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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:08:16 PM EDT
While I think it is a dick move to " gouge" when people are in need, it is capitalism and these storms have been predicted for WEEKS. If you're not prepped at this point its your own damn fault. You could have Amazon primed yourself a generator on Monday and had it by now.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:10:05 PM EDT
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Yes, selling gasoline for seven dollars a gallon while people are trying to evacuate is capitalism.
It's also one of those things that results in a breakdown of societal order very quickly and has people floating around in the gulf with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:11:22 PM EDT
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Yes, selling gasoline for seven dollars a gallon while people are trying to evacuate is capitalism. It's also one of those things that results in a breakdown of societal order very quickly and has people floating around in the gulf with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:12:17 PM EDT
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$20 says the same laws are on the books in OP's state...
eta- this storm hasn't been around for "weeks"... it was predicted to die over the Yucatán 3 days ago... |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:12:30 PM EDT
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Yes, selling gasoline for seven dollars a gallon while people are trying to evacuate is capitalism. It's also one of those things that results in a breakdown of societal order very quickly and has people floating around in the gulf with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. People were going nuts over plywood at lowes when I stopped for screws. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:13:39 PM EDT
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$20 says the same laws are on the books in OP's state... |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:14:14 PM EDT
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Once a state of emergency is declared don't price controls go into effect automatically?
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:14:37 PM EDT
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This.. People were going nuts over plywood at lowes when I stopped for screws. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yes, selling gasoline for seven dollars a gallon while people are trying to evacuate is capitalism. It's also one of those things that results in a breakdown of societal order very quickly and has people floating around in the gulf with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. People were going nuts over plywood at lowes when I stopped for screws. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:14:50 PM EDT
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While I think it is a dick move to " gouge" when people are in need, it is capitalism and these storms have been predicted for WEEKS. If you're not prepped at this point its your own damn fault. You could have Amazon primed yourself a generator on Monday and had it by now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/351853/Capture-289289.JPG Yes people should have been well prepared by now and those that wait to the last minute should expect to pay a stupid tax in the form of higher prices but within reason. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:15:18 PM EDT
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OP, do you charge more for BJ's during a hurricane?
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:15:43 PM EDT
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Yes, selling gasoline for seven dollars a gallon while people are trying to evacuate is capitalism. It's also one of those things that results in a breakdown of societal order very quickly and has people floating around in the gulf with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:16:41 PM EDT
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My MIL was asking me today if Lowe's would have a generator that would run the AC on her 3,000sqft house. She didn't want to spend more than $1,000.
I told her to just stay with us. ETA: Wrong thread 
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:16:57 PM EDT
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They proposed it once, failed miserably.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:17:01 PM EDT
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Once a state of emergency is declared don't price controls go into effect automatically? |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:17:04 PM EDT
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The market decides the prices.
"Price gouging" is bullshit. Stock up, plan ahead, or be subject to market fluctuations. Supply becomes difficult in times of crisis, and there needs to be a financial incentive for people to provide services in a crisis. Furthermore, it can help separate people who want from people who need. Snow shovels cost more in winter than summer. When flights are canceled, rental cars cost more. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:17:49 PM EDT
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No, lack of order and people buying up all the gas because it's artificially cheap so that there is none left for anyone gets people killed. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:19:09 PM EDT
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Oh look. A shit talk TX thread.
OP is intelligent and has valuable insight to offer. 
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:19:35 PM EDT
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Here is what I wan't to know why are people waiting until NOW to prep. These storms have been projected for over 2 weeks hell there is a 10 day old thread on it here from that weather dude. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:20:54 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted.
Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. <Removed -40xb> Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:22:05 PM EDT
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He's probably still bitter after shopping CTD.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:23:17 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted. Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. So before you decide to get your tranny gash in a bunch. Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:23:29 PM EDT
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Yes and "muh capitalism" explains why the Constitution doesn't give the government any power whatsoever to regulate trade and the Texas State Legislature was completely overstepping its lawful authority by passing measures to avoid price gouging during emergencies
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:23:46 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted. Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. So before you decide to get your tranny gash in a bunch. Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:23:54 PM EDT
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The market decides the prices. "Price gouging" is bullshit. Stock up, plan ahead, or be subject to market fluctuations. Supply becomes difficult in times of crisis, and there needs to be a financial incentive for people to provide services in a crisis. Furthermore, it can help separate people who want from people who need. Snow shovels cost more in winter than summer. When flights are canceled, rental cars cost more. Also, for good measure...  "Bread & Milk" -THE ORIGINAL VIDEO- vicdibitetto.net |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:25:04 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted. Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. So before you decide to get your tranny gash in a bunch. Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:25:32 PM EDT
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Since you won't say what state you are from.....I don't believe you. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:26:03 PM EDT
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Gougers are a breed that deserve anal rape by Lucille.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:27:09 PM EDT
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Pretty much every state is like that.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Once a state of emergency is declared don't price controls go into effect automatically? Chris |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:27:39 PM EDT
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Gougers are a breed that deserve anal rape by Lucille. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:28:43 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted. Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. So before you decide to get your tranny gash in a bunch. Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:30:14 PM EDT
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He's probably still bitter after shopping CTD. 
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:31:37 PM EDT
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LOL.
Good luck with your centrally planned shortage goals of 2017. Price "gouging" simply enables people who actually need a resource to buy it. The market price for many things goes up during storms. If prices remain the same it results in a shortage. Higher prices mean people who actually need something can still get it. Supply and Demand, not even once. Stay "free" Texas. Georgia has a similar retard law unfortunately |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:31:41 PM EDT
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While I think it is a dick move to " gouge" when people are in need, it is capitalism and these storms have been predicted for WEEKS. If you're not prepped at this point its your own damn fault. You could have Amazon primed yourself a generator on Monday and had it by now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/351853/Capture-289289.JPG Sooooo . . . . which state in the union are you from . . . that you're afraid to provide a link to . . . <Removed -40xb> ? ? ? 
ETA : 're |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:33:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's funny, I have a place in both states. Alaska is definitely bigger, and definitely infused with more liberals and social parasites expressed as a percentage of the population.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:33:55 PM EDT
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Sooooo . . . . which state in the union are you from . . . that you afraid to provide a link to . . . <Removed -40xb> ? ? ? |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:34:20 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted. Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. So before you decide to get your tranny gash in a bunch. Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. 
Should've planned ahead, right? 
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:34:34 PM EDT
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...people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. No really, go ahead. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:34:45 PM EDT
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And morons that don't prep when they are told exactly what is coming deserve what? |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:36:32 PM EDT
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Whenever the gulf has a storm and Texas starts their fucking crying bullshit over nothing.... Our gas goes up to like $4 a gallon. SO YES him calling these lying fucks on out on their bullshit it's more than warranted. Like they think everyone is so fucking stupid that we dont know we produce more than we use and buy a ton while exporting texas oil on the cheap. We see Opec's press releases saying the US is letting out tankers sit for weeks and we are at 20% production. So before you decide to get your tranny gash in a bunch. Maybe you should idk open a fucking newspaper? If that storm hits and Texas pulls its normal crying ass bullshit my profits will be FUCKED for the fall season. So will thousands of other commercial fisherman. Are you going to feed my fucking family when I lose 5+ grand a month plus normal over head? What about all the trucking in this country? Every you buy is moved by truck. tens of thousands of trucks.... Sorry for the rant but people like you make me want to punch myself in the face. You will probably be the first one to complain that the milk you feed your crotch fruit doubled in price yet have not a fucking clue why. Texas doesn't cause this. It's just every Jekyll needs a Hyde to blame the business on, huh? Not everyone can afford to prep for generators and extra gasoline etc. that due to natures whims, they may not need. Yeah, a potentially deadly storm is threatening part of our nation. Let's blame whatever state is in the path, because is "oh no, my gas prices" yet some here can buy enough to damn near buy out a Lowes and Walmart.. Way to rally. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:37:19 PM EDT
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Another "conservative" protecting "free market principles" except when pushing bullshit can score some extra political points from people that don't know any better . . .
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:37:32 PM EDT
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Quote Historylol, that's pretty funny.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:38:05 PM EDT
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Been through many hurricanes in Indiana, have you? Didn't think so. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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And morons that don't prep when they are told exactly what is coming deserve what? We do get a shitload of tornados near my house in Indiana tho and its the same shit. Tards who don't prep are flapping in the wind when the power is out for days. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:40:38 PM EDT
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Nope, but been through a 18 day power outage in the middle of winter when it was -30 through -50 for all 18 damn days. I was fine, many people were fucked. I had 1,000 gallons of heating oil, generator and about 18 cord of wood. We do get a shitload of tornados near my house in Indiana tho and its the same shit. Tards who don't prep are flapping in the wind when the power is out for days. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:40:53 PM EDT
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I honestly believe you have to be born here to understand.You can move here from wtf ever,
and still not be a Texan. 
So much jealousy just proves my point. Proud 5th generation Texan. So, resume your bullshit,it don't mean nothin......... 
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:40:53 PM EDT
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I am an Alaskan Resident currently living in Indiana. Alaska tried to pass it in 2008 when our gas prices were at damn near $7 per gallon in the cities but it failed. Indiana only has a law against the "gouging" of fuel only during a state of emergency, but again that doesn't limit gouging on food or other supplies just fuel. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:40:58 PM EDT
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Nope, but been through a 18 day power outage in the middle of winter when it was -30 through -50 for all 18 damn days. I was fine, many people were fucked. I had 1,000 gallons of heating oil, generator and about 18 cord of wood. We do get a shitload of tornados near my house in Indiana tho and its the same shit. Tards who don't prep are flapping in the wind when the power is out for days.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:42:35 PM EDT
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LOL. Good luck with your centrally planned shortage goals of 2017. Price "gouging" simply enables people who actually need a resource to buy it. The market price for many things goes up during storms. If prices remain the same it results in a shortage. Higher prices mean people who actually need something can still get it. Supply and Demand, not even once. Stay "free" Texas. Georgia has a similar retard law unfortunately Have to find the story of the guy in Kentucky who (after a hurricane in Texas) decided to buy a bunch of generators in KY, drive down to TX and sell them at a 50% markup. People with a clue call that free enterprise and filling a need. The cops called it "gouging" and arrested him. Retarded. And I'll bet that attorney general calls himself "conservative". This kind of thing among many others is why that term is now purely marketing bullshit. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:43:39 PM EDT
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You're a piece of shit if you take advantage of people during an emergency situation. You are a step below .22lr neckbeards.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:43:50 PM EDT
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Winter springs up suddenly in a matter of hours?? Damn, that must suck for those poor people not being able to prep for winter. Surely you're just being obtuse. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:45:09 PM EDT
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Exactly. Have to find the story of the guy in Kentucky who (after a hurricane in Texas) decided to buy a bunch of generators in KY, drive down to TX and sell them at a 50% markup. People with a clue call that free enterprise and filling a need. The cops called it "gouging" and arrested him. Retarded. And I'll bet that attorney general calls himself "conservative". This kind of thing among many others is why that term is now purely marketing bullshit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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LOL. Good luck with your centrally planned shortage goals of 2017. Price "gouging" simply enables people who actually need a resource to buy it. The market price for many things goes up during storms. If prices remain the same it results in a shortage. Higher prices mean people who actually need something can still get it. Supply and Demand, not even once. Stay "free" Texas. Georgia has a similar retard law unfortunately Have to find the story of the guy in Kentucky who (after a hurricane in Texas) decided to buy a bunch of generators in KY, drive down to TX and sell them at a 50% markup. People with a clue call that free enterprise and filling a need. The cops called it "gouging" and arrested him. Retarded. And I'll bet that attorney general calls himself "conservative". This kind of thing among many others is why that term is now purely marketing bullshit. Free market, supply and demand and all that. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 8:45:22 PM EDT
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So. You're an Indiana resident. lol Quote HistoryQuoted:
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