[Las Vegas Ron]

You obviously have no clue how a business runs nor do you realize who the real people are that profit from "Big Oil" earnings..

Ever hear of stock holders, pension funds, firefighter, teachers retirements, mutual funds, people who invested so that they could retire in some semblance of comfort not relying on taxpayers (i.e. you and me)

And don't even get me started on how much the government collected. Learn some economics before you spew dem talking points.

[purpleraine]

I know how the oil business runs and I'm a business owner myself. Ever hear of gouging? Here's an example for the uneducated apologists. There's a natural disaster and the local store is charging $10 for an 89 cent bottle of water. When the emergency is over some locals set fire to the store. That's how business is run.

In the case of oil prices, we're at the mercy of government regulation, international cartels, speculators, and taxes that increase when the price goes up.

You're ability to retire on the pain and suffering of others should give you a real noble feeling. Enjoy your record profits.

[RightWhale]

XOM down 4 today. Stockholders are not impressed.