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Originally Posted By AaronR: don't write checks you can't cash Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Because they have my name on them. You need to provide your proof. Because what youyclaiming is in direct opposition of what Mike Wirth, Darren Woods and Wael Sawan have publicly stated. So, please back yourself up. I think they know a thing or two more than you. Also, plenty of people here can vouch for my articles. As there’s a lot of people who know who I am. Edit: The drafts of them are in my big thread. Along with a lot more info. don't write checks you can't cash I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. |
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Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Because they have my name on them. You need to provide your proof. Because what youyclaiming is in direct opposition of what Mike Wirth, Darren Woods and Wael Sawan have publicly stated. So, please back yourself up. I think they know a thing or two more than you. Also, plenty of people here can vouch for my articles. As there’s a lot of people who know who I am. Edit: The drafts of them are in my big thread. Along with a lot more info. don't write checks you can't cash I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing |
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Originally Posted By Cincinnatus: Ukraine’s targeting of Russian energy infrastructure inside of Russia is just and an appropriate and necessary part of fighting Russia. Iran’s threatening and attacking of civilian commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf and through Houthi proxies in the Red Sea are illegal acts and considered war crimes. Originally Posted By Cincinnatus: Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: Perhaps:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1RibAr9kPgDiesel Crisis and Market Impact: Walsh argues that Ukraine's targeting of Russian fuel refineries is causing a surge in global diesel prices (6:48 - 7:25), noting that diesel is essential for transportation and logistics. This shift is also affecting gasoline production as refineries prioritize more profitable diesel output (7:50 - 8:46). Economic and Political Context: The video highlights that gas prices have seen a record-breaking 52% increase during this midterm cycle (12:12 - 12:50). Walsh suggests that the current administration's energy policies and the ongoing support for Zelensky are exacerbating these problems (10:46 - 11:00). Potential Risks and Failed Solutions: The host warns against government-imposed export bans or price controls on fuel, arguing they would backfire by decreasing domestic production and causing shortages (20:10 - 23:40). He also discusses the depletion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (27:48 - 28:51). Worst-Case Scenario: Citing reports from JP Morgan, the video warns that if global oil inventories reach an "operational stress floor," it could lead to severe energy shortages and economic instability (29:05 - 30:52). Walsh concludes by proposing that the government should prioritize ending the attacks on energy infrastructure and seeking alternative oil sources. Ukraine’s targeting of Russian energy infrastructure inside of Russia is just and an appropriate and necessary part of fighting Russia. Iran’s threatening and attacking of civilian commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf and through Houthi proxies in the Red Sea are illegal acts and considered war crimes. It's pretty simple isn't it. And what's more, how about maybe, BOTH are driving up fuel prices. One has been going on since 2021 and without these attacks, has the potential to continue for who knows how long. The other could have been handled completely differently. I appreciate some of Walsh's stuff, but the guy is about as agenda driven as CNN and The View. |
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Originally Posted By AaronR: drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Because they have my name on them. You need to provide your proof. Because what youyclaiming is in direct opposition of what Mike Wirth, Darren Woods and Wael Sawan have publicly stated. So, please back yourself up. I think they know a thing or two more than you. Also, plenty of people here can vouch for my articles. As there’s a lot of people who know who I am. Edit: The drafts of them are in my big thread. Along with a lot more info. don't write checks you can't cash I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing Im using all the citations I used to write my articles. Please present yours. I’m using comments directly from three CEOs of major oil companies. (Linked) EIA and Jodi Data (Linked). Referenced OPEC’s own monthly output report. Showed you where to find said articles. You do you after that. If you want to try to argue my credibility, have fun. Plenty of people know who I am. |
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Originally Posted By AaronR: drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Because they have my name on them. You need to provide your proof. Because what youyclaiming is in direct opposition of what Mike Wirth, Darren Woods and Wael Sawan have publicly stated. So, please back yourself up. I think they know a thing or two more than you. Also, plenty of people here can vouch for my articles. As there’s a lot of people who know who I am. Edit: The drafts of them are in my big thread. Along with a lot more info. don't write checks you can't cash I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing it’s the citations in the drafts that matter. That’s what he’s talking about. ETA beat |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: Exactly, but Trump is Putin's bitch. He literally rolled out the red carpet for him in Alaska, and had U.S. service members kneeling on the ground for him. Fucking pathetic. https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/534696451_1255538076677764_2796550454240758884_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx619x474&ctp=s619x474&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=8dBg5kTfiFsQ7kNvwFZmtnD&_nc_oc=Adrm5mvRva_HoaeLdzXGFO12PxR2G7bgPafwnIDGOGLoq3aZQMunQ2NxoFfBJtyjdY0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&_nc_gid=ELT5-c_WR9mYWzdx4Rnj1A&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_AQJEkpJcBQfyUgIeqpOYXhiCb3HmF9T-yLoqy3IlYYFR0g&oe=6AB887A2 ROFL. You get your “facts” from Twitter? They’re adjusting the carpet, not kneeling for Putin. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: ROFL. You get your “facts” from Twitter? They’re adjusting the carpet, not kneeling for Putin. Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By DmL5: Exactly, but Trump is Putin's bitch. He literally rolled out the red carpet for him in Alaska, and had U.S. service members kneeling on the ground for him. Fucking pathetic. https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/534696451_1255538076677764_2796550454240758884_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx619x474&ctp=s619x474&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=8dBg5kTfiFsQ7kNvwFZmtnD&_nc_oc=Adrm5mvRva_HoaeLdzXGFO12PxR2G7bgPafwnIDGOGLoq3aZQMunQ2NxoFfBJtyjdY0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&_nc_gid=ELT5-c_WR9mYWzdx4Rnj1A&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_AQJEkpJcBQfyUgIeqpOYXhiCb3HmF9T-yLoqy3IlYYFR0g&oe=6AB887A2 ROFL. You get your “facts” from Twitter? They’re adjusting the carpet, not kneeling for Putin. Cool. They’re on their hands and knees “adjusting the carpet” for Putin. You say that like it makes it any better. What the fuck? We should not be entertaining that shit head or pretending the war isn’t entirely his problem. |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: Cool. They’re on their hands and knees “adjusting the carpet” for Putin. You say that like it makes it any better. What the fuck? We should not be entertaining that shit head or pretending the war isn’t entirely his problem. LMAO. This isn’t difficult. You said “they were kneeling for Putin” That was your original comment. That’s false. They were kneeling to adjust the carpet. That is completely and utterly different than your original claim that they were kneeling for Putin himself, which is blatantly false. You then adjusted your comment. You either didn’t know what they were doing and are covering(fell for Twitter hyperbole posts) or you did know and are being disingenuous. Either one looks bad for you. Where did the Putin worshippers go!? Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: Really now? So, communocrats don't want to seize the legislature & jack up fuel prices to manipulate the domestic energy market & force out any & all alternatives to electricity? Well gee, then I guess I shouldn't be concerned about the upcoming midterms. After all, what could go wrong? Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: Originally Posted By Cincinnatus: Undeniable, cold statement of facts. You describe that as “righteous chest beating”? You are irrational. Really now? So, communocrats don't want to seize the legislature & jack up fuel prices to manipulate the domestic energy market & force out any & all alternatives to electricity? Well gee, then I guess I shouldn't be concerned about the upcoming midterms. After all, what could go wrong? What does that have to do with anything I said? Again, you are irrational. |
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Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Mid terms? The energy market will be fried until 2029 at this rate. If not beyond. Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By Cincinnatus: Trump lacks the moral courage to do what will actually help open up oil supplies. He is paralyzed by fear that he will be to blame. That paralysis has him indecisive and whining rather than acting. If we lose control of the House and Senate, it is 100% his fault. His short-sightedness and lack of courage will bring his entire agenda to a screeching halt. Mid terms? The energy market will be fried until 2029 at this rate. If not beyond. Oof. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: LMAO. This isn’t difficult. You said “they were kneeling for Putin” That was your original comment. That’s false. They were kneeling to adjust the carpet. You then adjusted your comment. You either didn’t know what they were doing and are covering(fell for Twitter hyperbole posts) or you did know and are being disingenuous. Either one looks bad for you. Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By DmL5: Cool. They’re on their hands and knees “adjusting the carpet” for Putin. You say that like it makes it any better. What the fuck? We should not be entertaining that shit head or pretending the war isn’t entirely his problem. LMAO. This isn’t difficult. You said “they were kneeling for Putin” That was your original comment. That’s false. They were kneeling to adjust the carpet. You then adjusted your comment. You either didn’t know what they were doing and are covering(fell for Twitter hyperbole posts) or you did know and are being disingenuous. Either one looks bad for you. Why is this so hard for you to understand? I didn’t say they’re bowing to Putin. I said they’re kneeling. Do you not know the difference? The picture literally shows them kneeling. Yes, because they’re fixing the carpet. For Putin. I already knew the full context of the picture. And it doesn’t change my opinion of it. The point is, they shouldn’t be put in that position and it’s disgraceful to treat Putin like anything but a scumbag and a criminal. The war is 100% his fault. |
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Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Im using all the citations I used to write my articles. Please present yours. I’m using comments directly from three CEOs of major oil companies. (Linked) EIA and Jodi Data (Linked). Referenced OPEC’s own monthly output report. Showed you where to find said articles. You do you after that. If you want to try to argue my credibility, have fun. Plenty of people know who I am. Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Because they have my name on them. You need to provide your proof. Because what youyclaiming is in direct opposition of what Mike Wirth, Darren Woods and Wael Sawan have publicly stated. So, please back yourself up. I think they know a thing or two more than you. Also, plenty of people here can vouch for my articles. As there’s a lot of people who know who I am. Edit: The drafts of them are in my big thread. Along with a lot more info. don't write checks you can't cash I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing Im using all the citations I used to write my articles. Please present yours. I’m using comments directly from three CEOs of major oil companies. (Linked) EIA and Jodi Data (Linked). Referenced OPEC’s own monthly output report. Showed you where to find said articles. You do you after that. If you want to try to argue my credibility, have fun. Plenty of people know who I am. You claimed you "have 2 published articles". I don't believe you. "Thousands of posts in the Big Oil Thread on ARFCOM" doesn't cut mustard, nor does giving other's names and citing them. I care less that predecessors in your family carved a spot for you to be in the successful, and wealthy "domestic" O&G business. |
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Originally Posted By AaronR: You claimed you "have 2 published articles". I don't believe you. "Thousands of posts in the Big Oil Thread on ARFCOM" doesn't cut mustard, nor does giving other's names and citing them. I care less that predecessors in your family carved a spot for you to be in the successful, and wealthy "domestic" O&G business. Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Originally Posted By AaronR: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Because they have my name on them. You need to provide your proof. Because what youyclaiming is in direct opposition of what Mike Wirth, Darren Woods and Wael Sawan have publicly stated. So, please back yourself up. I think they know a thing or two more than you. Also, plenty of people here can vouch for my articles. As there’s a lot of people who know who I am. Edit: The drafts of them are in my big thread. Along with a lot more info. don't write checks you can't cash I told both of you where it’s at. I’m not hard to figure out. Go do your homework, lol. Also, so far I’m the only one in this thread that has provided information that can be used as a citation. Not “oh my feels.” Like, math. Here’s the math. I’m clearly in the O&G industry. Plenty of people, in this thread know who I am. So yeah. If you’re going to say that, then refute my points. Come up with your own numbers. Show me proof I’m wrong. Show proof that the three sources I linked are wrong. drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing Im using all the citations I used to write my articles. Please present yours. I’m using comments directly from three CEOs of major oil companies. (Linked) EIA and Jodi Data (Linked). Referenced OPEC’s own monthly output report. Showed you where to find said articles. You do you after that. If you want to try to argue my credibility, have fun. Plenty of people know who I am. You claimed you "have 2 published articles". I don't believe you. "Thousands of posts in the Big Oil Thread on ARFCOM" doesn't cut mustard, nor does giving other's names and citing them. I care less that predecessors in your family carved a spot for you to be in the successful, and wealthy "domestic" O&G business. Cool. So you’re going to be buttmad and a troll no matter what I say. As long as we got that out of the way. I already gave you all the information needed to figure it out. Good luck! |
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Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. No compelling reason? What fuel do you think the Russian military runs on? 
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Originally Posted By AaronR: You claimed you "have 2 published articles". I don't believe you. "Thousands of posts in the Big Oil Thread on ARFCOM" doesn't cut mustard, nor does giving other's names and citing them. I care less that predecessors in your family carved a spot for you to be in the successful, and wealthy "domestic" O&G business. 13'ers still living up to the reputation |
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In normal times Russia supplies @ 9.8 million bpd- Ukraine is messing with that. The Middle East countries affected by US action normally supply a combined @ 20.6 million bpd, not even counting the 3 million bpd that Iran normally supplies. Russian oil goes mostly to China and Europe. ME oil goes mostly to Asia, Europe and the US. You work it out.. 
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Originally Posted By PeepEater: The markets have no bearing on reality. Originally Posted By PeepEater: Originally Posted By Lou_Daks: Give me a page, please, wrt to global supplies. Your additive bona fides have been established. It's not relevant to global supply at all. FTR I trust the stock market and oil price to tell me what's up. I look at trends. The oil price trend is down lately, but could change. The stock market price has been great for years (2022 was an exception.) Recent stock prices are pretty good, too, depsite the upturn in oil price the last 6-7 months. This is known as"clue" about where the economy wants to go. The markets have no bearing on reality. Someone apparently doesn’t understand how the economics of gambling on ‘feelz’ works, what futures actually represent, or what influences the stock market. It’s like watching another Cap’N Rob vs Mr Higgs. |
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Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: Im using all the citations I used to write my articles. Please present yours. I'm using comments directly from three CEOs of major oil companies. (Linked) EIA and Jodi Data (Linked). Referenced OPEC's own monthly output report. Showed you where to find said articles. You do you after that. If you want to try to argue my credibility, have fun. Plenty of people know who I am. I'll go stalk someone else now. 
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Originally Posted By Dopple: He's the only person I actually trust with reliable info about what's going on in the O&G industry. The price increases, the blend changes, what we're seeing at the pump. He has a vested interest in this, it's not just a hobby, it's pretty much his life's work. Sure, his thread might be in GD, but it's the best source of info for this entire shitshow. He did admit that his timing was off on what we were seeing in the retail market, but he freely admitted he didn't really know the retail side of things. Originally Posted By Dopple: Originally Posted By AaronR: drafts in a GD thread is not synonymous with "published articles" citation or link to actual publications..........or we are smelling bulls#!t, while seeing nothing His blessed career in O&G and his purview seems legit and is not in question, and agree the thread useful. Claiming 2 publications while unwilling to give link/citation is cringe "faux pas". I am not one of the many suck-ups. |
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Originally Posted By 545days: No compelling reason? What fuel do you think the Russian military runs on? Originally Posted By 545days: Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. No compelling reason? What fuel do you think the Russian military runs on? Maybe what he's trying to say is that Ukraine is corrupt and sucks and Zelensky is a globohomo dictator, Putin is the defender of freedom, and Russia and its great people are victims, and Ukraine should realize its place and just surrender already? |
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Originally Posted By Justinandfreyja: They absolutely are causing this, shocker. We should have disassociated from the conflict years ago. We’re funding our own getting fucked over. It’s bananas. This! Fighting and funding proxy wars for Israel and Ukraine will have financial implications and we are seeing it now. |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: Exactly, but Trump is Putin's bitch. He literally rolled out the red carpet for him in Alaska, and had U.S. service members kneeling on the ground for him. Fucking pathetic. https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/534696451_1255538076677764_2796550454240758884_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx619x474&ctp=s619x474&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=8dBg5kTfiFsQ7kNvwFZmtnD&_nc_oc=Adrm5mvRva_HoaeLdzXGFO12PxR2G7bgPafwnIDGOGLoq3aZQMunQ2NxoFfBJtyjdY0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&_nc_gid=ELT5-c_WR9mYWzdx4Rnj1A&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_AQJEkpJcBQfyUgIeqpOYXhiCb3HmF9T-yLoqy3IlYYFR0g&oe=6AB887A2 This is probably one of the most asinine things I’ve read….today but alas as I’ve stated before: half of GD are commies/Marxists and or bots; half of the remaining half are gay as fuck; half of what’s left are retards. Keep being awesome GD. |
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Originally Posted By PanzerOfDoom: This is probably one of the most asinine things I’ve read….today but alas as I’ve stated before: half of GD are commies/Marxists and or bots; half of the remaining half are gay as fuck; half of what’s left are retards. Keep being awesome GD. And he’s pedal pedaling walking it back too. Pretty hilarious. |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: Why is this so hard for you to understand? I didn’t say they’re bowing to Putin. I said they’re kneeling. Do you not know the difference? The picture literally shows them kneeling. Yes, because they’re fixing the carpet. For Putin. I already knew the full context of the picture. And it doesn’t change my opinion of it. The point is, they shouldn’t be put in that position and it’s disgraceful to treat Putin like anything but a scumbag and a criminal. The war is 100% his fault. LOL. You can’t take back the context of your comment. No matter how hard you try. They weren’t kneeling for Putin. They were kneeling to straighten some carpet. Holy backpedal cope 
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: LOL. You can’t take back the context of your comment. No matter how hard you try. They weren’t kneeling for Putin. They were kneeling to straighten some carpet. Holy backpedal cope Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By DmL5: Why is this so hard for you to understand? I didn’t say they’re bowing to Putin. I said they’re kneeling. Do you not know the difference? The picture literally shows them kneeling. Yes, because they’re fixing the carpet. For Putin. I already knew the full context of the picture. And it doesn’t change my opinion of it. The point is, they shouldn’t be put in that position and it’s disgraceful to treat Putin like anything but a scumbag and a criminal. The war is 100% his fault. LOL. You can’t take back the context of your comment. No matter how hard you try. They weren’t kneeling for Putin. They were kneeling to straighten some carpet. Holy backpedal cope “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.”  Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? |
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Originally Posted By akrado: It is for europe. They're forecast to pay 30% more for US & muslim oil, instead of russian oil this winter. Originally Posted By akrado: It is for europe. They're forecast to pay 30% more for US & muslim oil, instead of russian oil this winter. I thought we were supposed to be upset they were buying Russian oil? Originally Posted By Citadel-SC: We are giving $400 million annually under USAI and that is nothing compared to the ISR, communication, and targeting assistance we give them, without such, this war would’ve been over by now. So no, your statement is just false. As far as Trump, he’s actually been more aggressive than Biden in authorizing and supporting Ukrainian strikes into Russia. You guys always fall for rhetoric, rhetoric is just that, and if you look at actions, Trump has made no attempt to stop supporting Ukraine or to end the war. He either can’t or won’t or simply doesn’t have the political capital to do so. Oh yes the "Russia would have won by now if the evil west hadn't been helping Ukraine!" line. Originally Posted By Alwaysright: Originally Posted By Moondog: Prices didn't go up when Ukraine began going after refineries. The price spiked when the US got into the "war that's not a war, but it is a war" with Iran. Russian oil was sanctioned before we went into Iran, and had little impact on the economy. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/Different-1104.gif Attached File Originally Posted By Lou_Daks: Originally Posted By AaronR: don't write checks you can't cash I'm still waiting for the published article on global oil supply. If he loses his anonymity a valuable insight into the oil and gas market goes away. I'd rather not lose that-he's handy to read  Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. I mean, other than that it's been going on for years. Ukraine would stop targeting Russian O&G when Russia ceases their war and goes back to actual Russia. Telling someone to stop defending themself is wrong-the pressure should be on the aggressor which is very clearly Russia. |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.” Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? What you meant was clear. Implication of submission/reverence, full stop. Which is wrong. Facts matter even when discussing bad optics, which is where you’re trying to shift the argument now that your mistruth has been called out by more than one person. I don’t have an opinion. I don’t give a fuck about that war one way nor another. Have the last word.
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Originally Posted By 15fanatic:snip - Now he discovered he can make Ukraine the scapegoat. - snip |
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Originally Posted By 545days: No compelling reason? What fuel do you think the Russian military runs on? Originally Posted By 545days: Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. No compelling reason? What fuel do you think the Russian military runs on? Do you really think that it will stop the Russian military from getting stocks of fuels? Do you really think that Russia will fall to Ukraine? There’s literally no way Ukraine can accomplish either of those things. The only reason is to get the dems into power so that he has a chance of bringing the US directly into the war. If, by some miracle, Ukraine was able to do damage to Russian fuel production to the point that Russia was about to lose, then I think Russia would respond with WMDs. They consider this war to be existential. That’s not going to happen though. According to the video, Russia is the 2nd largest exporter of diesel fuel. They’ve been exporting energy this entire time. Those losses are not going to affect military readiness, just exports and domestic civilian consumption (if that at this point). Ukraine doesn’t have the strike capability to really do the damage that would be necessary to defeat Russia militarily. |
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Originally Posted By fadedsun: I mean, other than that it's been going on for years. Ukraine would stop targeting Russian O&G when Russia ceases their war and goes back to actual Russia. Telling someone to stop defending themself is wrong-the pressure should be on the aggressor which is very clearly Russia. Originally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. I mean, other than that it's been going on for years. Ukraine would stop targeting Russian O&G when Russia ceases their war and goes back to actual Russia. Telling someone to stop defending themself is wrong-the pressure should be on the aggressor which is very clearly Russia. I responded to another post just above this response. My point is that Ukraine cannot win and this is just a scheme to get the US directly involved as it can directly lead to the dems returning to power. As for the aggressor or not. I don’t care. I only see an attempt to get the US more involved to our detriment. And this isn’t a black and white “Russia invaded for no reason” type situation. After the color revolution, the Ukrainian government started beating their chest about joining NATO and having NATO weapons on Russia's border so they at least have a valid concern and acted no differently than any serious and substantial nation would’ve acted. |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.” Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? Originally Posted By DmL5: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By DmL5: Why is this so hard for you to understand? I didn’t say they’re bowing to Putin. I said they’re kneeling. Do you not know the difference? The picture literally shows them kneeling. Yes, because they’re fixing the carpet. For Putin. I already knew the full context of the picture. And it doesn’t change my opinion of it. The point is, they shouldn’t be put in that position and it’s disgraceful to treat Putin like anything but a scumbag and a criminal. The war is 100% his fault. LOL. You can’t take back the context of your comment. No matter how hard you try. They weren’t kneeling for Putin. They were kneeling to straighten some carpet. Holy backpedal cope “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.” Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? Give it up my dude. |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.” Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? Attached File |
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Originally Posted By DmL5: “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.” Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? Originally Posted By DmL5: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By DmL5: Why is this so hard for you to understand? I didn’t say they’re bowing to Putin. I said they’re kneeling. Do you not know the difference? The picture literally shows them kneeling. Yes, because they’re fixing the carpet. For Putin. I already knew the full context of the picture. And it doesn’t change my opinion of it. The point is, they shouldn’t be put in that position and it’s disgraceful to treat Putin like anything but a scumbag and a criminal. The war is 100% his fault. LOL. You can’t take back the context of your comment. No matter how hard you try. They weren’t kneeling for Putin. They were kneeling to straighten some carpet. Holy backpedal cope “We weren’t kneeling for Putin, we were kneeling to straighten the red carpet for Putin.” Holy shit. Yeah, someone’s backpedaling here and it’s not me. You genuinely think it’s good optics for us to suck up to Putin while blaming Ukraine for this war? It’s standard diplomatic protocol to roll out the red carpet for a visiting head of state on an official visit. He was here to engage in negotiations. We aren’t at war with Russia and it’s generally a shitty negotiating strategy to treat someone disrespectfully when you mean to engage in negotiations with him. If Trump were to fly to Russia tomorrow I am sure the Russians would do the same thing. ETA: I am pretty sure we rolled out the red carpet for Khruschev when he visited during the Cold War. |
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Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: I responded to another post just above this response. My point is that Ukraine cannot win and this is just a scheme to get the US directly involved as it can directly lead to the dems returning to power. As for the aggressor or not. I don’t care. I only see an attempt to get the US more involved to our detriment. And this isn’t a black and white “Russia invaded for no reason” type situation. After the color revolution, the Ukrainian government started beating their chest about joining NATO and having NATO weapons on Russia's border so they at least have a valid concern and acted no differently than any serious and substantial nation would’ve acted. Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Originally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. I mean, other than that it's been going on for years. Ukraine would stop targeting Russian O&G when Russia ceases their war and goes back to actual Russia. Telling someone to stop defending themself is wrong-the pressure should be on the aggressor which is very clearly Russia. I responded to another post just above this response. My point is that Ukraine cannot win and this is just a scheme to get the US directly involved as it can directly lead to the dems returning to power. As for the aggressor or not. I don’t care. I only see an attempt to get the US more involved to our detriment. And this isn’t a black and white “Russia invaded for no reason” type situation. After the color revolution, the Ukrainian government started beating their chest about joining NATO and having NATO weapons on Russia's border so they at least have a valid concern and acted no differently than any serious and substantial nation would’ve acted. You "don't care." But you somehow have the Russian propaganda spin about their totally justified invasion etched upon your heart. lol |
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Originally Posted By 1Andy2: You "don't care." But you somehow have the Russian propaganda spin about their totally justified invasion etched upon your heart. lol Originally Posted By 1Andy2: Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Originally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By Xenophon2023: Listened to this last night. He makes a compelling argument. Frankly, there’s no compelling reason for Ukraine targeting Russian diesel production other than to fuck with the world economy. I recommend watching the video, it goes pretty fast. I mean, other than that it's been going on for years. Ukraine would stop targeting Russian O&G when Russia ceases their war and goes back to actual Russia. Telling someone to stop defending themself is wrong-the pressure should be on the aggressor which is very clearly Russia. I responded to another post just above this response. My point is that Ukraine cannot win and this is just a scheme to get the US directly involved as it can directly lead to the dems returning to power. As for the aggressor or not. I don’t care. I only see an attempt to get the US more involved to our detriment. And this isn’t a black and white “Russia invaded for no reason” type situation. After the color revolution, the Ukrainian government started beating their chest about joining NATO and having NATO weapons on Russia's border so they at least have a valid concern and acted no differently than any serious and substantial nation would’ve acted. You "don't care." But you somehow have the Russian propaganda spin about their totally justified invasion etched upon your heart. lol It’s not propaganda to admit that powerful nations don’t take well to unfriendly nations (or defense organizations) having weapons on their border. Put it this way, let’s say China was going to deploy weapons to Canada because they entered into a treaty. What do you think we would do? We’d invade and would be considered correct to do so. Most Americans would support it. Why? Because we know China is not our friend and them having weapons on our border would be an existential threat. As for not caring. I don’t care. We shouldn’t be involved as it only hurts us and no one can even make the serious argument that Ukraine will defeat Russia, so what’s the point? ETA: but way to engage in ad hominem attacks without addressing the argument. |
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Originally Posted By Cincinnatus: Ukraine’s targeting of Russian energy infrastructure inside of Russia is just and an appropriate and necessary part of fighting Russia. Iran’s threatening and attacking of civilian commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf and through Houthi proxies in the Red Sea are illegal acts and considered war crimes. That's the reason the allies made a great effort to bomb the Romanian oil fields in WWII. Russian refineries are legitimate targets, and if Trump really wanted Ukraine to stop hitting Russian refineries, he should be putting pressure on his "friend" Putin to end the conflict tomorrow. |
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Originally Posted By Firearmsenthusiast: Right, this place is a magnet for the who's who. It's remarkable, I should stop wasting my time talking to Sec. Wright and just ask GD. Originally Posted By Firearmsenthusiast: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: All the newly minted global energy experts are funny. Right, this place is a magnet for the who's who. It's remarkable, I should stop wasting my time talking to Sec. Wright and just ask GD. 
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