Does the "Texas Oil Cartel" own the RNC?
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Quite possibly.  Because when Clinton was in office gas prices rose before the elections and dropped right after.... talk about a conspiracy :P
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Well, first off, the company is owned by the UAE government, which, while I wouldn't exactly say is a close friend of the U.S., is an ally.  Second, all the company is doing is taking over managing the ports -ownership will still belong to the various port authorities in each city.  The managing of the port will not involve controlling security -again, that responsibility belongs to the port authorities, to the Coast Guard, and to U.S. Customs & Border Protection.\n\nIt should also be noted that the government has been aware of a possible takeover of P&O by Dubai Ports World since last fall.  The only real reason a stink was suddenly raised was after some union members complained to the mayor of Miami.  The White House has said extra security precautions were taken in vetting this deal, but it was still approved.  Some maritime security experts also agree, since DPW will not have any control over security procedures.  What it's really about is politics & shoring up union support for the Democrats (plus to look like they're actually beating the GOP on national security for once), while for some Republicans, it's about either supporting their constituents, or attempting to "claim their independence" from Bush, whatever that means.\n\nFinally, after having perused the Gulf News (a major English-language daily in Dubai), I get the impression that they generally associate this sort of complaint with the GOP or "American rightists", but they are especially angry at the New York Times, since they generally see the Times as a paper which tries to counter cultural hatred or whatever.\n\nSo, it's not really a "takeover", since the ports will still be under U.S. ownership -rather, it's who they hire to handle the day-to-day operations.  The longshoremen's unions are freaked out because they don't want to lose any jobs -something that I doubt would happen, but union guys are particularly paranoid about that in my experience, to the point where they make it more inefficient to get work done.  But, I think were we to stop this deal simply because they're an Arab country, it would send the wrong message to the Middle East & the world in general.  So, yes, I think Bush is actually doing the right thing.
7624
No.  You own the property, the benefits and the lost is yours.  If you found oil on your land, are you going to share it with the State of Texas?
390008
To the world?  Non.. it all goes to Bush's secret oil company in Texas.
646215
Your question presupposes that party affiliation demands loyalty to the party, not truth and justice.\n\nAnd if that's how the Republicans are operating, well that's just scary (but maybe I knew that already).
857430
Republicans already have the oil giants in Washington.  That's why the prices went down when they were running for office.  But they did jack up the prices while the Republicans reigned -- and made $9 BILLION in profits in one QUARTER.  Working people had to get rid of their cars and take the bus.\n\nSupport the new government.  They will need your ideas and help.
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Cheney does not have any real participation with Enron.  A Texas-based company, Enron obviously had some vested interests in supporting the Bush administration and its policies.  It lobbied and contributed to the Bush campaign, just like a lot of corporations do.  Cheney had no real or direct involvement in anything that Enron did, though.\n\nI've included a link from the Washington Post explaining that Enron was involved with Cheney's energy policy.  That, however, is not particularly unusual, since MANY corporations were involved with Cheney's energy policy and provided input.  I've also placed a link for an anti-Bush site highlighting some of the "connections" with Enron, if you'd prefer to look at that perspective.
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The bastards are messing with us!  They are simply raising the prices to fatten up their wallets.  Their profits have raised by 30% and they keep changing the reasons for prices going up.  We never get a straight answer.  First its "a pipe broke and needs to be repaired so oil has gone up", then its "everyones using too much gas in their suvs", then its "we're negotiating to lower prices", um, excuse me but doesnt Bush OWN a refinery?
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Right. Only Republicans take lobby money. Where do you get your ideas?\n\nWho are some of the biggest spenders? MADD, PETA, ACORN, etc. The Dems have both hands deep in the cookie jar. Please stop playing the self-righteous card. We're on to you.\n\n.
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Exxon Mobile of Texas, and George Bush of Texas. Well since gas prices have tripled, I would say yes.
86860
That depends.  Are AZNS's Republicans?
1045963
Who knows?  It seems most Republicans are in the pockets of Big Business, but is that because they are Republican, conservative, or simply because they are in power?  If you believe the latter, then there is little hope, as those in control will be bought by Big Business (unless some balance between Democrats and Republicans is created where no one clearly controls the government).  If you believe the former, then the Republicans will most likely stay in power since their campaigns are well-funded by Big Business.  The system perpetuates itself.
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The hell??? If anything, he's the puppet of big business and big oil.  I'm a republican and even I can see that.  Go read a book and stop listening to Bill Mahr and Al Franken.
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Go online and check out the RNC (republican national convention) website, their official website, and do the same for the DNC.  All you'll get here is slander against the other party and bias
544105
Dick and Dubya are riding high (and probably drunk too) on the out of control repub rodeo that is their administration. More and more nut-jobs like Michael Haden and Rummie are jumpin on board and flyin off the road of democracy as they wire tap and blackmail their way through the rocky landscape of neo-conservatism. While morons like Tom Delay try to steal all the cash and bolt, while door knobs like Jebediah plot their way into a 2008 nomination just to keep this manic power quest going. Oil companies are having the time of their life as they provide their role in this corrupt sidistic affair. And the fashist Fox News steers the media along with Jebber at the helm.... The real Q is: Why the f--------- don't people STOP these lunatics!
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Mni...PLEASE! Conspiracy my A$$!\n\nThe Bush family is an oil Empire. They are close friends with many Saudi VIP's. They ARE profiting from the Iraqi war, and when a no-bid contract is awarded, it ain't because someone is giving a great price...somebody is getting their pockets lined. Who might that be?\n\n\nThat ain't no F'ing conspiracy, buddy!
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Who owns the mega farms? Who hires the maids, who employs illegals to makes MRE's under a 47 million dollar contract that hires all part-time illegals that the FBI says their documents were forged, and they were convicted and there no-bid contract taken away for 3 years! At least we got a Republican off the streets for a few days!\n\nWho pays for hospital care, and schools! Republicans? That a joke!\n\nYou know what the #1 Republican issue is right now????  They can't find daycare for the illegals they employ! Isn't that a hoot!!