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GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup panel survey finds the public
bracing
for continued rising gas prices this summer. A majority of poll
respondents expect gas prices to reach the $4.00 per gallon level in
their local area this summer, though only a small minority expects it
to
reach the $5.00 mark. Roughly two in three Americans say they have
already been affected financially in some meaningful way by the high
gas
prices. The public most often mentions oil company greed as the reason
for the high gas prices, though it also mentions other more practical
reasons such as problems with refineries.

Two questions:

1. If it's "oil company greed", why wasn't gas $5 after Katrina?

2. Are you proud that public opinion is being shaped using the same
media techniques ESPN has uses to demonize Barry Bonds?


Different sort of question:

1. If it's "oil company greed", why wasn't gas $5 after Katrina?

Gene already taught you that it was $5 in some areas.


2. Are you proud that public opinion is being shaped using the same
media techniques ESPN has uses to demonize Barry Bonds?


Tell me your definition of "media" first. A spokesperson who is paid a
salary by Exxon - is he "media"?

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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In message , HK sprach
forth the following:

GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup panel survey finds the public bracing
for continued rising gas prices this summer. A majority of poll
respondents expect gas prices to reach the $4.00 per gallon level in
their local area this summer, though only a small minority expects it to
reach the $5.00 mark. Roughly two in three Americans say they have
already been affected financially in some meaningful way by the high gas
prices. The public most often mentions oil company greed as the reason
for the high gas prices, though it also mentions other more practical
reasons such as problems with refineries.
Two questions:

1. If it's "oil company greed", why wasn't gas $5 after Katrina?

2. Are you proud that public opinion is being shaped using the same
media techniques ESPN has uses to demonize Barry Bonds?


Different sort of question:

Would you agree that the 3 entities below have created public impressions
that are hard to change?

1) Wal Mart
2) Used car dealers
3) Law firms




Earned, rather than created.

Jim wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup panel survey finds the public bracing
for continued rising gas prices this summer. A majority of poll
respondents expect gas prices to reach the $4.00 per gallon level in
their local area this summer, though only a small minority expects it to
reach the $5.00 mark. Roughly two in three Americans say they have
already been affected financially in some meaningful way by the high gas
prices. The public most often mentions oil company greed as the reason
for the high gas prices, though it also mentions other more practical
reasons such as problems with refineries.

They'll mention whatever the talking heads tell them to mention as
reasons. Remember "increased demand in China"? That's the reason I heard
for the latest run-up. Same thing last year. But, when the price dropped
last year, nobody said "decreased demand in China". I don't listen any
more. The only info I'd believe would come from Rex Tillerson, who was
being waterboarded in return for real details about the pricing scheme.
All other explanations thus far are an insult to our intelligence.

The "problems with refineries" reason is a tad too predictable. There's no
reason to doubt "refinery" and big oil greed, though.

It's pretty hard to ignore big oil's announcement of record profits every
quarter. Maybe it's time to sell the boat and buy Exxon Mobil stock.
Jim




Maybe it is time to elect a president who gives a damn about those with
middle or lower class incomes. We've had six and a half years of
corporate payoff in the White House. It's time to make sure the public's
interest is represented in such key, high-cost to the public industries
as oil and health care.

"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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Would you agree that the 3 entities below have created public impressions
that are hard to change?

1) Wal Mart
2) Used car dealers
3) Law firms

Wal Mart has more customers than any business in the world.

Used car dealers don't make any money unless they attract customers
either.

Lawyers are the primary contributors to Democrats.


You're not much of a dancer.

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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In message , JoeSpareBedroom sprach
forth the following:

Would you agree that the 3 entities below have created public impressions
that are hard to change?

1) Wal Mart
2) Used car dealers
3) Law firms
Wal Mart has more customers than any business in the world.

Used car dealers don't make any money unless they attract customers
either.

Lawyers are the primary contributors to Democrats.


You're not much of a dancer.




He apparently has four right feet, which is why he lives in my bozo bin,
along with the rest of the intellectually challenged.

On Wed, 30 May 2007 11:43:26 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
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GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup panel survey finds the public bracing
for continued rising gas prices this summer. A majority of poll
respondents expect gas prices to reach the $4.00 per gallon level in their
local area this summer, though only a small minority expects it to reach
the $5.00 mark. Roughly two in three Americans say they have already been
affected financially in some meaningful way by the high gas prices. The
public most often mentions oil company greed as the reason for the high
gas prices, though it also mentions other more practical reasons such as
problems with refineries.


They'll mention whatever the talking heads tell them to mention as reasons.
Remember "increased demand in China"? That's the reason I heard for the
latest run-up. Same thing last year. But, when the price dropped last year,
nobody said "decreased demand in China". I don't listen any more. The only
info I'd believe would come from Rex Tillerson, who was being waterboarded
in return for real details about the pricing scheme. All other explanations
thus far are an insult to our intelligence.


Explanation - long term maximization of profit. Salvation Army does charity
work.

On 30 May 2007 13:31:42 GMT, "Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute"
wrote:

2. Are you proud that public opinion is being shaped using the same
media techniques ESPN has uses to demonize Barry Bonds?

Barry Bonds deserves demonization.

Not enough bad things can happen to Barry Bonds.

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On Wed, 30 May 2007 14:05:21 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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"John H." wrote in message
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On Wed, 30 May 2007 11:43:26 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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"HK" wrote in message
news:69WdnVrWZpgwzsDbnZ2dnUVZ_vzinZ2d@comcast. com...
GALLUP NEWS SERVICE

PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup panel survey finds the public
bracing
for continued rising gas prices this summer. A majority of poll
respondents expect gas prices to reach the $4.00 per gallon level in
their
local area this summer, though only a small minority expects it to
reach
the $5.00 mark. Roughly two in three Americans say they have already
been
affected financially in some meaningful way by the high gas prices.
The
public most often mentions oil company greed as the reason for the
high
gas prices, though it also mentions other more practical reasons such
as
problems with refineries.


They'll mention whatever the talking heads tell them to mention as
reasons.
Remember "increased demand in China"? That's the reason I heard for the
latest run-up. Same thing last year. But, when the price dropped last
year,
nobody said "decreased demand in China". I don't listen any more. The
only
info I'd believe would come from Rex Tillerson, who was being
waterboarded
in return for real details about the pricing scheme. All other
explanations
thus far are an insult to our intelligence.


Explanation - long term maximization of profit. Salvation Army does
charity
work.


You go to the supermarket and find that a gallon of milk is suddenly
$4.00.
Last week, it was $2.00. You ask for an explanation and are told "It's due
to increased demand at our store across town".

How would you feel about that answer?


I'd feel like we should elect a president who cares about the poor and the
middle class and would do something to hold down milk prices. Maybe he
could raise cows - unionized, of course.

Bull**** answer, as usual. Sesame Street over yet?

"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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In message , JoeSpareBedroom sprach
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"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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In message , JoeSpareBedroom
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Would you agree that the 3 entities below have created public
impressions that are hard to change?

1) Wal Mart
2) Used car dealers
3) Law firms

Wal Mart has more customers than any business in the world.

Used car dealers don't make any money unless they attract customers
either.

Lawyers are the primary contributors to Democrats.


You're not much of a dancer.

No, I demonstrated that you have contempt for success and supplication for
the John Edwardses of the world.

You demonstrated that once again, you've danced around someone's question
because to answer it honestly, you'd step in quicksand.

Do you ever NOT have a bad day?

"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in message
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In message , JoeSpareBedroom
sprach forth the following:

"Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute" wrote in
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In message , JoeSpareBedroom
sprach forth the following:

Would you agree that the 3 entities below have created public
impressions that are hard to change?

1) Wal Mart
2) Used car dealers
3) Law firms

Wal Mart has more customers than any business in the world.

Used car dealers don't make any money unless they attract customers
either.

Lawyers are the primary contributors to Democrats.


You're not much of a dancer.

No, I demonstrated that you have contempt for success and supplication
for the John Edwardses of the world.

You demonstrated that once again, you've danced around someone's
question because to answer it honestly, you'd step in quicksand.

Your question was an AVOIDANCE NON-ANSWER TO TO QUESTIONS I POSED.


No it was not. The point was that every business creates its image, or as
Harry pointed out, earns it, for better or worse. The 3 in the list are
perfect examples. Wal Mart's got a miserable reputation with as many people
as those who love the place. Used car dealers are seen as snakes, much the
same as lawyers. You are fully aware of all this.

The major oil companies are no different. They offer us bull****
explanations for the price swings. If you kids gave you similar answers,
there would be consequences, assuming you were a competent parent.