Suing the Wrong People?
November 27, 2008
In a news story from the Tampa Bay Online, a fellow sues one of the big oil companies because the ethanol that was in the gasoline ruined his boat motor. Shouldn’t he be suing the government for mandating that it be in there at all??? This is outrageous since oil companies would not add this crap if not forced to by our do-good environmentalists. What a crock.
Boat Owner Alleges Ethanol Damage In Lawsuit
Published: August 15, 2008
SEBRING – A Highlands County man has sued five of the nation’s biggest oil companies, alleging one sold 10 percent ethanol fuel that damaged his boat’s engine.
Erick Kelecseny contacted the Fort Lauderdale personal injury law firm Kopelowitz Ostrow, who filed suit Aug. 12 in U.S. District Court. They allege that Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP America, Shell and ConocoPhillips know about the problems ethanol causes to causes boats, but continue to market blended gasoline to the marine industry.
Kelecseny seeks punitive damages and class-action status to include all Florida boat owners whose vessels were damaged by the blended gas.
According to an April 9 story carried on Dow Jones newswires, another federal class action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles has charged ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell and other oil companies are selling ethanol blended gasoline that damages marine fuel tanks, engines and other components.
“The oil companies know this fuel is corrosive, but they’re keeping consumers in the dark to pump up their profits,” said Brian Kabateck, lead attorney on the case. “The cost to the consumer is thousands of dollars in repairs.”
Read the entire story here.
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November 25, 2008
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Political Magicians Turn $700 Billion into $7.4 Trillion
November 24, 2008
If this doesn’t make you mad, then nothing will. Of course, most people, under educated as they are, think that the government is this other entity and that their money comes from somewhere else. Not from you and me. Actually, they way politicians are spending us into the ground and printing money like there is no tomorrow or selling our debt to the Chinese, that would be the factual. But in truth, who will pay when the bill comes due? Problem is, when government spends money, they don’t actually walk up to you that day and ask for it. So there is not a cause and effect reality check for most people. Because they don’t “see” the money getting taken from their pockets when politicians spend it, many people don’t realize just how expensive our government has become.
Anyway, Glenn Beck predicted when government proposed the $700 billion bailout, in gov-speak, he said it would end up actually being $2 trillion. They always under-estimate to sell it to the public. And so they have. Now the $2 trillion has turned into $7.4 trillion. Read the article here at Glenn’s website.
You’re Going To Love This – Gas & Taxes
November 24, 2008
Rumor has it that now that gas is down under $2 a gallon in some places, our politicians feel we have come to accept $3 a gallon gas, so they are proposing to raise taxes on gasoline at the pump. I heard this tidbit on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show and really can believe they would do this. As oil prices continue to sink, their short-term thinking is going to quickly bring us to $10 a gallon gas once the price of oil starts to rise again. There will be lynchings in the street!!!!!
A FedUpNetwork Prediction: Saxby Chambliss will LOSE because he deserves to
November 23, 2008
Somewhere along the line, it has become conventional wisdom that just getting Republicans to beat Democrats or vice versa is just enough. To us it is not about the R or the D behind the name but more about what that person stands for.
With that said, we do not support Saxby Chambliss only because he is a Republican and can keep the majority in the Senate out of the hands of Democrats. At this point they pretty much have their way anyway considering that RINOS Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins almost guarantee that they will vote with the Democrats on almost any issue. So what’s the fuss if another RINO loses his seat in a state race that “belongs” to Republicans?
We predict this: By not acting like a conservative, Saxby Chambliss has put his seat in jeopardy. Just as John McCain stepped across the aisle to work on liberal issues, Mr. Chambliss signed on to that phoney drilling legislation earlier this year with his gang of cohorts in the name of “getting things done”. People understand the difference, and where they are offered choices of Democrat or Democrat-lite, they choose the real thing every time. Chambliss is being outspent by Democrats and now the Republican Party is trying to raise lots of money to hold on to his seat. Democrats are motivated and until Republicans start to think along the same lines and get passionate about winning (as well as showing that there is a difference between the parties) then I say let the Democrats have it.
I originally thought that once people got to see what liberal government policies did to our country they would vote for conservatives. Problem is, only entrepeneurs notice because they are the ones creating jobs. And they are moving out of states like California because of their heavy bureaucracy and high taxes. But most people aren’t entrepeneurs and are always looking for the next thing government is going to do for them.
California About To Kill Business As We Know Them With Taxes!
November 21, 2008
From the governor who promised he wasn’t going to raise taxes once he got into office, coming soon to a blue state near you… The only way to balance the California budget and pay for all those great social programs is to… raise taxes! Surprised? Not us. Problem is, the taxes the Governator, Arnold, [clueless] is proposing will KILL businesses and real estate as a result.
We got this report from California Association of Realtors today:
Due to the recent dramatic declines in the California, national and international economies, revenues to the state are projected to erode substantially. The shortfall is estimated to run from $22.5 billion to $27.8 billion. [Ever notice how government never tries to do with less???? - FedUpEditor]
As a result of the projected budget gap, Gov. Schwarzenegger called the Legislature into special session on Nov. 5. A special session may only address the subject of the session as defined by the governor, and any resulting legislation will take effect 90 days after the close of the session. As many members of the current legislative body are “lame ducks” whose terms will expire at the end of November, it may be more difficult for the governor to reach agreement with legislators who will be out of office by the end of next week. [So because legislators have term limits and are not in fear of losing their positions because they have to leave anyway, they don't care about how their laws will affect the constituents? - FedUpEditor]
The governor has proposed a number of tax increases that he wants the Legislature to consider during the special session in order to close the projected budget gap. The governor has proposed tax increases including: increasing the sales tax by 1.5 percent, from 5 percent to 6.5 percent, for three years beginning Jan. 1; expanding the application of the state’s sales tax to include taxing appliance, furniture and vehicle repair, golf, and veterinarian services; and extending the sales tax to amusement parks and sporting events beginning March 1. [So now people who have had a hard time going to sporting events because they can't afford all the incidentals, have to pay tax in addition to the inflated ticket prices. - FedUpEditor] He also has proposed imposing a 9.9 percent oil severance tax for the right to extract oil in California effective Jan. 1; [This will force oil companies to move operations out of state to places like Alaska that are more friendly to the oil industry. Along with it will go jobs and revenue. Good idea, Gov! - FedUpEditor] increasing alcoholic beverage taxes by the equivalent of five-cents a drink as of Jan. 1; and increasing the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) by $12 beginning Feb. 1. [Not much we can do about this. People have been absorbing fees like this for years. We have to drive in California. - FedUpEditor]
In addition to the governor’s proposed tax increases, the state’s Legislative Analysts Office (LAO) has proposed several tax expenditures that can be modified, including taxing all like-kind exchanges (i.e., 1031 exchanges) [Now out of state investors will no longer find it attractive to exchange into California properties and further hurt a staggering economy. - FedUpEditor] and repealing the exclusion that currently enables taxpayers to defer paying income taxes until the property is ultimately sold; and reducing the dependent credit to bring it in line with the personal exemption, currently $99 per person.
While the governor’s proposals for tax increases do not include real estate services at this time, the LAO is advocating that the governor’s Commission on the 21st Century Economy consider taxing all final transactions — whether they be tangible goods or services.
C.A.R. has long-standing policy opposing extending the sales tax to services, as well as supporting the retention of 1031 exchanges. Also, while not proposed by either the governor or the LAO, some interested parties have suggested that, given the magnitude of the budget gap, the issue of a split roll — a higher effective property tax rate — for commercial property be revisited. C.A.R. has thus far successfully opposed any attempts to implement a split roll property tax system.
Bottom line is this; our country is moving this direction, and people don’t seem to care. With the promise of higher taxes, they’ve voted for a guy who’s promised to raise taxes on the people who provide jobs and give money to those who don’t. Until the system crumbles I guess the public will continue to vote for the same idiots who are bringing down the house of cards. Our economy is in real trouble. And more taxes will not help the situation. But raising taxes seems to be on everyone’s agenda. And bloated budgets don’t seem to be getting trimmed any time soon. So what is happening in California will be coming soon to a state near you. Enjoy.
API Talks About Obama, Taxes and the Oil Business
November 21, 2008
Quick note from API’s Jane Van Ryan regarding our focus on taxes – 11/19/08
We, too, are focusing on taxes. As you might recall, President-elect Obama talked about a windfall profits tax during the campaign, and the current Congress has raised taxes on the oil industry to pay for tax credit extensions for alternative fuels including solar and wind. And, each time anyone receives a higher tax bill, it tends to reduce investment which does not help our ailing economy. – Jane Van Ryan, API
Help us STOP the Auto makers Bailout!
November 18, 2008
This is CRAZY! The 3 big American auto manufacturers want our tax money to help run their companies, companies that are in trouble because of poor management that promised union workers more than they could deliver. Now we are supposed to pick up the tab? NOT ON YOUR LIFE! We’re FEDUP!
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Help us STOP the Auto Makers Bailout! Since the 1970s, Detroit’s Big Three auto makers have failed to keep Take Action Now and send a message to Congress and the president that taxpayers should not have to pay for decades of bad business decisions by the Big Three auto makers. Ten years ago the Big Three posted a combined profit of over $16 billion dollars. But management failed to wisely invest these profits. The Big Three are heavily weighed down by irresponsible labor costs. General Motors is leading the call for the $75 billion taxpayer bailout, speeding up the $25 billion loan program to develop fuel-efficient vehicles, $25 billion in general support to keep the companies operating, and $25 billion to bailout promises to union A GM-funded grassroots campaign is even threatening us with blackmail. It is time to draw the line in the sand when it comes to federal bailouts. So far, the forgotten man, the middle class U.S. taxpayer, has had to bail out Wall Street, AIG, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. We are sick and tired of having to pay for the recklessness of others, and we are not going to take it any more. Take Action Now and let the politicians know how you feel about this latest government bailout. The Senate vote is likely this week and if we speak loudly with one voice on this issue, perhaps we can put an end to the madness. Thanks for your continued support for lower taxes, less government and more freedom. Sincerely,
 Dick Armey
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Drilling Moratoria?
November 18, 2008
Could Steny Hoyer, (D) Maryland, become one of our new heroes? Here’s what API reported today in a press release regarding what he said about renewing the drilling ban that recently expired. Hoyer is the House Majority Leader.
WASHINGTON – The American Petroleum Institute today issued the following statement:
“We believe the position outlined to news reporters by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer – that the Democratic leadership would not seek to re-impose the ban on oil and natural gas leasing in federal waters – is the right approach. The American public has made clear its strong support for increased access to untapped domestic oil and natural gas resources. At least two-thirds of Americans in recent exit polling said they supported offshore drilling. Neither Congress nor the next administration should set unreasonable, arbitrary limits on leasing because such restrictions could remove some of the nation’s most promising oil and natural gas prospects for development, and the industry has proven it can develop these resources in an environmentally safe manner. The industry stands ready to help put America’s vast energy resources to good use to strengthen our nation’s economy and energy security, generate billions of dollars for the benefit of our federal and state treasuries and provide good jobs for Americans across the country.”
Chambliss Could Be In Trouble
November 18, 2008
We warned him back when he decided to join Democrats on that phoney drilling legislation that provided no new drilling. Now he is in fear of losing his seat. Good ridance, we say.
Newmax reports today, 11/18/2008 -
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who faces a runoff election against Democrat Jim Martin in Georgia, tells Newsmax that Senate Democrats will promote an “out-of-control left-wing agenda” if they gain a 60-vote, filibuster-proof majority.
Perhaps he should have acted more like a conservative when he had the chance. The fact that he is in a tight race shows you what you get with compromise! That was back when we had an opening to expand domestic drilling of oil. Now he’s talking about taxes. It’s going to happen with or without Chambliss.
