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06-12-2021, 10:08 AM #49
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06-12-2021, 10:18 AM #50
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06-12-2021, 12:13 PM #51Legendary RSR Poster
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06-12-2021, 12:14 PM #52Legendary RSR Poster
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06-12-2021, 12:55 PM #53
Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
Yes and no. I mean generally the taxes and costs are higher than but not all counties. Like Ort said ..not a lot higher than Howard for instance.
Gas stations don’t make a lot on gas so if they can keep the price up ...why not? It truly is Capitalism at its best. Lol. I believe Bust lives in Mont county. I think they are usually higher on most things anyway. So why not keep gas up also.
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06-12-2021, 01:17 PM #54
Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
First off, your observation has nothing to do with the point that Trump, like others including you and me, can change his political opinions.
I USED to be a conservative, I am a libertarian. Much of conservatism I am not a fan of at all.
One specific change, I was at one point very much for the death penalty but I now oppose it.
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06-12-2021, 01:23 PM #55
Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
So the fact that land is more expensive there has nothing to do with it?
I actually have a family member who has owned a gas station. If you knew ANYTHING about running a gas station nobody is gouging. They make incredibly slim margins on gas, if they make money at all. Mostly they are hoping you will buy other stuff while there. But also, the competition is so intense that unless you happen to own a station that is located quite far away from other stations or are on a very busy road with easy in and out access when your competition does not you can't charge more than a penny or two difference. Even with location advantages 10-15 cents is the most difference you can usually get away with.
If you think somebody is truly gouging pretty soon they will have little business.
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06-12-2021, 01:25 PM #56
Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
Oh, and what may be the most important thing is the blend of gas that can be sold varies from area to area, even within a state. Those counties next to DC likely require a blend that is more expensive to refine because of tighter regulations.
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06-12-2021, 10:50 PM #57Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
Bringing this back to the OP, Is the United States becoming a Banana Republic, we moved closer in that direction this week with the press conference Merrick Garland held regarding the AZ Audit. If the DOJ tries to insert themselves into State election audits, the foundation of what makes this country a Republic and not a Democracy is under attack.
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06-13-2021, 11:59 AM #58
Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
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06-13-2021, 12:03 PM #59Legendary RSR Poster
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06-13-2021, 01:14 PM #60
Re: Have we officially become a banana republic?
I can relate. We still have an '08 car, too. My wife loves it and plans to drive it awhile longer. It still only has about 117,000 miles on it. Every time I bring up trading it in, she shoots down the idea. I tease her about the fact that it came w/a satellite radio in it and she can't do w/out her XM, she won't cut loose. LOL
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