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Anonymous Coward User ID: 11273128 Germany 02/22/2012 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? for sure it DOES matter ! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 11273128 because we have to pay indirectly for your stupid wars, Americans! Fucking ungrateful leftist POS. You wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for America. It's a privilege that you can talk shit about them. Most (if not all) of our German values are on the line if America falls. Get fucked... why? because without the non-selfish help from our fellow american brothers Germany would be a free country, not still occupied by so-called Alloes ! we would have a peace contract and so on and on... maybe you as a German (?) should search for real information.. and always remember: the winner writes the history books... |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1340722 United States 02/22/2012 06:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? 7445883:MV8xNzkwMTkyX0ZCQ0VDOTZE] Quoting: Delta Force Due to the dangers of setting up ground-based supply convoys, the military fully expects that air-drops will be increasingly necessary in the coming months and years. And that means our military's fuel bill is only going to get more and more expensive. WHY NOT JUST INVENT KORAN-FUELED HUMMERS. I HEAR THEY BURN PERTY GOOD. THE KORANS, NOT THE HUMMERS. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1405654 Germany 02/22/2012 07:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? for sure it DOES matter ! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 11273128 because we have to pay indirectly for your stupid wars, Americans! Fucking ungrateful leftist POS. You wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for America. It's a privilege that you can talk shit about them. Most (if not all) of our German values are on the line if America falls. Get fucked... why? because without the non-selfish help from our fellow american brothers Germany would be a free country, not still occupied by so-called Alloes ! we would have a peace contract and so on and on... maybe you as a German (?) should search for real information.. and always remember: the winner writes the history books... what the fuck you are on? |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 11288147 United States 02/22/2012 07:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? Price Gouging Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Price Gouging? Florida Statute 501.160 states that during a state of emergency, it is unlawful to sell, lease, offer to sell, or offer for lease essential commodities, dwelling units, or self-storage facilities for an amount that grossly exceeds the average price for that commodity during the 30 days before the declaration of the state of emergency, unless the seller can justifying the price by showing increases in its prices or market trends. Examples of necessary commodities are food, ice, gas, and lumber. 2. How do I know if I’m being price gouged? The law compares the reported price of the commodity or service during the state of emergency to the average price charged over the 30-day period prior to the declared state of emergency. If there is a “gross disparity” between the prior price and the current charge, it is considered price gouging. 3. What is covered under the Price Gouging Statute? The Price Gouging Statute covers only essential commodities. A “commodity” means any good, service, material, merchandise, supplies, equipment, resources, or other article of commerce, and includes, without limitation, food, water, ice, chemicals, petroleum products, and lumber necessary for consumption or use as a direct result of the emergency. The law also requires those selling goods and services to possess an occupational license. Examples of non-essential items luxury items are alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. 4. What evidence do I need to help enforce the Price Gouging Statute? If you suspect price gouging, obtain as much information as possible in the form of estimates, invoices, receipts or bills. When comparing products, note as much information as possible, including the product name, size or quantity, manufacturer, item number and unit price. For lumber products, note the grade, thickness and quality. If it is a service such as storage or towing, note the per-mile (or other distance) charge, removal charges, per-day storage charges and other charges such as security, clean up or other “add-ons.” Report this information to the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline at 1-866-966-7226. You may also report violations online at [link to myfloridalegal.com] or mail documents to the following address: Office of the Attorney General The Capitol, PL-01 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 Please remember to include your name, the name of the company or individual, and a complaint number, if you received one. 5. How can I avoid becoming a victim of price gouging? Plan ahead. Prepare for a disaster before it happens. Always have the following items on hand: * Five gallons of drinking water per person in your household * At least two working flashlights * A portable radio * A telephone with a cord – If the electrical power is lost, a cordless telephone will not work * An ample supply of batteries to power these and other items * A full tank of propane and charcoal if you have a barbeque grills * Non-perishable food items * Formula and diapers, if you have young children in the home Although not essential, board games, books and playing cards might be helpful to entertain young children. Additionally, do not forget to make plans to care for any pets. If government officials recommend evacuation, it would be wise to heed that advice. Mandatory evacuations mean just that. Gas tanks should be filled in advance in case evacuation is advised. After the danger has passed, obtain estimates for clean-up and repairs in writing from licensed contractors. Check with county or city contractor’s licensing board for recommendations and demand proof of proper licensing. Don’t allow anyone to bully you or force you into making a quick decision. Never hesitate to call the local law enforcement if necessary. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1562221 02/22/2012 07:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? $3.39 here in SE Wisconsin. I had heard on the news that the highest registerd price for gas was in Cali at $4.49. Quoting: Vulcan4 paying $3.53 Flex fuel (85%) alcohol in Cali... Wow, I would have imagined Flex Fuel to be much cheaper. I mean, that was the whole point of Flex Fuel, wasnt it? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 10117829 United States 02/22/2012 07:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? 7445883:MV8xNzkwMTkyX0ZCQ0VDOTZE] Quoting: Delta Force According to GasBuddy.com, motorists are shelling out $5.89 for a gallon of regular gas at a Shell station in Lake Buena Vista, topping out at $5.99 a gallon for premium. It doesn’t get better at a Suncoast Energy station in Orlando, where drivers are paying $5.79 for a gallon of regular. “Prices over in the Disney World area are much higher than any other place in Florida,” Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, told CBS Tampa, adding that people regularly complain about gas prices in that area. [link to tampa.cbslocal.com] Pentagon report says U.S. pays $400/gal for gas in Afghanistan The astronomical cost of fuel is due in part to how it must be delivered: by parachute. Huge military cargo planes operated by the Air Force fly to a remote drop zone and send dozens of pallets to the ground, containing items like food, water and, of course, fuel. There's more bad news. Due to the dangers of setting up ground-based supply convoys, the military fully expects that air-drops will be increasingly necessary in the coming months and years. And that means our military's fuel bill is only going to get more and more expensive. www.green.autoblog.com/2011/12/06/pentagon-report-says-us-pays-400-gal-for-gas-in-afghanistan/ Yeah, we also pay to import sand into Kuwait, uh because there is a huge sand shortage? At least they are spending our children's future money well, right? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11031978 United Kingdom 02/22/2012 07:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? 7445883:MV8xNzkwMTkyX0ZCQ0VDOTZE] Quoting: Delta Force Due to the dangers of setting up ground-based supply convoys, the military fully expects that air-drops will be increasingly necessary in the coming months and years. And that means our military's fuel bill is only going to get more and more expensive. WHY NOT JUST INVENT KORAN-FUELED HUMMERS. I HEAR THEY BURN PERTY GOOD. THE KORANS, NOT THE HUMMERS. Amazing reply! Win! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1281779 United States 02/22/2012 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? Sweet Jesus, help us all !!! I just made vacation plans to take my 8yr old daughter to Disney. Already booked the car, room for a week. bought the tickets to Disney and Universal studios. have until June 5th to cancel, if gas keeps going up, I might have to call it off !!! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11199612 United States 02/22/2012 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? Its unlikely. Even in '08, the national average peaked at $4.11, which roughly corresponded to an oil price peak at $145/barrel. Today, oil closed at $106 per barrel. Just from that, its pretty clear that we have a LONG way to go before we see $6/gallon as a national average rather than just opportunistic price gouging by a handful of stations. I paid $3.42 this morning. Honestly, I don't think we'll see $6 gallon for quite a long time. The US economy simply can't sustain it, because most of the people are barely getting by as it is. You'll see demand destruction accelerate as prices continue to rise. I'd honestly be shocked if it hits $4.50 and even if it does, it'll drop like a brick soon afterward. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 9859945 United States 02/22/2012 07:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? Its unlikely. Even in '08, the national average peaked at $4.11, which roughly corresponded to an oil price peak at $145/barrel. Today, oil closed at $106 per barrel. Just from that, its pretty clear that we have a LONG way to go before we see $6/gallon as a national average rather than just opportunistic price gouging by a handful of stations. I paid $3.42 this morning. Honestly, I don't think we'll see $6 gallon for quite a long time. The US economy simply can't sustain it, because most of the people are barely getting by as it is. You'll see demand destruction accelerate as prices continue to rise. I'd honestly be shocked if it hits $4.50 and even if it does, it'll drop like a brick soon afterward. I ordered a solar car 20 years ago. Still waiting for GM to deliver it. Maybe a few more wars. |
Maxmakc User ID: 11291088 United States 02/22/2012 07:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? for sure it DOES matter ! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 11273128 because we have to pay indirectly for your stupid wars, Americans! Fucking ungrateful leftist POS. You wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for America. It's a privilege that you can talk shit about them. Most (if not all) of our German values are on the line if America falls. Get fucked... I think maybe we should nuke Germany... ...just kidding. Luv ya'all. Sorry for truly being a bad country. Regards, USA Maxmakc |
optimusprimate User ID: 10210453 United Kingdom 02/22/2012 07:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Breaking News: $6.00 gas now being charged here in Florida. What are the rest of you fools paying? Well here in the sunny U.K, we're paying around £1.40 per litre - that works out to be: 4.54 litres in a US gallon 4.54 * £1.40 = £6.35600 per gallon £6.35 = $9.95 PER U.S GALLON in the UK. Stop complaining! Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? ~Epicurus 33 A.D I am being held down by four greys as i type this ~ Florence 2015 A.D |