Boycott Citgo

Stuck On Stupid ^ | Sept. 22, 2006 | Quaker

[Quaker]

Boycott Citgo Note: All the Citgo Stations in my area of Florida are affiliated with 7 Eleven Stores. An e-mail/ letter writing campaign to 7 Eleven in protest might be appropiate. I just got off the phone with customer service at 7-Eleven and the representative told me that the contract with Citgo has expired and they are exploring other options. She said that they are getting complaints about Chavez's rant at the United Nations. Now would be a good time to call them to express your feelings about their affiliation with Chavez. The Number for customer service is 1 (800) 255-0711

[lawdude]

Really stupid idea. Citgo stations are owned, for the most part, by US citizens. They buy fuel from all sources. Boycotts NEVER work. Waste of time and energy.

[Cold Heat]

Yeah, but I would guess that they could not get a cheaper deal. Money has a lot of power to make decisions. Principle usually takes a back seat to this sort of decision making.

Home heating oil should be eliminated in any case. I really find it hard to understand why people still use it, but I do know that the electrical and gas grids in the East sorta suck, and cannot handle the higher loads of electric or natural gas heating.

They need to rectify this, I am tired of the issue coming up every stinking year.

[SoothingDave]

Not quite useless. My not buying Chavez's gas won't keep him from doing his evil. But by golly, he won't be using my money to do it!

What part of "oil is fungible" is hard to understand? Money (even yours) is fungible as well.

SD

[SoothingDave]

I keep hearing these exact words used by all who are against it like they all got the same press release?

Actually it's an entirely different thing than emotional reaction and regurigtating junk emails.

It's called having sense and reason.

SD

[lawdude]

"I keep hearing these exact words used by all who are against it like they all got the same press release?"

That's because it is true!

[Toby06]

I'm tired of socialist city governments thinking they need to buy oil from the commies, to win votes from the poor folks.

[takenoprisoner]

"I keep hearing these exact words used by all who are against it like they all got the same press release"

Oh yea, don't boycott citgo you will only hurt someone else. Ever been in a citgo? Who is behind the counter?

[VRWCTexan]

Just FYI I have been in the oil business for 37 years (not CITGO)

.... and thus I am well versed in the actual facts as to how crude oil from all sources are blended together - and I don't need a so called press release to be informed as to how the industry actually operates

All gasoline goes to major distribution centers were the "generic" gasoline is then stored in holding tanks that don't have labels on them as to where it was "refined" - or the sources of crude oil that were used...

...Please be my guest and put all 12,000 stations out of business that use the CITGO retail label if it makes you feel better when you fill up your tank. ..my only point is that in boycotting CITGO branded stations so you are not removing one dime of the oil income that Chavez now receives by selling his crude oil to US refining sources

[Liberty Valance]

OK

[Beth528]

Great Idea...I sent this to my email list and everyone should do the same..

[bennyjakobowski]

I've been boycotting Citgo, and encouraging others to do so, ever since Chavez became el presidente.

[RavenATB]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,87360,00.html

According to Fox News the American boycott of French products had cost France over $500 Million by mid 2003.

Personally, I don't buy French products, nor do I buy gas at CITGO stations. I don't knowingly patronize any business or country that I believe is working to undermine the US. I don't ask others to follow me, nor agree with me. Its my money, my opinion, and my option in a free country to make my purchases based on factors that are important to me.

It may not "work" in terms you would agree with...but it works for me. I

[L98Fiero]

I am not at all a fan of the boycott in general because they usually hurt innocent employees. However, in this case I encourage all American employees to find work elsewhere 'cause I'm not spending a nickel at a Citgo. I don't know if that's a boycott but I do know they aren't getting any money from me.

[RavenATB]

Is it CITGO nationwide, or just CITGO in FL? I live in FL, so I don't patronize our CITGO stations.

[Beth528]

Oh and btw most gas stations are not owned by small business men they are owned by RAGHEADS!!!!They bring family over to run the places...

[Sam Cree]

"What part of "oil is fungible" is hard to understand?"

I guess you are saying that the price Chavez gets for Citgo oil will not change even if we boycott Citgo, the oil will just go on the world market and be sold elsewhere, perhaps even come back to the US anyway, just by another route.

I'm sure you are making a good point, but I'm damned if I'll buy directly from them anyway.

Considering that both Islamic terror and Chavez' government are funded by oil profits, it seems a no brainer that the West needs to do something about it. If a boycott would not be effective, then national security and the preservation of our civilization would seem to dictate some sort of action by our leadership. Unfortunately, that seems like a long shot on the national level, at least for now, and an even longer shot on the international level.

One wonders if W has his eye on this particular ball, or if anyone in Congress does.

[RavenATB]

"Oh and btw most gas stations are not owned by small business men they are owned by RAGHEADS!!!!"

Where do you get this from?

[bennyjakobowski]

Nationwide.

[thackney]

Venezuelan oil is gradually being replaced with sour crude from other countries.

I do not see that trend.

Total U.S. Total Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Imports From Venezuela

[McGruff]

FYI I have been in the oil business for 37 years...

Well I've never worked in the oil business (except for pumping gas in my youth) or fought in Vietnam or been to Iraq but I ain't buying CITGO gas unless the "independent" dealers switch brands. Call me stubborn or just plain stupid.