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JJIII 04-25-2013 08:51 AM

Another one bites the dust.
 
How many now?

http://www.humanevents.com/2013/04/2...wer-of-oregon/

finnbow 04-25-2013 09:40 AM

Thank God we continue to subsidize Big Oil.:D

JJIII 04-25-2013 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finnbow (Post 155307)
Thank God we continue to subsidize Big Oil.:D

I think I'll move to Kentucky and hook up with these fellers.:D

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/backyard-oil

Maybe I can get some of that "Obama Money".

ebacon 04-25-2013 11:34 AM

Get some!

piece-itpete 04-25-2013 11:43 AM

We'll have to wait for cold fusion John :)

Pete

mpholland 04-27-2013 08:58 AM

Just because Portland is the capitol of green, it really is ironic that people would think solar around here. Most of the year we are covered with clouds and/or getting pissed on by Ma Nature.

whell 04-27-2013 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piece-itpete (Post 155331)
We'll have to wait for cold fusion John :)

Pete

Not too much longer now....

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/sc...y-8590480.html

whell 04-27-2013 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finnbow (Post 155307)
Thank God we continue to subsidize Big Oil.:D

Since gasoline taxes are typically collected on a % of the selling price, you better believe it pays to keep those pump prices nice and high, limit supply.

merrylander 04-27-2013 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mpholland (Post 155788)
Just because Portland is the capitol of green, it really is ironic that people would think solar around here. Most of the year we are covered with clouds and/or getting pissed on by Ma Nature.

Add to that most solar panels are made in China by government subsidized factories. Anyone wants to stick on of thos big wind turbines in the back forty they are welcome.

finnbow 04-27-2013 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by whell (Post 155801)
Since gasoline taxes are typically collected on a % of the selling price, you better believe it pays to keep those pump prices nice and high, limit supply.

Not so. Fuel taxes are on a per gallon basis.


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