The strategic oil reserves are for times like this. We should also keep an eye on the oil companies and make sure they are not making extreme profits off the backs of the American citizens. After all that petroleum is being pumped from American taxpayers land that has been leased to these oil co.
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No, the reserve is not for time like this, it is for times when we don't have oil available. We do have oil available now, and a LOT of oil available. It is just that Biden (and pseudo-environmentalists) don't want us to use it.
Absolutely! Prices are way too high! Just another attempt of oil companies taking advantage of a big situation like in the 1970's.
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Explain why oil companies would not provide as much oil as possible at a time when prices are sky high. No, the prices are high due to speculation of shortage, given Biden's refusal to open up the spigot (the oil leases he claimed unused are not proven, exploration still necessary. ANWAR is KNOWN
Price is getting ridiculous. Average working person can't afford commuting to and from work.
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We may need our reserves for war before this is over. Increase supply and lower costs by reversing Biden's orders and policies. https://americansforprosperity.org/biden-policies-raising-gas-prices/?fbclid=IwAR3jOvKpxrWnyT1iz2JrBflODu-aV7aHZdj_B4JgTndUI-8XFvAwXp3M1Jw
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Absolutely not. Oil prices (and therefore gas prices) would drop dramatically if Congress would just reverse the disastrous executive orders Biden has put into effect restricting U.S. oil production.
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Why tap into a reserve that is meant for when Oil is unavailable? We have plenty of oil available, it is just that irrational environmentalists don't want us to use it: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2022/03/07/greenpeace_environmentalism_allowed_putin_to_invade_ukraine_820399.html
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Don't waste the reserves......open the keyst one pipeline, increase production and exploration in the West
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These letters allow people who can't financially compete with investors the opportunity to stand out.
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Yes they should. That is how I sold a piece of real estate I had. Happened four years ago. Was given a higher offer from a developer but I went with the people that sent me the letter. I was able to pick who was going to live next door to me. Have never regreted it. They are the best neighbors!
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Who cares? How is it not fair? Anyone can write a letter. Just another issue liberal politicians waste time and money on.
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We have a Democrat controlled legislature that thinks it should have total control over our lives even to the extent of taking away our freedom of speech.
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It is a big problem everywhere do to the soft headed, soft on crime leftist D. A. 's . Oregon and America has to vote out these leftist tyrants that are destroying our State and Country!!!
ReplyMail being stolen. Break-ins. Drug trafficking, drug and drunk driving incidents etc.
ReplyAlot of homeless addicts
ReplyEveryone knows that the DA is a wimp.
ReplyYES, it is a BIG problem! Lots of homeless addicts everywhere breaking into cars and homes, shoplifting and trashing the city. About time the Bend city council steps up and has them respect Bend residents and the law.
ReplyToo soft on crime and punishment! Drug laws in Oregon are too lenient! Homeless are allowed rights no other Oregonians are allowed. If you don’t believe that last sentence, try camping near Drake Park and see how long that lasts!
ReplyWell, I understand it is a much bigger problem on the East side of Bend, but I live in a relatively safe neighborhood, so I am not worried at this point.
ReplyThere is crime From government all the way to the homeless. We need a complete societal change to fix the "crime" problem!
ReplyIt used to not be but it is now
ReplySomeone has to pay, Companies pass the cost to customers just to stay in business. It affects your insurance rates, food costs and housing. Drugs are the greatest reason for crime. Using drugs may not be a crime but drugs aren't free.
ReplySignificant problem.
ReplyHummel will be gone in a few months. Then he can move to Portland where he will fit in well with the woke crowd eager to participate in more social experiments.
ReplyCrime is on the upswing in Central Oregon. With increase in population with people moving here, you get the good, the bad and the ugly.
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