Halliburton Responds to Larry Klayman's Supersillyous Suit(My Title)

CBS Market Watch "Big Charts" Web Site ^ | 7/10/2002 | MarketWatch.com

[Registered]

The Government has its' responsibilities as stated in the Constitution, and the people have theirs (as stated in their beliefs, morality or Biblical responsiblities).

[Howlin]

Oh, goodie. Now you can run off to your playroom and do another girlie graphic. You must be thrilled.

[Texas Jack]

You and RightWhale are both wrong.

Enron was in the sale of electric power generation. They sold the production results of power generation companies. Power generation has nothing to do with the oil business.

Haliburton is in the oil exploration and production business. That is drilling oil wells and then getting the oil out of the ground and to the refineries.

However, most news reports conveniently state that Enron and Haliburton are both in the "energy business." I suppose you could say that this is accurate if you would also lump food into this equation because humans get energy from eating it.

I was amazed to see all of the strutting senators talking about Enron while including W's connection to "big oil" in their comments. I don't know about you, but I think that people who do that would lie to me if they had a chance. </sarcasm>

[Howlin]

Yes or no or true or false.

That's four answers you've got to pick from. All you have to do is pick one.

[Ben Ficklin]

That statement that I made to you yesterday was in jest. I don't post articles because of the responsibility of staying with the thread. In replying, one can come and go as the telephone and other duties allow/demand.

Actually, I'm a heathen.

[Sir Gawain]

Dictionary.com and the Encyclopedia just hate people. They don't really know the meaning of socialism. ;-)

[Registered]

I understand.

[Fred Mertz]

Actually, I'm a heathen.

So is my bartender.

[Mo1]

Oh Ok ... so you to believe we should just throw people out on the street to die

Thanks for clearing that up for me

[Ben Ficklin]

This doesn't mean that I'm not willing to argue with you.

[Registered]

Did you read what I wrote? It is not the government's job, it's the people's job to take care of their fellow citizens.

[Amelia]

Hey, Cartoon Boy, what was that you were saying yesterday about people needing to get off the computer, go outside, and get some air?

[ladtx]

Wrong. Halliburton is in the oil services business. Like I said they are a nuts and bolts business, not in the production or sale of energy, they cannot be compared to Enron, they're a different animal.

[Sir Gawain]

You can't argue with socialists. Now gimmie my check so I can get my medicine.

[Howlin]

Do you honestly believe that a country as rich as this one shouldn't use all the talent and resources we have to help people who cannot help themselves?

If you do, better you than me. If it helps you to call me a socialist to justify your mean-spirited views, go right ahead.

[Registered]

Actually, I liken her stated position on healthcare to that of someone that finds something that obviously belongs to someone else...they look around and then think to themself, "Well, it's there, if I don't take it someone else will and I'll be the better for it". Now THAT shows the true motivation of the heart.

[Howlin]

Isn't it amazing?

[Clara Lou]

They are trying to change the subject again. Cartoon-boy is lost if he can't insult someone while he pretends to post meaningful comments.

[Sir Gawain]

Do you honestly believe that a country as rich as this one shouldn't use all the talent and resources we have to help people who cannot help themselves?

I believe we should. I just don't believe the government is the optimal way to do it, as you seem to believe.

If it helps you to call me a socialist to justify your mean-spirited views, go right ahead.

Mean-spirited....who else uses buzz words like that....oh yeah, now I remember. The Repubs were accused of wanting to starve children and cut out the school lunch program. That's a Dem tactic. Hey, you say mean-spirited, I say strict constructionist. Whatever floats your boat.

[Catspaw]

Around these here parts (the Northwoods), we think of it as the "ice floe" concept. A member of the community gets too sick, we just push them out on an ice floe and say good-bye. Of course, we have a bit of trouble doing that ice floe thing once summer comes, but it's a good concept when it's cold.