The Oilbama Megathread

[Neil]

but Canadians still spend money, go on vacation and generally live just as well or better than their American counterparts.

Which is why I'm such a big fan of your brand of socialism.

There's a cultural element as well.

[Tonitrus]

but Canadians still spend money, go on vacation and generally live just as well or better than their American counterparts.

Which is why I'm such a big fan of your brand of socialism.

There's a cultural element as well.

[dps]

but Canadians still spend money, go on vacation and generally live just as well or better than their American counterparts.

Which is why I'm such a big fan of your brand of socialism.

There's a cultural element as well.

I'm ideologically opposed to socialized medicine, but even if I were strongly for it, embracing curling would be too high a price to pay.

[Neil]

Ideologically opposed to socialized medicine?  What is this, 1700?

[Jacob]

I'm ideologically opposed to socialized medicine

That's just stupid.

but even if I were strongly for it, embracing curling would be too high a price to pay.

...but you may have a point there.

[Martinus]

Ideologically opposed to socialized medicine?  What is this, 1700?

He is a Christian, you know. Jesus hated those sick poor fucks who couldn't afford their own doctor.

[Winkelried]

Ideologically opposed to socialized medicine?  What is this, 1700?

He is a Christian, you know. Jesus hated those sick poor fucks who couldn't afford their own doctor.

Even worse. Jesus destroyed the healthcare market by healing them, for free. 

[Valmy]

I am sure there were vital strategic considerations at stake.

[Grey Fox]

Curling is awesome. Stalin should line you up against a Wall.

[Grallon]

I'm ideologically opposed to socialized medicine...

An accurate description - logical yet entirely irrational.

I was about to say there are plenty of examples of socialized systems that not only deliver quality services but are also cost effective - but the irrationality displayed above can't be reasoned with.  So keep paying more per capita than anyone else in the Western World for spotty services.  *shrug*




G.

[Barrister]

I'm ideologically opposed to socialized medicine

That's just stupid.

but even if I were strongly for it, embracing curling would be too high a price to pay.

...but you may have a point there.

Et tu, Jacob?

[MadImmortalMan]

Were you guys aware that Obama had released 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Yep. Saved us a hundred bucks in gas over the next couple months, and knocked the value of our 401ks down by a five grand.



Also, a bunch of trades the previous day are under investigation.

Investing in oil should be illegal.

It hammered the whole stock market, not just oil.

[Grey Fox]

Were you guys aware that Obama had released 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Yep. Saved us a hundred bucks in gas over the next couple months, and knocked the value of our 401ks down by a five grand.



Also, a bunch of trades the previous day are under investigation.

Investing in oil should be illegal.

It hammered the whole stock market, not just oil.

Securities should be illegal then.

[Habbaku]

Were you guys aware that Obama had released 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Yep. Saved us a hundred bucks in gas over the next couple months, and knocked the value of our 401ks down by a five grand.



Also, a bunch of trades the previous day are under investigation.

Investing in oil should be illegal.

It hammered the whole stock market, not just oil.

Securities should be illegal then.

Private ownership should be illegal.

[Grey Fox]

Were you guys aware that Obama had released 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Yep. Saved us a hundred bucks in gas over the next couple months, and knocked the value of our 401ks down by a five grand.



Also, a bunch of trades the previous day are under investigation.

Investing in oil should be illegal.

It hammered the whole stock market, not just oil.

Securities should be illegal then.

Private ownership should be illegal.

Wo! Wo! Let's not fucking go overboard here.

Crazy Anarchist.