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[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1047100" timestamp="1314993783"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046967#msg1046967 date=1314987788] [quote author=True Blue link=topic=87540.msg1046962#msg1046962 date=1314987475] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=87540.msg1046946#msg1046946 date=1314986660] [quote author=True Blue link=topic=87540.msg1046943#msg1046943 date=1314986374] [size=36pt]Given profits of $35 billion [/size] in just the first quarter alone, it's hard to find evidence that repealing these subsidies would cut domestic production or cause layoffs," Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), chairman of the committee, lectured the oilmen. Chevron Corp. Chief Executive John Watson, however, said: "Don't punish our industry for doing its job well." Rising energy prices have become a key economic issue, threatening the current recovery, as well as a political one. Democrats have called for an end to the tax breaks as a way of generating income to close the federal budget deficit; the deficit has become a key GOP issue as the 2012 election approaches. [color=red]House Republicans have generally opposed ending the breaks because they view them as a tax increase[/color]. Events like Thursday's hearing have become a familiar sight when gasoline prices move upward, as they have in recent weeks. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is close to $4, and at least 17 states have prices well above that benchmark, according to recent surveys. [color=red]The oil executives argued that scaling back their tax breaks would unfairly single out their industry and hamper their ability to pursue new energy exploration,[/color] jeopardizing jobs and perhaps leading to even higher prices. They also contended their companies weren't to blame for high gas prices.  Oil executives defend profits, tax cuts at Senate hearing Gasoline prices are driven by forces beyond their control, [color=red]heads of major oil companies tell lawmakers in arguing against repeal of tax breaks[/color] for their firms [/quote] When were these tax breaks enacted? [/quote]from what I can find 2005 And We all know who was in the WHITE HOUSE that yr, GOD AND BIG OIL ;D ;D [/quote] God and Big Oil in 2012...sounds good, I'm in!  8) [/quote]Typical consumer ::) [/quote] Over 9% unemployment and (in my best Dean Wormer voice)  0.0 jobs created in August...I can see why you want to stick with obama!

[quote name="True Blue" post="1046962" timestamp="1314987475"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=87540.msg1046946#msg1046946 date=1314986660] [quote author=True Blue link=topic=87540.msg1046943#msg1046943 date=1314986374] [size=36pt]Given profits of $35 billion [/size] in just the first quarter alone, it's hard to find evidence that repealing these subsidies would cut domestic production or cause layoffs," Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), chairman of the committee, lectured the oilmen. Chevron Corp. Chief Executive John Watson, however, said: "Don't punish our industry for doing its job well." Rising energy prices have become a key economic issue, threatening the current recovery, as well as a political one. Democrats have called for an end to the tax breaks as a way of generating income to close the federal budget deficit; the deficit has become a key GOP issue as the 2012 election approaches. [color=red]House Republicans have generally opposed ending the breaks because they view them as a tax increase[/color]. Events like Thursday's hearing have become a familiar sight when gasoline prices move upward, as they have in recent weeks. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is close to $4, and at least 17 states have prices well above that benchmark, according to recent surveys. [color=red]The oil executives argued that scaling back their tax breaks would unfairly single out their industry and hamper their ability to pursue new energy exploration,[/color] jeopardizing jobs and perhaps leading to even higher prices. They also contended their companies weren't to blame for high gas prices.  Oil executives defend profits, tax cuts at Senate hearing Gasoline prices are driven by forces beyond their control, [color=red]heads of major oil companies tell lawmakers in arguing against repeal of tax breaks[/color] for their firms [/quote] When were these tax breaks enacted? [/quote]from what I can find 2005 And We all know who was in the WHITE HOUSE that yr, GOD AND BIG OIL ;D ;D [/quote] God and Big Oil in 2012...sounds good, I'm in!  8)

[quote name="westend1" post="1046833" timestamp="1314981213"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=87540.msg1046791#msg1046791 date=1314979526] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046754#msg1046754 date=1314978047] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=87540.msg1046746#msg1046746 date=1314977753] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046706#msg1046706 date=1314976366] [Hidden Content];         Better than the last 8 years, huh? [/quote] Year over year comparisons are meaningless.  You and I already had this discussin on Abbot labs.  If a basketball player is averaging 2 points per game and then starts averaging 4 points per game, you can make a headline that says " Player increases point production by 100%"  Sound good but isnt [/quote] 4 points is better than 2 and more profit is better than less, however you try to spin it. [/quote] The markets dont spin anything.  They give a very unbiased, non political opinion.  In their opinion, the company is worth about a third less than when it came out.  Funny that you, of all people, would say more profits are good.  You didnt seem to think that about Abbot Labs [/quote] You seem to have forgotten parts of that conversation.  I don't mind profits, I just don't want to give tax breaks to companies who fire Americans and hire overseas. [/quote] But you seem to defend GM and the volt subsidies when GM is doing this: [Hidden Content] One quote in particular: "It's an almost impossible dilemma," said former labor secretary Robert B. Reich, now a professor at the University of California-Berkeley. "GM is a global company -- so for that matter is AIG and the biggest Wall Street banks. That means that bailing them out doesn't necessarily redound to the benefit of the U.S. or American workers.

[quote name="westend1" post="1046712" timestamp="1314976576"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046708#msg1046708 date=1314976464] [quote author=True Blue link=topic=87540.msg1046704#msg1046704 date=1314976249] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046701#msg1046701 date=1314975982] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046687#msg1046687 date=1314974754] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046682#msg1046682 date=1314974284] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=87540.msg1046677#msg1046677 date=1314973916] WHOAAA! Briefly caught on CBS this morning: [b]auto industry selling cars[/b], manufacturing is doing good, retail sales much better than expected this August ...Keep Hope Alive! [/quote] Not selling this car...they can't give these volts away and they want 10,000 sold by end of 2011...can you say subsidize?  Another green idea heading south! [Hidden Content] [/quote] Did you read the article or just the headline? [/quote] I read the article...your point?  Would you call this a success? [/quote] They are selling as fast as anything else, so I would not call it a flop as you trying too. But keep searching for any thing to blame Obama for, Maybe your going to blame him for the drought in Texas or the floods in the east. God is on your side :o [/quote] The factory where they are made is subsidized @ 30% with taxpayer money...that's what angers me...spend your own money on crappy cars, no mine!  Wouldn't matter who was in office [/quote] You should have said that in the first place rather than, "they can't give them away".  That's just untrue, isn't it? [/quote] Wow...you got me!  ::)

[quote name="westend1" post="1046706" timestamp="1314976366"] [Hidden Content];         Better than the last 8 years, huh? [/quote] Back on topic...volt sales!

[quote name="True Blue" post="1046704" timestamp="1314976249"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046701#msg1046701 date=1314975982] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046687#msg1046687 date=1314974754] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046682#msg1046682 date=1314974284] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=87540.msg1046677#msg1046677 date=1314973916] WHOAAA! Briefly caught on CBS this morning: [b]auto industry selling cars[/b], manufacturing is doing good, retail sales much better than expected this August ...Keep Hope Alive! [/quote] Not selling this car...they can't give these volts away and they want 10,000 sold by end of 2011...can you say subsidize?  Another green idea heading south! [Hidden Content] [/quote] Did you read the article or just the headline? [/quote] I read the article...your point?  Would you call this a success? [/quote] They are selling as fast as anything else, so I would not call it a flop as you trying too. But keep searching for any thing to blame Obama for, Maybe your going to blame him for the drought in Texas or the floods in the east. God is on your side :o [/quote] The factory where they are made is subsidized @ 30% with taxpayer money...that's what angers me...spend your own money on crappy cars, no mine!  Wouldn't matter who was in office

[quote name="True Blue" post="1046690" timestamp="1314974972"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046682#msg1046682 date=1314974284] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=87540.msg1046677#msg1046677 date=1314973916] WHOAAA! Briefly caught on CBS this morning: [b]auto industry selling cars[/b], manufacturing is doing good, retail sales much better than expected this August ...Keep Hope Alive! [/quote] Not selling this car...they can't give these volts away and they want 10,000 sold by end of 2011...can you say subsidize?  Another green idea heading south! [Hidden Content] [/quote]Again just another REP spin.. No Dove He only read the head line. But here As a result, supplies at dealerships -- where Volts reportedly sit on the lot for less than 10 days, about as quick as a car can be processed and turned around for a customer. [b]Rep gloom and Doom[/b]. Read more: [Hidden Content] [/quote] Not doom and gloom...reality!

[quote name="westend1" post="1046687" timestamp="1314974754"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046682#msg1046682 date=1314974284] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=87540.msg1046677#msg1046677 date=1314973916] WHOAAA! Briefly caught on CBS this morning: [b]auto industry selling cars[/b], manufacturing is doing good, retail sales much better than expected this August ...Keep Hope Alive! [/quote] Not selling this car...they can't give these volts away and they want 10,000 sold by end of 2011...can you say subsidize?  Another green idea heading south! [Hidden Content] [/quote] Did you read the article or just the headline? [/quote] I read the article...your point?  Would you call this a success?

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1046677" timestamp="1314973916"] WHOAAA! Briefly caught on CBS this morning: [b]auto industry selling cars[/b], manufacturing is doing good, retail sales much better than expected this August ...Keep Hope Alive! [/quote] Not selling this car...they can't give these volts away and they want 10,000 sold by end of 2011...can you say subsidize?  Another green idea heading south! [Hidden Content]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1046627" timestamp="1314970741"] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046585#msg1046585 date=1314968506] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=87540.msg1046520#msg1046520 date=1314935609] Just google the professor's name at American University. He's been forecasting for a while now. [/quote] I'm pleased to announce that professor Allan Lichtman's streak will end in 2012!  :) [/quote]LOL!    :D  "Keep hope alive. We will continue our presidential drive. He will be recognized as the greatest of all time-eee!!!!! Watch and see how the polls will blow your mind-ddddd!" [/quote] I'm with tigersvoice, I don't think even you believe that!  ;D

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1046520" timestamp="1314935609"] Just google the professor's name at American University. He's been forecasting for a while now. [/quote] I'm pleased to announce that professor Allan Lichtman's streak will end in 2012!  :)

[quote name="bmtball" post="1036598" timestamp="1313611988"] [quote author=rounder17 link=topic=86220.msg1036521#msg1036521 date=1313602196] Why is everyone giving this guy a hard time? He is putting kids in front of scouts, not an easy thing to do. [/quote] Agree 100%.  Why are people so quick to shoot holes in a guy trying to help out local kids?  Might the costs paid help defray the costs of bringing all these scouts in?  In case you haven't heard, the State of Texas, along with many other states, are cutting the budgets of most universities.  Which directly impacts athletic budgets.  So to get a gathering of all these scouts, maybe he has to offer to pay some of their expenses?  The "what's in it for him" is that by gathering all these scouts, maybe he can get a full combine, so he can scout players for his college. Funny how so many people are quick to take credit for a kids success on this board.  But criticize those who legitimately give a kid opportunities.  DaBears-if people listened to you, no one would get recruited.  Just send out e-mails and wait for them to come to your high school game? (perhaps a high school coach?)  Insane.  To get recruited today, not only do you have to have talent, you have to be seen.  Being seen today, means being in the right place at the right time.  Unless you have a kid on your high school team throwing low 90's or an athlete who is a legit 5 tool player, or be playing against one of these types of players, you won't get seen just by playing high school ball.  Of the 2011 class who signed on to play college ball, very few did it by just playing high school ball.  They were seen with their select team playing in a summer tournament, they were seen at a college prospect camp, they were seen at one of these combines, they were seen at one of the Monday night games that Fackler runs, and they were seen at a Perfect Game, or simlar camp.  In order to be seen, you need to attend these combines, you need to go to as many college prospect camps as possible, you need to get on a summer team that travels to college venues, or close to college venues.  All of which, cost money.  As a parent, you have to determine if the benefit out weighs the cost. There isn't one magic bullet to being seen, then ultimately getting a scholarship.  It is a long and arduous process that involves a little luck and a lot of hard work.  Coach Harrington is simply giving kids another option to "being seen".  Is that so bad? [/quote] Good post!

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Prayers from Lumberton

It never gets old!  8)

That is awesome!  8)

[quote name="adminbaberuth" post="1018519" timestamp="1308087388"] President George W. Bush to throw out first pitch at 2011 NCAA Men's College World Series. [/quote] 8)

[quote name="baddog" post="1018514" timestamp="1308085416"] Just a little trivia.....I once heard the question asked on ESPN I believe..... "[b]What was the greatest feat ever accomplished in sports[/b]?" I thought for sure it had to be DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak, but it wasn't. It's Johnny Unitas throwing a TD pass in 47 straight games. Go Pence! [/quote] This would be a great thread... Two to consider are 5714 strikeouts and 7 no hitters - Nolan Ryan And never won a Cy Young! ??? Go Pence!

[quote name="king" post="1018475" timestamp="1308072117"] Whats the record? [/quote] Joe DiMaggio  56 games  1941

Prayers from Lumberton...Philippians 4:7

[quote name="BRONX ROX" post="1014641" timestamp="1306520138"] Great athlete ;D  [b]Could calls this a PNG O-Line highlight [/b] ;D Gonna miss some of those monsters this year ;) [/quote] I agree...great job by Bertrand but those big boys made some big holes in the D-line!

[quote name="UHCoog14" post="1013080" timestamp="1305946194"] Congrats BC! SETEX's last man standing. [/quote] 8)

Never    :'(

[quote name="king" post="1002727" timestamp="1303880059"] Bill hall !! [/quote] Yep!