profit?

lilyvon schtupp · 05-01-2007

so?
why isn't the world taking a cue from brasil?
it's funny how american car makers hem&haw about
making alternative fuel cars and how much funding they need
and time for research
however
Ford recalls 'flex-fuel' cars in Brazil - Boston.com
Since they were first introduced to the market by other automakers in 2003, flex-fuel vehicles have come to represent 70 percent of new car sales in Brazil, driven by skyrocketing international oil prices.
Brazil is a major producer of ethanol, which is distilled from sugar cane and sells for about half the price of gasoline in the country.
Latin America's biggest nation, Brazil is hailed as a model for its use of renewable fuels, and ethanol is available at virtually all its gas stations.
Ford said the recall affects models with 1.6-liter engines produced between 2004 and 2006, and inspections will determine whether the tanks, which are smaller than a windshield wiper fluid reservoir, need replacement.
Ford has three factories in Brazil, employs 9,500 people and is the country's fourth-largest automaker, behind Italy's Fiat SpA, General Motors Corp. and Volkswagen AG. All make flex-fuel vehicles.

lilyvon schtupp · 05-01-2007

Natural gas version
Other big automakers, like Ford Motor Co., plan to start selling Brazilian flex-fuel cars this year. And GM recently upped the ante on fuel choice for Brazilians, offering a flex-fuel car that also runs on natural gas, widely available at the pumps in Brazil’s biggest cities.
Brazil buys into flex-fuel cars - Green Machines - MSNBC.com

deutsch1979 · 05-01-2007

Remember Enron? I didn't follow that all that closely but I watched a show on it (NETV2). They talked about how Enron, once they got into the power companies in California, closing down some plants "temporarily" for maintenance or such, so that it would appear as though there wasn't enough electricity, therefor driving the price much higher.

So, we sat and watched, started to wonder....sound familiar? Profit, profit, profit...yet so strained on our oil. Hmmm? Wake up America.

lilyvon schtupp · 05-01-2007

wake up and do what?

**Bud** · 05-01-2007

Ride a bike.

deutsch1979 · 05-01-2007

The only reason gas prices are so high is because those with vested interest create phony shortages to hike the price of fuel.

I didn't say to do anything...I said "Wake Up". Its time to see "who" is stealing from our pockets.

lilyvon schtupp · 05-01-2007

i was asleep... for far too long i was blaming Dole pineapples for hiking up the gas prices

KUfan_Donnie · 05-01-2007

But if they don't have record profits, how ever will they survive?

On a related note, when will I be able to turn in a pint or two of blood at the gas station to help pay for fuel?

deutsch1979 · 05-01-2007

I think you can only give a pint at a time.

04-30-2007	#1
RyanB. even when you know you never know Listens: T95 - Wichita Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Age: 37 Posts: 1,172 Throcks: 477.68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gas out I got this e-mail and thought I would pass it on. We have to do something. Did anyone see the profit Conoco Phillips made? Well it was 3.55 billion for the first quarter of this year. (2007) NO GAS...On May 15th 2007 Don't pump gas on May 15th...in April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight. On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places. There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up. If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil company's pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day. If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldnt) resend this to all your contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th"

04-30-2007	#2
Dave Wookin Pa Nub Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 6,843 Throcks: 8,304.52 Thanks: 933 Thanked 1,771 Times in 334 Posts	Re: Gas out I've seen this for the last 5 years. __________________ Speedway! ~ Spin-out! ~ Crypto-Logic! YetAnotherGreatBandName.com Questions, comments, concerns?

04-30-2007	#4
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 13,971 Throcks: 19,288.96 Thanks: 14,477 Thanked 15,352 Times in 3,564 Posts	Re: Gas out It does absolutely no good if you still "use" the gas. If you don't buy it on the 15th you will either buy it on the 14th or 16th. The gas companies still sell the same amount if you still "use" the same amount. Urban Legends Reference Pages: Don't Buy Gas on May 15 __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

04-30-2007	#5
jpa Special Members Listens: Podcast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha Age: 28 Posts: 7,847 Throcks: 2,508.98 Thanks: 1,237 Thanked 5,605 Times in 1,154 Posts	Re: Gas out ^i thought i saw that somewhere before __________________ "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown

04-30-2007	#6
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 24,107 Throcks: 9,385.84 Thanks: 14,833 Thanked 17,105 Times in 4,229 Posts	Re: Gas out yup... __________________ Shenandoah, American Legion Post #88 Color Guard, State Color Guard Champions for 2008 - 2009 Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush.

04-30-2007	#7
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,727 Throcks: 2,723.58 Thanks: 72 Thanked 1,980 Times in 374 Posts	Re: Gas out dammit bud8 i was just about to post that link __________________ "We will NOT allow you to blaspheme The Monkees on this show!"- Todd

05-01-2007	#8
KUfan_Donnie Recovering Gambling Addict Listens: Podcast Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 4,067 Throcks: 1,255.43 Thanks: 3,233 Thanked 651 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Gas out I'm all for supporting the rape of American consumers from big oil companies...I mean, after all, how the hell are the Exxons of the world going to research alternative/more efficient (and cheaper) fuels if they don't make $20 billion in profit? __________________ My liver must hate me

05-01-2007	#9
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,727 Throcks: 2,723.58 Thanks: 72 Thanked 1,980 Times in 374 Posts	Re: Gas out so? why isn't the world taking a cue from brasil? it's funny how american car makers hem&haw about making alternative fuel cars and how much funding they need and time for research however Ford recalls 'flex-fuel' cars in Brazil - Boston.com Since they were first introduced to the market by other automakers in 2003, flex-fuel vehicles have come to represent 70 percent of new car sales in Brazil, driven by skyrocketing international oil prices. Brazil is a major producer of ethanol, which is distilled from sugar cane and sells for about half the price of gasoline in the country. Latin America's biggest nation, Brazil is hailed as a model for its use of renewable fuels, and ethanol is available at virtually all its gas stations. Ford said the recall affects models with 1.6-liter engines produced between 2004 and 2006, and inspections will determine whether the tanks, which are smaller than a windshield wiper fluid reservoir, need replacement. Ford has three factories in Brazil, employs 9,500 people and is the country's fourth-largest automaker, behind Italy's Fiat SpA, General Motors Corp. and Volkswagen AG. All make flex-fuel vehicles. __________________ "We will NOT allow you to blaspheme The Monkees on this show!"- Todd

05-01-2007	#10
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,727 Throcks: 2,723.58 Thanks: 72 Thanked 1,980 Times in 374 Posts	Re: Gas out Natural gas version Other big automakers, like Ford Motor Co., plan to start selling Brazilian flex-fuel cars this year. And GM recently upped the ante on fuel choice for Brazilians, offering a flex-fuel car that also runs on natural gas, widely available at the pumps in Brazil’s biggest cities. Brazil buys into flex-fuel cars - Green Machines - MSNBC.com __________________ "We will NOT allow you to blaspheme The Monkees on this show!"- Todd

05-01-2007	#11
deutsch1979 TnTU Senior Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gretna NE Age: 29 Posts: 291 Throcks: 334.51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas out Remember Enron? I didn't follow that all that closely but I watched a show on it (NETV2). They talked about how Enron, once they got into the power companies in California, closing down some plants "temporarily" for maintenance or such, so that it would appear as though there wasn't enough electricity, therefor driving the price much higher. So, we sat and watched, started to wonder....sound familiar? Profit, profit, profit...yet so strained on our oil. Hmmm? Wake up America.

05-01-2007	#12
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,727 Throcks: 2,723.58 Thanks: 72 Thanked 1,980 Times in 374 Posts	Re: Gas out wake up and do what? __________________ "We will NOT allow you to blaspheme The Monkees on this show!"- Todd

05-01-2007	#13
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 13,971 Throcks: 19,288.96 Thanks: 14,477 Thanked 15,352 Times in 3,564 Posts	Re: Gas out Ride a bike. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

05-01-2007	#14
deutsch1979 TnTU Senior Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gretna NE Age: 29 Posts: 291 Throcks: 334.51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas out The only reason gas prices are so high is because those with vested interest create phony shortages to hike the price of fuel. I didn't say to do anything...I said "Wake Up". Its time to see "who" is stealing from our pockets.

05-01-2007	#15
lilyvon schtupp i ride the short bus because i'm Listens: I don't listen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: counciltucky Posts: 1,727 Throcks: 2,723.58 Thanks: 72 Thanked 1,980 Times in 374 Posts	Re: Gas out i was asleep... for far too long i was blaming Dole pineapples for hiking up the gas prices __________________ "We will NOT allow you to blaspheme The Monkees on this show!"- Todd

05-01-2007	#16
KUfan_Donnie Recovering Gambling Addict Listens: Podcast Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 4,067 Throcks: 1,255.43 Thanks: 3,233 Thanked 651 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Gas out But if they don't have record profits, how ever will they survive? On a related note, when will I be able to turn in a pint or two of blood at the gas station to help pay for fuel? __________________ My liver must hate me

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05-01-2007	#17
deutsch1979 TnTU Senior Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gretna NE Age: 29 Posts: 291 Throcks: 334.51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gas out I think you can only give a pint at a time.